Meet the speakers
Eva Haug
Eva Haug is an Educational Advisor for Internationalisation of the Curriculum and COIL in the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (AUAS), the Netherlands.
Eva has a Master's degree in Spanish Literature and Culture from the University of Amsterdam and did a Postgraduate in Higher Education. She's worked in higher education since 1992. As the Coordinator of Internationalisation, she specialises in internationalising the curriculum and campus experience of the students at AUAS. As COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning) coordinator, she provides entire cohorts the possibility of experiencing international teamwork by pairing Amsterdam students with students from around the globe. Lecturers and students collaborate, at a distance, on real-life challenges. She has presented on COIL at conferences in Brazil, South Africa and the US, as well as at the Annual EAIE Conference and Exhibition, and universities regularly invite her to train staff in intercultural and online collaboration.
Eva received the 2024 EAIE Award for Outstanding Contribution in recognition of her generosity in sharing her expertise in the field of COIL, her active engagement, and her valuable contributions to the EAIE community. Since 2024, Eva has been a member of the EAIE Thematic Committee Teaching, learning and curriculum.
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- @EvaHaug1
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- https://linkedin.com/in/eva-haug-80406a29/
Laura E. Rumbley
Author, editor and educator with a passion for telling the full and complex ‘story’ of international higher education.
Laura is Director for Knowledge Development and Research at the EAIE. Before joining the EAIE, she was Associate Director of the Boston College Center for International Higher Education. She completed her undergraduate studies at Georgetown University, her Master’s degree at the School for International Training (SIT) Graduate Institute and her Doctorate degree at Boston College, studying as well at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid and the Universidad de Sevilla in Spain. Laura began her career in international education as an administrator and international student adviser at Boston University, subsequently becoming involved in international and comparative higher education, including an appointment as deputy director of the Academic Cooperation Association (ACA) in Brussels. Laura has co-authored and co-edited a number of publications, including the foundational document for the 2009 UNESCO World Conference on Higher Education Trends in Global Higher Education: Tracking an Academic Revolution; the International Briefs for Higher Education Leaders series; and several books, chapters and articles focused on internationalisation and comparative perspectives on subjects affecting the academic profession and universities worldwide.
Why attend?
If you are a young professional or just finding your footing in the international higher education sector, you won’t want to miss this new EAIE webinar series. These short webinars (30 minutes, including Q&A) are tailored for those starting out in the sector to hear from established experts on current hot topics. You will learn about the speaker’s personal journey into international higher education (IHE) and how that person found their specialty or area of interest.
In this first ‘Meet the Expert’ webinar Eva Haug, Educational Advisor for Internationalisation of the Curriculum and COIL/Virtual Exchange at Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, will share her experiences and insights. She will talk about her path into IHE and how she found her specialty: COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning). She will also provide an overview of COIL and current developments within the field, followed by a Q&A for participants. There will also be an optional break-out opportunity at the end of the session for participants who want to meet and connect with other new starters. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from an expert in the field and build your network.
Who is it for?
This webinar is perfect for newcomers and those embarking on their journey in international higher education. Exclusively available to EAIE members, it offers a valuable opportunity to gain insights from industry experts and meet fellow new talent.
Please note that only current EAIE members can register for this event. If you are a member, you will need to log into your EAIE account to complete registration.