Unmissable conversations key to internationalisation at #EAIE2024
The EAIE Conference and Exhibition 2024 is packed with a range of exciting sessions and events that cater to every interest and expertise level in the field of international education. Whether you’re a newcomer or a seasoned professional, this year's lineup promises a rich variety of topics and formats to explore. With such an extensive programme, it can be a challenge to know which events to attend. To make it easier for you to navigate the programme, we've picked out the must-attend sessions and events:
EAIE sessions
Perceptions of internationalisation’s impact: EAIE Barometer insights
Kickstart your Thursday with the highly anticipated Barometer Session. This session dives deep into the latest trends and insights in international education, drawing on the most recent data and research from the EAIE Barometer survey. Whether you're curious about the shifts in global student mobility or emerging trends in higher education, this session is sure to provide invaluable perspectives. This session will be on the theme of Perceptions of Internationalisation's Impact.
Internationalise yourself! Tips and tricks for a global mindset: Awards session
Celebrate excellence at the Award Winners Session to explore FH JOANNEUM University of Applied Sciences' innovative journey to internationalisation, from mobility to inclusive initiatives supporting refugees, intercultural events, and social engagement. Discover how small steps can create a globally connected academic environment that fosters curiosity and creativity.
The politics and policies of internationalisation: ministers’ views
National strategies, funding, legal frameworks, and other mechanisms can support or hinder internationalisation efforts. But how does internationalisation appear from the minister’s viewpoint? Join us for a moderated discussion with three European leaders to explore the politics and policies of internationalisation from a ministerial perspective.
Inspiring voices: keynotes from thought leaders
Get inspired by our keynote speakers leading the charge in transforming international education. Thought leaders Élisabeth Moreno and Zhang Zhang will share their visions and experiences, providing you with fresh ideas and perspectives. Their stories and insights will leave a lasting impact and inspire you to contribute to positive change in your institution.
Newcomers Programme: your guide to your first EAIE Conference and Exhibition
If you’re new to the EAIE Conference, the Newcomers Programme is designed just for you! This series of sessions on Tuesday provides a welcoming introduction to the conference, helping you navigate the event and make the most of your experience. You'll have the chance to network with fellow newcomers and gain insider tips from experienced attendees.
Explore these sessions, day by day:
Tue 17 Sep
Share and learn: doctoral students in international higher education (S1.03)
Share and learn: doctoral students in international higher education (S1.03)
EAIE session
This session requires a special application process and is only open to registered conference attendees. It is for individuals who are currently enrolled in (or applying to) a doctoral programme and are undertaking research on internationalisation. In your doctoral research, what are you really researching and who or what will benefit from this work? This session is specifically aimed at helping you break down the complexity of the research you are undertaking and develop insight into how to effectively express its value and relevance to others. The opportunity to network with peers and experienced scholar-practitioners is an added bonus!
Participants need to apply for this session no later than 16 August 2024 by indicating their interest via the applicable question in the conference registration form.
Speakers
Wed 18 Sep
Spotlight on Research on Internationalisation (S2.03)
Spotlight on Research on Internationalisation (S2.03)
Spotlight session
The EAIE Thematic Committee Research on Internationalisation is interested in the range of scholarly inquiry that is focused specifically on the phenomenon of internationalisation in higher education, as well as the intersections between this research and the work of practitioners in the field of international higher education. This session offers participants the opportunity to learn about a variety of internationalisation topics that are currently being explored by a number of early-career researchers in our field and how this work aligns with the interests of professional practice. Time will also be dedicated to exploring the range of topics about which the EAIE community would like to see research developed. Finally, the discussion will focus on how and where researchers and practitioners can create synergies between research and practice: how can we better collaborate and support one another in our shared interests to expand the knowledge base that frames our field.
Speakers
Nidhi Piplani Kapur
Lucie Weissova
Marloes Ambagts-van Rooijen
Simone Hackett
Spotlight on Student and Staff Mobility (S2.01)
Spotlight on Student and Staff Mobility (S2.01)
Spotlight session
The EAIE Thematic Committee Student and Staff Mobility is interested in the topics connected to the movement of students and staff across borders for academic experience or professional development. This session will focus on analysing best practice in the management of multi-aspect and complex international mobility programmes, ie, those that involve several kinds of mobility (for example a combination of student and staff and research exchanges); three or more partners; and/or various locations within and outside of Europe. This topic will be explored from a variety of perspectivesa nd will provide a framework that participants can take with them to improve their own practice in managing complex international mobility programmes.
Speakers
Spotlight on Teaching, Learning and Curriculum (S2.02)
Spotlight on Teaching, Learning and Curriculum (S2.02)
Spotlight session
The EAIE Thematic Committee Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum is interested in the many ways that these educational building blocks intersect with and support internationalisation. This session is devoted to enabling participants to discover how teaching, learning and curriculum practices traverse cultural and contextual boundaries and will offer opportunities for participants to explore emerging trends in international higher education through this lens. In the process, participants will gain insight into the scope of this Thematic Committee and promote an understanding of how those with interests in this area may further develop their knowledge base with the EAIE.
Speakers
Opening Plenary
Opening Plenary
Plenary
Kick off the conference week on a high note at the Opening Plenary. EAIE President Piet Van Hove, from the University of Antwerp, will start us off with a warm welcome and a glimpse of what’s in store for the week as we think about and discuss the future of international education. Élisabeth Moreno, former Minister in charge of Gender Equality, Diversity and Equal Opportunities in France, businesswoman and philanthropist, will bring her experience and inspiring personal story to the fore at this year’s Opening Plenary keynote, where she will talk about education as a catalyst for change and a tool for empowerment.Speakers
Piet Van Hove
Élisabeth Moreno
Spotlight on European-Funded Programmes (S3.01)
Spotlight on European-Funded Programmes (S3.01)
Spotlight session
EU-funded programmes are a key component of the international higher education landscape in Europe. The EAIE Thematic Committee on European-funded programmes is deeply engaged with all aspects of these initiatives, from opportunities to challenges. This session delves into the real-life challenges of managing and implementing EU-funded projects within selected Erasmus+ programme actions. Featuring case studies and practical examples, speakers will share their experiences navigating complex programme rules and/or constraints. Whether participants are seeking strategies for managing programme intricacies or inspiration for problem-solving, this highly interactive will provide a platform for peer exchange, highlighting both successful practices and lessons learned from past difficulties.
Speakers
Rui Branco Lopes
Juan Rayon Gonzalez
Nikola Bakaric
Antoaneta Irikova
Spotlight on Leadership, Strategy and Policy (S3.02)
Spotlight on Leadership, Strategy and Policy (S3.02)
Spotlight session
The EAIE Thematic Committee Leadership, Strategy & Policy is concerned with all manner of issues related to the work of moving internationalisation forward in purposeful ways. This work is complex given the many different dynamics that can influence policy and strategy in (international) higher education and the range of stakeholders with vested interests. This session explores how global, regional, and national political dynamics can affect institutional policies in higher education. A particular focus is placed on the value of mutual sharing across world regions. This session aims to sharpen our collective understanding about the political contexts we currently face and how they may affect our institutions’ internationalisation policies now and into the future.
Speakers
Sandra Slotte
Lavern Samuels
Simon Marginson
Aliandra Barlete
Spotlight on Student and Alumni Services (S3.03)
Spotlight on Student and Alumni Services (S3.03)
Spotlight session
The EAIE Thematic Committee Student & Alumni Services is interested in the many touchpoints with students that feature across the international higher education experience. In this session, the focus is on the potential role of artificial intelligence (AI) across this area of professional practice, particularly in relation to international students. AI can be a powerful timesaving tool, but its use may also have negative impacts or come with risks. So, what can we say at this stage about its place in the domain of student and alumni services? This session explores this question through the lens of two areas of interest to this Thematic Committee: the use of AI in employability across student career and alumni services, and its potential impact on international student mental health. We will explore together examples of using AI in student services and alumni areas, discuss possible impacts of the technology on practice, and brainstorm practical and useful applications of the technology that participants can test out in their own work.
Speakers
The politics and policies of internationalisation: ministers’ views (S4.04)
The politics and policies of internationalisation: ministers’ views (S4.04)
EAIE session
While much of the work of internationalisation in higher education plays out directly at the level of individual institutions, national-level actors also clearly have a key role in shaping and sustaining a country’s international education landscape. National strategies, funding instruments, legal frameworks and other mechanisms can provide important support for internationalisation. However, government positions and policies can also thwart international education developments. So, what does internationalisation look like from where the minister sits? Join us for a moderated discussion with three individuals from across Europe currently occupying these key leadership roles to learn more about the politics and policies of internationalisation from the ministers’ perspective.Speakers
Pia Ahrenkilde Hansen
Jakob von Weizsäcker
Jaroslav Miller
Andrzej Szeptycki
Laura E. Rumbley
Spotlight on Marketing and Admissions (S4.01)
Spotlight on Marketing and Admissions (S4.01)
Spotlight session
The EAIE Thematic Committee Marketing & Admissions focuses on the range of issues connected to how higher education institutions, programmes and initiatives present themselves in the world and position themselves as a destination of choice for international talent. This is an opportunity to discuss and learn how to effectively align your institution's marketing and admissions initiatives to attract and support international students in an increasingly competitive and challenging environment. In a context in which both finding the right quality and profile of students as well as ensuring the fairness of admissions processes are more crucial than ever, join us to explore how to overcome barriers and enrich the international student journey and experience.
Speakers
Kelly Smith
Isaac Garcia-Sitton
Marlies Overbeek
Monique Swennenhuis
Spotlight on Partnerships (S4.02)
Spotlight on Partnerships (S4.02)
Spotlight session
The EAIE Thematic Committee Partnerships focuses its attention on the varied types of partnerships in international higher education today and the multitude of issues connected to their development, maintenance and evaluation. This session provides both a brief introduction to the range of partnership types that exist across the international higher education landscape, as well as an exploration of the key ingredient of quality assurance in relation to two specific types of partnership activity: community and business partnerships and responsible international cooperation. Perspectives offered by the panelists, who represent varied national contexts and with extensive experience developing and guiding partnerships in Europe and beyond, will provide key insights into this complex and timely work.
Speakers
Alejandra Vicencio
Edward Pitcher
Marcele Gama
Vegard Vibe
Spotlight on Social Responsibility (S4.03)
Spotlight on Social Responsibility (S4.03)
Spotlight session
The EAIE Thematic Committee Social Responsibility is interested in the various aspects of internationalisation that explicitly address the common good. One of the ways to explore this important work is through the lens of civic engagement. This session foregrounds the perspectives of the end users of international civic engagement projects, ie students, to evaluate the impact these projects can have on communities near and far. Building on perspectives offered by students from diverse backgrounds in Europe and Africa, who as part of their studies got involved in civic engagement projects internationally, the session will allow for a wide-ranging discussion on the mechanisms that promote impactful international civic engagement learning experiences and the value these projects can have on students themselves, their communities and other key stakeholders.
Speakers
Peter Kerrigan
Elke van der Valk
Samuel Longe
Abdoulie Jobe
Marc Elias
Thu 19 Sep
Perceptions of internationalisation’s impact: EAIE Barometer insights (S7.01)
Perceptions of internationalisation’s impact: EAIE Barometer insights (S7.01)
EAIE session
International higher education advocates are guided by the notion that internationalisation has the power to deliver impact – for individuals, institutions, local communities and societies at large. But who is really paying attention to impact and in what ways? This session offers key insights from the most recent EAIE Barometer survey into how professionals working in international higher education across the European Higher Education Area perceive the conversation about the impact of internationalisation at their institutions, as well as what kinds of impact are most valued by their institutions and which stakeholders are most invested in, or affected by, questions of impact. Three authors featured in the 2024 EAIE Conference Conversation Starter will also join this session to provide scope and real-world examples to this important conversation on impact in internationalisation.
Speakers
Laura E. Rumbley
Jody Hoekstra-Selten
Michelle Stewart
Edyta Lachowicz Santos
Florine Snethlage
The EAIE Debate: 'University rankings don’t make sense' (S8.07)
The EAIE Debate: 'University rankings don’t make sense' (S8.07)
EAIE session
In higher education, like in many fields, there is a growing pressure on performance and data - to measure is to know. Ranking the stars becomes ranking the institutions. In this competitive world, it is essential to take a step back and discuss what actually matters. Therefore, the EAIE invites you to take a moment and reflect on the importance and impact of university rankings. In this year’s EAIE Debate, we bring together speakers to argue for or against the statement: 'University rankings don’t make sense'. Join this energetic debate and, ultimately, decide which team has the most convincing arguments – all EAIE style!Speakers
Caspar de Bok
Fri 20 Sep
EAIE Membership: a new era (S10.14)
EAIE Membership: a new era (S10.14)
EAIE session
What has the EAIE accomplished this past year? Where is the Association headed? How can this benefit you as an EAIE member in your career as an international higher education professional? Join us as we review the Association’s core activities over the past year, meet the EAIE Leadership and learn more about the latest membership innovations. Discover how you can engage with the EAIE through these new opportunities.
Not an EAIE member? You are also welcome to join us, learn more, and share your feedback to help strengthen the Association.
Speakers
Sara López Selga
Piet Van Hove
Closing Plenary
Closing Plenary
Plenary
End the conference week at the Closing Plenary with a special performance by the EAIE Choir and be a part of a festive handover as we welcome a new EAIE President, leadership and volunteers. To close off an inspiring week, acclaimed classical violinist and humanitarian Zhang Zhang will take us on a musical journey as our Closing Keynote speaker.Speakers
Zhang Zhang
Session series
Spotlight sessions: key topics in the field
Attend any of the nine spotlight sessions on relevant topics from research on internationalisation to social responsibility. Join these enriching discussions and meet members of the EAIE Thematic Committees.
Wed 18 Sep
Spotlight on Research on Internationalisation (S2.03)
Spotlight on Research on Internationalisation (S2.03)
Spotlight session
The EAIE Thematic Committee Research on Internationalisation is interested in the range of scholarly inquiry that is focused specifically on the phenomenon of internationalisation in higher education, as well as the intersections between this research and the work of practitioners in the field of international higher education. This session offers participants the opportunity to learn about a variety of internationalisation topics that are currently being explored by a number of early-career researchers in our field and how this work aligns with the interests of professional practice. Time will also be dedicated to exploring the range of topics about which the EAIE community would like to see research developed. Finally, the discussion will focus on how and where researchers and practitioners can create synergies between research and practice: how can we better collaborate and support one another in our shared interests to expand the knowledge base that frames our field.
Speakers
Nidhi Piplani Kapur
Lucie Weissova
Marloes Ambagts-van Rooijen
Simone Hackett
Spotlight on Student and Staff Mobility (S2.01)
Spotlight on Student and Staff Mobility (S2.01)
Spotlight session
The EAIE Thematic Committee Student and Staff Mobility is interested in the topics connected to the movement of students and staff across borders for academic experience or professional development. This session will focus on analysing best practice in the management of multi-aspect and complex international mobility programmes, ie, those that involve several kinds of mobility (for example a combination of student and staff and research exchanges); three or more partners; and/or various locations within and outside of Europe. This topic will be explored from a variety of perspectivesa nd will provide a framework that participants can take with them to improve their own practice in managing complex international mobility programmes.
Speakers
Spotlight on Teaching, Learning and Curriculum (S2.02)
Spotlight on Teaching, Learning and Curriculum (S2.02)
Spotlight session
The EAIE Thematic Committee Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum is interested in the many ways that these educational building blocks intersect with and support internationalisation. This session is devoted to enabling participants to discover how teaching, learning and curriculum practices traverse cultural and contextual boundaries and will offer opportunities for participants to explore emerging trends in international higher education through this lens. In the process, participants will gain insight into the scope of this Thematic Committee and promote an understanding of how those with interests in this area may further develop their knowledge base with the EAIE.
Speakers
Spotlight on European-Funded Programmes (S3.01)
Spotlight on European-Funded Programmes (S3.01)
Spotlight session
EU-funded programmes are a key component of the international higher education landscape in Europe. The EAIE Thematic Committee on European-funded programmes is deeply engaged with all aspects of these initiatives, from opportunities to challenges. This session delves into the real-life challenges of managing and implementing EU-funded projects within selected Erasmus+ programme actions. Featuring case studies and practical examples, speakers will share their experiences navigating complex programme rules and/or constraints. Whether participants are seeking strategies for managing programme intricacies or inspiration for problem-solving, this highly interactive will provide a platform for peer exchange, highlighting both successful practices and lessons learned from past difficulties.
Speakers
Rui Branco Lopes
Juan Rayon Gonzalez
Nikola Bakaric
Antoaneta Irikova
Spotlight on Leadership, Strategy and Policy (S3.02)
Spotlight on Leadership, Strategy and Policy (S3.02)
Spotlight session
The EAIE Thematic Committee Leadership, Strategy & Policy is concerned with all manner of issues related to the work of moving internationalisation forward in purposeful ways. This work is complex given the many different dynamics that can influence policy and strategy in (international) higher education and the range of stakeholders with vested interests. This session explores how global, regional, and national political dynamics can affect institutional policies in higher education. A particular focus is placed on the value of mutual sharing across world regions. This session aims to sharpen our collective understanding about the political contexts we currently face and how they may affect our institutions’ internationalisation policies now and into the future.
Speakers
Sandra Slotte
Lavern Samuels
Simon Marginson
Aliandra Barlete
Spotlight on Student and Alumni Services (S3.03)
Spotlight on Student and Alumni Services (S3.03)
Spotlight session
The EAIE Thematic Committee Student & Alumni Services is interested in the many touchpoints with students that feature across the international higher education experience. In this session, the focus is on the potential role of artificial intelligence (AI) across this area of professional practice, particularly in relation to international students. AI can be a powerful timesaving tool, but its use may also have negative impacts or come with risks. So, what can we say at this stage about its place in the domain of student and alumni services? This session explores this question through the lens of two areas of interest to this Thematic Committee: the use of AI in employability across student career and alumni services, and its potential impact on international student mental health. We will explore together examples of using AI in student services and alumni areas, discuss possible impacts of the technology on practice, and brainstorm practical and useful applications of the technology that participants can test out in their own work.
Speakers
Spotlight on Marketing and Admissions (S4.01)
Spotlight on Marketing and Admissions (S4.01)
Spotlight session
The EAIE Thematic Committee Marketing & Admissions focuses on the range of issues connected to how higher education institutions, programmes and initiatives present themselves in the world and position themselves as a destination of choice for international talent. This is an opportunity to discuss and learn how to effectively align your institution's marketing and admissions initiatives to attract and support international students in an increasingly competitive and challenging environment. In a context in which both finding the right quality and profile of students as well as ensuring the fairness of admissions processes are more crucial than ever, join us to explore how to overcome barriers and enrich the international student journey and experience.
Speakers
Kelly Smith
Isaac Garcia-Sitton
Marlies Overbeek
Monique Swennenhuis
Spotlight on Partnerships (S4.02)
Spotlight on Partnerships (S4.02)
Spotlight session
The EAIE Thematic Committee Partnerships focuses its attention on the varied types of partnerships in international higher education today and the multitude of issues connected to their development, maintenance and evaluation. This session provides both a brief introduction to the range of partnership types that exist across the international higher education landscape, as well as an exploration of the key ingredient of quality assurance in relation to two specific types of partnership activity: community and business partnerships and responsible international cooperation. Perspectives offered by the panelists, who represent varied national contexts and with extensive experience developing and guiding partnerships in Europe and beyond, will provide key insights into this complex and timely work.
Speakers
Alejandra Vicencio
Edward Pitcher
Marcele Gama
Vegard Vibe
Spotlight on Social Responsibility (S4.03)
Spotlight on Social Responsibility (S4.03)
Spotlight session
The EAIE Thematic Committee Social Responsibility is interested in the various aspects of internationalisation that explicitly address the common good. One of the ways to explore this important work is through the lens of civic engagement. This session foregrounds the perspectives of the end users of international civic engagement projects, ie students, to evaluate the impact these projects can have on communities near and far. Building on perspectives offered by students from diverse backgrounds in Europe and Africa, who as part of their studies got involved in civic engagement projects internationally, the session will allow for a wide-ranging discussion on the mechanisms that promote impactful international civic engagement learning experiences and the value these projects can have on students themselves, their communities and other key stakeholders.
Speakers
Peter Kerrigan
Elke van der Valk
Samuel Longe
Abdoulie Jobe
Marc Elias
Life skills and Mindfulness: practices for everyday life
In today’s fast-paced world, maintaining mental well-being is more important than ever. The Life skills and Mindfulness sessions offer practical tools and techniques to help you manage stress, improve focus and enhance your overall well-being. These sessions are perfect for anyone looking to incorporate mindfulness practices into their daily routine.
Explore these sessions, day by day:
Wed 18 Sep
Life skill: How to get and keep control of your email inbox (S2.12)
Life skill: How to get and keep control of your email inbox (S2.12)
Life-skills session
The digital age is a real double-edged sword – while digital tools can be wonderful servants, they can also be terrible masters. An avalanche of emails, texts and social media alerts seriously threatens our productivity and mental health. 41% of the working day is spent going through emails and few of us have had training on how to use email efficiently. This session shares an approach to improve email management and enables you and your team to discuss and commit to practical steps to improve the email culture in your organisation. If you use email in your professional life, especially if you're overwhelmed and distracted by the onslaught of daily emails, this session is for you!Speakers
Jim Hetherton
Life skill: 21 ways to manage the stuff that sucks your time (S3.13)
Life skill: 21 ways to manage the stuff that sucks your time (S3.13)
Life-skills session
Do the following research-backed facts resonate with you? 71% of meetings are unproductive; 41% of our daily working time is spent going through emails; the average smartphone user checks their phone 150 times a day; interruptions consume. on average, 2.1 hours a day, which is 28% of our workday. We've been hijacked by technology and flooded with electronic distractions – we've allowed our productivity tools to make us unproductive! Do you feel overwhelmed with too much to do and too little time? Or do you suffer from information overload and distraction? Join this session to learn how to cope with these daily distractions.Speakers
Jim Hetherton
'What's New in': updates in internationalisation
Stay ahead of the curve with the 'What's New in' sessions, where you'll discover the latest innovations and developments in international education. From cutting-edge technology to new program offerings, these sessions will keep you informed about the changes and opportunities that are shaping the industry.
Explore these sessions, day by day:
Tue 17 Sep
What's new in the Western Balkans: en route to effective internationalisation of higher education (S1.09)
What's new in the Western Balkans: en route to effective internationalisation of higher education (S1.09)
What's new session
We will set the geopolitical context and present current challenges, opportunities and achievements related to Erasmus+. We will show good practices from European Alliances and Erasmus+ projects that have catalysed transformation in Western Balkan higher education institutions (HEIs), and discuss how to increase engagement of HEIs from EU member states.Speakers
What's new in Toulouse (S1.08)
What's new in Toulouse (S1.08)
What's new session
Join us to explore the University of Toulouse, a global hub of excellence and cutting-edge research. Learn about its innovative services that support international students and the "Welcome to France" strategy. Discover how Toulouse fosters a thriving international community and gain insights into opportunities that could shape your students' educational and professional future. Engage in a dynamic discussion on what makes the University of Toulouse a top choice for global talent!Speakers
Wed 18 Sep
What's new at Convera: Supporting student recruitment and study experience (S3.16)
What's new at Convera: Supporting student recruitment and study experience (S3.16)
What's new session
In today’s interconnected education landscape, we continuously explore the latest payment trends and technology to support students and institutions worldwide. Delve into the latest strategies that are redefining fraud prevention, an award-winning new debt collection platform, and an ongoing expansion of payment networks. Join us to learn how 1000+ education providers are adopting these innovations to facilitate seamless recruitment, ensure secure transactions, and enrich the student experience.Speakers
Thu 19 Sep
What’s new in the UK: priorities in international education and partnerships in Europe (S5.15)
What’s new in the UK: priorities in international education and partnerships in Europe (S5.15)
What's new session
Discover the latest developments for UK’s Higher Education partnerships in Europe. What are the institutional drivers? How do UK universities reshape their internationalisation efforts?
The session will provide a comprehensive picture of the current partnership landscape for UK Higher Education sector in Europe with an outlook for the sector’s transnational education (TNE) activities in particular. Panelists will share trends of student numbers, the motivations of the sector as well as barriers. The audience will be the first to receive key takeaways from two recent studies that zoom into France, Greece and Spain, where UK has longer, historical ties, and seven non-EU countries under spotlight including Turkey and emerging markets Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan.
Speakers
What's new at ETS: Forging the Future of Assessment: the latest news and cutting edge tools from ETS (S7.15)
Posters: visual insights into innovative research
Explore the Posters session to gain visual insights into innovative research and projects from around the world. This session provides a unique opportunity to interact with presenters, ask questions, and discuss ideas that could influence the future of international education. It's a must-attend for those interested in cutting-edge research and its practical applications.
Explore these sessions, day by day:
Wed 18 Sep
From skills identification to formal recognition: A roadmap for embedding transversal skills in doctoral training (123)
From skills identification to formal recognition: A roadmap for embedding transversal skills in doctoral training (123)
Poster session
While there is an increasing focus on the importance of transversal skills during doctoral training, higher education institutions face challenges in the design and implementation of courses in this domain. By covering all aspects of transversal skills training, this poster showcases best practices to support institutions in improving their training offer, from identifying skills needs and teaching methods to facilitating the recognition of acquired skills through the use of digital tools.Speakers
Ignacio Bravo
Daiga Kuzmane
The journey of a joint master's in Transdisciplinary Studies of Climate, Environment and Energy (103)
The journey of a joint master's in Transdisciplinary Studies of Climate, Environment and Energy (103)
Poster session
CIVIS is a European University Alliance consisting of 11 European universities and six African partners. This poster session will explore the challenges and opportunities of setting up an innovative joint programme, using the practical example of a Master’s in transdisciplinary studies in climate, environment and energy. Learn more on how you can work with 17 partners in one joint transdisciplinary programme!Speakers
Sara Laginder
Alexandru-Mihai Carțiș
‘No more money in the pot’: How to sustainably fund your study abroad office (119)
‘No more money in the pot’: How to sustainably fund your study abroad office (119)
Poster session
Study abroad offices are facing a range of new challenges, with a rise in demand from students for mobility opportunities coinciding with reduced or stagnating budgets. Internationalisation is a priority for many universities, but students need more support than ever to achieve their mobility. Would you like to hear more about opportunities available to your study abroad office to fund activities? This poster session will look at internal and external stakeholders and how to engage with them.Speakers
Alizee Cordes
Empowering international degree students: A peer-driven support service (121)
Empowering international degree students: A peer-driven support service (121)
Poster session
In 2023, the University of Helsinki established an advising service tailored to the unique needs of international degree students (as opposed to domestic and exchange students), employing fellow international students for optimal peer support. Hiring students specifically, and especially students who do not speak Finnish, was not a common practice before this. This poster explores the services, benefits, challenges and impact of the initiative.Speakers
Larissa Vanamo
En route to employment: Supporting international students’ local language skills (126)
En route to employment: Supporting international students’ local language skills (126)
Poster session
How can we support international students’ integration and employment opportunities? By helping them learn the local language! In addition to language courses, higher education institutions can offer non-native speakers various tools to support their agency and everyday learning. Visit this poster session to get acquainted with some of the best materials and practices developed in Finland, including a personal language study plan and a one-stop shop for language learners.Speakers
Kaisa Oikarinen
Anna Sundqvist
Exploring EU-China international cooperation in higher education in the post-COVID era: An institutional logics perspective (106)
Exploring EU-China international cooperation in higher education in the post-COVID era: An institutional logics perspective (106)
Poster session
This poster investigates post-COVID international cooperation between European and Chinese higher education institutions (HEIs). It uses institutional logics to understand both the drive behind these collaborations, and the challenges and opportunities perceived by HEI leaders in managing multiple institutional dynamics. Analysing in-depth interviews from 41 European and Chinese participants involved in an Erasmus+ Programme, this poster provides context-specific insights into the complex landscape of international cooperation.Speakers
Zhengwen QI
Chang Zhu
How to apply the subsidiarity principle in the digitalisation of Erasmus+ processes at higher education institutions (120)
How to apply the subsidiarity principle in the digitalisation of Erasmus+ processes at higher education institutions (120)
Poster session
The European higher education community is aiming to increase the digitalisation of administrative processes to make Erasmus+ exchanges simpler and more accessible. The design of internal processes in higher education institutions is key to ensuring that all stakeholders are involved in the process and that no one is overburdened by the tasks that digitalisation entails. This poster looks at how applying the subsidiarity principle is key to involving stakeholders without overburdening them.Speakers
Judit Hermándy-Berencz
Industry-university partnerships as a pathway to international graduate students gaining Canadian work experience (107)
Industry-university partnerships as a pathway to international graduate students gaining Canadian work experience (107)
Poster session
An aging population and extremely low birth rates complicate Canada’s ability to address current and future skilled labour shortages. Consequently, immigration and the recruitment and retention of international students are increasingly seen as solutions to labour-force management in strategic sectors. Universities are increasingly forging partnerships with industry and public sector institutions, often in the form of internships, to enable international students to gain much-needed Canadian work experience.Speakers
Lecia Ellis
Michael Cottrell
Roadmap on staff skills development (114)
Roadmap on staff skills development (114)
Poster session
This poster outlines a roadmap to implement the skills development of university staff and the internationalisation of Dnipro University of Technology. It is the result of an institutional project within frame of the Management of Internationalisation and German-Ukrainian Academic Cooperation training course run by Leibniz University Hannover within the DAAD Programme. It presents a rethinking of staff skills development in regard to internationalisation, linked to the university's policies and best practices study.Speakers
Kseniia Tiukhmenova
Strategic internationalisation for the future: A vision for Polish higher education (115)
Strategic internationalisation for the future: A vision for Polish higher education (115)
Poster session
NAWA, the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange, is on an ambitious journey towards shaping the future of Polish higher education through the creation of a national strategy for internationalisation. Join us for an engaging poster session and community discussion that delves into the core components of this groundbreaking initiative. Discover how we plan to address the challenges facing our academic community and contribute to the global landscape of education.Speakers
Justyna Stanislawska
Malgorzata Feusette-Czyzewska
The introduction of tuition fees in Scandinavia and its impact on student interest (116)
The introduction of tuition fees in Scandinavia and its impact on student interest (116)
Poster session
In 2011, Sweden introduced tuition fees for non-EU students, which resulted in an 80% drop in applicants. Norway is now implementing similar fees and data is already showing a 20% decrease in interest for Norwegian institutions as a study destination. This poster draws similarities between the two Scandinavian countries and also asks: How price-sensitive are international students and what strategies should be employed to mitigate the effect of tuition fees?Speakers
Tiago Fachada
The power of AI in international student recruitment (113)
The power of AI in international student recruitment (113)
Poster session
Artificial intelligence has many uses in student recruitment: it can help adapt curriculum and programme names for Generation Z’s mindset, craft precise targeting strategies to reach potential students worldwide, optimise application and enrolment processes and even enrich international students’ overall experience. In this poster session, we will dive into the international student recruitment process in universities and the emerging role that AI plays throughout the whole journey.Speakers
Julian Leu
Inna Byalik
The welcome office: From a contact point to a multicultural centre (122)
The welcome office: From a contact point to a multicultural centre (122)
Poster session
Many universities are establishing welcome offices, welcome centres or visitors’ offices on their campuses. Different names, but a similar purpose – to support international students, doctoral students and staff in adapting to life in a new place. This poster provides the example of the welcome office at Gdańsk Tech in Poland, illustrating how the role of such an office evolves over time.Speakers
Maria Doerffer
Monika Czerepak
What does strategic European engagement look like in Switzerland and Scotland? (118)
What does strategic European engagement look like in Switzerland and Scotland? (118)
Poster session
The Universities of Bern and Glasgow share similar contexts, being within Europe but outside the EU. This poster will cover how both institutions engage with EU policy, initiatives and partners within the context of their national policies, their institutional strategies and their partnership objectives. How do they engage with the EU to progress their institutional priorities?Speakers
Charlotte Kedslie
Ellen Krause
Are we on the same page? Find out whether your target markets want to study in your country (109)
Are we on the same page? Find out whether your target markets want to study in your country (109)
Poster session
Defining your international target markets is vital when roadmapping your student enrolment strategy. But do prospective students in your target markets really want to study abroad in your country? This poster provides an in-depth analysis of the target markets outlined in the European Association for International Education Barometer and draws on data from over 25,000 students on where they want to study. What markets are emerging and which regions remain untapped?Speakers
Francesca Fitzsimmons
Managing expectations and communicating difficult topics: A student’s journey through the funnel (112)
Managing expectations and communicating difficult topics: A student’s journey through the funnel (112)
Poster session
When deciding to study abroad, students must have the right expectations. Information must be communicated clearly at every point in the recruitment funnel, from choosing whether to apply to deciding to enrol. In this poster session, we present the tools used to communicate and manage students’ expectations, such as webinars and pre-departure weeks. We will also touch upon how the communication of difficult topics such as the housing shortage in the Netherlands ties into this.Speakers
Rhea Melwani
Ana Mendizabal
Building an international network of dual career universities to tackle student-athlete mobility (108)
Building an international network of dual career universities to tackle student-athlete mobility (108)
Poster session
In the context of internationalisation, developing links between higher education institutions also means addressing specific issues which are at the heart of student mobility. In our case, we believe that orienting universities in a Dual Career network means sharing good practices and developing ways to support student athletes, who, like all other students, should be able to add an international dimension to their curriculum without compromising their sporting career.Speakers
Dorothee Brac De La Perrier
Johan Bankel
Curriculum compatibility and credits: A Brazil–France case study (105)
Curriculum compatibility and credits: A Brazil–France case study (105)
Poster session
One of the challenges that the formulators of public policy in the internationalisation of higher education need to overcome is guaranteeing quality and making sure students get credit for the courses taken. This poster presents an evaluation of the compatibility of curriculum structures in France and Brazil and the degree to which students from Brazil who have studied in France have received credit for their courses taken abroad.Speakers
Marcos Goes
Discover the UK-Ukraine Twinning Initiative: Strengthening higher education in Ukraine (130)
Global Sustainable Program: Connecting global and local partners to empower student mobility (104)
Global Sustainable Program: Connecting global and local partners to empower student mobility (104)
Poster session
At Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII), we recognise the importance of providing both our home and overseas students with opportunities to learn from and work with international university partners, as well as local community and business partners. That is why we have developed the Global Sustainable Program (GSP), a project-based programme that combines cultural themes with science to empower student mobility.Speakers
Dian Sari Utami
Nihlah Ilhami
Using grant schemes to boost student charter implementation: A #WeAreInternational case study (101)
Claiming Campus: Building stools (literally!) for international exchange with and for the university (128)
Claiming Campus: Building stools (literally!) for international exchange with and for the university (128)
Poster session
Claiming Campus is a project of TU Dresden’s International Campus that aims to create spaces for (international) exchange on campus and beyond, thus empowering the university’s diverse community. This poster follows the journey from the initial need for flexible exchange spaces, through the inclusivity-driven, participatory design and construction process (which involved more than 500 university members), to the sustainable use of the stools.Speakers
Katharina Schmitt
Enhancing intercultural dialogue and Internationalisation at Home through mobile platforms: A case study (127)
Enhancing intercultural dialogue and Internationalisation at Home through mobile platforms: A case study (127)
Poster session
Despite increasing globalisation, local and international students tend to stay in their bubbles and lack interaction, compromising the full potential of internationalisation. Our poster introduces Shuffle, a mobile platform developed by students for students and aimed at bridging the gap between student communities. Shuffle involves students proposing intercultural activities represented by cards. We present the results of a pilot conducted at the University of Fribourg in Switzerland.Speakers
Lucas Schneeberger
Veronika Favre
Should I stay or should I go? Post-graduation challenges for international alumni (125)
Should I stay or should I go? Post-graduation challenges for international alumni (125)
Poster session
How do international alumni decide whether to stay in their host country or leave after graduation? Staying is not always easy: international alumni struggle with finding a suitable job and housing, and they need to overcome cultural, linguistic, social and practical challenges. Based on recent research results from the Netherlands, this poster illustrates how we can help international alumni to enter the labour market and feel at home.Speakers
Gijs Ybema
Kasper Van Der Toorn
Developing the entrepreneurship of international students through continuous and comprehensive assessments (124)
Developing the entrepreneurship of international students through continuous and comprehensive assessments (124)
Poster session
Developing entrepreneurship among international students can be a challenge due to their diverse cultural and educational backgrounds. Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands has experimented with a continuous and comprehensive assessment system to facilitate the development of entrepreneurship. This poster shows how comprehensive practices are combined with real-time assessment and feedback to support students in a 360° way, as in real workplaces.Speakers
Dadi Chen
Kriszta Kaspers-Rostas
Supporting cultural and labour market integration of foreign students: How to develop an online language course (117)
Supporting cultural and labour market integration of foreign students: How to develop an online language course (117)
Poster session
Providing language and cultural courses for foreign students is one way of supporting their integration into an institution, the local community and the labour market. But how can these courses meet the needs of a heterogeneous target group? This poster shows the steps and development history of an online course that contributes to the successful implementation of a mobility programme and promotes cultural and labour market integration.Speakers
Csilla Szabó
Thu 19 Sep
Breaking the inclusion glass ceiling of Erasmus+ (222)
Breaking the inclusion glass ceiling of Erasmus+ (222)
Poster session
The poster will invite participants to consider how the higher education community can be serious about striving for equality in the face of internationalisation of higher education and student mobility. Latest data shows that mobility opportunities are not equally addressing all students with several student groups remaining underserved by the Erasmus+ programme. The poster will highlight concrete examples and present proposals on how the Erasmus+ programme could cater for greater diversity.Speakers
Helena Alves
Benedetta Gennaro
En route to inclusive internationalisation in Irish higher education (217)
En route to inclusive internationalisation in Irish higher education (217)
Poster session
This poster will present the steps of my PhD research, 'Reimagining Internationalisation: connecting international and inclusive education in the changing context of higher education in Ireland'. With low engagement in internationalisation activities in Irish higher education, I will examine Irish higher education institution policy documents and interview students and faculty, with a view to unearthing the barriers and challenges they face in participating in and benefitting from internationalisation activities.
Speakers
Denise McAllister Wylie
Empowering internationalisation in teacher training: Success in Sweden (209)
Empowering internationalisation in teacher training: Success in Sweden (209)
Poster session
Uppsala University in Sweden has achieved remarkable success in enhancing student mobility within teacher training programmes. This poster looks at how Uppsala has addressed critical challenges including: programme structure improvements; streamlined credit transfer; strategic partnerships with universities; effective student communication; a positive shift in student attitudes towards mobility; and the provision of information about supplementary opportunities, including internships.Speakers
Katarina Gahne
Zeinab Jeddi
Promoting Global Citizenship through an international online lecture series (228)
Promoting Global Citizenship through an international online lecture series (228)
Poster session
Aschaffenburg UAS in Germany aims to raise awareness of cosmopolitan responsibility among its students. Therefore, it has initiated a weekly international online lecture series on Global Citizenship. Every lecture includes input from a different live expert, including Q&A on global issues by a different partner institution from Europe, Asia, the Americas and Africa. Due to time differences, the virtual lectures are recorded and accompanied by asynchronous reflective assignments for the students.Speakers
Renate Link
A new model for internationalisation: Intentional interactions and transformative potential (229)
A new model for internationalisation: Intentional interactions and transformative potential (229)
Poster session
Research into the experiences of internationalisation among staff, faculty, senior management and international students at an Irish university has led to the development of a new model for internationalisation. This poster illustrates the model, which focuses on the power of intentional interactions and sees internationalisation as a transformative educational tool.Speakers
Emmeline Searson-Power
Anca Minescu
Academic internationalisation: Exploring selection processes (230)
Academic internationalisation: Exploring selection processes (230)
Poster session
International academic mobility is a process that allows the acquisition and exchange of knowledge. It also improves and updates the academic community: administrators, students, professors and researchers. This poster presents our research into a specific international mobility programme for undergraduate students, exploring key issues in the selection of international students in the state of São Paulo in Brazil.Speakers
Laura Ancona Lopez Freire
Raising global citizens at home (227)
Raising global citizens at home (227)
Poster session
Virtual collaboration is an inclusive and equitable way of internationalising students at home, with a limited impact on the environment. Our poster presents a project with international partner universities in which we aimed to enhance the intercultural virtual collaboration experience. The focus is on collaborative and reflective soft skills and the positive societal impacts that can be derived from facilitating such learning experiences and better preparing students to be global citizens.Speakers
Ingrid Van Rompay-Bartels
Jannemieke Geessink
A more inclusive mobility through digital tools (223)
A more inclusive mobility through digital tools (223)
Poster session
In the last few years, inclusion has become a topic of great importance. More and more higher education institutions and national agencies implement a plethora of initiatives and support systems to make sure everyone has the opportunity for mobility. Regretfully, we can still see many students struggling to access these systems. During this poster session, we will be looking at InclusiveMobility.eu, a tool created explicitly to provide students with disabilities with all the information they need to study abroad.Speakers
Darwyn Bruelemans
Accessible, inclusive, sustainable: Una Europa’s ‘mobility for all’ vision (204)
Accessible, inclusive, sustainable: Una Europa’s ‘mobility for all’ vision (204)
Poster session
‘Mobility for all’ unleashed. Join us in our audacious mission to provide every student with the opportunity to explore the world. This poster session will look at the radical shift from exclusive international experiences for the lucky few to accessible, inclusive and sustainable mobility opportunities that make the planet a better place for everyone.Speakers
Isabell Majewsky Anderson
Sophia Karner
An Erasmus+ long-term activity on social inclusion: Moving closer to inclusive internationalisation (218)
An Erasmus+ long-term activity on social inclusion: Moving closer to inclusive internationalisation (218)
Poster session
A collaborative Erasmus+ long-term activity on social inclusion in higher education was initiated in 2021 by the German Academic Exchange Service and involves 15 national agencies and organisations. This poster presents how the project restructured the website inclusivemobility.eu, developed recommendations for the further implementation of inclusion and diversity in higher education, and created a database with examples of surveys to collect data on inclusion.Speakers
Anna Ida Frauke Stebner
Debarrierisation of higher education: Where does it begin and where does it end? (221)
Debarrierisation of higher education: Where does it begin and where does it end? (221)
Poster session
Today, achieving equal participation in higher education, especially in the context of internationalisation, is essential. However, several barriers, from financial and linguistic to cultural and physical, require a comprehensive approach for effective solutions. Our poster session will draw attention to these challenges and share best practices to create an inclusive environment, aligning with our commitment to ensuring access for everyone in the educational and cultural exchange experience.Speakers
Lenka Tóthová
Boris Janča
Elevating students’ green skills through sustainable travel (213)
Elevating students’ green skills through sustainable travel (213)
Poster session
Travelling sustainably can be a learning experience in itself. This poster explores the green soft skills applied or acquired when travelling sustainably to and from a mobility destination. It contributes to a broader understanding of how international experiences can foster personal growth and a sense of responsibility towards the planet. The audience will reflect on the emerging needs of students and institutions for climate action in a globally connected and environmentally conscious society.Speakers
Salome Dermati
Ana Castro Paiva
En route to intercultural competence development: A unique, innovative, longitudinal and reflective approach (201)
En route to intercultural competence development: A unique, innovative, longitudinal and reflective approach (201)
Poster session
The international business programme of Rotterdam Business School has implemented a unique, comprehensive approach to intercultural competence development. This poster shows how over the first three years of the undergraduate programme, students are guided through regular interventions to have them reflect on their interactions and skills, using activities ranging from written assignments and small group discussions to one-on-one sessions with their personal and professional development coach.Speakers
Tineke van der Gaast
Cheryl Gerretsen
Engaging and supporting non-traditional exchange students (212)
Engaging and supporting non-traditional exchange students (212)
Poster session
This poster explores best practices in engaging non-typical exchange candidates from rural Nova Scotia, Canada. Those who have not been exposed to the value of international education opportunities, or consider international exchange too costly or complicated to navigate during their undergraduate studies are unfairly disadvantaged. How does one promote these transformative opportunities to those beyond dominantly participating financially supported students of privilege with prior travel experience?Speakers
Nate Taylor
Fostering inclusion: Showcasing successful refugee integration in Austrian higher education (225)
Fostering inclusion: Showcasing successful refugee integration in Austrian higher education (225)
Poster session
Students with refugee backgrounds are subject to numerous challenges, including limited legal and information resources, restricted labour market access, financial instability and high psychological stress. This poster focuses on ways to foster the integration of refugees in higher education and showcases the successes and challenges of Austrian higher education institutions in working with refugees.Speakers
Martina Laffer
Sonja Falkner-Matzinger
How do the blessings of internationalisation compensate for air travel pollution? (214)
How do the blessings of internationalisation compensate for air travel pollution? (214)
Poster session
Within higher education, we value international encounters – not only at events such as the European Association for International Education’s conference but also through short- or long-term mobility for students and staff. For NHL Stenden in the Netherlands and many other institutions, this has resulted in extensive air travel. With the Sustainable Development Goals and climate change in mind, how much is physical mobility requiring air travel worth to us? And what are the alternatives?Speakers
Anne Klaas Schilder
How to create a critical mass of change agents for intercultural inclusion (220)
How to create a critical mass of change agents for intercultural inclusion (220)
Poster session
Université de Sherbrooke in Canada has implemented an original programme to strengthen intercultural skills and drive organisational change. Substantial training, support and coaching are provided to a critical mass of influential staff who become change agents for a more interculturally aware and inclusive community. This poster highlights the success conditions – institutional, pedagogical and technological – of the programme, its outcomes and what we are doing to scale it up and sustain it.Speakers
Françoise Bleys
Bénédicte Thérien
How to make international mobility work for part-time students (203)
How to make international mobility work for part-time students (203)
Poster session
At FHWien, a university of applied sciences in Austria, part-time students are underrepresented in international mobility: they account for only 22% of outgoing exchange students. This lack of mobility could impact their future employability. Our poster presents a project in which we are evaluating partnerships and assessing mobility barriers and the needs of part-time students. The goal is to develop flexible short-term mobility modules ensuring lasting benefits for part-time learners.Speakers
Verena Podlaha
Learning authentic leadership through the power of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (219)
Learning authentic leadership through the power of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (219)
Poster session
To practise empathy and vulnerability, one has to create a space of trust and attention – that is what authentic leadership is about. In this poster session, you can follow our journey of teaching authentic leadership as a way to channel positive impact. A group of international students have been exploring the power of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, where looking inwards empowers the way they project outwards to build a fairer world.Speakers
Ricardo Galiot
Melanie Kirwa
Mind the road: Mobility and mental health (207)
Mind the road: Mobility and mental health (207)
Poster session
Studying abroad is mostly described as a glamorous, life-changing and positive experience. However, it often triggers unexpected issues such as anxiety, vulnerability and depression. This poster will raise awareness on the importance of breaking down the stigma related to mental health troubles and provide some clarification on how to deal with mental health issues related to studying abroad. We will present theoretical background knowledge, possible practices and our mini study on the topic.Speakers
Anikó Makkai-Kovacs
Adrian Alexandru Mosoi
New horizons: A fellowship to promote South–North partnerships (226)
New horizons: A fellowship to promote South–North partnerships (226)
Poster session
Equal South–North partnerships play an important role in overcoming economic, social and cultural boundaries. This poster shows how Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences and Arts in Germany has started a fellowship to promote such partnerships with universities in the Global South and contribute to decolonising research. The poster is intended to inspire universities in the Global North to critically reflect on fellowship programmes and use them to counteract social injustice.Speakers
Judith Peltz
On the move: Exploring the impact of international mobility on job market opportunities (202)
On the move: Exploring the impact of international mobility on job market opportunities (202)
Poster session
In an increasingly globalised world, the importance of international mobility experiences seems obvious. The Erasmus+ project Erasmus Careers seeks to shed light on pivotal questions: Does international mobility truly provide students with better job market opportunities? And what are the skills that employers value in this context? This poster delves into outcomes generated in collaboration with employers, a stakeholder group often overlooked in discussions related to employability.Speakers
Nannette Ripmeester
Reimagining future conferences using the circular economy model (215)
Reimagining future conferences using the circular economy model (215)
Poster session
We can transform our ‘take–make–waste’ system, how we create and manage resources and what we do with materials afterwards by adopting a circular economy approach. Conferences are important in bringing together our community, and together we are stronger. But we can reimagine conferences. This poster illustrates how we can contribute to a more sustainable and responsible conference and events industry by creating and adopting a thriving circular economy, benefiting the whole planet.Speakers
Noreen Lucey
Supporting at-risk researchers in Europe (224)
Supporting at-risk researchers in Europe (224)
Poster session
In a context of declining academic freedom worldwide, there is an increasing need to offer researchers at risk an opportunity to continue their work in a secure environment. The SAFE project is implementing a fellowship scheme to integrate at-risk researchers into host institutions in Europe. This poster session will look at solutions for overcoming obstacles, good practices in hosting services, the monitoring of researchers’ well-being and recommendations for scaling up and sustainability.Speakers
Louise Watts
Sustainable mobility: The key to sustainable international cooperation (216)
Sustainable mobility: The key to sustainable international cooperation (216)
Poster session
International academic exchange is a key way to solve global challenges. Against the backdrop of the climate crisis, however, we need to rethink approaches to internationalisation, begging the question: How can we adapt internationalisation of higher education and science to the goals of climate protection? The poster will give an overview of the DAAD’s strategic goals and outline measures to reduce the carbon footprint while increasing the positive impact of its funding programmes.Speakers
Nina Salden
A pathway for international mobility in clinical studies: Students’ experiences in the Global South (205)
A pathway for international mobility in clinical studies: Students’ experiences in the Global South (205)
Poster session
A Norwegian university and selected partners in the Global South have created a learning pathway to increase undergraduate nursing students’ mobility. This poster presents a study of students’ experiences with the pathway and mobility to countries in the Global South. During their international clinical placement, students experience diverse approaches to learning and clinical supervision, enhancing their learning outcomes.Speakers
wanja jørgensen
Beate Holter
From free state to world stage: The journey of CUT’s IT students in global employability (211)
From free state to world stage: The journey of CUT’s IT students in global employability (211)
Poster session
South Africa is a nation with a 32.6% unemployment rate and a worrying 46.3% youth unemployment rate. The Central University of Technology, Free State (CUT), addresses these issues through an IT student exchange programme with German partners. This initiative enhances employability and gives CUT students a competitive edge in South Africa's job market, offering hope and a model for the future of international education and employability in Africa and the rest of the world.Speakers
Martina Moss
Sekoele Ramajoe
How has the UK leaving Erasmus+ influenced the feasibility of healthcare student exchange programmes? (206)
How has the UK leaving Erasmus+ influenced the feasibility of healthcare student exchange programmes? (206)
Poster session
The Erasmus+ programme supports increased cultural awareness and employability opportunities of healthcare students, as well as enhancing higher education institutions’ internationalisation strategies. With the UK having left Erasmus+ in favour of devising its own exchange programme, the Turing Scheme, our poster considers how this affects the feasibility of international student exchange programmes for students studying on healthcare programmes at UK institutions.Speakers
George Turner
Our global approach to making international students feel at home (210)
Our global approach to making international students feel at home (210)
Poster session
The University of Rennes has implemented a global quality assurance approach for welcoming and integrating international students, as part of the national Bienvenue en France label. In 2023–2024, our international office organised evaluation and proposal sessions with other departments of the university to find new ways to integrate international students. In this poster session, let’s talk about our new quality assurance approach in this field!Speakers
Maëlle Flot
Coline Raguenes
Short- and long-term school practice as part of an international student exchange (208)
Short- and long-term school practice as part of an international student exchange (208)
Poster session
KPH Wien, a university college for teacher training in Austria, places great emphasis on international students’ continuous school practice. This poster shows the possibilities of evidence-based reflective school practice in the context of international mobility. The possible types of schools are presented – primary, secondary, inclusion, multi-grade classes – as well as support options for students with disabilities.Speakers
Thomas Schrei
Richard Pirolt
Admin matters: Don't forget about it when implementing your Erasmus+ project (307)
Admin matters: Don't forget about it when implementing your Erasmus+ project (307)
Poster session
Are you part of a consortium that has submitted a funded Erasmus+ project? What role does administration play in making it successful? Project leaders, project officers, and managers are essential to the success of a project, however, they cannot move forward without a well-structured admin support system to make actions flow smoothly. This is particularly true for Erasmus+ consortium projects. What difficulties might you encounter and what are the solutions to improve the project management culture of admin support?Speakers
Yolaine Bompays
Rozenn Joufflineau
BrandY game in action: Comparing online vs onsite and national vs international teams in learning brand management (306)
BrandY game in action: Comparing online vs onsite and national vs international teams in learning brand management (306)
Poster session
The BrandY game has developed an online platform to teach branding in a gamified format. It has been tested through onsite international intensive programmes. This poster will show the results of using BrandY in a virtual exchange format between Switzerland and Spain, comparing the outcome of working in international teams vs national teams. Also, we will compare the results of the virtual vs onsite format.Speakers
Sabine Emad
Francisco Suay Pérez
European University Alliances as role models: Benefits for all of Europe (310)
European University Alliances as role models: Benefits for all of Europe (310)
Poster session
European University Alliances are expected not only to profoundly transform international cooperation within their own alliances but also to serve as role models for other universities in Europe. This poster session will highlight good practice from an existing alliance, outline the activities of national agencies to increase the impact of the European Universities Initiative and give participants a chance to voice their ideas on how all institutions can benefit from the innovative results.Speakers
Beate Körner
Trym Holbek
Exploring your career opportunities worldwide through inspiring interviews with professionals: An Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme (327)
Exploring your career opportunities worldwide through inspiring interviews with professionals: An Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme (327)
Poster session
This Blended Intensive Programme is aimed to bolster the employability of our students in a multicultural environment, by providing them with a broader insight into their career opportunities worldwide. In doing so, it seeks to establish a productive professional network. Students interviewed various professionals and gathered information, which was presented at an international congress. Finally, students travelled to Paris where they visited various institutions related to their career goals.Speakers
Paola Otero Gómez
Mª Fernanda Rey-Stolle Valcarce
From mobility to community: Getting the most out of Erasmus+ KA171 funding (303)
From mobility to community: Getting the most out of Erasmus+ KA171 funding (303)
Poster session
Fontys International Business Studies has built a global community with Northrise University in Zambia and Academic City in Ghana, using Erasmus+ KA171 individual mobility funding as a starting point. Initial challenges were quickly replaced by enthusiasm and real impact. This poster shows how shared experiences of one another’s contexts lead to mutual understanding and are the basis of collaborative student-led social enterprise that links the Global North and South in a new way.Speakers
Michelle Greene
Musa Mukuka
How ‘design thinking’ can boost networking: A CHARM-EU example (308)
How ‘design thinking’ can boost networking: A CHARM-EU example (308)
Poster session
At the European University Alliance CHARM-EU, one of our key objectives is the use of networking activities and the creation of sustainable communities to ensure collaboration continues after funding periods end. This poster session will explore how we are using ‘design thinking’ – a human-centred method of problem solving – to create novel formats for collaboration and community building.Speakers
Maria Angel Ferrero
Nicolas De Keyser
How can alliances of the few provide real service to society? Civic engagement as the heart of CIVICA (311)
How can alliances of the few provide real service to society? Civic engagement as the heart of CIVICA (311)
Poster session
Alliances strive to become active players in the evolution of European society. Their joint work in the fields of academic cooperation, teaching, learning and research, aims to serve the wider civil society outside academia. CIVICA, The European University of Social Sciences is eager to share its best practices for civic engagement activities, from protecting democratic values and providing access programmes, to engaging local public. The poster presents how to create an engaged and diverse community through alliances.Speakers
Tímea Mester-Takács
Monica Jitareanu
Improving access to on- and off-campus services: An in-depth look at the European Student Card (305)
Improving access to on- and off-campus services: An in-depth look at the European Student Card (305)
Poster session
With the European Student Card, the European Commission aims to enhance international student mobility and shift to more inclusive, accessible and efficient campuses. Almost 2.2 million cards are currently in circulation, providing incoming students with the same benefits as locals and creating a truly seamless mobility experience. This poster dives into the inner workings of the European Student Card and explores the technical concepts that make it a viable solution for all.Speakers
Jeroen van Lent
Alexandra Hanna Licht
Lean governance, prosperous community: Una Europa’s journey to becoming a resilient ‘university of the future’ (309)
Lean governance, prosperous community: Una Europa’s journey to becoming a resilient ‘university of the future’ (309)
Poster session
Una Europa is a European University Alliance that unites 11 research-intensive institutions to build a ‘university of the future’. But how can this community of 500,000 students and 100,000 staff, spanning 11 countries and beyond, work together to enact impactful change? This poster will track our journey towards developing lean, flexible, holistic decision-making processes that hold space for diverse voices across our community. As a university of the future, Una Europa is listening.Speakers
Heather McComb
Emily Palmer
Next level: The BIP generation (302)
Next level: The BIP generation (302)
Poster session
Student mobility has increased substantially in recent decades. To accommodate this, an impressive range of initiatives have been launched, from study abroad to intensive programmes and Collaborative Online International Learning. The aim is to provide intercultural awareness, personal development and the opportunity to learn a new language. This poster shows how Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programmes, combining both physical and virtual components, might fulfil this promise. Let’s get en route!Speakers
Ellen Van Der Zande
Professional learning communities of lecturers: A guide to facilitating internationalisation (319)
Professional learning communities of lecturers: A guide to facilitating internationalisation (319)
Poster session
Seven institutions have worked together to create a guide for designing and implementing professional learning communities for lecturers, to foster internationalisation of teaching and learning. This poster showcases the guide and explores how these communities can collaboratively address internationalisation topics and challenges, facilitating mutual growth and learning. We will outline theory, design principles and benefits, as well as participants’ reflections on community participation.Speakers
Claudia Bulnes
Leona Stašová
The MEGA project: Digitalising the Erasmus+ grants system (304)
The MEGA project: Digitalising the Erasmus+ grants system (304)
Poster session
In order to revolutionise Erasmus+ grant management, an innovative digital tool to eliminate delays in disbursements is needed. This poster illustrates how the MEGA project is aiming not only to benefit the administrative side but also to secure timely payments for mobile students. The initiative, involving a functional proof of concept of an automated grant management system, is inspired by surveys with both students and international relations officers.Speakers
Donato Lorubio
Anikó Makkai-Kovacs
Building the international community within HEIs via internationalisation assessment (323)
Building the international community within HEIs via internationalisation assessment (323)
Poster session
The poster will present how Internationalisation Quality Assessment (IQA) can help to build the international community within higher education institutions. External assessment is very effective in fostering dialogue among active and interested individuals and bodies, simply by inviting them into situations where they can share their opinions, experiences and plans concerning internationalisation in the presence and guidance of external experts. These partnerships enhance international work at HEIs, allowing them to reach new heights.Speakers
Andrea Vörös
An international programme on 'smart cities' as a pivot for international, interdisciplinary and multi-actor dialogue (315)
An international programme on 'smart cities' as a pivot for international, interdisciplinary and multi-actor dialogue (315)
Poster session
During 2022, Universidad Católica de Santa Fe developed an academic programme on 'Smart Cities' together with the University of Camerino and the University of Urbino under the framework of a call organised by Consorzio Universitario Italiano per l’Argentina. Professors from the universities and managers from the public and private sector in Santa Fe took part in the project. The topics addressed were: management of cities in the 21st century; friendly cities; urban planning; economy; and smart governments.Speakers
Maria Liusa Gutierrez Peart
How to support your COIL-leagues: A preparatory Canvas course (330)
How to support your COIL-leagues: A preparatory Canvas course (330)
Poster session
Do you wonder how you can support your lecturers who are doing Collaborative Online International Learning? At Artevelde University of Applied Sciences in Belgium, we designed a Canvas course that lecturers and their international partners can complete at their own speed. The course explains what COIL is, what the benefits are, which forms exist and how to design such a learning activity in collaboration with an international lecturer. Come and check our course out at the poster session!Speakers
Lisa De Clercq
Immersion service learning: Collaborative, community-based and virtual (329)
Immersion service learning: Collaborative, community-based and virtual (329)
Poster session
St Francis Xavier University in Canada and a Peruvian community partner have created a shared, blended, virtually enhanced international community experience and academic writing course. The virtual platform provides common space for reciprocal information and idea sharing, promoting understanding across cultures. This poster shows how our students develop global engagement skills and knowledge of development issues through recognition and awareness of community perspectives.Speakers
Johanna van Dompseler
Leading by example: Creating an inclusive learning environment by developing intercultural competences in faculty staff (317)
Leading by example: Creating an inclusive learning environment by developing intercultural competences in faculty staff (317)
Poster session
We set up a training programme for university lecturers, support staff and management to develop their intercultural competences. The training consisted of five four-hour sessions in the course of one academic year, with each session exploring one specific aspect of working in an international and intercultural educational setting. As this poster shows, topics that were addressed included exclusion mechanisms, cultural identities and the impact of culture on work.Speakers
Christophe Van Puymbroeck
Cheryl Gerretsen
Global Connect: Advancing graduate attributes through Internationalisation at Home (314)
Global Connect: Advancing graduate attributes through Internationalisation at Home (314)
Poster session
Global Connect, an initiative at the Central University of Technology, Free State, in South Africa, provides an alternative mode of internationalisation to overcome the limitations of student mobility programmes. Our students work collaboratively with peers from different countries and cultures to address international business challenges virtually. This poster shows how we are helping students to foster graduate attributes and develop employability skills without leaving the university.Speakers
Sekoele Ramajoe
Martina Moss
A preliminary framework for microcredentials and mobility in European University Alliances (322)
A preliminary framework for microcredentials and mobility in European University Alliances (322)
Poster session
Microcredentials and mobility are key educational activities of European University Alliances. Investigating the combination of microcredentials with mobility is an unknown space and can contribute to educational innovation, collaboration, accessibility and quality of intercultural exchanges. This poster shows the outcomes of a desk-based investigation by mobility and microcredential experts, presenting an initial framework and inspiring examples linking these activities.Speakers
An Prudon
Ádám Tóth
International perspectives in nursing: A preparatory course for an internship in the Global South (328)
International perspectives in nursing: A preparatory course for an internship in the Global South (328)
Poster session
Our ‘global perspectives in nursing’ module is a mandatory part of our first semester, aimed at preparing students for a meaningful internship in the Global South. This module uses Collaborative Online International Learning to help students learn about the destination country, develop cultural awareness and critically examine their motivation and expectations. This poster aims to engage more colleagues in COIL and find more partners beyond Europe to expand our programme’s reach.Speakers
Jef Geuens
Malin Karlberg Traav
Is it critical to think? When education meets research (324)
Is it critical to think? When education meets research (324)
Poster session
The Initiation to Research programme at the EDUC Alliance comprises eight interactive modules and an optional one-week internship at a research lab. It is designed to sensitise Bachelor’s students (who may be less familiar with research methods) to research professions, thus bridging the gap between their academic studies and the world of research. This poster explores course development, feedback and future challenges.Speakers
Fabio Sorrentino
Lessons from EDUC: Promoting the international collaboration of instructors across various fields of science (326)
Lessons from EDUC: Promoting the international collaboration of instructors across various fields of science (326)
Poster session
Virtual mobility and virtual exchange are learning formats that differ most importantly in terms of access to learning materials and level of interaction. These formats represent contexts for international cooperation and are also the foundation of the EDUC European University Alliance. This poster presentation explores key lessons learned from the first phase of EDUC regarding significant aspects of virtual mobility and virtual exchange integration from a pedagogical perspective.Speakers
Simon Krisztián
Project BIRD: internationalisation through digitalisation (325)
Project BIRD: internationalisation through digitalisation (325)
Poster session
With increasing digitalisation, new opportunities arise for the internationalisation of higher education. The DAAD is shaping the digital transition with numerous projects and funding programmes. One of these is the research and development project BIRD, one of the first prototypes of its kind: an IT-infrastructure that aims to strengthen inclusion through cross-sectoral participation in education for learners and educators, nationally and internationally.Speakers
Laura Jarmatz
Ricarda Peil
Boosting language competences in a global world (316)
Boosting language competences in a global world (316)
Poster session
Internationalisation is one of the top priorities within our strategic plan. Language competences have been defined as key to internationalising the curriculum and empowering students and staff for the labour market and career development. This poster presents how our university has developed a plan on language competences that enables us to expand our collaboration worldwide and consolidate the attractiveness of the university.Speakers
Beatriz Manrique Huarte
Begoña Barber
Content and communication in a multinational COIL programme (331)
Content and communication in a multinational COIL programme (331)
Poster session
Bringing together students from Switzerland, South Africa and China in a Collaborative Online International Learning programme on intercultural business ethics is a challenge. A common understanding of content material must be fostered, along with effective communication. This poster shows that given good coaching and project-based tasks in which they have to work independently but also collaboratively, students will organise, negotiate and learn towards a result.Speakers
Gordon Millar
Barbara Stettler
Elevating engineering studies: A blueprint for global mobility and impactful internationalisation (313)
Elevating engineering studies: A blueprint for global mobility and impactful internationalisation (313)
Poster session
Engineering studies often have a low rate of student mobility and limited use of instruments for Internationalisation at Home. This poster explores how short mobility schemes, blended courses and Collaborative Online International Learning can help engineering students to discover the joy of international experiences and achieve transversal skills that cannot be attained through traditional teaching.Speakers
Lorena Silos Ribas
Ignacio Bravo
English as a Medium of Instruction: Adapting teaching strategies for bilingual success (312)
English as a Medium of Instruction: Adapting teaching strategies for bilingual success (312)
Poster session
National Taiwan University is pioneering a bilingual programme that is revolutionising pedagogical approaches and achieving remarkable outcomes in the context of English as a Medium of Instruction. This poster presents the lessons learned, the challenges overcome and the path to global education. We will address the challenges of transitioning to EMI, assess student needs and explore effective teaching methods for EMI success.Speakers
Cher Chiu
Enhancing the international student experience: The digital companion-based onboarding Moodle course (318)
Enhancing the international student experience: The digital companion-based onboarding Moodle course (318)
Poster session
This poster presentation aims to showcase Brandenburg University of Technology's engaging online onboarding Moodle course, designed for exchange and international students. The poster will show how digital companions guide students through essential topics related to academic and daily life in Germany, promoting a smooth transition by using the time before they start their studies. This tool aims to improve students' access to information, reducing the number of enquiries made to International Relations Office staff.Speakers
Christin Handrek
Mareike Kunze
Golden ticket: Towards a holistic competency framework for the future-proof professional (320)
Speed Networking: find your next collaborators
Maximise your networking opportunities with Speed Networking sessions. These fast-paced events are designed to help you connect with a large number of professionals in a short amount of time. Prepare your elevator pitch, practice your handshake and get ready to make meaningful connections that could lead to exciting collaborations.
Explore these sessions, day by day:
Tue 17 Sep
Speed networking for young professionals (S1.07)
Speed networking for young professionals (S1.07)
Speed-networking session
Are you 30 years old or younger and just starting your journey in the exciting field of international higher education? Join this exclusive speed networking session designed specifically for young professionals. Connect with other new talent in the sector and start building your global network of peers. Ease the burden of making cold contacts throughout the week by joining this facilitated session and get to know your colleagues on day one, setting up a successful week with familiar faces. Please note, this event is tailored for individuals under 30 to ensure a networking experience with contacts in similar career stages.Speakers
Peter Kerrigan
Speed networking 01: Creating crucial contacts in a changing world (S1.05)
Speed networking 01: Creating crucial contacts in a changing world (S1.05)
Speed-networking session
Speed networking is the perfect opportunity to meet international education professionals one-on-one in a structured and timed environment. This session will help you achieve your goals, whether you are looking to find a partner university, learn about marketing or explore new career opportunities. Remember: you are also networking to help your colleagues achieve their goals. Bring your business card and get ready to network!Speakers
Jim Hetherton
Speed networking 02: Creating crucial contacts in a changing world (S1.06)
Speed networking 02: Creating crucial contacts in a changing world (S1.06)
Speed-networking session
Speed networking is the perfect opportunity to meet international education professionals one-on-one in a structured and timed environment. This session will help you achieve your goals, whether you are looking to find a partner university, learn about marketing or explore new career opportunities. Remember: you are also networking to help your colleagues achieve their goals. Bring your business card and get ready to network!Speakers
Jim Hetherton
Wed 18 Sep
Speed networking 03: Creating crucial contacts in a changing world (S2.13)
Speed networking 03: Creating crucial contacts in a changing world (S2.13)
Speed-networking session
Speed networking is the perfect opportunity to meet international education professionals one-on-one in a structured and timed environment. This session will help you achieve your goals, whether you are looking to find a partner university, learn about marketing or explore new career opportunities. Remember: you are also networking to help your colleagues achieve their goals. Bring your business card and get ready to network!
Speakers
Peter Kerrigan
These sessions and events are just a taste of what the EAIE Conference and Exhibition 2024 has to offer. With such a diverse and dynamic lineup, you're sure to find sessions that resonate with your interests and professional goals. Don’t miss out on these opportunities to learn, network, and be inspired!
For more information on the conference schedule and to register for sessions, visit the EAIE Conference and Exhibition programme page.
