15 Aug 2024
by EAIE

Unmissable conversations key to internationalisation at #EAIE2024

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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

09:00 – 10:00
Introduction to International Higher Education in France (S1.01)

EAIE session

10:30 – 11:30
Maximise your experience: discover the world of the EAIE (S1.02)

EAIE session

13:30 – 17:00
Share and learn: doctoral students in international higher education (S1.03)

EAIE session

14:00 – 15:00
Back to Basics: Internationalisation for newcomers to the sector (S1.04)

EAIE session

Wed 18 Sep

09:00 – 10:30
Spotlight on Research on Internationalisation (S2.03)

Spotlight session

Spotlight on Student and Staff Mobility (S2.01)

Spotlight session

Spotlight on Teaching, Learning and Curriculum (S2.02)

Spotlight session

11:00 – 12:30
Opening Plenary

Plenary

13:30 – 15:00
Spotlight on European-Funded Programmes (S3.01)

Spotlight session

Spotlight on Leadership, Strategy and Policy (S3.02)

Spotlight session

Spotlight on Student and Alumni Services (S3.03)

Spotlight session

15:30 – 16:30
The politics and policies of internationalisation: ministers’ views (S4.04)

EAIE session

15:30 – 17:00
Spotlight on Marketing and Admissions (S4.01)

Spotlight session

Spotlight on Partnerships (S4.02)

Spotlight session

Spotlight on Social Responsibility (S4.03)

Spotlight session

Thu 19 Sep

14:00 – 15:00
Perceptions of internationalisation’s impact: EAIE Barometer insights (S7.01)

EAIE session

15:30 – 16:30
The EAIE Debate: 'University rankings don’t make sense' (S8.07)

EAIE session

Fri 20 Sep

10:30 – 11:30
EAIE Membership: a new era (S10.14)

EAIE session

12:00 – 13:00
Closing Plenary

Plenary

 

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

09:00 – 10:30
Spotlight on Research on Internationalisation (S2.03)

Spotlight session

Spotlight on Student and Staff Mobility (S2.01)

Spotlight session

Spotlight on Teaching, Learning and Curriculum (S2.02)

Spotlight session

13:30 – 15:00
Spotlight on European-Funded Programmes (S3.01)

Spotlight session

Spotlight on Leadership, Strategy and Policy (S3.02)

Spotlight session

Spotlight on Student and Alumni Services (S3.03)

Spotlight session

15:30 – 17:00
Spotlight on Marketing and Admissions (S4.01)

Spotlight session

Spotlight on Partnerships (S4.02)

Spotlight session

Spotlight on Social Responsibility (S4.03)

Spotlight session

 
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

08:30 – 08:55
Morning mindfulness: awaken your senses and set intentions (S1111)

Mindfulness session

09:00 – 10:00
Life skill: How to get and keep control of your email inbox (S2.12)

Life-skills session

12:45 – 13:10
Afternoon mindfulness: maintain focus and stay calm on busy days (S1112)

Mindfulness session

13:30 – 14:30
Life skill: 21 ways to manage the stuff that sucks your time (S3.13)

Life-skills session

Thu 19 Sep

08:30 – 08:55
Morning mindfulness: awaken your senses and set intentions (S1113)

Mindfulness session

13:15 – 13:40
Afternoon mindfulness: maintain focus and stay calm on busy days (S1114)

Mindfulness session

Fri 20 Sep

08:00 – 08:25
Morning mindfulness: awaken your senses and set intentions (S1115)

Mindfulness session

 

'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

13:00 – 13:45
What's new in the Western Balkans: en route to effective internationalisation of higher education (S1.09)

What's new session

15:30 – 16:15
What's new in Toulouse (S1.08)

What's new session

Wed 18 Sep

09:00 – 09:45
What's new in Hong Kong (S2.14)

What's new session

13:30 – 14:15
What's new at Convera: Supporting student recruitment and study experience (S3.16)

What's new session

15:30 – 16:15
What's new in Portugal (S4.15)

What's new session

Thu 19 Sep

09:30 – 10:15
What’s new in the UK: priorities in international education and partnerships in Europe (S5.15)

What's new session

14:00 – 14:45
What's new at ETS: Forging the Future of Assessment: the latest news and cutting edge tools from ETS (S7.15)

What's new session

 

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

14:30 – 16:00
From skills identification to formal recognition: A roadmap for embedding transversal skills in doctoral training (123)

Poster session

The journey of a joint master's in Transdisciplinary Studies of Climate, Environment and Energy (103)

Poster session

‘No more money in the pot’: How to sustainably fund your study abroad office (119)

Poster session

Empowering international degree students: A peer-driven support service (121)

Poster session

En route to employment: Supporting international students’ local language skills (126)

Poster session

Exploring EU-China international cooperation in higher education in the post-COVID era: An institutional logics perspective (106)

Poster session

How to apply the subsidiarity principle in the digitalisation of Erasmus+ processes at higher education institutions (120)

Poster session

Industry-university partnerships as a pathway to international graduate students gaining Canadian work experience (107)

Poster session

Roadmap on staff skills development (114)

Poster session

Strategic internationalisation for the future: A vision for Polish higher education (115)

Poster session

The introduction of tuition fees in Scandinavia and its impact on student interest (116)

Poster session

The power of AI in international student recruitment (113)

Poster session

The welcome office: From a contact point to a multicultural centre (122)

Poster session

What does strategic European engagement look like in Switzerland and Scotland? (118)

Poster session

Are we on the same page? Find out whether your target markets want to study in your country (109)

Poster session

Managing expectations and communicating difficult topics: A student’s journey through the funnel (112)

Poster session

Student Self-Check: A digital eligibility tool for international students (111)

Poster session

Building an international network of dual career universities to tackle student-athlete mobility (108)

Poster session

Curriculum compatibility and credits: A Brazil–France case study (105)

Poster session

Discover the UK-Ukraine Twinning Initiative: Strengthening higher education in Ukraine (130)

Poster session

Global Sustainable Program: Connecting global and local partners to empower student mobility (104)

Poster session

Using grant schemes to boost student charter implementation: A #WeAreInternational case study (101)

Poster session

Claiming Campus: Building stools (literally!) for international exchange with and for the university (128)

Poster session

Enhancing intercultural dialogue and Internationalisation at Home through mobile platforms: A case study (127)

Poster session

Should I stay or should I go? Post-graduation challenges for international alumni (125)

Poster session

Developing the entrepreneurship of international students through continuous and comprehensive assessments (124)

Poster session

Supporting cultural and labour market integration of foreign students: How to develop an online language course (117)

Poster session

Thu 19 Sep

10:30 – 12:00
Breaking the inclusion glass ceiling of Erasmus+ (222)

Poster session

En route to inclusive internationalisation in Irish higher education (217)

Poster session

Empowering internationalisation in teacher training: Success in Sweden (209)

Poster session

Promoting Global Citizenship through an international online lecture series (228)

Poster session

A new model for internationalisation: Intentional interactions and transformative potential (229)

Poster session

Academic internationalisation: Exploring selection processes (230)

Poster session

Raising global citizens at home (227)

Poster session

A more inclusive mobility through digital tools (223)

Poster session

Accessible, inclusive, sustainable: Una Europa’s ‘mobility for all’ vision (204)

Poster session

An Erasmus+ long-term activity on social inclusion: Moving closer to inclusive internationalisation (218)

Poster session

Debarrierisation of higher education: Where does it begin and where does it end? (221)

Poster session

Elevating students’ green skills through sustainable travel (213)

Poster session

En route to intercultural competence development: A unique, innovative, longitudinal and reflective approach (201)

Poster session

Engaging and supporting non-traditional exchange students (212)

Poster session

Fostering inclusion: Showcasing successful refugee integration in Austrian higher education (225)

Poster session

How do the blessings of internationalisation compensate for air travel pollution? (214)

Poster session

How to create a critical mass of change agents for intercultural inclusion (220)

Poster session

How to make international mobility work for part-time students (203)

Poster session

Learning authentic leadership through the power of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (219)

Poster session

Mind the road: Mobility and mental health (207)

Poster session

New horizons: A fellowship to promote South–North partnerships (226)

Poster session

On the move: Exploring the impact of international mobility on job market opportunities (202)

Poster session

Reimagining future conferences using the circular economy model (215)

Poster session

Supporting at-risk researchers in Europe (224)

Poster session

Sustainable mobility: The key to sustainable international cooperation (216)

Poster session

A pathway for international mobility in clinical studies: Students’ experiences in the Global South (205)

Poster session

From free state to world stage: The journey of CUT’s IT students in global employability (211)

Poster session

How has the UK leaving Erasmus+ influenced the feasibility of healthcare student exchange programmes? (206)

Poster session

Our global approach to making international students feel at home (210)

Poster session

Short- and long-term school practice as part of an international student exchange (208)

Poster session

14:30 – 16:00
Admin matters: Don't forget about it when implementing your Erasmus+ project (307)

Poster session

BrandY game in action: Comparing online vs onsite and national vs international teams in learning brand management (306)

Poster session

European University Alliances as role models: Benefits for all of Europe (310)

Poster session

Exploring your career opportunities worldwide through inspiring interviews with professionals: An Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme (327)

Poster session

From mobility to community: Getting the most out of Erasmus+ KA171 funding (303)

Poster session

How ‘design thinking’ can boost networking: A CHARM-EU example (308)

Poster session

How can alliances of the few provide real service to society? Civic engagement as the heart of CIVICA (311)

Poster session

Improving access to on- and off-campus services: An in-depth look at the European Student Card (305)

Poster session

Lean governance, prosperous community: Una Europa’s journey to becoming a resilient ‘university of the future’ (309)

Poster session

Next level: The BIP generation (302)

Poster session

Professional learning communities of lecturers: A guide to facilitating internationalisation (319)

Poster session

The European Digital Education Hub: A European approach to digitalisation (301)

Poster session

The MEGA project: Digitalising the Erasmus+ grants system (304)

Poster session

Building the international community within HEIs via internationalisation assessment (323)

Poster session

An international programme on 'smart cities' as a pivot for international, interdisciplinary and multi-actor dialogue (315)

Poster session

How to support your COIL-leagues: A preparatory Canvas course (330)

Poster session

Immersion service learning: Collaborative, community-based and virtual (329)

Poster session

Leading by example: Creating an inclusive learning environment by developing intercultural competences in faculty staff (317)

Poster session

Global Connect: Advancing graduate attributes through Internationalisation at Home (314)

Poster session

A preliminary framework for microcredentials and mobility in European University Alliances (322)

Poster session

International perspectives in nursing: A preparatory course for an internship in the Global South (328)

Poster session

Is it critical to think? When education meets research (324)

Poster session

Lessons from EDUC: Promoting the international collaboration of instructors across various fields of science (326)

Poster session

Project BIRD: internationalisation through digitalisation (325)

Poster session

Boosting language competences in a global world (316)

Poster session

Content and communication in a multinational COIL programme (331)

Poster session

Elevating engineering studies: A blueprint for global mobility and impactful internationalisation (313)

Poster session

English as a Medium of Instruction: Adapting teaching strategies for bilingual success (312)

Poster session

Enhancing the international student experience: The digital companion-based onboarding Moodle course (318)

Poster session

Golden ticket: Towards a holistic competency framework for the future-proof professional (320)

Poster session

 

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

13:00 – 14:00
Speed networking for young professionals (S1.07)

Speed-networking session

15:00 – 16:00
Speed networking 01: Creating crucial contacts in a changing world (S1.05)

Speed-networking session

16:00 – 17:00
Speed networking 02: Creating crucial contacts in a changing world (S1.06)

Speed-networking session

Wed 18 Sep

09:00 – 10:00
Speed networking 03: Creating crucial contacts in a changing world (S2.13)

Speed-networking session

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.

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