The border paradox: Proximity and the rhythm of cross-border internationalisation (S9.06)

09:00 – 10:00 BST, 11 September 2026 ‐ 1 hour

Room: Carron 1 & 2, SEC Centre, Level 1

Session

✅ Included for all participants
🤝 World Café (collaborative)
💡 Intercultural competencies | Global citizenship

 

This session will explore how universities in neighbouring regions in Europe navigate the paradox of proximity – where borders both connect and challenge collaboration. Through examples from European border regions, we will examine whether cross-border partnerships can redefine the scale, rhythm and meaning of internationalisation in higher education.

Speakers

Agata Mannino

Agata Mannino

ACROSS European University Alliance, Italy

Laurent Cavaignac

Laurent Cavaignac

University of Perpignan - Via Domitia, France

Liana Berkowitz

Liana Berkowitz

ETS EMEA - TOEFL Program France, France