Campfire: Rethinking the role of short-term programmes in language learning and personal development (S10.16)

10:30 – 11:30 BST, 11 September 2026 ‐ 1 hour

Room: Community Drop-in Area, Halls 4 & 5, SEC Centre, Ground floor

Campfire

Discover how short-term study abroad programmes can deliver lasting impact. This session will explore what drives institutions, educators and students to invest in these high-intensity experiences. With real-world examples and participant feedback, we will uncover how structured design, immersive learning and focused engagement foster language learning, intercultural skills and personal growth.

Speakers

Beatriz Manrique Huarte

Catholic University of Valencia, Spain

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Thierry Villard

Université de Bordeaux, France

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Beatriz Manrique Huarte

Catholic University of Valencia, Spain

Beatriz has been leading the International Relations Office at the Catholic University of Valencia San Vicente Mártir, Spain, in the last eight years, having contributed to designing and implementing the Internationalisation Plan. She is also involved in the European university EU-CONEXUS.

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Thierry Villard

Université de Bordeaux, France

Thierry Villard is a senior Language Teacher and a mobility officer at the IUT de Bordeaux, part of Université de Bordeaux. 
He is a Virtual Exchange enthusiast and is involved in the Internationalisation of the curriculum.

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