The Contact Family Project: Internationalising the community and engaging students (202)

14:30 – 16:00 CEST, 10 September 2025 ‐ 1 hour 30 mins

Room: Poster area

Poster session

The Contact Family Project at Karlstad University in Sweden connects local families with international students for cultural exchange and friendship. It promotes community engagement, intercultural awareness and Internationalisation at Home. It also inspires the young to learn about diversity and global issues. This presentation explains the project’s goals, benefits and activities, and how to implement it at your university.

 

Topics:

Community engagement and dialogue