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👩🏫 The Professional Development Exchange Hub launches for 2025 🎉 Looking to fine-tune your teaching skills and explore what other universities have to offer? 👀 An ambitious collaboration between 11 universities across the Netherlands, the Professional Development Exchange Hub offers those with teaching duties at participating institutions the opportunity to follow any of the 26 courses on offer (often free of charge)! This year, these are spread across the following themes: ✅ Designing Education with Innovative Technology ✅ Diversity and Inclusion ✅ AI ✅ Assessment and Feedback ✅ Sustainable Development ✅ Student Engagement Although certain courses will be held on campus, many will be taking place online and can be undertaken at your own pace. For further details, including course descriptions, participating institutions, and the sign up form, simply click the link below👇 🌟 https://lnkd.in/e_SFKs9C #leidenuniversity #professionaldevelopment #highereducation

European University Alliances: What's in it for Joint Academic Programmes? The European University Alliances are stable, well-resourced and well-integrated academic ecosystems. They are established to transform the European Higher Education Area, and not just deliver individual joint programmes but specifically in relation to joint programmes, the Alliances offer very specific strengths that benefit learners, staff and other stakeholders. 1. The alliances designed and funded based on long-term and sustainable cooperation strategies, which feature shared governance, aligned objectives and transparent models for the co-development of curricula, mobilities and recognition of student achievements. 2. Joint programmes and associated awards offered by European University Alliances involve three or more university partners so that students benefit from comprehensive mobility options, broad programme options and wide access to diverse campuses, specialisms and cultural experiences. 3. Alliance partners work hard to ensure marmonisation and transparency of quality assurance systems to facilitate mutual recognition of ECTS credits earned across the alliance from, for example, semester mobilities, joint degrees and micro-credentials. 4. The large University Alliances and associated legal entities such as the INGENIUM EGTC (European Grouping of Territorial Cooperation - a legal entity under EU law which allows public bodies from member states to work together on cross-border projects) offer the advantage of consistent and high quality student and staff support infrastructure across the alliance, providing, for example, joint services for administration of mobilities, implementation of language learning policy, digital campus development and a coordinated comprehensive staff development portfolio. 5. Finally, European University Alliances are emerging as, or have ambitions to become, pan-European, safe, consistent and attractive destinations for international learners, attracting diverse, talented ambitious learners from around the globe for the benefit - and intellectual advancement - of all concerned. For more information: 1. https://lnkd.in/e-7i_Xka 2. https://lnkd.in/eaivEZbb #INGENIUM #INGENIUMUniversity #EuropeanUniversities #EUEducation #HigherEducation #InternationalCollaboration #GlobalEducation #JointDegrees #StudentMobility

The European family of universities is pleased to see that negotiations on the United Kingdom’s association to Erasmus+ are advancing. The European University Association and Universities UK have published a joint statement affirming their strong support for the UK’s return to the Erasmus+ programme, subject to mutually agreed financial terms. However, time is of the essence. EUA and UUK’s statement urges negotiators to be ambitious in agreeing to long-term association and to do so swiftly, while calling for clarity and timely communication so that all stakeholders can successfully plan and deliver Erasmus+ partnerships and programmes at the earliest opportunity. Welcoming the joint statement, Jamie Arrowsmith, Director of Universities UK International, noted that: "The Erasmus+ programme supports mobility and exchange that enrich the lives of students and strengthens ties between universities across Europe and beyond. We urge all parties to move swiftly to reach a mutually agreeable deal on the cost of association so that universities, students and staff can plan with confidence and realise these benefits in future. This would be in the best interests of the UK and our partners across Europe." Thomas Ekman Jørgensen, Director of Policy Coordination and Foresight at EUA, added that: “Erasmus+ is unique in its ability to connect people and institutions across borders. Full association of the UK will give universities across the continent greater scope to grow together, and it will open new opportunities for learners to broaden their skills, as well as their cultural and intellectual horizons.” Read the joint statement below ⬇️ ℹ️ https://bit.ly/48Dl5uj Erasmus Plus

🌍 The Future of Work is DUAL! On October 15, John von Neumann University (JvNU) proudly hosted the 4th EU4DUAL Knowledge Exchange Seminar, organised by the European Centre of Excellence in Dual Higher Education (CHE DHE) under the title “The Future of Work is DUAL.” In a world shaped by rapid technological change and evolving social expectations, the concept of work is being redefined. Dual higher education stands at the centre of this transformation — connecting academia and industry to strengthen employability, productivity, and collaboration across Europe. The seminar explored innovative approaches to work-based learning, the pedagogical aspects of dual education, and how generational changes influence the skills required in today’s labour market. Key themes included: Challenges and achievements in implementing the dual model Pedagogical methods in dual higher education Partnerships between universities and companies in curriculum design Understanding the expectations of Generation Z in the workforce Best practices in integrating research, teaching, and work environments 💡 The event was held in hybrid format, allowing participants from across Europe to collaborate and exchange ideas. We now look ahead to the next EU4DUAL knowledge exchange opportunity — the Annual Conference in April 2026. Find out more or apply: https://lnkd.in/d7_3JpUp #EU4DUAL #JohnVonNeumannUniversity #JvNU #CHE_DHE #DualEducation #FutureOfWork #HigherEducation #Innovation #Collaboration #WorkBasedLearning

Staff of the LEPL - National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement Participated in an Final Event Held in Budapest within the Framework of the Erasmus+ Project   Lasha Margishvili, Acting Director of the LEPL - National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement, participated in an event held in Budapest within the framework of the Erasmus+ project - PROFFORMANCE+. The purpose of the event was to summarize the activities carried out within the framework of the project and to simulate the continuous professional development cycle proposed for representatives of higher education institutions. The participants of the event engaged in practical activities such as the assessment of teaching competencies, using the evaluation tool (PAT) and resources developed within the framework of the PROFFORMANCE+ project. The project encompassed four main priorities - inclusion, digitalization, sustainable development, and internationalization - within which activities were carried out through working groups established at the national, institutional, student and individual levels. The event was attended by staff members of the LEPL - National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement and representatives of higher education institutions of Georgia. Within the framework of the event, representatives of LEPL Kutaisi International University (KIU) and LLC International Black Sea University (IBSU) were awarded for demonstrating successful teaching practices, having won the international teaching and learning competition announced for 2024–2025. The Erasmus+ project PROFFORMANCE+ was implemented with the co-funding of the European Union, and its closing event was attended by 90 representatives from 14 countries. Detailed information about the event can be found at the following link: https://lnkd.in/gCu7eZVq

Collaborating to Accelerate  CATALISI project, aUPaEU and Accelerate Future HEI have signed a formal Collaboration Agreement to amplify our joint impact in transforming Higher Education Institutions across Europe. We’ve worked closely for over two years, and this new agreement marks a significant milestone in solidifying our partnership around two core pillars:  ✔️ joint dissemination activities to amplify our voices  ✔️ joint policy recommendations and insights to provide policy makers with a unified, evidence-based perspective on the European research and education landscape Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/dxKZ_mwK

𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺 | 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 & 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗵𝘁 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 The international classroom is one of Maastricht University’s defining features. But does diversity really help learning for all students? Education researchers Carla Haelermans and Patrick Bijsmans combined large-scale data analysis with classroom observations and interviews to answer that question. Their findings: 🌍 International diversity benefits all students, including Dutch students ✨ A balance of backgrounds matters for group dynamics 📚 Inclusive teaching strategies make the difference This study shows how interdisciplinary collaboration makes research richer and more impactful – and why education research is essential for the continuous improvement of Problem-Based Learning (PBL). 👉 Watch more episodes in this EDLAB series on education research and teaching innovation at Maastricht University here: https://lnkd.in/eDZXxTuF Video production: CONCREET.media #education #research #international #classroom #collaboration

📢 We are delighted to announce that CIFE has concluded a new partnership agreement with the Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia UNED, Spain’s largest public university and, in terms of the number of students, the largest university campus in Europe. Both institutions signed a General Cooperation Protocol this summer, based on their common interest to promote an exchange of scientific and cultural knowledge, and their desire to create and exploit synergies in academic work. 📖 Concretely, CIFE and the Brussels campus of UNED plan to organise common activities such as expert briefings, workshops and roundtable discussions. We equally look forward to common teaching activities and new research impetus for both institutions. 🇧🇪 With UNED as our partner, the new Brussels trimester of the Applied European Policy and Governance Studies (EUGOV) Master will contribute to the truly applied nature of the programme. The partnership brings benefit for all involved – through more academic events, networking opportunities between students and experts, and an exchange of ideas on issues relating to higher education. In the long term, the framework agreement also offers opportunities for teacher and student exchanges and for the development of joint research projects. 🌸 We would like to thank María Casado García-Hirschfeld, Director of the UNED Centre in Brussels, for her commitment to establishing this partnership. We look forward to working together and wish this partnership every success! #UNED #CIFEonthemove #CIFExperience #EUGovernance #EUstudies

The Butex Annual Conference 2025 took place at the University of Hull from 2-4 April and was a jam packed three days of sessions and networking! The theme of the event was "Navigating a Change of Currents", and this was chosen to reflect the constant challenges that are affecting the global student mobility sector, and to provide the opportunity to delve deep into these issues. Over the course of three days our members and external speakers presented a total of 13 sessions that discussed these sensitive and often challenging topics, and our delegates supported each other and worked together to discuss and find common solutions. Sessions covered topics such as Building Meaningful Networks in Global Mobility, Rising Pressure to Attract Fee-Paying students, Creating Innovative solutions to grow Study Abroad inbound recruitment, Developing Tools for Operational Success, Evaluating the impact of international mobility programmes on student outcomes, Enhancing and complementing student and partner experience with Generative AI and more! We hope you enjoy this video, created by two University of Hull media students, that showcases the essence of the Butex Annual Conference. Finally, a big shoutout to our host, the University of Hull and the Annual Conference 2025 Sponsor, miXabroad: Measuring impact and experience of education abroadfor their support.

🎓 Riga Technical University hosted the second partner meeting of the Erasmus+ project ConnectDiverse! From 15–16 September 2025, representatives from partner institutions gathered at RTU to continue advancing the project’s mission — strengthening collaboration between neurodivergent students, university administrative staff, and academic teachers. During the meeting, participants shared the first research results and discussed the development of upcoming project outputs, including practical manuals for university authorities and educators, as well as interactive workshops designed for both groups. Together, we are working towards more inclusive and supportive higher education environments across Europe. 💡🤝 #ErasmusPlus #ConnectDiverse #Inclusion #HigherEducation #RTU