The internationalisation of higher education: The role of innovation
The webinar is connected to HEInnovate, a tool of the European Strategy for Universities.
The focus of this webinar is to provide insights into the state of internationalisation in European Higher Education, including a cross-country analysis.
Guest representatives from the Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities, the European Association for International Education, and the HEROES European University Alliance will discuss about
- the concepts of innovation and internationalisation
- innovative strategies for promoting global engagement
- cross-cultural collaboration
Practical information
The webinar will take place on 20 November 2024, 17.00 – 18.00, CET.
Registration is open and until 20 November 2024.
Access the registration form and workshop agenda
Who can participate
The webinar is open to anyone interested in developing innovation and entrepreneurship in higher education institutions.
This includes
- university staff
- researchers
- PhD students
- professors
- teaching assistants
- education policy makers
- practitioners
- academics
Speakers
Ivana Didak
is the Head of Higher Education Policy at The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities.
Since 2018, she covers the network’s activities in higher education, including the Erasmus+ programme and the European Universities initiative. Previously, she worked in the Croatian Erasmus+ National Agency where she focused on mobility activities, especially the International Credit Mobility. Ivana studied at KU Leuven (European Politics and Policies) and at the University of Zagreb (Political Science).
Laura E. Rumbley
is Director for Knowledge Development and Research at the European Association for International Education (EAIE), based in Amsterdam.
She is responsible for developing and implementing the Association’s content strategy and research agenda. She is also an Editorial Advisory Board member for the Journal of Studies in International Education, as well as an Advisory Board member for the SEA EU European University alliance.
Read more about Laura E. Rumbley
Piet van Hove
is the Programme Manager for the HEROES European University Alliance.
He is the Immediate Past President (2022-24) of the European Association for International Education (EAIE) and a board member of Taith and the NGO Apopo. Piet has worked in international higher education for 25 years.
About the organisers
The webinar is organised by the European Commission, Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture, supported by Technopolis Group.
The webinar is linked to HEInnovate (an EU initiative in cooperation with the OECD), a tool of the European Strategy for Universities.