EAIE: European Association for International Education

🗓️ Start planning your #EAIE2025 conference week! With expert-led sessions, keynotes and valuable networking opportunities, there’s something for everyone: https://lnkd.in/eeWD7Bf6 🔎Get a glimpse of what’s in store for Gothenburg in September and stay tuned for the full programme launch in May! What are you looking forward to the most? Tell us in the comments!💬

🏃These are the final hours to submit a nomination for the 2025 EAIE Awards! For you weekend warriors, the EAIE will keep the nominations open until 14 April – make your voice heard and nominate here: lnkd.in/erc2VnS9 🏅This is your chance to spotlight a changemaker transforming the future of international education. Whether it’s an individual, institution or organisation, your nomination ensures their contributions are recognised globally.

☀️What a weekend in Ancona! Our Knowledge Development team was on the ground at the Erasmus Generation Meeting 2025 – a unique space where students and higher education professionals come together as equal partners to share ideas, learn from one another, and grow.   🎤On Friday’s #EGM2025 plenary stage, our very own Jody Hoekstra-Selten joined ESN President Ana Rita Dias to offer a first look at Barometer spin-off #5 on Student Needs and Interests. This report will be released in early May, so stay tuned!   💚A heartfelt thank you to the Erasmus Student Network for the warm welcome and flawless organisation! #EGM2025 #ErasmusGeneration

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🌎 What if students could gain global perspectives – without ever crossing borders? At #EAIE2024, TH Aschaffenburg University of Applied Sciences shared how it’s making this a reality through its international online lecture series: https://lnkd.in/eC2rmUG3 🤝 Tackling underrepresented global issues and enabling real-time collaboration with peers worldwide, the series is reshaping how we define international education. Discover how AUAS is fostering global citizenship – from the classroom to the cloud:⤵️

🌷Essential training on student mental health + springtime in Amsterdam = the perfect combo! Join Frank Haber and Stephanie Griffiths at the end of April for a two-day intensive course to strengthen your student support skills: https://lnkd.in/e9pgewhZ ⏱️Last year’s edition sold out - register by 11 April to secure your spot!

⭐Do you know someone who has generously given their time and expertise to enrich the experience of the EAIE community and the broader #highered community? Whether through sharing their expertise, mentorship or other volunteer efforts, this award recognises individuals who have made a lasting impact. Nominate a deserving colleague today and help us celebrate their contribution👉https://lnkd.in/ej8FQcne 📸Last year’s Outstanding Contribution Award winners Eva Haug and Esko Koponen.

🎥EAIE members! Access exclusive video content in the EAIE library👉https://ow.ly/kiu550VsY8S Catch up on recordings from past events, such as the Meet the Expert webinars, Zhang Zhang's keynote from EAIE Toulouse 2024 and much more—available anytime in the EAIE library.👩💻

I just returned from the APAIE Conference in Delhi and wanted to share some reflections. It was exciting to see the conference held in India for the first time – an emerging leader in the region with a vast higher education system and a young, ambitious student population. Thank you to Venky Shankararaman and the APAIE secretariat for making it possible for us to be there! I was fortunate to reconnect with familiar faces from the EAIE, both volunteers and participants. There was a strong sense of anticipation for #EAIE2025! At EAIE, we strive for diverse participation, particularly by expanding access for underrepresented countries. #APAIE2025 provided an excellent opportunity to connect with universities across the Asia-Pacific region. India, in particular, presents high potential for further collaboration and engagement for the EAIE. We will continue discussions with Secretary General Dr. Pankaj Mittal regarding the Indian Network for Internationalisation of Higher Education, an initiative of the Association Of Indian Universities. While meetings and sessions kept us all busy, the state of the world felt more present than ever, both in the countries represented and those absent. Informal conversations revealed growing concerns about inward-looking policies that challenge international education’s purpose. Given this, the conference theme was especially fitting: “Cultivating Global Citizens for the Future: The Higher Education Imperative in the Asia Pacific and Beyond.” Global citizenship must shed its elitist connotations and resonate with everyone as a way of understanding the world and our shared responsibilities. International education can foster this awareness. Erasmus, for instance, has created European consciousness more than any other measure. During the Global Debate at the closing session, facilitated by Will Archer, we discussed virtual mobility, AI, environmental sustainability, and the social license of international education. As EAIE President, I emphasised two key messages. First, we must redefine the narrative around international education, shifting beyond economic benefits to showcase its societal impact through data and personal stories. Second, on sustainability, there remains a gap between policy aspirations and real-world practices, particularly in international education. Europe is viewed as a leader in this space, and as international educators, we can set the standard for intentional change. A highlight was hearing from Nobel Peace Prize laureate Kailash Satyarthi. His call to action – rooted in consciousness and compassion – was the most meaningful souvenir of Indian philosophy I could take home, alongside the principles of non-violence and interconnectedness. No time for material souvenirs, but reinforced values and good memories of moments shared with colleagues at the APAIE or just enjoying the ride through the traffic of Delhi. See you next time somewhere else and next year at the conference in Hong Kong!

👏A big thank you to everyone who completed the EAIE Engagement Survey; your feedback is truly invaluable. A special congratulations to elisabetta crespi from LIUC - Università Carlo Cattaneo, who has won a fee waiver for #EAIE2025 and will be attending our conference for the fourth consecutive year! 📆Join Elisabetta and thousands of your #highered peers in Gothenburg this September; early-bird registration opens 28 May on eaie.org/gothenburg