DCU recognises the importance of providing students and staff with opportunities to participate internationally in a meaningful way through high-quality mobility activities. By implementing this project and supporting opportunities for students and staff to undertake a learning and/or professional experience in another country, Dublin City University (DCU) has contributed to the realisation of the university's strategic plan, which from 2017 – 2022 was 'Talent, Discovery and Transformation' and for the period 2023 – 2028 is ‘Transformation For An Unscripted Future’. It is DCU’s mission “to transform lives and societies”. Our vision is to be a leading innovative European University distinguished by the quality of the DCU experience, and the impact of our teaching and research on our stakeholders and on issues of global concern. To advance our strategy five pillars have been identified. This mobility project and the Erasmus+ Programme more generally are linked to each of the five pillars: i. Pioneer a Transformative Student Experience, ii. Value and Develop our Staff and Community, iii. Advance our Research Reputation and Impact, iv. Enhance Local and International Engagement, v. Optimise Organisational Resilience and Readiness.