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Mobility of higher education students and staff supported by internal policy funds (KA131-HED) - Coordinator: REZEKNES TEHNOLOGIJU AKADEMIJA

2022-1-LV01-KA131-HED-0000552992022Mobility of higher education students and stafffinalized
Countries: LV|BE|BG|CY|CZ|EE|DE|EL|HU|IE|IT|LT|NL|NO|PL|PT|RO|SK|SI|ES|SE|TR|UA · Grant: €427,979

Objectives

International cooperation is one of the priority areas of RTA. Erasmus+ cooperation aims to provide RTA opportunities for students to study and practice abroad, to offer more opportunities for lecturers to engage in academic exchange and staff. Regular exchange of experience in mobilities provides an opportunity to improve the quality of the study, learning and work environment Rezekne Academy of Technology. Cooperation is being developed and improved, and new ways of cooperation are being sought developing double diploma programs. Erasmus + priorities are defined in line with the development strategy Rezekne Academy of Technology. One of these priorities is to increase the number of students for both study and practice in mobilities. Cooperation with foreign companies within the framework of Erasmus+ has given an opportunity to increase internships for RTA students the number of offers abroad. It allows students to improve their practical and professional skills at European level. Information on the possibilities of the Erasmus program is available to every RTA student, lecturer and staff representative. Information about mobility options can be found on the website (in the internal document management system) of Erasmus partners the list is published on the website (for RTA users). Information events with Erasmus+ exchanges are organized participation of students and lecturers, during the reporting period of the project it took place online. Individual consultations at RTA Erasmus+ coordinators provide both in person and by e-mail. RTA faculty and staff representatives with Erasmus+ current events are introduced during meetings and by e-mail. Information is also regularly posted on the RTA website and in social networks. External communication coordinators make direct contacts with universities, higher education institutions, companies and organizations in EU countries to ensure the diversity and quality of studies and internships for a greater number student. According to the Bologna process, Erasmus+ studies and internships abroad are fully recognized as part of the study program. Students earn credits that are reflected in their academic records and diploma supplement. RTA was granted European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) Diploma Supplement Award in 2009 and 2013. Contacts with companies and organizations in Rēzekne and the Latgale region make it possible to provide internship opportunities in Erasmus+ mobility for incoming students. The Latvian language course is offered to all incoming students in parallel for studies. Studies are conducted in English in groups or individually or bilingually in groups. A cultural program is offered for foreign students and lecturers with the aim of helping them adapt to life in Latvia and learn about cultural and historical heritage in the Latgale region. Participation in the Erasmus + program allows RTA lecturers and staff to improve their professional, social and intercultural competence, as well as gain experience, new ideas and opportunities to collaborate in international research in projects involving RTA students. To make the Erasmus+ program more attractive and clear for existing and for future RTA students, "internationalization at home" is organized, including Erasmus+ day RTA, incoming Erasmus+ student presentations about their university and country, international student conferences, international weeks.

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