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Mobility of higher education students and staff supported by internal policy funds (KA131-HED) - Coordinator: Faculty of Design, An independent higher education institution

2023-1-SI01-KA131-HED-0001219472023Mobility of higher education students and stafffinalized
Countries: SI · Grant: €50,840

Objectives

The Faculty of Design implemented this Erasmus+ project to improve the quality of lectures and update teaching methods and curricula through international collaboration. The main objectives were to enhance internationalization at home for both students and staff, strategically implement internationalization at the institutional level, and increase meaningful interactions between students, visiting international lecturers, and home faculty members. The project aimed to boost the number of incoming students while enabling participation in credit mobility programs. A key component of the project involved implementing Blended Intensive Programmes, which combined physical mobility with virtual collaboration elements. These programs allowed students to participate in short-term physical mobility experiences while developing digital competencies through online collaborative tools. The blended approach provided flexibility for students who might face barriers to long-term mobility due to financial constraints, disabilities, caring responsibilities, or those wanting to experience international education before committing to longer exchanges. Through these programs, students gained exposure to different teaching methodologies and cultural perspectives while building advanced digital skills essential for modern creative industries that focus on design. A significant strategic development emerging from the project was the planning and establishment of a joint Master's Study Program with EMUNI University. This collaboration represents one of the most valuable long-term impacts of the international partnerships developed through Erasmus+ mobility experiences. The joint program was designed to create systematic international educational opportunities for students while strengthening institutional capacity for sustained European cooperation. This partnership exemplifies how individual mobility experiences can evolve into comprehensive institutional collaborations that benefit future generations of students. Additionally, the faculty sought to develop intercultural competencies among non-mobile students, expand international networks and partnerships, and strengthen the European dimension of higher education. The project also focused on improving collaboration between the faculty and businesses, enhancing digital communication through social media, and increasing recognition of study programs for international market entry. Long-term goals included implementing a diversity strategy in study programs, involving the student council in organizing events for Erasmus+ participants, and internationalizing the curriculum by offering new subjects taught in English.

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