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ENGAGE.EU in Full Action at EAIE: European Association for International Education 2024: Spreading Innovation and Collaboration!

ENGAGE.EU proudly participated in the EAIE 2024 Conference in Toulouse, held from September 17–20. As an active European University Alliance, ENGAGE.EU joined over 20 alliances in a collaborative exhibit near the European Commission’s stand, underscoring our commitment to shaping the future of higher education through meaningful European and global partnerships.

Our dedicated booth (B32), shared with the European alliance UNIVERSEH, welcomed attendees and provided an opportunity to connect with our team and explore our ongoing projects, including our innovative approaches to fostering student mobility, enhancing societal engagement, and integrating education with impactful research.  We were honored to welcome key local figures to our stand, including Sophie Béjean, Rector of the Academic Occitanie Region; Jean-Claude Dardelet, Vice President for Toulouse Metropole; and Michael Toplis, President of the Université de Toulouse.

 Highlighting our thought leadership, two ENGAGE.EU representatives delivered insightful presentations on September 19: Marta Busquets Calopa of Universitat Ramon Llull addressed the transformative potential of Erasmus+ projects, and Marieke Shoots of Tilburg University shared methods for increasing societal impact through challenge-based learning.

Additionally, ENGAGE.EU actively participated in the side event “Internationalisation of European Universities Alliances: The New Frontiers,” organized by la Région Occitanie. This session explored expanding alliance cooperation into global regions, including Africa, Ukraine, and Latin America, and examined how partnerships can support universities in conflict-affected areas.

Thanks to EAIE2024, ENGAGE.EU is amplifying its influence on both local and international stages, strengthening connections, expanding its reach, and reinforcing our dedication to advancing the European Universities Initiative for a transformative impact in higher education.