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🌍As the global higher education community sets course for Toulouse, we wish everyone safe travels to the 34th Annual EAIE Conference & Exhibition!

📍Where are you travelling from? Let us know in the comments below!

♻️Will you be joining us in Toulouse? Swing by the Sustainability Corner at EAIE 2024, meet our partners and take part in the brand new interactive sessions on sustainability with Michael van der Meer from PHI Factory and Climate Action Network for International Educators - CANIE: ⬇️

Wednesday
13:00 - 13:30 Circular Economy: 5R-strategy
13:30 -14:00 : From individual choice to collective climate action
14:00 - 14:30 No time to waste: Waste management

Thursday
13:00 - 13:30 Sustainable living: Energy and housing
13:30 - 14:00 The CANIE Accord: An institutional roadmap to sustainability 14:00 - 14:30 Food for thought: Sustainable consumption

Friday
09:00 - 09:20 Green travellers’ stories en route to Toulouse
09:30 - 10:00 Myths and facts about plastics: Reduce single-use plastics
10:00 - 10:30 From A to C: Sustainable travelling and mobility

🕊️Is peace truly a utopian dream, or is it something we can tangibly strive towards?

In the latest episode of the EAIE Podcast, host Laura Rumbley explores the complexities of peacebuilding with Sonya Reines-Djivanides, Executive Director of the European Peacebuilding Liaison Office (EPLO), and Ulrich Schneckener, Professor of International Relations & Peace Studies.

🎧Tune into the episode here:

Sonya Reines-Djivanides & Ulrich Schneckener: The fundamentals of peacebuilding Dive into the heart of peacebuilding and explore whether peace is a distant ideal or a goal we can actively pursue.

🎶At , it’s not all about sessions and plenaries – it’s also about making meaningful connections with your peers while having a good time!

Enjoy an evening of activities over food and drinks at INSPIRE or at any of the other brand new Networking Journeys: https://ow.ly/wTJV50TkPnU

⏳Only a few days to go! There‘s still time to join us for - catch the last ride to Toulouse, France and get ready for a week of learning and networking: https://ow.ly/Zs7450TjMbn

🎟️In just one week, the doors to Toulouse's MEETT will swing open to welcome participants. Wondering how to pick up your badge, navigate the city, or use the virtual event platform? Don’t worry - we've got you covered!

Check out our ultimate guide to ensure a smooth and stress-free conference experience:

#EAIE2024 essential information all in one spot Bookmark this blog to easily access the essential information you'll need before and during

🔎How much pressure do you, as a professional working within IHE, feel to produce evidence of the impact of ? And where does this pressure come from?

To learn more about what colleagues across Europe think on these points, check out the latest EAIE Barometer spin-off report: Perceptions of Impact, exclusively available for EAIE members: https://ow.ly/tcYw50TiEjZ

Enjoy a sneak peek from authors Laura Rumbley and Jody Hoekstra-Selten below!

📣 Member perks alert! Heading to the EAIE Conference and Exhibition in Toulouse? As an EAIE member, you can enjoy these perks: ⤵️

🎁 Pick up your member gift at the Community Drop-in Area; a stylish (and sustainable) wooden badge to show off your membership!

☕ Enjoy massages, all-day refreshments and extra seating areas for relaxed meetings with partners in the Member Lounge.

🌐 Join demos and informative sessions at the Drop-in Area to learn how to use the Community Platform for networking and knowledge-sharing all year round.
..and so much more! Connect with fellow EAIE members and thousands of your peers at : https://ow.ly/1PNP50TgtwP

💃Ready to party? Join our brand new Networking Journeys at hashtag - the perfect way to unwind and connect after an action-packed conference day!

🥂With four different events to choose from, taking place at both MEETT and in downtown Toulouse, join an evening of drinks, social activities and more.

Explore one of the four below and check out the rest here: https://ow.ly/4Su750Tgnzt

📈From 1989 to 2024, the EAIE has come a long way! To mark our 35th anniversary, we released a special podcast episode featuring an engaging conversation between our current Executive Director, Leonard Engel, and his successor, Mervin Bakker: https://ow.ly/OE8O50TflHA

Leonard has been a driving force at the EAIE for 14 years, and as he prepares to pass the baton to Mervin, this episode provides a unique opportunity to reflect on the association’s journey since 1989. We discuss the key changes in our sector, reminisce about where it all began and look ahead to the future of our community.

🎧Tune in to celebrate with us, honour Leonard’s incredible contributions and extend a warm welcome to Mervin as he takes on this new role. Here's to the next 35 years!

Leonard Engel and Mervin Bakker: The EAIE at 35! Reflect on 35 years of the EAIE's journey in international higher education. Listen in to celebrate the EAIE's past, present and future.

🏛 National strategies, funding, legal frameworks, and other mechanisms can support or hinder global internationalisation efforts. But how does this process appear from the ministers' viewpoint?

Join us for a moderated discussion in Toulouse with four European leaders to explore the politics and policies of from a ministerial perspective: https://ow.ly/MsKo50Tf675

💬See why participants Arturo and Philippa are taking the train to Toulouse!🚅

♻️Whether you‘re taking the train or not, there's countless ways to reduce your ecological footprint: https://ow.ly/Qek750Te3zp

Climate Action Network for International Educators - CANIE

🌍This year's Conference Conversation Starter features three essays exploring 's impact from the perspectives of Wales, Poland and the Netherlands: https://ow.ly/t9x750TcmNE

Download free publication and use the discussion questions at the end of each article to kick off the conversation!

EAIE Conference Conversation Starter 2024 Explore what it means to be "En Route" to meaningful impact in this year's Conference Conversation Starter

💡The EAIE’s e-publication series Pathways to practice offers practical and easily implementable ideas for international educators.

This new volume, written by Sabine Pendl and Wessel Meijer, focuses on leadership skills and explores how managers can effectively motivate their staff ➡️ https://ow.ly/V8XH50T9EXg

While Pathways to practice is usually only available for members, to celebrate the EAIE’s 35th anniversary, we’re making this edition freely available for everyone!

Big changes ahead! Leonard Engel will pass the Executive Director role over to Mervin Bakker at the end of September.

💭Curious about their thoughts on the future of EAIE? Read their reflections on what's to come: https://ow.ly/l1LZ50T7Btt

☀️Looking to elevate your summer school and short-term programme management skills? Join us online in October to deepen your strategic thinking, overcome institutional challenges and connect with a global network of experts: https://ow.ly/P7mE50T4432

Open to those both new to the field, or seeking to refine their expertise. EAIE members enjoy significant saving on fees!

🎁We're celebrating our 35th anniversary in style at ! Check out some of the exciting new events and activities taking place in Toulouse next month.

You can still join us for the festivities; secure your spot by 30 August: https://ow.ly/15rR50T3X50

✨As we approach the EAIE 2024 Conference and Exhibition, the excitement continues to build for our gathering in Toulouse this September! From insightful sessions and dynamic networking opportunities to memorable informal gatherings, this event promises to be unforgettable.

🎻In the latest EAIE podcast episode, Laura Rumbley spoke with Zhang Zhang, a classical violinist and humanitarian who will be the closing keynote speaker for . Zhang Zhang shared her inspiring journey, her deep connection to music and her thoughts on the powerful role of educators in shaping lives: https://ow.ly/nnzv50T371r

🎧 Whether you’re already registered or still on the fence, this conversation is a must-listen. Don’t miss this chance to get inspired and gear up for the EAIE 2024 experience!

🏅The EAIE Award winners are here! In April, we invited our members to nominate individuals and organisations that have made strides in the international higher education sector for the annual EAIE Awards.

After much deliberation, we're thrilled to announce the winners. Read the blog to find out who won in each category, joining the ranks of past winners who have been commended for celebrating excellence: https://ow.ly/BpKw50T1Qkn

📢Join us for a special webinar on Wednesday 28 August at 13:30 CEST designed to help first-time participants and young professionals prepare for the Annual EAIE Conference in Toulouse!

Gain valuable insights and tips from geNEOus's Alejandra Otero, and connect with fellow participants in an optional breakout activity. Start your EAIE experience with confidence - register now: https://ow.ly/FPgQ50T0TaB

🎯 Ever wondered how to turn strategic partnerships into powerful assets for your institution?

Join us in Amsterdam for an immersive two-day course at the end of this year ➡️ https://ow.ly/JLnY50SYvK0

This hands-on experience will transform how you think about and manage strategic alliances. You'll discover:

◾ Effective strategies for engaging stakeholders
◾ Practical tools to measure and track partnership success
◾ Insights into overcoming common challenges
◾ Best practices from other institutions

Equip yourself with the skills to build and sustain valuable international partnerships!

👏With 255 stands booked and 930 exhibiting organisations under one roof, the EAIE Exhibition in Toulouse next month will be our biggest one yet!

There’s still time to join the fun; book your organisation’s stand by 25 August: https://ow.ly/yZz550SYtCw

🌄🏃Are you a) heading to and b) a morning person? Boost your energy before Thursday’s sessions with a refreshing Morning Exercise or Early-bird Yoga!

🧘Open to all skill levels - more info here: ow.ly/qKag50SS5mf

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