The EUF and its member universities have begun working on six new Erasmus KA2 – Cooperation Partnership projects, that address a variety of themes, including staff training and its recognition, internationalisation at home, and broader internationalisation strategies.
Let’s check them out!
COMPASS
COMPASS (Competence Advancement for Staff in Higher Education through Quality-based Erasmus Staff Trainings) tackles a key gap in Erasmus+ staff mobility. While staff exchanges are widely supported, there has been no formal framework ensuring these experiences build meaningful skills. Led by Erasmus University Rotterdam, COMPASS develops a clear framework, practical toolkit, and visual quality label to help higher education institutions (HEIs) design, deliver, and assess impactful training.
EMBINT
EMBINT (Embedding Internationalisation in Higher Education Institutions), coordinated by Philipps Universität Marburg, broadens internationalisation beyond traditional academic and international office staff. The project focuses on integrating international perspectives across all staff functions, ensuring both responsibility and benefits of internationalisation are widely shared. Activities include mapping needs and good practices, piloting a modular internationalisation action plan, and developing accessible guidelines and self-assessment tools.
EQuIP
EQuIP (Enhancing Quality Assessment in International Partnerships) promotes transparency, data-driven decision-making, and sustainability in international collaborations. Coordinated by UVSQ, the project will standardise quality assessment frameworks, enhance digital tools, and improve mobility outcomes for staff and students. Central to EQuIP is a digital platform that integrates diverse data to support well-informed decisions by International Relations Offices (IROs). The ultimate goal is to create a harmonised approach to quality assessment in international partnerships across the European Higher Education Area.
FORTIFY
FORTIFY (Fostering Responsible and Resilient Internationalisation in Higher Education) supports ethical, values-based internationalisation, helping HEIs navigate complex challenges in global collaboration while reinforcing European values. Led by Erasmus University Rotterdam, the project provides a framework, learning modules, and a staff week focused on assessing partnerships in sensitive contexts. Through case studies, simulations, and a Community of Practice, FORTIFY aims to strengthen competences, enhance institutional capacity, and foster responsible international engagement in higher education.
INSIGHT
INSIGHT (International Network for Support, Inclusion, Global Harmony, and Training), coordinated by Palacký University Olomouc, aims to create inclusive, supportive environments for international students, staff, and researchers. By establishing Unified Contact Points and providing staff training in intercultural and digital skills, the project strengthens institutional capacity and supports internationalisation at home. INSIGHT develops methodological frameworks, training tools, and practices to improve the experience of international communities, fostering globally connected academic environments that attract and retain talent.
MicroHEI
MicroHEI (Enhancing Professional Development for Higher Education Staff through Micro-Credentials) explores the potential of micro-credentials to support staff development in a rapidly changing higher education landscape. Coordinated by the University of Vigo, the project develops a standardised European framework for micro-credentials, pilots short online courses for academic and administrative staff, and introduces a European label linked to Europass. An online observatory will monitor recognition models and practices across partner countries.