Knowledge Exchange Community

The Knowledge Exchange Community (KEC) is where the expertise, knowledge, and know-how of both administrative and academic staff members from EUF member universities converge. Over the past couple of years, this Community has become a space for staying informed, inspired, and connected in the ever-evolving landscape of internationalisation of Higher Education and developments in the Erasmus+ programme, with their practical implications for students and university staff alike. Since 2024, KEC activities have been complemented by the Erasmus+ Crossroads events, which effectively expand the impact of the Community beyond what would be possible with only online activities.

More specifically, what are KEC sessions about?

Online sessions are designed to offer higher education practitioners valuable job-related insights, covering a wide range of topics. These subjects range from intricacies of staff and student mobility, social inclusion, and sustainability in the Erasmus+ programme, to crisis management practices by IROs, the implementation of new mobility formats, and much more!

In the academic cycle of 2023/2024, ten KEC sessions were held covering topics such as career support for doctoral candidates, Blended Intensive Programmes, automatic recognition, staff retention, mobile student recruitment for lesser known destinations, and Erasmus Without Paper.

What to expect from KEC sessions?

KEC sessions are conducted online, ensuring accessibility for everyone in the network. In these interactive virtual gatherings, you will have the opportunity to engage with keynote speakers who share hands-on experiences from EUF network universities and external organisations, including the European Commission and National Agencies. Their experience and practical examples pave the way for interactive group discussions, fostering in-depth conversations in smaller groups to encourage the exchange of perspectives and collaborative learning.

Who can participate?

All colleagues from EUF network universities, both administrative and academic, are welcome to join these sessions. This space allows everyone to present practices, learn from one another and contribute to the collective knowledge of the network Community.

Registration details for the sessions, along with additional information, are shared through EUF internal newsletter and website.