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EAIE Podcast105. Rainbow realities in IHEThe current times offer a rich and varied landscape of terms, terminology and acronyms that encompass matters of gender and sexuality. From LGBTQ to LGBTQA+ to LGBTQ+2S, within the international higher education field, we often see the term ‘rainbow community’ used to capture the full scope of this picture. Notably, in the EAIE Barometer, third edition (2024), 32% of respondents indicated the topic ‘ inclusion and diversity’ to be of particular professional/personal interest, and it continues to be top of mind amongst IHE professionals, especially considering the turbulent times we currently find ourselves in across the globe.In this EAI...2025-06-3043 min
EAIE Podcast104. Eyes on Erasmus+Since the start of the Erasmus+ programme in 1987, some 15.1 million people have been provided with the opportunity to study, train, work and volunteer abroad. In 2025, a mid-term review of the 2021–2027 Erasmus+ programme will provide insights into the strengths and weaknesses of the current programme, while efforts are underway to shape the next edition of Erasmus+ for 2028–2034. Many eyes are on Erasmus+ just now, at this important moment for reflection and strategic planning for the future of the European Union’s flagship initiative for international education.Host Laura Rumbley welcomes Stefan Zotti, Deputy Head of Unit Higher Education at the...2025-05-2842 min
EAIE PodcastDAAD 100th anniversary1925 was the year in which Europe found itself in an interwar period. It was also the moment when The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) was established with big aspirations. Now, in 2025, DAAD is celebrating its 100th anniversary and taking a moment to look back at its century-long history filled with notable phases and inspiring developments. Why was the DAAD established in 1925, and how has the organisation evolved over time? What is currently important to know about the status of internationalisation in Germany? And what is on the horizon for DAAD in the coming years? In this EAIE p...2025-02-2639 min
EAIE Podcast100. The stories we’ve toldIt all started in September 2020: the very first episode of the EAIE podcast series, titled ‘The Stories We Tell.’ We had no idea what our podcast adventure would look like and how long we would last. Yet, here we are: roughly 4,5 years later and still going strong! With a total of 142 individual guests from 36 different countries, the EAIE podcast has focused on all kinds of topics with one main thing in common: a link to international higher education. From marketing and recruitment to language learning and student mobility, we’ve covered a lot of ground, and in this special 100 episod...2025-01-2952 min
EAIE Podcast99. Piet van Hove & Flora Bastiani: A philosophical take on international educationAs proclaimed by UNESCO in 2002, the third Thursday of November is World Philosophy Day. While philosophy and international higher education (IHE) might not immediately be considered a straightforward combination, there are many ways in which the art of philosophy can complement people’s personal and professional lives. During the 2024 EAIE Conference in Toulouse, France, a session was dedicated to the philosophical foundations of our work in international higher education, which gathered quite an audience. With World Philosophy Day just behind us, the EAIE podcast takes the opportunity to dive into this topic and see where philosophy and IHE can me...2024-11-2725 min
EAIE Podcast98. Sandra Rincon & Scott Darby: The importance of international alumniAlumni are an important stakeholder group in higher education institutions across the world. An engaged alumni network can not only help an institution to benefit from the experiences and skills of its graduates, but alumni can also make a significant impact on individual students by providing mentorship, advice, and networking opportunities. A possible alumni relationship starts the moment a prospective student engages with an institution and can be the key to a treasure box filled with possibilities and opportunities. But how does an institution build up an alumni network, and what is in it for the alumni themselves?2024-11-1328 min
EAIE PodcastBirgit Hernády & Sandra Soares: 2024 EAIE Award Winners - institutional excellenceThe 2024 EAIE Award winners were announced earlier this year, and at the conference in Toulouse, they were all given some of the attention they rightfully deserve. In this podcast episode, the EAIE is honoured to have had the opportunity to talk to not one but two of this year's award winners: Birgit Hernady, Head of the International Office at FH JOANNEUM University of Applied Sciences (Austria), and Sandra Soares, Vice-Rector for Education and Training and Internationalisation at the University of Aveiro (Portugal), who were, respectively, the winner and the highly commended institution for the EAIE award for Excellence in...2024-10-3038 min
EAIE PodcastShanna Saubert & Dorothée Brac de la Perrière: International education and the Olympic spiritDuring the summer of 2024, many of us soaked up the energy and excitement of the Olympic Games in Paris, France. As a global event where people from all over the world come together to compete, collaborate, learn, and enjoy, the Olympics can, in some ways, be compared to international education, which also brings together individuals with shared interests and passions. Upon closer inspection, what are some of the key parallels between the worlds of international sports and international higher education? What particular opportunities do big sports events such as the Olympics bring to international students? And what are the...2024-10-1626 min
EAIE Podcast94. Sonya Reines-Djivanides & Ulrich Schneckener: The fundamentals of peacebuilding"True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of justice." Martin Luther King’s quotes still inspire many across the world when it comes to peacebuilding. But in a world of constant change, challenge and conflict, is peace a mere utopian dream or something tangible that we can and should actively strive towards? In this episode of the EAIE podcast, peacebuilding takes centre stage as our host, Laura Rumbley, tries to uncover some of the fundamentals of this fascinating work. How do we define and understand peacebuilding as a concept and a practice? What ar...2024-09-1144 min
EAIE Podcast93. Leonard Engel and Mervin Bakker: The EAIE at 35!2024 marks a special anniversary for the EAIE: the Association turns 35! A lot has happened within the world of international higher education in the decades since the EAIE’s founding in 1989, and the EAIE itself has also been on quite an evolutionary journey during this time. Current Executive Director Leonard Engel has been an important part of that journey for 14 years and is now getting ready to hand over the baton to Mervin Bakker. In this special 35-year anniversary episode, Laura talks to both Leonard and Mervin about this EAIE milestone. It provides a wonderful opportunity to travel bac...2024-09-0424 min
EAIE Podcast92. Zhang Zhang: Making music and making a differenceWe’re still 'En Route!' to the EAIE 2024 Conference and Exhibition, and we're getting closer and closer to that moment in September when we will meet in person in Toulouse! We’re looking forward to the numerous exciting sessions, networking events, informal gatherings and the opening and closing plenaries. After having had the pleasure several months ago of talking to this year’s opening plenary speaker, Élisabeth Moreno, EAIE podcast host Laura Rumbley also sat down with closing plenary speaker Zhang Zhang.Zhang Zhang is a classical violinist and humanitarian who is planning to take the EAIE au...2024-08-2127 min
EAIE Podcast91. Tim Gore and Sakine Weikert: The possibilities of knowledge diplomacyIn the modern day and age, especially technical developments continue to make it easier and easier to share knowledge across any type of border. However, sharing knowledge also has its dangers, as we’ve seen within the world of international higher education as well. Both institutions and organisations within the field are trying to figure out how to best approach this question of knowledge diplomacy: how to tackle these possible risks while still sharing knowledge with one another? In July 2024, the EAIE was part of a conference organised by the University of London Institute in Paris titled ‘Shapi...2024-08-0732 min
EAIE Podcast90. Tang Heng & Jimena Alvarez: Supporting student belongingWhether you are a student going on an exchange to a different country or getting involved in international learning in other ways, stepping out of your comfort zone for an intercultural experience can be both exciting and frightening. Will you find your place in this new community, and will others support you in finding a sense of belonging? In this episode of the EAIE podcast, we tackle the topic of student belonging with the help of two guests who have both professional and personal experience with this topic. Tang Heng, Associate Professor at the National Institute of E...2024-07-2428 min
EAIE Podcast89. Anna-Lena Clays-Kulik: 2024 European electionsBetween 06 and 09 June 2024, European citizens cast votes to help shape the European Union’s future. Even though many of us might have read or heard about the general outcomes of this important election, is it clear what this may mean for international higher education in Europe? What can we take away from the election outcomes, and what do these results mean for Europe’s immediate future?In this EAIE podcast episode, host Laura Rumbley chats with Anna-Lena Clays-Kulik, Deputy Director for Policy Coordination and Foresight at the European University Association (EUA). Together, they discuss the nature of the...2024-07-1026 min
EAIE Podcast88. En route to Toulouse and beyond: Élisabeth MorenoThe countdown to the EAIE 2024 Conference and Exhibition in Toulouse has begun! Between 17 – 20 September 2024, many topics within the world of international higher education will be discussed during sessions, networking events, informal gatherings, and the opening and closing plenaries. As we look toward this exciting gathering, EAIE podcast host Laura Rumbley had the pleasure of interviewing one of our esteemed plenary speakers for this year, Élisabeth Moreno. Élisabeth Moreno is a politician, philanthropist and businesswoman, and a former French Minister in charge of Gender Equality, Diversity and Equal Opportunities from 2020 to 2022. In this short conversation, a wide range of to...2024-06-2015 min
EAIE Podcast87. Maarten Vink & Jelena Dzankic: Unpacking global citizenshipThe international higher education field covers many different issues, and it can be a challenge to stay up to date on everything that’s being discussed. An important and relevant topic that can be linked to the core of the work we do is global citizenship. In a way, we are all global citizens, but what is exactly meant by the term ‘global citizenship’? How does this relate to international higher education and what are some key issues connected to global citizenship today, both in Europe and more broadly?In this EAIE podcast episode, host Laura Rumbley speaks...2024-06-0539 min
EAIE Podcast86. Danica Purg: Reflections on LeadershipWhat makes a successful leader? There are many different possible answers to this question, and some of them will be addressed in the upcoming Summer issue of Forum, the EAIE member magazine, which will focus on the theme ‘Leadership in international education.’ This podcast episode provides a sneak peek at the conversation the EAIE had with Summer Forum interviewee Professor Danica Purg, the President of IEDC-Bled School of Management in Slovenia and President of CEEMAN, the International Association for Management Development in Dynamic Societies. Professor Purg has authored and co-authored various books on the topic of leadership, and has been...2024-05-2227 min
EAIE Podcast85. Irene Yagüe Sancho & Karine Gourlet: Young Professionals in IHE todayThere you are, a young professional within the field of international higher education. Perhaps you're just starting out in a new role, or maybe you already have a few years of experience within the sector, with ideas and ambitions for your future career. In these cases, it's always helpful to have someone to guide you or to meet people who find themselves in the same situation. What do you find rewarding about your work? What challenges or struggles are you or your fellow young professional colleagues facing and how are you handling these? What role do physical and mental...2024-05-0825 min