Join Unite! webinars on the European Student Card, European Degree Label and collaborative courses
Unite! presents three online sessions on the European Student Card Initiative, European Degree Label and collaborative teaching. Read about each webinar and register via the links below.
3 June: The European Student Card Initiative across partner universities – Implementation and Integration
Led by Roberto Bertonasco from Politecnico di Torino and his team, the session will share experiences and practical insights related to European Student Card Initiative (ESCI) implementation across the Unite! Alliance. The webinar also offers an opportunity for professional exchange and discussion on ESCI-related developments and practices across Unite! Universities.
Who: International Relations Officers and staff involved in the European Student Card Initiative (ESCI).
Time: 3 June, 2026, 12:00-13:00
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16 June: Joint programme meets European Degree Label
This Joint Programme Expert Clinic provides an external perspective on the European Degree Label (EDL) and its criteria framework. A representative from AQ Austria will present the accreditation agency’s perspective on the EDL, including reflections on the current criteria and their practical implications for higher education institutions and joint programmes. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session.
Who: International Relations Officers and Heads of Departments
Time: 16 June 2026, 11:00–12:00
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16 June: Building Collaborative Courses – Unite! Success Stories
This webinar introduces collaborative course models and practical experiences from lecturers who have implemented collaborative teaching within Unite!.
Participants will hear examples related to pedagogy, digital learning, teaching in international classrooms and administrative processes. The session also covers common challenges and the practical benefits of international collaborative teaching. There will be time for discussion and questions during the session.
Who: Teachers and early-career academics & administrative and pedagogical staff involved in supporting collaborative courses
Time: 16 June 2026, 14:00–15:00
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