Aurora Lunch Talk Series: Let’s talk about internationalisation

The Aurora Lunch Talk Series 2026 is a monthly online event focused on sharing ideas, experiences, and practical approaches to internationalisation in higher education. It brings together academics, professional staff, and others interested in how universities collaborate across borders, develop international learning opportunities, and support students and staff in a global academic environment.

Each session features short presentations from invited speakers from different universities, followed by an open discussion where participants can ask questions and exchange perspectives. The talks cover topics such as collaborative online international learning, microcredentials, inclusive internationalisation, blended mobility, and virtual campus initiatives, offering insights into current developments and good practices across European universities. The series is designed as an informal space to learn from one another and explore new ideas together.

🗓 When and where

The Lunch Talks take place every first Tuesday of the month (via ZOOM), from 13:00 to 14:00 CET, throughout the Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter terms of 2026.

No registration is required — simply drop in!

Online via ZOOM

If you wish to receive a certificate of participation, please send us an email prior to the session to aurora@urv.cat.

Spring/Summer 2026 Programme

3 March 2026
Collaborative Online International Learning. What is in it for me?
Eric Hertzler (UPEC), Enric Castelló (URV) — introduced by Marina Vives (URV)

7 April 2026
SUCTI – Systemic University Change towards Internationalisation
Larissa Jenewein (UIBK), Montserrat Martinez (URV) — introduced by Verena Heuking (UDE)

5 May 2026
Understanding Europe – Microcredentials in Aurora
Florian Freitag (UDE), Christina Raab (UIBK) — introduced by Larissa Jenewein (UIBK)

2 June 2026
Mixed Model Classroom – Results and highlights of the Aurora BIP
Reyka Lycklama a Nijeholt (VU), speaker TBC — introduced by Marina Vives (URV)

Fall/Winter 2026 Programme (Dates subject to change)

1 September 2026
Inclusive Comprehensive Internationalisation

6 October 2026
How to engage your university community in Aurora opportunities

3 November 2026
Virtual Campus and Erasmus Without Papers (EWP)

1 December 2026
Blended Intensive Programmes in Aurora. Progress and implementation