COILectiVE NL Symposium
The COILectiVE NL Symposium explores the future role of COIL VE within Internationalisation at Home. This symposium brings together teachers, researchers, curriculum developers, and policymakers from vocational and higher education to share experiences, strategies, and practical examples.
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Do you work in Dutch Vocational Education and Training (VET), a university of applied sciences, or a research university? Then this symposium is relevant for you. It offers space for strategic deep dive and practical exchange, bringing together policy, research, and educational practice.
Get inspired, meet colleagues, and discover how you can (further) implement COIL VE in your education.
About the symposium
The COILectiVE NL Symposium focuses on the future role of COIL VE within Internationalisation at Home.
It brings together a range of perspectives - from policy and strategy to research and educational practice - and highlights how COIL VE continues to develop in the Netherlands.
The symposium is organised in collaboration with the Centre of Expertise Global & Inclusive Learning at The Hague University of Applied Sciences and COILectiVE NL, the Dutch national knowledge hub for COIL VE in vocational education and higher education. It responds to the growing need for knowledge sharing and collaboration in the field.
Why participate
- In-depth insight into content and strategy: gain a better understanding of how COIL VE is developing within Internationalisation at Home
- Connecting policy and practice: explore how curriculum development, implementation, and collaboration come together
- Exchange with peers: engage with professionals from vocational education, universities of applied sciences, and research universities on education, policy, and strategy
- Practical takeaways: gain insights and examples you can apply in your own context, even if you’re just getting started
Who is it for
Whether you already have experience with COIL VE or are still exploring how it can be integrated into your teaching, the symposium offers space for both in-depth exploration and practical exchange.
The symposium is intended for professionals in vocational and higher education working on internationalisation and educational development, such as:
Teachers and programme coordinators
- COIL VE coordinators and internationalisation professionals
- Educational developers and curriculum designers
- Researchers
- Policymakers and managers
Programme
Themes
During the symposium, the following themes will be covered, reflecting current practice and trends in COIL VE:
- Internationalised curricula: design, quality, and assessment
- COIL VE within institutions: embedding and scaling
- Skills for an international labour market
- Equitable international partnerships
- Collaborative and interdisciplinary learning
Curious about all sessions and speakers?
Practical information and registration
Key practical information, such as the date, location, and education sectors, can be found at the top of this page. You will also find the registration button there.
The symposium brings together professionals from vocational and higher education around COIL VE and Internationalisation at Home.
Participation in the symposium is free of charge. For those wishing to make use of catering (coffee/tea, snacks, and lunch), a cost-covering fee will be charged.
Keep an eye on this page for the latest updates. The full programme, including all sessions and keynotes, will follow soon.
Contact
Do you have any questions about the symposium?
Please feel free to contact us at: iahho@nuffic.nl.