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.
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
The symposium spans three days and offers a combination of networking, in-depth sessions, and exchange.
Overview
Pre Symposium Day - Optional network reception (November 25)
We open the symposium in the early evening with an optional informal networking reception at the Hague University of Applied Sciences, open to all participants.
Day 1 - Inspiration & exchange (November 26)
Keynotes and parallel sessions focus on current issues and practical experiences in COIL VE and Internationalisation at Home. The themes (highlighted below) form the core of the programme. The day includes a variety of formats, such as research presentations, workshops, case studies, and interactive sessions.
This combination brings together in-depth knowledge and practical exchange.
Day 2 - Deep-dive & application (November 27)
Continuation of parallel sessions with a focus on translating insights into your own professional practice
The programme will be further developed and updated in the coming period.
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
Contributing to the programme
Would you like to share your experience, research, or approach to COIL VE during the symposium?
We invite professionals from vocational education and training (VET) and higher education in the Netherlands to contribute to the programme.
Practical information and registration
Key practical information, such as the dates, location, and education sectors, can be found at the top of this page.
The symposium brings together professionals from vocational and higher education around COIL VE and Internationalisation at Home.
Participation in the symposium and submission of proposals is free of charge. For those wishing to make use of catering (coffee/tea, snacks, and lunch), a cost-covering fee will be charged. More information will be shared once registration opens.
Registration for the symposium will open soon.
Would you like to stay informed? Please check this page for the latest updates.
Contact
Do you have any questions about the symposium?
Please feel free to contact us at: iahho@nuffic.nl.