Activities organized by international networks

The Universitat Rovira i Virgili is a member of the INU (International Network of Universities), which organises different seminars and summer courses for students from universities in the network. Each year in August, the INU holds a seminar at the University of Hiroshima, Japan. The seminar is entirely in English so students who attend need to demonstrate that they meet a minimum required level of English. You can find out more about the seminar here. URV students can apply to participate in the seminar through this form.

This conference will take place on August 14-15 at Artnz-Geise Learning Center, Parahyangan Catholic University (UNPAR), in Bandung, Indonesia. It is aimed at doctoral students and teaching staff. Remember that an I-Networks scholarship can be used to access this opportunity.

ICoHDES events focus on solving societal challenges, especially issues surrounding food waste, that human factors, design and education can address through education, research and interdisciplinary and collaborative innovation.

A call for papers is issued on the following topics (although papers on other topics may be accepted): sustainability, sustainable development goals, food waste management, designing for sustainability, human and social sciences, human factor design, education for sustainable development, circular economy, responsible production and consumption, innovation and innovation management, energy management, sustainable urban design, service management for sustainability, hospitality and food waste management, global sustainability issues and management of technology.

More information about the call for papers can be found here. For any questions, contact erasmus@unpar.ac.id

The theme for the Winter School is "Challenges for local development in Latin America. A critical vision of the UN 2023 agenda". Over approximately three months, students will participate in a simulation activity as part of the junior professional staff of a consulting firm engaged in advising local communities on development policies.

Online sessions will take place from 1 June to 21 July , followed by a weekly in-person visit to Santa Fe, Argentina from 24 July  to 4 August. Students can be from any discipline or level of study. Students must be able to speak English. The deadline to apply is 8 May 2023. Find out more here.

Programme intended for doctoral students and post-docs from the INU network so they can conduct research for 2-4 weeks at an INU partner university. Check the website for opportunities. The deadline to apply is 21 March 2023.

Universitas Katolik Parahyangan (UNPAR) annually organizes the International Student Conference on Global Citizenship, which brings together Indonesian students and international students to explore globally relevant issues with the aim of fostering the students' sense of their responsibility as global citizens. Students participate in a series of lectures, have opportunities to express their feelings and share their thoughts, while also undertaking visits to local places of interest and being introduced to Indonesian culture.

UNPAR webpage: http://isc-io.unpar.ac.id

This programme offers students the chance to carry out short stays at institutions in the INU network.

Requirements

Students must:

• Be registered at a university in the INU network (in this case the URV)
• Have a good command of English.
• Meet the specific requirements of each internship that they wish to pursue.

Application process:

The internships on offer and the Application Form can be found on the INU Internship Programme.

Each year, the INU honours an outstanding student from the INU network who exemplifies commitment to the concept of global citizenship. The INU defines global citizenship as awareness of the world as a global community and recognition of the rights and responsibilities of citizens within it. This award is possible thanks to the generous donation made by Dr Henry Fong Yun-Wah, prominent Hong Kong business leader, philanthropist and Honorary Doctor of Letters at La Trobe University in Australia. The award includes a scholarship for up to one semester at another INU member university and a $2,000 (USD) grant to support travel and living expenses. The exchange semester will not lead to a qualification; the awardee will not be awarded a degree from the other INU university.

James Madison University's Multicultural Summer Program works on the concepts of leadership and global engagement and takes place at JMU in Harrisonburg, Virginia (USA). Academic components include a variety of classes and lectures offered by JMU teaching staff and guest speakers. Cultural programmes include visiting historic sites in Washington D.C. and interaction with the local community.

Learn about the relations between China and Europe, immerse yourself in Chinese culture and tradition while learning the language, learn about aspects of the economy, diplomacy, etc. Experience Chinese culture and society first hand through Tai-chi classes, the tea ceremony, excursions to different places such as Hanghzou, Xi'an, Beijing, the water towns of TongLi and XiTang, and the famous Great Wall of China.

The AUIP has developed a new plan to support cooperation between our researchers through the creation of the Ibero-American Research Networks.

Other grants and scholarships from the AUIP:

• Get the latest news from the network here: http://www.auip.org/es/
• AUIP scholarships: http://www.auip.org/es/becasauip
• Ibero-American Postgraduates: http://www.auip.org/es/postgrados-iberoamericanos

• Find out about the activities of member universities, services and upcoming events at this link: https://www.iie.org/Why-IIE/Events
• Find scholarship and grant programmes here: https://www.iie.org/Programs
• For studies and research into good practice in higher education, click here: https://www.iie.org/Research-and-Insights

• Find out which scholarships are available here: http://recla.org/becas-recla/
• Check out the internship offers for professionals: http://recla.org/pasantias/

The SGroup network, of which the Universitat Rovira i Virgili is a member, offers mobility scholarships. Find out more information and learn which scholarships are available here.

The training seminar "Intercultural orientation and travel safety awareness for outgoing students" aims to share experiences and knowledge about intercultural orientations and safety awareness regarding the trips of outgoing students. This will take place from 22 to 24 November 2024 , in English in Belgium.

The 15th annual SIOP Asia Congress will take place from 19 to 21 May 2023 in Yerevan, Armenia. The congress aims to bring together the global paediatric oncology community to share the latest discoveries, ideas and developments in the field. You can find more information by visiting the congress website.

Students can apply for an ICon grant to attend the congress. These grants are intended to enable members of SGroup institutions (such as the URV) to carry out mobilities and get to know their associated partners better.

The SGroup International Staff Week is an initiative that brings together staff from SGroup member institutions so they can share best practices and experiences regarding specific topics with their colleagues while creating the perfect platform for cooperation.

The SGroup International Staff Week will take place from 3 to 7 June 2024, organized by the Silesian University of Technology in Gliwice, Poland. This year, the programme will focus on Critical Pedagogy in Higher Education. You can find more information here. The link to register is here.

Annual meeting of Stellenbosch International Academic Networks (SIAN) in 2023 and celebration of 30 years of internationalization at Stellenbosch University. It takes place from 13 to 17 March 2023 at Stellenbosch University (SU), South Africa.

The purpose of the SIAN meeting is to bring together new and existing partners to establish networks, discuss issues related to internationalization and present the SU. It is an opportunity to spend quality time with partners and to grow and strengthen collaboration and deepen partnerships. SU International will sponsor the attendance costs for two participants per partner institution (accommodation up to 7 nights, most meals, local travel). Please contact rebeca.tomas@urv.cat at the International Center to coordinate sending representatives from the URV.

See the attached provisional schedule. Registration for SIAN is now open and can be done online here.

The conference will take place on 14-15 August at Learning Center, Parahyangan Catholic University (UNPAR) in Bandung, Indonesia. It is aimed at doctoral students and teaching staff. Remember that an I-Networks scholarship can be used to access this opportunity.

ICoHDES events focus on solving societal challenges, especially issues surrounding food waste, that human factors, design and education can address through education, research and interdisciplinary and collaborative innovation.

A call for papers is issued on the following topics (although papers on other topics may be accepted): sustainability, sustainable development goals, food waste management, designing for sustainability, human and social sciences, human factor design, education for sustainable development, circular economy, responsible production and consumption, innovation and innovation management, energy management, sustainable urban design, service management for sustainability, hospitality and food waste management, global sustainability issues and management of technology.

More information about the call for papers can be found here. For any questions, contact erasmus@unpar.ac.id

The theme is "Challenges for local development in Latin America. A critical vision of the UN 2023 agenda". Ideally, UNL is looking for three professors and three teaching assistants from INU member universities to participate. The areas that will be dealt with are:

• Peace, justice and strong institutions
• Work and economic growth
• Sustainable cities and communities
• Responsible production and consumption
• Good health and well-being

Expressions of interest from staff with an interest in and commitment to Latin American development issues are particularly welcome. The deadline for applications is 14 April 2023. Find more information here.

Programme intended for doctoral students and post-docs from the INU network so they can conduct research at an associated university of the INU. Check the website for opportunities listed there.

This programme aims to strengthen the links between network members by providing opportunities for administrative staff to visit, study, discuss and learn about the administration and governance systems of each other's institutions. During the visit the visiting staff member gets to shadow a member of staff at the host university for one or two weeks with the result that both participants benefit from the exchange of good practices.

This programme is funded by the sending and host institutions as follows:

• The sending institution is responsible for paying:

Travel and accommodation expenses, with help from the I-Networks.

• The host institution is responsible for:

Arranging and funding accommodation (hotel or homestay) for the visiting staff member and for covering the cost of ad hoc meals (e.g. by arranging a lunch/dinner for the visiting staff member).

In order to request this aid, you must contact the INU representative at the URV: Rebeca Tomás.

Organized every year, this training offers the staff of member universities the chance to participate in active learning about best practices in issues affecting students and administration. Participants take part in workshops, networks, presentations and cultural events. The goal is active participation in the planning and implementation of training for both visiting and host staff. INU members decide on the focus of their training based on their interests.

Grants are now available for research stays at the Instituto de Estudios Avanzados del Litoral to be carried out during the 2024 academic year. This call for projects is aimed at foreign researchers from all areas of science who have an interdisciplinary perspective. The topic of the research proposal in 2024 will be "A shared future: the comprehensive and global vision of health (Human health, environment and zoonosis)". The deadline for submitting proposals is 3:00pm on 30 April 2024 until 3:00 p.m. (Argentine time). If you have any questions, contact iealitoral@unl.edu.ar.

If a member of the teaching or administrative staff at the URV asks to participate in an INU programme, the expenses incurred by the institution of origin, in this case the URV, will be processed through the competitive call I-Networks.

One of the best ways to contribute to postgraduate development is to encourage research cooperation between our institutions. For this reason, the AUIP has a line of action that aims to support cooperation between our researchers through the creation of the Ibero-American Research Networks.

The Technical Missions are consulting and advisory activities established by the AUIP so that associated institutions can receive advice or help to solve problems that have been detected in their global postgraduate offer.

• Attendance at the annual conference: https://www.eaie.org/barcelona.html
• Attendance at the Academies (2 per year): https://www.eaie.org/training/spring-academy-2020.html
• Other information from the EAIE (publication of resources, texts, etc.): https://www.eaie.org/our-resources.html