CALL FOR PROPOSALS

The gradual but steady transformation of our societies and workplaces, coupled with the unexpected challenges brought about by the global pandemic, has allowed for the incorporation of information technologies and the radical transformation of our classrooms and academic processes. Higher education institutions have demonstrated a remarkable capacity to adapt their approaches to teaching and learning, encourage innovation, and foster international collaboration to offer students and future graduates activities that reach beyond their classrooms and laboratories and develop the necessary skills to become active participants in society. 

This sub-theme welcomes successful examples of pedagogical, curricular, or academic innovations resulting from international or multilateral partnerships. Collaborative online international learning, virtual student mobility, and virtual work placements are but some examples of enhanced pedagogical strategies and innovations being adopted at every level of higher education. 

Our ability to come together in hard times is proof of the strength and relevance of our national, regional, and international partnerships and strategic alliances. Despite the challenges that our sector has faced in recent times, higher education institutions have seen the opportunity to reimagine new approaches to academic collaboration, refocus on domestic and international initiatives, and identify innovative best practices in the field of internationalization.

For this sub-theme, we invite proposals that showcase the contribution of international education practitioners in designing and implementing innovative strategies to enhance international academic collaboration, promote the internationalization of the campus and the curriculum, and improve access to diverse, inclusive, intercultural, and sustainable international experiences, for all members of the academic community, at home or abroad.

Our planet is facing important and increasingly urgent challenges that condition and compromise our future. While different solutions appear within our reach, their promise of success will largely depend on the true engagement and active participation of higher education institutions, local and national governments, industry, community groups, and society at large. We are being encouraged to build strong, diverse, and sustainable international partnerships to facilitate cooperation and articulate collaborative, inclusive, and equitable solutions that promote development and guarantee long-term sustainability.

For this sub-theme, we welcome proposals that showcase progressive strategies or mechanisms implemented by higher education institutions to work with diverse stakeholders and partner organizations at the local, regional or international levels to directly contribute to the advancement of the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Due to logistical constraints the Conference organizers cannot guarantee simultaneous translation in every activity included in the program. The use of Spanish or English materials or visual supports is thus encouraged.

CAEI is an academic forum and it is therefore not possible to set aside blocks from the academic program for commercial purposes. Sponsorship opportunities are available for those who wish to present programs, services or products relevant to the international education sector. CAIE’s Secretariat is available to provide further information.