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The importance of international alumni
What makes an alumni network truly valuable to universities—and to alumni themselves? In this episode, host Laura Rumbley speaks with global engagement experts Sandra Rincon and Scott Darby to explore the international alumni lifecycle, revealing how these networks create powerful connections, offer mentorship, and shape futures. Whether you’re a graduate or a university leader, discover the opportunities and challenges of building lasting alumni relationships across borders.
2024 EAIE Award Winners - institutional excellence
Laura Rumbley chats with two of this year’s EAIE Award winners, Birgit Hernady from FH JOANNEUM University of Applied Sciences and Sandra Soares from the University of Aveiro, to share what makes their institutions unique, the significance of the EAIE award and valuable insights for internationalisation in higher education.
International education and the Olympic spirit
What do the Olympic Games and international higher education have in common? In this episode of the EAIE podcast, we explore the connections between these two worlds. Shanna Shaubert and Dorothée Brac de la Perrière discuss the opportunities and challenges for students who also pursue athletic excellence. From Paris 2024 to Los Angeles 2028, discover how global sports events shape the experiences of international students.
Learning from failure, leveraging community
What if failure could teach us more than success? In this episode, host Laura Rumbley and five seasoned international higher education professionals get into the valuable lessons we can learn from our missteps. Discover how embracing failure can lead to growth, resilience and stronger international higher education partnerships.
The fundamentals of peacebuilding
Dive into this insightful conversation with Laura Rumbley explores the complexities of peacebuilding with Sonya Reines-Djivanides, Executive Director of the European Peacebuilding Liaison Office (EPLO), and Ulrich Schneckener, Professor of International Relations & Peace Studies on the definition, challenges and opportunities surrounding peacebuilding and how academia contributes to conflict resolution.
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