University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland, Switzerland
Robert is Head of International Relations at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland (Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz – FHNW). His academic background includes graduate work in Spanish area studies and applied linguistics, postgraduate work in European law, politics and economics, a postgraduate certificate in education, and various professional business and management diplomas. Robert’s work portfolio includes international issue monitoring for key operational and strategic decisions in internationalisation and their implementation.
Robert lectures in management and international studies at FHNW and attends all major higher education international conferences and events, giving presentations and workshops on student and faculty mobility, the use of social media and the study of destination marketing. In 2008, Robert successfully launched an intensive and ground-breaking programme for faculty from business schools. He was awarded the BCCIE Award for Outstanding Programme in 2013 and the CBIE Panorama Award for Outstanding International Education Program (Capacity Building) in 2014. Robert is an expert on programme innovation, curriculum internationalisation and mobility.
Robert is a long-standing and active member of the EAIE community, currently serving on the General Council for the 2024-2027 term.
