Vrije universiteit Amsterdam Workshop sessie: The role of Erasmus+ as an instrument towards internationalization? Netwerkbijeenkomst NA Erasmus+ 11 april 2019 Colette Gerards CIS/VU

Introduction(s) Background Experience with a number of Erasmus+ funding modalities and synergies Discoveries and obstacles after a number of years of implementation Best practices Questions at VU

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Background Centre for International Cooperation – CIS-VU Experience with a number of Erasmus+ funding modalities at CIS Experience with larger number of Erasmus+ funding modalities at VU VU core values – societal relevance Strategic partnerships Capacity Building in Higher Education Sports and events 107 en 103 Joint degrees

Best practices synergies and strategy Looking for synergies with existing projects (also funded through different donors) KA 107, the bonus category Very often used for staff Combining KA 107 with existing projects Identifying strategic application possibilities & Improving application strategies Responsible - In service of and involved with people and society Open - VU University is open to a diversity in disciplines, nationalities, religions and societal beliefs Personal - Focus on the human dimension; an academic community in which each member counts

Erasmus+ and its coordination at VU Erasmus coordinator at International Office Mobility tool Subsidy desk at institutional level CIS Responsible - In service of and involved with people and society Open - VU University is open to a diversity in disciplines, nationalities, religions and societal beliefs Personal - Focus on the human dimension; an academic community in which each member counts

coordination issues Coordination is diffuse and not self- evident Discussion about appointing central coordinator for all actions Is this a matter for International office or subsidy desk? Responsible - In service of and involved with people and society Open - VU University is open to a diversity in disciplines, nationalities, religions and societal beliefs Personal - Focus on the human dimension; an academic community in which each member counts

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