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

2. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. Thank you for your attention