Uniser Teacher Week 2025: Full Schedule

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7:45am CEST

“Mobility Corner: Catalogues of Opportunities Abroad for VET Learners and Staff through MG Platform”, all day long available in the foyer

Thursday May 8, 2025 7:45am - 6:00pm CEST

Foyer

Explore:
- VET Learners Catalogue
- STAFF Learners Catalogue

Thursday May 8, 2025 7:45am - 6:00pm CEST
Foyer

Foyer

8:00am CEST

Registration and Welcome Coffee

Thursday May 8, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am CEST

Foyer

Thursday May 8, 2025 8:00am - 9:00am CEST
Foyer

Foyer

9:00am CEST

Internationalisation Stories

Thursday May 8, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am CEST

Plenary

Panel moderated by Joao Santos, Former Senior Expert at the European Commission in Brussels

Speakers

Joao Santos

Former Senior Expert at the European Commission

João Santos is an expert and consultant on education and training policy, and is based in Lisbon, Portugal. During his career of 33 years at the European institution he worked in various policy fields including Scientific research and development, Industrial policy, International... Read More →

Eric Allard

Teacher-Researcher, CEGEP

Woodworking has always been part of my life, and I still feel privileged to be able to make a living from this great passion. I've been teaching at the Canadian National Woodworking School for 27 years now, and more specifically as a teacher-researcher in recent years. At the moment... Read More →

Elina Ghamevosyan

Senior Program Coordinator, TUMO Studios

I have always been drawn to arts and crafts, despite earning a degree in International Relations. My search for creative opportunities led me to TUMO Studios, first as a student and now as an educational program coordinator. I oversee student experiences, conduct applicant interviews... Read More →

Ling Xin

EU PIC

Associate Professor of Linguistics, Deputy Dean of Tianyou Railway Institute, Southwest Jiaotong University, China. With the working team, Ling Xin has accomplished over 10 research and feasibility study projects on International Training for Railway Sector, and has been engaged in... Read More →

Thursday May 8, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am CEST
Plenary

Plenary, Plenary

10:00am CEST

Schools' Voice - Parallel Peer Learning Breakout Sessions

Thursday May 8, 2025 10:00am - 11:15am CEST

10:00am CEST

All Aboard - Internationalisation for Students with Special Needs (Level: ENTRY)

Thursday May 8, 2025 10:00am - 11:15am CEST

Blue room (ground floor)

At Luovi Vocational College, we are committed to promoting equal opportunities for international mobility, whether in vocational qualifications or preparatory training. Every student at Luovi requires support in their studies, and we believe that international experiences should be accessible to all. In this workshop, you will discover how to organize mobilities for students with special needs, prepare learners for their mobility experiences, and integrate these opportunities into the curriculum. Also internationalisation at home activities are important to prepare the students. Additionally, we emphasize the importance of training support persons to ensure a smooth and enriching mobility experience for everyone involved.

Note: A personal laptop is required for full participation in this session.

Speakers

Sari Jokela

Study Advisor/ International coordinator, Luovi Vocational College

Sari Jokela has 10+ years’ experience in special vocational education. She works as Study Advisor and International coordinator at Luovi Vocational College in Finland, and has degree in bachelor of social services. She has been actively involved in international projects and has... Read More →

Mari Kontturi

Manager of International Affairs, Luovi Vocational College

Mari Kontturi has 20+ years’ experience in internationalisation of TVET. She works as Manager of International Affairs at Luovi Vocational College in Finland, the largest special needs education provider in Finland and she has a qualification for teaching, too. She is active in... Read More →

Thursday May 8, 2025 10:00am - 11:15am CEST
Blue room (ground floor)

A-Blue room (ground floor)

10:00am CEST

Inclusive Mobility: Make it Happen! (Level: ENTRY)

Thursday May 8, 2025 10:00am - 11:15am CEST

Red room (upstairs)

The workshop is based on the results of "Make it Happen" a KA2 project on inclusive mobilities and focuses on enhancing the access of learners with disabilities to mobility opportunities within the VET sector. Participants will explore the challenges and opportunities involved in organizing inclusive mobility projects, using practical tools to empower professionals and enhance the skills, employability, and participation of VET learners with disabilities.

Speakers

Roberta Richiero

ENGIM

Roberta has over 20 years of experience in Vocational Education and Training, beginning with the planning of training activities and later managing both KA1 and KA2 Erasmus projects. Her responsibilities include writing proposals, coordinating projects, reporting, assisting students... Read More →

Thursday May 8, 2025 10:00am - 11:15am CEST
Red room (upstairs)

B-Red room (upstairs), Plenary

10:00am CEST

Best Practices on Blended Mobility Catalogue (Level: EXPERT)

Thursday May 8, 2025 10:00am - 11:15am CEST

Purple room (upstairs)

The workshop will guide participants and train them about how to design the blended mobility that is highly inclusive. The tools and practices are from the Catalogue of Blended Mobilities elaborated within the framework of the COVE project "MOSAIC". Participants will have the chance to know best practices in blended mobility and to focus on peer to peer methodologies applied to blended international learning. Blended mobility is a VET priority in mobility, connected with the need to acquire transversal and soft skills. Also the blended methodology gives to learners the opportunity to exchange knowledge and cultural perspectives with peer learners and companies abroad.

Speakers

Maria Lorenzini

Scuola Centrale Formazione

Coordinator expert in International Relations, Communication and Transnational Mobility. Project Manager with over 10 years of experience in the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector and one year in Higher Education. Specialized in the design and management of international... Read More →

Thursday May 8, 2025 10:00am - 11:15am CEST
Purple room (upstairs)

C-Purple room (upstairs)

10:00am CEST

Inclusion Hub - Connecting with the International Community (Level: EXPERT)

Thursday May 8, 2025 10:00am - 11:15am CEST

Orange room (upstairs)

The main purpose of this workshop is to explore EfVET Inclusive Vocational Excellence and Wellbeing Hub (which stemmed from the GIVE – Governance for Inclusive Vocational Excellence project) and how its initiatives can provide opportunities for international cooperation between VET providers and other organisations/institutions towards inclusion, namely international experts from Karanga Global and researchers from the World Education Research Association. Participants will delve into exploring the main topics of this Community of Experts and design, under a teamwork environment, the next proposals to make the Inclusive Vocational Excellence and Wellbeing Hub closer to the current needs of the international community of VET stakeholders.

Note: A personal laptop is required for full participation in this session.

Speakers

Susana Nogueira

EfVET

Susana Nogueira is working at EfVET as Policy/Project Officer since 2022. She has a degree in Criminal Psychology and an experience of 10 years in the coordination and management of Erasmus+ funded projects focused on an array of sectors that include Social Economy, Defence, Culture... Read More →

Thursday May 8, 2025 10:00am - 11:15am CEST
Orange room (upstairs)

D-Orange room (upstairs)

10:00am CEST

Global VET Mobilities: China Case Study

Thursday May 8, 2025 10:00am - 11:15am CEST

Yellow room (upstairs)

This workshop will explore global VET opportunities based on a successful collaboration framework already implemented with Singapore. With a strong focus on mutual enrichment between European and Chinese VET institutions, we will discuss how to establish long-term partnerships that benefit both sides. The session will address key factors for sustainable collaboration, including cultural exchange, skills development, and institutional cooperation, while also considering potential challenges and strategies to overcome them. Join us in shaping the future of international VET mobility and building lasting connections between Europe and China.

Speakers

Jolly Li

NALIKE International Education

Viktorija Česuiko

Uniser

Thursday May 8, 2025 10:00am - 11:15am CEST
Yellow room (upstairs)

E-Yellow room (upstairs)

11:15am CEST

Coffee Break

Thursday May 8, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm CEST

Foyer

Thursday May 8, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm CEST
Foyer

Foyer

12:00pm CEST

Erasmus LAB - Parallel Workshops on Erasmus+ Project Design

Thursday May 8, 2025 12:00pm - 1:15pm CEST

The participants will be divided in 3 working groups according to the Erasmus Action they want to work on: Learning Mobility, Partnerships for Cooperation or Centralised Projects (Centres of Vocational excellences, Capacity Building, Pilot Projects etc). Each group will discover the key aspects of the action selected thanks to testimonials, case studies and exercises aimed to support the design of new project proposals.

Thursday May 8, 2025 12:00pm - 1:15pm CEST

12:00pm CEST

Capacity Building in VET – From Local Needs to International Projects (Level: EXPERT)

Thursday May 8, 2025 12:00pm - 1:15pm CEST

Blue room (ground floor)

This workshop will provide an in-depth exploration of Erasmus+ Capacity Building projects, focusing on their strategic impact on educational institutions. Participants will gain insights into ongoing initiatives and best practices, then engage in a hands-on session to design their own project concepts. This interactive approach will help them transform ideas into structured, high-impact international collaborations.

Speakers

Lida Poghosyan

International and European Project Manager, SEPR

Lida Poghosyan is a European and International Project Manager at the Société d’Enseignement Professionnel du Rhône (SEPR). She coordinates the IMPROVET-AM Capacity Building project with Armenia and the MOSAIC Centre of Vocational Excellence (CoVe) project, both aimed at strengthening international cooperation and innovation in vocational education and training.With a Master’s degree in English Language and Literature, Lida brings extensive experience in EU-funded initiatives, youth en... Read More →

Ana Zacharian

CEO, Albanian Skills-National Association for Skills Competitions

An experienced senior leader with over 25 years in international cooperation and vocational education and training (VET) programs. Pioneering and leading initiatives focused on the skills and career development of youth in Albania. Extensive experience as a trainer and researcher... Read More →

Thursday May 8, 2025 12:00pm - 1:15pm CEST
Blue room (ground floor)

A-Blue room (ground floor)

12:00pm CEST

Boosting Inclusive Internationalisation through KA2 Projects (Level: ENTRY)

Thursday May 8, 2025 12:00pm - 1:15pm CEST

Purple room (upstairs)

This Erasmus Lab provides an introduction to Erasmus+ KA2 projects, with a special focus on designing projects that promote inclusive mobilities. Participants will learn how to build strong partnerships, create impactful outputs, and write quality project proposals. The session includes real case studies( VET4ALL and Access VET projects) and a dynamic activity where participants will develop project ideas related to inclusion in mobility programs.

Speakers

Iva Perkovic

Project Manager for EU Projects in Education & training, Asociación Mundus

She is a qualified pedagogue with a specialization in coaching and training, bringing 7 years of experience managing Erasmus+ projects, including Capacity Building in VET, KA2 Cooperation Partnerships, and Centers of Vocational Excellence (COVEs). She also has extensive experience... Read More →

Thursday May 8, 2025 12:00pm - 1:15pm CEST
Purple room (upstairs)

C-Purple room (upstairs)

12:00pm CEST

Inspiring Change: Staff Mobility as Engine for Internationalisation and Inclusion (Level: ENTRY & EXPERT)

Thursday May 8, 2025 12:00pm - 1:15pm CEST

Plenary

The Erasmus Lab will explore the crucial role of staff mobility in fostering internationalisation and inclusion in your organization. Participants will acquire hands-on expertise in embedding inclusivity concepts into their staff exchange initiatives, enhancing their ability to address challenges and amplify the social benefits of Erasmus+ programs. Best practices will be shared showcasing successful mobility experiences that have enhanced inclusivity and cross-cultural collaboration. Interactive activities will engage participants in discussions and group exercises, encouraging them to exchange ideas, develop common strategies and to equip participants with resources to design impactful mobility projects.

Speakers

Dorota Pawelska

team leader of staff and general education unit, Uniser

I'm deeply committed to facilitating development, both in terms of staff and general educational mobility. My work revolves around creating smooth pathways for the exchange and networking of schools and companies aimed to support development of proffessionals skill of students and... Read More →

Isidora Zanon

Uniser

Isidora Zanon graduated in Pedagogy from the University of Padua after spending a year for an Erasmus+ project in Barcelona and an internship in Petrolina, Brazil. In 2019, she worked for the first time in the management of international mobilities and she developed a passion for... Read More →

Thursday May 8, 2025 12:00pm - 1:15pm CEST
Plenary

Plenary