GENERAL INFORMATION
TAM title: A Diverse and Inclusive Campus in Practice
Type of Event: Webinar
Modality: Online
Country: Israel
Dates: 22 - 23 December 2024
Participants: Twenty participants joined the online workshop, including policymakers from the Council for Higher Education (CHE–PBC), stakeholders from the Ministry of Education and VET providers, higher education managers responsible for inclusion and diversity, academic staff, diversity and internationalisation officers, international relations coordinators, deans, researchers, and student representatives.
THEMES COVERED
- Inclusive and comprehensive internationalisation (ICI framework)
- Self-assessment for inclusion and organisational readiness
- Belonging, hidden curriculum, and group dynamics
- Design principles for an inclusive campus environment
- Inclusive mobility and Erasmus+ inclusion priorities
- Tools and resources for operationalising inclusive practices (EQUiiP, ICI outputs)
- “Inclusion under duress” and dialogue in crisis contexts
KEY OUTCOMES
During the workshop, participants:
- Shared institutional experiences and challenges related to inclusion.
- Developed early ideas and practical examples for future inclusion projects.
- Learned to use tools such as ICI project outputs, EQUiiP resources, and self-assessment frameworks.
- Strengthened peer learning and cross-institutional dialogue on inclusive practices.
- Increased awareness of recognition tools such as inclusivity badge programmes.
OVERVIEW
The programme of the two-day online TAM combined expert inputs, conceptual presentations, subgroup work, and interactive exercises. Participants explored inclusivity in practice, organisational design principles for an inclusive campus, and pathways for embedding inclusion in institutional and national policies.
Using the Inclusive Comprehensive Internationalisation (ICI) framework, the workshop addressed belonging, hidden curriculum, self-assessment tools, and practical design principles. The activity-based format encouraged reflective dialogue, peer learning, and the development of early action plans tailored to the Israeli context. Sensitive discussions were conducted with care due to the current national situation, ensuring a safe space for open exchange.
THE FOLLOW UP ACTIVITY
Title of the activity: Tailored Workshop for Students on Erasmus+ Opportunities
Dates: 20 May 2025
Audience: The event attracted 398 participants from over 90 localities across Israel, representing universities, colleges, and diverse social, cultural, and geographic backgrounds.
Description: As a follow-up to the TAM, a nationwide online information session was held to introduce students across Israel to the Erasmus+ programme and expand access to international opportunities, with a strong focus on inclusion and diversity. The event opened with remarks from the EU Ambassador, followed by a detailed presentation on Erasmus+ mobility, students’ rights and entitlements, and the specific opportunities available for underrepresented groups. A dedicated segment highlighted the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Degrees, offering practical guidance on applications, while another introduced the IMPACT project, which supports virtual exchange and intercultural dialogue between students in Europe, Israel, and Morocco. A Q&A session allowed students to engage directly with the programme team.
With 38% of registrants identifying as belonging to diversity and inclusion groups, the event successfully reached its target audiences. Following the session, the Head of the Erasmus+ Office presented the outcomes to the Planning and Budgeting Committee of the Council for Higher Education, reinforcing the programme’s strategic relevance. To ensure accessibility, the presentation—originally in Hebrew—was translated into Arabic and published online. The event raised awareness among students and IROs about key Erasmus+ opportunities beyond the ICM framework, including Erasmus Mundus and ESC programmes. Next steps include targeted social media campaigns and closer engagement with higher education institutions to help diverse students access and benefit from Erasmus+ opportunities.
ENHANCING IMPACT: PROPOSED NEXT STEPS
- Strengthen outreach to underrepresented students through targeted information sessions and tailored workshops, including Arabic-language events.
- Ensure multilingual accessibility by translating key Erasmus+ materials—presentations, guidance, and resources—into Arabic and other relevant languages.
- Increase national visibility of Erasmus+ opportunities through focused social media campaigns aimed at diverse student groups.
- Encourage HEIs to actively promote mobility opportunities and provide hands-on support to students, especially those from inclusion and diversity backgrounds.
- Equip IROs with up-to-date knowledge on Erasmus+ opportunities beyond ICM (e.g., EMJM, ESC) and support internal dissemination.
- Strengthen coordination with national bodies, including the PBC, to align Erasmus+ inclusion priorities with higher education strategies.
Empower students by informing them of their rights and entitlements, enabling bottom-up advocacy for more equitable mobility access within their institutions.
RESOURCES AND BACKGROUND MATERIAL
- Casals Sala, M., Gregersen Hermans, J., Piipponen, T. & Vives Cabré, M. (eds.) (2025).
ICI Inclusive Comprehensive Internationalisation: Enhancing global learning opportunities for ALL students. Training programme.
Erasmus+ co-funded project Inclusive Comprehensive Internationalisation (2022–2025).
Grant Agreement No. 2021-1-ES01-KA220-HED-000027552. - Gregersen-Hermans, J., Camacho, M. & Casals Sala, M. (2024).
Enhancing the Quality of Education through Inclusive Internationalisation: The ICI Framework.
Erasmus+ co-funded project Inclusive Comprehensive Internationalisation (2022–2025).
Grant Agreement No. 2021-1-ES01-KA220-HED-000027552. - Gregersen-Hermans, J. (2021). Be-longing in higher education: Interculturality as process and outcome.
In: Kumar, M. & Welikala, T. (eds.), The Context of Being, Interculturality and New Knowledge Systems for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (pp. 159–170).
Emerald Publishers. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-80043-006-820211011 - Milken Institute School of Public Health (2020). Equity vs. Equality: What’s the Difference? Online Public Health — GWU. Retrieved 27 November 2025, from https://onlinepublichealth.gwu.edu/resources/equity-vs-equality/
- HumberEDU. (n.d.). The Hidden Curriculum | Part 1 of 2: Norms, Values and Procedures. [YouTube video]. Retrieved 27 November 2025, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuLhmDE9Exo
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