Dear participants,
This course has been designed with two learning objectives in mind, in relation to the main topic.
After the course, participants are expected to have gained insight to be able to:
(1) Identify resources and strategies to improve the branding and reputation of universities through internationalisation,
(2) Draft and implement strategies to improve the branding and reputation of their home universities through internationalisation.
Dear participants,
Welcome to the Blended Erasmus+ Training on the international attractiveness of universities.
This training combines eLearning (virtual content) and a 3-day event (physical training) in the wonderful city of Joensuu, Finland, from Tuesday, 28/11/2017 to Thursday, 30.11.2017.
On this website you will find basic information about the staff training in Joensuu, as well as the virtual learning material that ia also an essential component of the course.
Arrival date: Monday, 27.11.2017
Start date: Tuesday, 28.11.2017
End date: Thursday, 30.11.2017
Find more information on the main website of Joensuu training: http://uni-foundation.eu/best-joensuu
2.1 Before the training in Joensuu
Assignment A - Between Monday 16.10.2017 and Tuesday 24.10.2017, 14:00 CET - (Preparation of webinar)
Webinar - Wednesday 25.10.2017, 13:00-15:00 CET
Assignment B - Between Wednesday 25.10.2017 and Monday 27.11.2017, 14:00 CET - (Follow up task after the webinar)
Preliminary readings - Between Wednesday 25.10.2017 and Monday 27.11.2017, 14:00 CET
2.2 After the training in Joensuu
Assignment C - From Thursday 30.11.2017 to Friday, 22.12.2017 (Follow-up assignment after the Joensuu training)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
You will find the course activities connected to Assignment A, B, C, the preliminary readings, as well as the webinar below.
Additionally, you will find a DISCUSSION GROUP called International attractiveness of universities, where you can ask questions and discuss activities that are part of the virtual training. You can find Assignment A in the discussion groups and another discussion topic with video links introducing our universities. We are uploading our personal introductions and univerity videos there:)
Hello and welcome to the BEST+ Training on the international attractiveness of universities,
Assignment A - Introduce yourself!
Dear participants,
We would like to take this opportunity to get to know each other before our meeting in Joensuu. For this purpose, please go to the Discussion HERE and
The webinar is going to take place on Wednesday, 25.10.2017, 13:00-15:00 CEST.
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/620962021
This meeting is locked with a password: BEST
First GoToMeeting? You can do a quick system check: https://link
Dear participants,
We have prepared two brief reading activities for you, which will facilitate informed discussion of interesting topics related to the course. The amount of time estimated for these reading activities is of 2-3 hours.
The instructions for these reading activities are included in
B.1. Slogans and promotion
Dear Participants,
Part of our first session in Joensuu will deal with the function of logos and our discussion will greatly benefit from a brief introduction to your university. Our recommendation is that you give some reflection to the questions below, create a word
Dear participants,
Please, find below our schedule for the training to take place in Joensuu 28-30 November 2017. This information is also included as a powerpoint presentation in this section for your convenience.
The presentation has been updated (07.12.2017) and includes a few pictures now. No
Dear course participants,
We are very happy with your positive reactions to readings and therefore, we have included some follow up activities here. Presentations have been uploaded with replies to questions and some of your comments together with some collective feedback. We are also suggesting
ASSIGNMENT C
Dear course participants,
After our experience in Joensuu we are ready to share the results of some follow up assignments or activities which will increase our awareness of the topics explored during the training. They are listed as assignments C1 and C2.
C1. PLACES ADDING VALUE
Dear participants,
Please, find attached the following documents here: