I_PaCE Introduces Itself! 5 Years of HAW.International at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)

From November 21 to 23, the I_PaCE project had the opportunity to present the DAAD-funded initiative, the challenges, and future milestones to a national expert audience.

Project managers, university leaders, professors, and invited guests gathered at KIT to celebrate the anniversary of the HAW.International program. The two-day event featured inspiring keynote speeches, dynamic panel discussions, and hands-on pitches on the topic of internationalization of universities of applied sciences (HAW), as well as interdisciplinary workshops.

"The congress not only provided a great overview of internationalization projects at universities, but also sparked valuable ideas for future initiatives. It is impressive to see that two-thirds of all HAWs in Germany actively participate in the DAAD's HAW.International programs," said Prof. Dr. Thomas Rauscher (Project Lead I_PaCE, Faculty 2).

The conference was opened by Prof. Dr. Rose-Marie Beck, Director of Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences, and Dr. Andreas Hoeschen, Head of P4 – Internationalization Programs for German Universities at DAAD, addressing over 70 participants.

With an informative project poster, Prof. Dr. Thomas Rauscher and Gonca Efe-Şahantürk presented the milestones of the I_PaCE project, discussed challenges, and provided insights into the collaboration with partner universities in Portugal (IPB) and Kraków (CUT).

Conference Highlights:

• The project presentation facilitated exchange with other universities, engaging discussions, and networking opportunities, while providing new impulses and best practices for advancing internationalization.

• Additionally, Prof. Dr. Rauscher participated in workshop sessions on study programs. The parallel skills workshops on the second day were particularly valuable, covering key topics such as the development of double-degree programs, science communication, and AI in education.

   

 "The event offered numerous opportunities to establish new networks with other universities and institutions," explained Gonca Efe-Şahantürk (HSB). The exchange at the conference was a valuable experience for the further development of the I_PaCE project.