International offices in higher education institutions are at the core of promoting student mobility and key for the successful mobility journey of the students. The Erasmus+ App can help them in that! The one-day event aims to present what the Erasmus+ App offers to the European Higher Education community with a special focus on how it can further support international mobility. Participants will explore the exciting features the App can offer the higher education community in general and students in particular through learning from first hand experience of successful implementation by HEI and students’ feedback. We will also take a glance on the potential of the Erasmus+ App and how it can further serve the community examining future improvements of E+ mobility management.

During the workshop sessions we aim to brainstorm and learn from best practices on how to better engage mobile students in using the App involving representatives of various multiplier groups (e.g. IROs, student organisations) in the discussion. Via a dedicated workshop session we will present and exchange HEI experiences on using the App for managing student mobility. We are also inviting participants for an interactive brainstorming session to share opinions on the future role and desired functionalities of the App.

All stakeholders are warmly welcome to attend the event with particular focus on the participation of IROs and representatives of potential multiplier organisations.

Date: 29th March 2022, 10.00 - 16.00 CEST

Venue: Aula Magna (Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) - 1053 Budapest, Egyetem tér 1.)

Structure of the conference: Opening plenary (also online webstreamed) + workshops (blended format)

Planned program:

10.00 - 10.10	Welcome by Dr. BORHY László, the Rector of Eötvös Loránd University
10.10 - 10.15	Video message from CHRISTOPHIDOU Themis, Director-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture of the European Commission
10.15 - 10.35	Keynote speech - How to boost the European Student Mobility Experience? DEBIAIS-SAINTON Vanessa, Head of unit B1, Higher Education, Erasmus+, Directorate General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture
10.35 - 10.55	The new era in the Erasmus+ programme: the story of a forward-looking European project HERMÁNDY-BERENCZ Judit, E+ App project coordinator, Eötvös Loránd University
10.55 - 11.10	Break
11.10 - 11.30	The Erasmus+ App is at your service: main functionalities and the first impressions from the users Dr. SZÉCSÉNYI Krisztina, Senior lecturer, Erasmus+ coordinator, Eötvös Loránd University GALSI Dániel, Student, Eötvös Loránd University
11.30 - 11.45	How to introduce the App to the students GABRIELS Wim, Director, Erasmus Student Network
11.45 - 12.05	The future of the Erasmus+ App and how it can help enable broader participation in mobility BONATO Nicolò, Policy and research officer, European University Foundation
12.05 – 13.00	Lunch
13.00 – 14.00	Workshop session I A) From Re-action to Co-Action Best practices from HEIs and student organisations on engaging mobile students in using the App’s functionalities B) Take full advantage of the App HEI best practices on the practical use of the different features and functionalities of the App in managing student mobility C) From dreams to reality Interactive brainstorming on the future of the Erasmus+ App
14.00 – 14.15	Break
14.15 – 15.15	Workshop session II A) From Re-action to Co-Action Best practices from HEIs and student organisations on engaging mobile students in using the App’s functionalities B) Take full advantage of the App HEI best practices on the practical use of the different features and functionalities of the App in managing student mobility C) From dreams to reality Interactive brainstorming on the future of the Erasmus+ App
15.15 – 15.30	Official closing
15.30 – 16.00	Networking café with various discussion corners

28th March - Pre-conference social programme

Evening walking tour in the Main Building of ELTE

Discover the hidden treasures and best spots of the Main Building while learning about the almost 400 years history of the university!

The organizer reserves the right to make changes to the event agenda. If necessary, changes may be made to its content, method and organization before or during the event, insofar as these changes do not substantially diminish the described benefits of the event for the participant.