Within the framework of the Erasmus+ KA171 project (2023-1-SI01-KA171-HED-000140707), a staff mobility to the University of Mauritius was successfully carried out from 21 to 30 March 2026. The mobility was attended by the Chair of the Academia Strategic Council and the work placement coordinator.
Particular significance was given to the meeting with the new university leadership, headed by Prof. Dr Kavi Kumar Khedo as the new Vice-Chancellor. The meeting enabled direct strategic dialogue at the highest institutional level and confirmed mutual interest in long-term cooperation, particularly in the field of joint development projects and internationalisation.
The mobility represents an important contribution to the implementation of Academia's internationalisation strategy and to strengthening institutional cooperation with higher education partners outside the European area.
Purpose and Objectives of the Mobility
The primary purpose of the mobility was to establish and deepen institutional cooperation between Academia and the University of Mauritius, with emphasis on preparing a joint application for the Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education (CBHE) call, planned for 2027.
In this context, the key objectives of the mobility were:
- alignment of substantive foundations for the preparation of the project application,
- identification of needs and development priorities of the partner institution,
- exchange of experience in the field of internationalisation and modernisation of higher education institutions,
- strengthening inter-institutional dialogue and long-term partnership.
Activities Carried Out
During the mobility, numerous working meetings took place with representatives of the management and international office of the University of Mauritius, as well as representatives of the business sector in manufacturing and tourism, within which the participants:
- presented good practices of Academia in implementing international projects (particularly in the Western Balkans and Latin America),
- analysed organisational, administrative and pedagogical processes of the partner institution,
- discussed possibilities for developing joint project activities,
- and identified key challenges and opportunities for the development of the higher education area in Mauritius.
Particular emphasis was placed on the areas of:
- development of study programmes,
- project management and institutional development,
- linking with the business sector and strengthening work-based learning,
- and internationalisation of the higher education area.
The mobility contributed to an in-depth understanding of the institutional environment of the partner university, transfer of knowledge and good practices in the implementation of Erasmus+ projects, and strengthening the competences of participants in the field of international project cooperation.
For Academia, the mobility represents the establishment of solid foundations for preparing a joint CBHE project application, strengthening the international network of partners outside Europe, and further consolidating its role as an active actor in the global higher education area.
As a direct result of the mobility, a framework cooperation plan was developed, which includes:
- preparation of a project application for the Erasmus+ CBHE call in 2027,
- continued exchange of professional knowledge and good practices,
- and development of potential joint activities in the field of education and institutional development.
The mobility represents an important step towards long-term partnership between the institutions, which will contribute to the development of quality, internationally oriented and future-ready higher education.
The implemented mobility confirms Academia's commitment to active participation in the international higher education area and to strengthening cooperation with global partners. Through a systematic approach to project development and knowledge transfer, Academia consolidates its role as an innovative and internationalised institution of short-cycle higher education.
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Source: Academia (31. 3. 2026). Fotografije: arhiv Academie.
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