International collaboration is a key factor for the growth and development of higher education institutions, as it enables the exchange of knowledge, expansion of academic networks and introduction of best practices in the field of education and institutional governance. In this spirit, Academia recently successfully carried out a mobility of the Chairwoman of Academia's Strategic Council, Mag. Majda Kralj, and the Coordinator of Practical Training, Bojan Dapčević, to the University of Mauritius with a clear objective – to strengthen collaboration and lay the foundations for a joint project within the framework of Erasmus+ Capacity Building.
During the visit, they met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mauritius, Mr Maneesh Gobin, and the Rector of the University of Mauritius, thereby consolidating the foundations for future cooperation.
The main objective of the mobility was to consolidate the collaboration between Academia and the University of Mauritius and to plan the next steps for a joint application to the Erasmus+ Capacity Building call in 2026. This visit was of crucial importance for the exchange of knowledge in the field of development of international projects, modernisation of higher education and strengthening of institutional cooperation. In addition, the mobility contributed to the personal and professional development of the participants and enabled deeper intercultural connections.
The mobility significantly supported the internationalisation strategies of both institutions, as it enabled:
- Strengthening of collaboration in Erasmus+ projects, which will contribute in the long term to greater involvement of both institutions in international projects.
- Mutual learning about institutional modernisation, project planning and international networking.
- Use of Academia's extensive experience in implementing Erasmus+ projects in Montenegro, Serbia and El Salvador to shape an effective strategy for the University of Mauritius.
- Better understanding of how to obtain and manage Erasmus+ funds for sustainable institutional development.
The mobility comprised a series of strategic meetings that were focused on concrete objectives related to the preparation of the Erasmus+ project and long-term collaboration:
- Meetings with key stakeholders at the University of Mauritius to plan the next steps in the application for the Erasmus+ Capacity Building project.
- Exchange of experience from previous Erasmus+ Capacity Building projects in Montenegro, Serbia and El Salvador, and analysis of best practices.
- Exploration of possibilities for collaboration in forming a strong consortium for the KA2 2026 call.
- Discussion of strategies for modernisation and internationalisation of higher education, and identification of challenges and opportunities for international collaboration in Mauritius.
- Learning about administrative and academic processes at the University of Mauritius in order to effectively align the project with institutional needs.
- Exchange of best practices in the field of project management, curriculum development and policy improvement in the context of Erasmus+ projects.
The mobility to Mauritius was not only a successful step towards the Erasmus+ project application, but also an opportunity to strengthen global academic ties and broaden horizons for both institutions. Through this mobility, Academia and the University of Mauritius have laid solid foundations for long-term collaboration and knowledge exchange, which will contribute to greater international recognition and success of both partners.
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Source: Academia (8. 3. 2025). Fotografije: arhiv Academie.
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