Expertise in Labour Mobility

EAIE 2026 GLASGOW | THE RHYTHM OF REVOLUTION
2026-09-08 08:00 - 2026-09-11 17:00 (Europe/Amsterdam) | Glasgow, Scotland
The European Association for International Education (EAIE) 2026 conference scheduled on September 8-11th will highlight the rhythm of revolution – a call to question, collaborate and create lasting change. Set against the backdrop of a city that lives and breathes reinvention, this conference invites bold thinkers and changemakers to step forward and shape the future of our field. For more information on the EAIE conference, click here.
More information to follow.

CAREER GUIDANCE FOR PhD’S AND POSTDOCS (DAY 1) | RADBOUD UNIVERSITY
2026-10-01 09:15 - 17:15, 2026-12-10 09:15 - 17:15 | Online
Goal:
This series of workshops is aimed at clarifying career development for both international and Dutch PhD’s or postdocs at the beginning of their career. After the workshops they will have an action plan for career development and will be able to act upon this plan to take their career to the next level.
Content:
PhD’s and postdocs often face questions concerning career development – you have to prepare for the next step in your career, one that is not necessarily taking place in the academic world. To be able to make progress, you may want some guidance. You need to know your strong and weak points. You need to understand the power of networking.
This high-intensity (virtual) 2-day workshop, delivered by Nannette Ripmeester, tailored to PhD candidates and Postdocs will provide participants with the necessary tools and tips to understand their career values and identify future career paths based on their interests and skills. The workshop will help participants get to grips with their international career development and create their own action plan for their next career step, whether that career will be in the Netherlands or elsewhere and whether it is taking place in the academic world or outside of it. Irrespective those choices, to be able to make career progress, candidates may want some guidance. They need an understanding of the job market in both academia and the profit sector, being aware of (international) employment opportunities.
Key Learnings:
With a small group of PhD candidates and Postdocs, we will work in interactive (virtual) sessions. Our approach focuses the attention on strengths and possibilities.

creating an insight into personal and career goals
providing a systematic process for exploring career needs
focusing on current position, desired goals, and unique personal resources
enhancing practical career skills (in a global world)
comparing career options to formulate an action plan.

Course Language: English

CAREER GUIDANCE FOR PhD’S AND POSTDOCS (DAY 2) | RADBOUD UNIVERSITY
2026-10-02 09:15 - 17:15, 2026-12-11 09:15 - 17:15 | Online

CAREER DEVELOPMENT: ‘LOOKING FOR WORK IN THE NETHERLANDS’ FOR INTERNATIONAL PHD CANDIDATES | TU DELFT
2026-10-06 09:30 - 16:30, 2026-11-19 09:30 - 16:30 | TU Delft
International PhD candidates looking for a job in the Netherlands often face questions around career development to prepare for their next career step, a step that is not necessarily taking place in the academic world. This one-day workshop aims to deliver insights into balancing your career values with your career goals. What job opportunities offer academia vs the profit sector in the Netherlands? What questions are raised during a job interview? What makes a Dutch employer tick? And what makes an international PhD candidate outstanding?
The Graduate School has chosen to deliver this workshop in person on the TU Delft premises. Stay connected, stay positive, and prepare for the future.
Lecturer: Nannette Ripmeester

CIGL Lisbon 2026 | Framework First: Competency Models for Global Learning
2026-10-12 11:45 - 12:45 | Reitoria da Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal
Join Kate Moore (Principal and Founder, Global Career Centre) and Nannette Ripmeester (Director, Expertise in Labour Mobility/etio) for their session about “Framework First: Competency Models for Global Learning” on October 12th 2026, at 10:45 – 11:15 AM WEST (11:45 – 12:45 CET) at Reitoria da Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal.
Session description:
This session examines competency frameworks across multiple domains—professional development,
intercultural awareness, geographic contexts, and industry-specific applications—and demonstrates their practical use in global learning.
The content emphasizes a key principle: using a structured framework matters more than selecting a specific model. Participants learn to evaluate diverse competency frameworks based on their professional context, then apply them confidently across program development, coaching, and assessment. The session includes interactive exercises to identify relevant competencies, examples from different contexts, and practical application strategies. This approach addresses the growing need to demonstrate ROI and relevance in competency-based terms. Rather than prescribing a single solution, the session aims to equip participants as they select and implement frameworks appropriate to their institutional needs and professional goals.
The Forum’s Careers, Internships, and Global Learning (CIGL) conference scheduled on October 11-13th will will bring together leaders in career services, international education, and industry to reimagine how we prepare students for a rapidly evolving global workforce. Additionally, this conference will explore how immersive international experiences cultivate career readiness and spark innovation. For more information on the CIGL conference, click here.
