Expertise in Labour Mobility

EGM Split 2026 | The Future of Erasmus+ traineeships: what comes next (location A1-1)
2026-04-17 14:30 - 2026-04-20 15:30 (Europe/Amsterdam) | University of Split
Join Wim Gabriels (ESN), Denisa Bulza (UVT), Charles de Groot (EUF), and Nannette Ripmeester (ELM) for their EGM session about “The Future of Erasmus+ traineeships: what comes next” on the 17th of April 2026 at 14:30 – 15:30.
The fifth edition of the Erasmus Generation Meeting, Europe’s largest student-led conference on the Internationalisation of Higher Education, focuses on Shaping Skills through Student Mobility. The event amplifies the Erasmus Generation’s role in shaping how competences are built through volunteering and student-led mobility, while advancing the impact and recognition of student engagement among key stakeholders. EGM 2026 will be held from the 16th to the 19th of April 2026 at the University of Split, Croatia.
More about the session:
Explore the future of Erasmus+ Traineeships and the challenges students face when transitioning from education to the world of work. This interactive session will feature insights from European Commission sponsored DETAS project on improving traineeship quality, including perspectives from students, HEIs, and companies, and a showcase of the new Erasmus Intern job position finder. Participants will engage directly via SLIDO, shaping the discussion with their questions and feedback. Key takeaways from project partners will close the session, highlighting actionable insights for enhancing international traineeship opportunities.
More information can be found here.

EGM Split 2026 | Unpacking the digitalisation of Erasmus traineeship application & support (location F401)
2026-04-17 15:00 - 16:30 (Europe/Amsterdam) | University of Split
Join Sabri Ben Rommane (ESN), Erika Maria Rodriguez Somlyay (LLLP), Anna Sijbrands (ELM), Alexandru Dobrescu (UVT), and Olga O’Sullivan (UL-IE) for the session about “Unpacking the digitalisation of Erasmus traineeship application & support” on the 17th of April 2026 at 15:00 – 16:30.
The fifth edition of the Erasmus Generation Meeting, Europe’s largest student-led conference on the Internationalisation of Higher Education, focuses on Shaping Skills through Student Mobility. The event amplifies the Erasmus Generation’s role in shaping how competences are built through volunteering and student-led mobility, while advancing the impact and recognition of student engagement among key stakeholders. EGM 2026 will be held from the 16th to the 19th of April 2026 at the University of Split, Croatia.
More about the session:
This session focuses on the challenges students face when transitioning from academia to the workplace, particularly in finding high-quality traineeships. Through a fun and interactive Shark Tank-style activity, participants will explore the work of the European Commission sponsored DETAS project and learn about its Quality Labels. By the end of the session, they will have a broader understanding of traineeship challenges, be familiar with the new Erasmus Intern website, and have practised their creativity, communication, and pitching skills.
More information can be found here.

Inside the Minds of 100,000 Students: The Student experience trends shaping International Higher Education.
2026-04-22 09:30 - 10:15 (Europe/Amsterdam) | Online
Join Robin Hallows, Guy Perring, and Nannette Ripmeester (Expertise in Labour Mobility / etio) for an insightful ISB webinar about “Inside the Minds of 100,000 Students: The Student experience trends shaping International Higher Education” on 22 April 2026 at 9.30am – 10.15am cest.
Drawing on responses from over 100,000 students, the latest insights from the ISB global analysis of the student experience will be shared. As well as global and regional trends analysis, the presenters will also address some commonly asked questions from the world of international education, such as:

What are the top 5 factors influencing students’ choice of institution (and how does this differ between regions?)
What do our different student populations value most when it comes to their arrival experience, their accommodation, or support?
What are student expectations when it comes to employability support?

The presenters will also share with you just how the International Student Barometer delivers all these insights, and why over 25% of the top 100 universities (2025 THE rankings) use it to develop their world-class student experience.
By joining the session, you will:

Receive fresh data-rich insights to inform your understanding of global and regional trends.
Get answers to some of the most burning questions in the world of international education.
Understand how institutions are comparing their student experience against that of their regional and global competitors to develop strategies to improve their competitive position on the global stage.

Keen to know more? Register here.

Inside the Minds of 100,000 Students: The Student experience trends shaping International Higher Education
2026-04-22 17:00 - 17:45 (Europe/Amsterdam) | Online
Join Robin Hallows, Guy Perring, and Nannette Ripmeester (Expertise in Labour Mobility / etio) for an insightful ISB webinar about “Inside the Minds of 100,000 Students: The Student experience trends shaping International Higher Education” on 22 April 2026 at 17.00pm – 17.45pm cest.
Drawing on responses from over 100,000 students, the latest insights from the ISB global analysis of the student experience will be shared. As well as global and regional trends analysis, the presenters will also address some commonly asked questions from the world of international education, such as:

What are the top 5 factors influencing students’ choice of institution (and how does this differ between regions?)
What do our different student populations value most when it comes to their arrival experience, their accommodation, or support?
What are student expectations when it comes to employability support?

The presenters will also share with you just how the International Student Barometer delivers all these insights, and why over 25% of the top 100 universities (2025 THE rankings) use it to develop their world-class student experience.
By joining the session, you will:

Receive fresh data-rich insights to inform your understanding of global and regional trends.
Get answers to some of the most burning questions in the world of international education.
Understand how institutions are comparing their student experience against that of their regional and global competitors to develop strategies to improve their competitive position on the global stage.

Keen to know more? Register here.

IEASA Webinar | Making Sense of International Student Data: What the ISB tells us and the perspective from Rhodes University
2026-05-18 14:00 - 14:45 (Europe/Amsterdam) | Online
Join Orla Quinlan, Chrispinus Mkado, and Nannette Ripmeester for the ISB webinar in association with IEASA about “Making Sense of International Student Data: What the ISB tells us and the perspective from Rhodes University” on May 18th, 2026 at 14.00PM – 14.45PM CET.
This IEASA webinar will explore the International Student Barometer (ISB) as a tool for understanding student perceptions, benchmarking performance, and identifying areas for meaningful improvement. Rather than focusing on the survey itself, the conversation will centre on what institutions can learn from the data and how those insights can be translated into action.
Drawing upon a rich evidence-base for the international student experience, your presenters will help you understand what students value, where they encounter barriers, and how their perceptions compare across benchmark groups. The webinar will detail how higher education institutions can interpret ISB data in practical ways, with a focus on institutional learning, student experience, and informed decision-making.
Nannette Ripmeester will provide an overview of the kinds of insights the ISB generates, and Orla Quinlan from Rhodes University will share an institutional perspective on working with the data in practice. Together, the speakers will offer a grounded conversation on how student feedback can be translated into meaningful institutional practice.
By joining the session, you will:

Gain fresh insights from the world’s largest survey of enrolled students.
Discover global trends in student satisfaction and decision-making.
Understand how this is being put into practice, in African Higher Education institutions.

Keen to know more? You can register here.

NAFSA 2026 POSTER | HOW DO STUDENTS USE AI? FINDINGS FROM >100K INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
2026-05-28 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Halifax)
Join Nannette Ripmeester (Expertise in Labour Mobility / etio) for an insightful NAFSA poster presentation about “How do students use AI? Frindings from >100k international students” in Orlando, Florida USA on May 28th at 10:30AM – 12:00PM (16:30PM – 18:00PM CEST).
The NAFSA Annual Conference & Expo, scheduled on May 26-29 2026, will focus on how to design the future of our field with purpose, creativity, and imagination. It will also examine how forward-thinking strategies, cutting-edge approaches, and creative partnerships can amplify impact and expand meaningful global experiences.
Poster Information
The role and impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) are paramount in our day-to-day lives; hence, knowing how students use and perceive AI is key for educators. With a global survey of over 100K international students, we are trying to understand how AI impacts study and career concerns
according to the students themselves.
Learning Objectives

Demonstrate how currently enrolled students interact with AI.
Make insight-based and informed decisions around whether and how to incorporate AI tools.
Understand the impact of AI on career outcomes for a generation that is ‘global by design’.

More Information can be found here. See you there!

IIC Plenary Session: ¡Vámonos! - Career Readiness at the Speed of Change
2026-06-09 09:15 - 10:15 (Europe/Amsterdam) | Universidad Camilo José Cela
Join Dr. Maureen Manning, and Nannette Ripmeester (Director, Expertise in Labour Mobility) for the IIC plenary session about “¡Vámonos! – Career Readiness at the Speed of Change” on June 9th at 9:15 – 10:15AM at the Universidad Camilo José Cela on the Castellana Campus in Madrid, Spain.
The International Internship Conference (IIC) is an annual event which gathers a collaborative community of program providers, universities & colleges, employers, governments and students. IIC aims to foster and promote best practices, professional development, diversity, equity & inclusion, and partnership in the field of International Internships.
More about the session:
¡Vámonos! is a call to action. In urgent times shaped by geopolitical volatility, labor market disruption, and widening inequities in access to opportunity, career readiness must be understood not as an employability checklist, but as a strategic and moral mandate for higher education. This opening plenary convenes cross-sector leaders to examine what career readiness demands in the current global landscape, and why experiential education, internships, and work-integrated learning are no longer enrichment. They are necessary infrastructure.

Together, panelists will explore how institutions and partners can move from isolated excellence to collective transformation, aligning learning with real-world complexity, preparing students for uncertainty, and strengthening professional identity, adaptability, intercultural agility, and civic responsibility. The question is no longer how students access work-integrated learning. The question is whether our systems will move quickly enough to meet the moment.
More information can be found here.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT: ‘LOOKING FOR WORK IN THE NETHERLANDS’ FOR INTERNATIONAL PHD CANDIDATES | TU DELFT
2026-06-16 09:30 - 16:30, 2026-07-09 09:30 - 16:30, 2026-10-06 09:30 - 16:30, 2026-11-19 09:30 - 16:30 (Europe/Amsterdam) | 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

CAREER GUIDANCE FOR PhD’S AND POSTDOCS (DAY 1) | RADBOUD UNIVERSITY
2026-06-18 09:15 - 17:15 (Europe/Amsterdam) | 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. You need an understanding of the job market in both academia and the profit sector. You should be aware of (international) employment opportunities.
A (virtual) high-intensity workshop, delivered by Nannette Ripmeester, of two full days tailored to PhD and Postdoc candidates that provides participants with the necessary tools and tips to understand their career values and identify future career paths based on their interests and skills.
Participants will have the opportunity to create their own action plan for their next career step. Most importantly, they will be able to act on that action plan and take their career towards the next level, either within academia or beyond. Delegates will feel empowered to look for work in their research field, inside and outside of the Netherlands.
Key Learnings:
At the end of the workshop, all participants will:

Create an insight into personal and career goals;
Provide a systematic process for exploring career needs;
Focus on current position, desired goals, and unique personal resources;
Enhance practical career skills (in a global world);
Compare career options to formulate an action plan.

Course Language: English

CAREER GUIDANCE FOR PhD’S AND POSTDOCS (DAY 2) | RADBOUD UNIVERSITY
2026-06-19 09:15 - 17:15 (Europe/Amsterdam) | Online

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 (Europe/Amsterdam) | 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 (Europe/Amsterdam) | Online

CIGL Lisbon 2026 | Framework First: Competency Models for Global Learning
2026-10-12 11:45 - 12:45 (Europe/Amsterdam) | 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.
