Objective

The International Week aims to foster academic collaboration, cultural exchange, and professional networking among visiting professors from European universities. This initiative provides a platform for sharing research, innovative teaching methodologies, and best practices in higher education.

Program overview - PROVISIONAL

 Day 1: Welcome & introduction

• 09:30 - 10:30 | Registration & Official Welcome by the Vice-Dean
• 10:30 - 11:30 | Campus & Faculty Tour
• 11:30 - 12:00 | Coffee break
• 12:00 - 13:00 | Oral communications (visiting scholars): “Trends and Challenges in Education”
• 13:00 - 14:00 | Keynote speaker: “Trends and Challenges in Basque Education”
• 18:00 - 19:30 | Free tour in Bilbao

Day 2: Visit to a Primary School

• 10:00 - 13:00 | Visit to a Primary School

Day 3: Teaching & Learning Innovations

• 08:30 - 10:30 | Attendance to lecture in the Faculty of Education
• 10:30 - 12:00 | Erasmus+ and Mobility Programs Fair
• 12:00 - 13:00 | Chat with internship students and supervisors
• 16:30 - 18:30 | Optional visit to the Bellas Artes Museum (free)

Day 4: International Collaboration & Future Perspectives

• 09:00 - 10:30 | Thematic Networking Clusters
• 10:30 - 11:00 | Coffee Break
• 11:00 - 12:30 | European projects and collaboration options
• 12:30 - 14:00 | Wrap-up Session: Reflections & Takeaways and closing event
• 19:00 - 21:00 | Social Event: Pintxos Tour in Bilbao

Day 5: Free day

Additional Information

Accommodation & Transport: Recommendations and assistance available upon request.
Language: The working language of the event is English.
Registration Fee: for free. Travel and accommodation expenses are not included but are eligible for Erasmus+ funding from the sending institution.
Registration: If you would like to register, please send an e-mail to bhf.internazionala@ehu.eus specifying your name, surname, sending institution, current role, and motivation for attending the International Week. Please confirm your participation by 30/01/2026.

From Bilbao to the world: where collaboration begins. Let's innovate together!