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INTERNATIONAL WEEK FOR INCOMING PROFESSORS & STAFF

Faculty of Education of Bilbao, University of the Basque Country (EHU), Bilbao
Dates: 09/03/2026 – 13/03/2026

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

March 9

9:00 – 9:20

Registration

9:30 – 10:00

Official Welcome

10:00 - 11:00

Campus & faculty tour

11:00 – 11:30

Coffee break

11:30 – 12:30

Oral communications – Slot 1

  • Betul Ekiz Kiran: “From principles to practice: Teachers’ needs in implementing green chemistry for sustainable Science Education”
  • Els Van Waes: “Trends & challenges in Higher Education: Strengthening inclusive student success and professional development in Teacher Education

12:30 – 13:30

Keynote speaker

  • Maider Huarte: “Trends & challenges in Basque education”
18:00 Free tour. Teatro Arriaga.

 

March 10

You will receive the information by email.

March 11

9:00 – 10:30

Workshop

  • Nerea Eizagirre: Internships in the Basque educational context

10:30 – 12:00

Erasmus fair

12:00 – 13:30

Oral communications – Slot 2

  • Dekant Kiran: “The dynamic foundations of scientific inquiry”
  • Selçuk Arik: “Beyond the classroom walls: Bridging local challenges through STEAM and Water literacy”
  • Julio Gregorio Mora Ruano: “Attribution of responsibility in digital education: Perspectives of Pre-service teachers in Bavaria”

* We encourage you to visit the Museum of Fine Arts on Wednesday afternoon because admission is free.

 

March 12

9:00 – 10:30

Workshop

  • Amaia Quintana: Maker education and makerspaces in the design of teaching and learning plans

10:30 – 11:00

Coffee break

11:00 – 12:30

European projects & collaborations

12:30 – 13:30

Wrap-up and closing event

* Those who have signed up for the social activity should be at Plaza Unamuno (next to the sculpture) at 7:00 p.m. The costs of this activity are not included.

 

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!