Events archive
Hub for Sustainability and Internationalization – German Society for Sustainability at Higher Education Institutions
(Deutsche Gesellschaft für Nachhaltigkeit an Hochschulen, DG HochN)
On 4 Feb. 2025, Susanne Walheim and Sandra McGury were invited to introduce the Swiss Global Competence Lab and its vision and projects to the DG HochN. The discussion among the 29 participants was insightful, touching on the importance of sustainability and the role of democracy as a European value a spart of a Global Competence Certificate.
Bürgenstock Conference «What’s next for internationalisation in higher education?» (19-20 January 2024)
The Swiss Global Competence Lab presented a poster entitled «The Swiss Global Competence Lab – a Local Response to Internationalization of Higher Education». Key discussion topics included: Identifying key actions to advance internationalization within individual institutions and how the SGCL is able to support Higher Education Institutions in Switzerland.
Download the presentation here: 231201_bfh_poster_SGCL_Infografik_Webuse.pdf
VALIANT conference (7-9 February 2024): A Sustainable Swiss Global Competence Certificate: defining the potential of virtual exchange
Jacqueline Bürki and Susanne Walheim (SGCL representatives) presented interim results from the project “Developing a Susatinable Global Competence Certificate”, sharing insights gathered through semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions with program heads and VE champions. Key considerations for integrating VE into Swiss higher education institutions concern the following topics: Added value for students and teachers, Enabling and blocking factors, VE pre-conditions, Challenges of VE, VE design, and the learning environment
International Symposium “ConnectEurasia: Integrating Sustainability into Education”
As global sustainability challenges become increasingly urgent, education systems are called upon to prepare learners who can think critically, act responsibly, and co-create sustainable futures. The symposium explored innovative international approaches to embedding sustainability into educational curricula and pedagogical practices.
Presentations highlighted diverse examples from international projects that stimulate experiential learning—from project-based learning and community engagement to partnerships with industry and policy initiatives. These initiatives demonstrate how to transform abstract knowledge into actionable competencies for addressing complex environmental and social challenges.
By showcasing cross-cultural and interdisciplinary experiences, the symposium aimed to foster dialogue on how education can drive transformative change and equip learners of all ages with the skills and values needed for sustainable development.
Find more details on https://www.he-arc.ch/landing/connecteurasia/