EUASA Virtual Conference

Please join EUASA, the European Association for Study Abroad, for its free and virtual conference intended for study abroad professionals working in Europe.  While aimed at a European on-site audience, anyone with an interest in the study abroad sector in Europe is most welcome to join.  

Please note that registration must be completed for each day that you wish to attend.

Thursday September 28 and Tuesday October 10, 2023

3-6 pm CET

Virtual European Study Abroad Conference 2023

EUASA is proud to announce our Second Virtual European Study Abroad Conference to take place on the afternoons of Thursday September 28 and Tuesday October 10, 2023, 3-6 pm CET.

Registration is free of charge.

Day 1 (Thursday September 28) register here.

Day 2 (Tuesday October 10) register here.

Organised by on-site staff in Europe, the conference centres and draws upon the experience of colleagues in different programs around Europe. We gladly welcome and encourage the participation of our US colleagues and invite their perspectives to engage in rich and rewarding conversation.

Preliminary Schedule Day 1 : Thursday September 28, 3-6 pm CET

  • Heather Hodges & Suzi Breslin, “Did You Read My Email?: A Discussion on Engaging with Gen Z Communication Styles”

  • Antonio Gutiérrez, Monica Perez-Bedmar, & Barbara Caen, “Our Responsibility as International Educators to Incorporate the SDGs in Study Abroad”

  • Sasha Perugini & Gian Franco Borio, “Artificial Intelligence, Education, and the Paradox of Professionalizing Degrees”.

  • Teresa Nandín & Ana Peláez, “Approaches to Integrate AI in the Academic Environment Abroad. 

Preliminary Schedule Day 2 : Tuesday October 10, 3-6 pm CET

  • Gian Franco Borio, “US Legislation Affecting Study Abroad Programs in Europe: Survey and Survive!”

  • Almendra Staffa-Healey, Brian David George, Deepika Bhoolabhai and Esperanza Portillo, “Diversity from Within: Exploring Our Own Differences in Order to Help Us in Our Work with Students”

  • Stephen Robinson, “US Hegemony in Study Abroad”

  • Nedra Sandiford, “Setting Boundaries”

Virtual European Study Abroad Conference 2022

Our inaugural conference was held virtually on February 10 and 11, 2022

Slide decks from the sessions are linked below. The full description & schedule can be found here.

Session 1: Climate Action and Sustainability in European Education Abroad

  • Stephen Robinson - Champlain College Dublin (Ireland)

  • Scott Blair - American International Accreditation Association (France)

  • Daniel Ponce-Taylor - IOI (Intercultural Outreach Initiative) (Spain)

Session 2: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in a European Study Abroad Context (reading list)

  • Janine Ludwig - Dickinson College Bremen (Germany)

  • Julia Carnine - Dickinson College Toulouse (France)

  • Allison Davis-White Eyes - Fielding Graduate University (USA)

  • Phillip Kneis - Oregon State University (USA)

Session 3: Evolving Hybridity in Teaching and Learning in Study Abroad

  • Pia Schneider – Iowa State University (Italy)

  • Giacomo Sprocatti – Florida State University (Italy)

  • Kelly Bohan – Middlebury College (France)

Session 4 : Drawing the Battle Lines: The Future of Study Abroad in Europe

  • Karl Dowling – Big Pond Education (Ireland)

  • Mark Blakemore – Big Pond Education (UK)

  • Antonio Vanni – Accademia Europea di Firenze (Italy)

  • Karen McBride – Bound International (USA)