Ms Maria Farrugia participated in the Staff Week Erasmus Mundus at 20: Innovating in Joint Degree Higher Education, hosted by the University of Algarve in Faro, Portugal, from 4 to 6 March 2024.
During this Staff Week, participants gained hands-on experience and insights into overcoming common challenges associated with establishing new joint degrees, with a specific focus on the Erasmus Mundus program. The event provided a collaborative environment where attendees could exchange insights and address common challenges, laying the groundwork for the creation of new joint degrees inspired by the Erasmus Mundus model. This trip was organised as part of an initiative to promote internationalisation at the university and was coordinated by the SEA-EU Office at UM. Ms Farrugia received support from the International Office through Erasmus+ funding.
Following the Staff Week, Ms Farrugia also participated in the second face-to-face meeting of the Joint Programme Working Group (JPWG) on 7 and 8 March at the University of Algarve. These two days were crucial in building upon the foundation laid during the Staff Week and solidifying the JPWG's objectives. Ms Farrugia emphasised the importance of University of Malta staff engaging in mobility opportunities at other universities, as it facilitates growth and provides insight into diverse institutional dynamics within the SEA-EU Alliance, while also highlighting the University of Malta's contributions and strengths.
Subsequently, a call for applications has been announced for University Staff interested in similar mobility programs within the Erasmus+ Programme. Further information can be found on the website of the International Office.