University of Kigali is pleased to highlight the successful participation of our Director of International Affairs and Partnership in a five-day staff mobility programme hosted by the University of Ostrava, Czech Republic. Facilitated through the Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility (ICM) Programme, this engagement advanced our institutional goals in internationalisation, partnership development, and capacity building. Notably, this event was part of the Staff Mobility Visit to the University of Ostrava Czech Republic Under the Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility Programme.
The mobility took place at the Faculty of Social Studies and brought together international administrative and academic staff from partner universities across Europe and Africa, further strengthening connections through the Staff Mobility Visit to the University of Ostrava Czech Republic Under the Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility Programme.
Programme Highlights
Day 1 opened with registration and a warm institutional welcome. Sessions introduced:
- The University of Ostrava’s structure and internationalisation strategy
- The role of International Relations Offices in institutional development
- Reflections on 10 years of Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility
Staff Mobility – Ostrava (Erasmus+ ICM)
The day concluded with a guided city and campus tour, offering cultural and academic orientation to the host institution. As a result, the programme effectively demonstrated the impact of staff mobility visits to the University of Ostrava, Czech Republic under the Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility Programme.
On Day 2 participants explored the structure and administration of joint degree programmes, a key tool for deep collaboration in higher education.
This was followed by tailor-made faculty meetings, where possible areas for collaboration—including co-teaching, student mobility, and research links—were discussed. In addition, the Staff Mobility Visit to the University of Ostrava Czech Republic Under the Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility Programme fostered meaningful academic exchanges.
A vibrant social event and quiz offered opportunities for networking in an informal setting.
Day 3 began with an insightful session on Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL), highlighting digital pathways to global learning experiences.
Participants also shared their institutional profiles during the Presentation of Partner Universities segment. Moreover, the Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility Programme made staff mobility visits to Ostrava, Czech Republic highly collaborative for university partners.
A hands-on workshop titled “Building and Sustaining Global Partnerships” provided practical tools for strengthening long-term international cooperation.
The day ended with a guided excursion through Dolní Vítkovice, a cultural and technological landmark of Ostrava. This event underscored the value of partnership development through the Staff Mobility Visit to the University of Ostrava Czech Republic Under the Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility Programme.
Day 4 centred on a group activity aimed at co-creating ideas for future cooperation among partner institutions. Teams explored possibilities such as:
- Exchange of administrative best practices
- Joint virtual and physical mobility projects
- Joint research and training initiatives
- Strengthening Erasmus+ pathways for both staff and students
The session fostered meaningful collaboration and the identification of shared priorities. The day was concluded by a dinner, showcasing the lasting benefits brought by the Staff Mobility Visit to the University of Ostrava Czech Republic Under the Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility Programme.
The final day provided space for:
- Final reflections on learning outcomes
- A summary of key institutional insights and partnership opportunities
- Completion of the mobility programme evaluation
Participants highlighted the programme’s practical orientation, rich networking opportunities, and potential for deeper collaboration under Erasmus+ and beyond. Clearly, the successes witnessed were largely due to the Staff Mobility Visit to the University of Ostrava Czech Republic Under the Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility Programme.
Impact of the Mobility
This mobility strengthened ties between the University of Kigali and the University of Ostrava by: Through the Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility Programme, the staff mobility visit to Ostrava, Czech Republic led to numerous collaborative opportunities.
- Opening new avenues for student and staff exchanges
- Exploring possibilities for joint degree development
- Enhancing understanding of COIL and virtual exchange models
- Building networks with global institutions for future projects
- Identifying areas for collaborative research and innovation
We extend our gratitude to the University of Ostrava and the Erasmus+ ICM Programme for their excellent organisation, hospitality, facilitation and collaboration throughout the five-day exchange.
Staff Mobility – Ostrava (Erasmus+ ICM)
