EULiST | Workshop on Inclusive Mobility – Advancing Equity in European Mobility Programs

Workshop on Inclusive Mobility – Advancing Equity in European Mobility Programs

27/05/2025

On May 14, 2025, an online workshop on Inclusive Mobility was co-organized by Lisa Wikberg (JU) and Tinatin Kakabadze (IMT), in the framework of the EULiST Alliance. The session was led by the Academic and Student Services team (WP 2.5 “Academic Support Centre”) and brought together colleagues committed to improving access and support for all students and staff across our universities.

Inclusive mobility is a key priority for EULiST. This workshop was part of our benchmarking activity across the network, which will help us define common baselines and minimum standards for inclusion within the alliance. It brought together 35 participants from across partner institutions, who shared valuable insights, practical examples, and current challenges related to implementing inclusive mobility policies.

We would like to warmly thank our speakers:

Emma Pavlov and Tereza Thorn (Jönköping University) – for sharing best practices in inter-university cooperation and inclusive frameworks.
Christiane Stolz (Leibniz Universität Hannover) – for her impactful contribution on why inclusive mobility must be a shared responsibility, supported at both the strategic and operational levels.
Martin Očko (Brno University of Technology) – for presenting key information on funding opportunities available to support students with fewer opportunities.

As part of the session, we also explored the Inclusive Mobility platform, an EU-level resource that provides transparency and data on the support services offered by higher education institutions for students with disabilities and specific needs. We see this as a valuable tool to guide institutional improvement and reinforce a culture of accessibility across our network.

This benchmarking work is a crucial step toward building an inclusive and cohesive mobility framework within EULiST, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to participate in international experiences—regardless of their background or needs.