Bridging Borders: Designing Inclusive Futures in Education – A MIXED Model Approach

How can education remain sincere and connected in a polarised world? This Blended Intensive Programme explores this through VU Amsterdam’s Mixed Classroom Educational Model (MCEM).

Published:

2026-01-06

Target group:

For academics, For staff

Pilot domain:

Culture: Identity & Diversity

Category:

Training

The “Bridging Borders: Designing Inclusive Futures in Education” (BIP) is designed to foster inclusive, innovative, and interconnected learning for a diverse cohort of educators. Using the Mixed Classroom Educational Model (and MIXED Model), the programme emphasises both personal and collective growth in understanding inclusion, identity, and cross-cultural perspectives. By blending virtual and physical components, the BIP aims to create a comprehensive and immersive learning journey that encourages participants to explore and implement inclusive strategies in their professional contexts.

For whom?

The programme is tailored for a diverse mix of educators from all Aurora partner universities. The ideal group size is 17 participants, creating a balanced environment that allows for meaningful interactions and collaboration while maintaining manageability for online and in-person components. For this opportunity, universities need to be able to administer their own mobility funding.

Practicalities

Online part: To be announced, with online sessions before the on-site programme and one online closing session afterwards
On-site programme: 13-17 April 2026
Application deadline: 8 February 2026, please use the registration form. Selection is based upon interest.
Language of instruction: English