Arqus Twinning 2.0
Arqus launches Twinning 2.0, an initiative that aims to strengthen the subject-related collaboration of staff and students and create possibilities to carry out joint learning and teaching activities through piloting short-term mobility schemes.
Twinnings consist of an international mobility programme for two groups from two Arqus universities, made by 1 lecturer and 3 to 5 students, reciprocally visiting each other’s partner institution to carry out a common programme and share mutual learning experiences.
The length of the visits is 3-5 days (and 2 additional days for travel) and activities may vary in mode and type. They may include group trips, participation in international contests, joint workshops, summer schools, group projects, etc. Twinning activities might be implemented through regular (physical) mobility or even blended learning, foreseeing the interaction between the groups beyond the duration of their stays abroad.
The Twinning 2.0 initiative is mainly funded thanks to the Arqus Innovation Fund. Additional own fundings can be provided by each Arqus institution. The grant is meant to contribute to travel and subsistence costs afforded by students and its consistency is calculated as follows:
- Travel costs: 450 EUR per student;
- Individual support: 79 EUR per day per student (3 to 5 days for the activities plus 2 additional days for travel).
Travel and subsistence costs afforded by the lecturers can be covered by institutional own fundings or through Erasmus+ funding schemes.
More details on the ARQUS website.
