From insights to action: Discover the future of grant management at the MEGA Conference!
Welcome to the final conference of the MEGA (Millions of Erasmus Grants) Project, a pivotal event that will bring together key stakeholders in higher education to discuss and shape the future of student mobility and grant management.
Join us in Brussels or online for an insightful day of presentations, discussions, and networking focused on improving the implementation of the Erasmus programme in an effective and practical way.
The objectives of the conference are
Present key findings of the MEGA project
Discover the major outcomes of the MEGA Project and how these insights can impact higher education institutions across Europe.
Showcase the experimental proof of concept software
Experience the proof of concept for a new software designed to enhance coordination between international relations and finance officers, streamlining grant disbursement and providing transparent status updates for students.
Policy recommendations
Learn about the policy recommendations developed based on our research, aimed at optimising Erasmus scholarship transfers at the Higher Education Institutions.
Discuss policy implications
Engage in discussions on the broader policy issues related to grant disbursement and student mobility in Europe.
Agenda
| 13:00 - 13:30 | Registration and Welcome Coffee |
| 13:30 - 14:00 | Opening remarks by Edoardo Fasoli (student from the University of Lorraine) and introduction to the Mega project |
| 14:00 - 14:45 | Presentation of key findings of the Mega project Lukáš Kala, Mendel University in Brno |
| 14:45 - 15:15 | Presentation of the blueprint Marcos Lopez, Rey Juan Carlos University |
| 15:15 - 16:00 | Coffee and Networking |
| 16:00 - 17:00 | Demonstration of the experimental software Catarina Marques, Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra Marit Schulstad Wasa, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences |
| 17:00 - 17:50 | Roundtable discussion on policy implications Panelists: - Mathieu Breton Zamarreno, Pôle enseignement supérieur, Agence Erasmus+ France (online) - Simone Lepore, Policy intern, ESN - Paula Susana, Financial office manager, University of Coimbra - Lenka Vivas, Erasmus+ Institutional Coordinator, Mendel University in Brno Moderator: Donato Lorubio, University of Lorraine |
| 17:50 - 18:00 | Closing remarks and future directions |
Target audience
Policy makers
Engage with policy leaders shaping the future of higher education and student mobility management.
International Relations officers
Connect with colleagues working on student exchange programs and grant management.
Finance officers
Explore solutions for efficient grant disbursement and management.
Software providers
Discover innovative tools designed to improve student mobility management.
Venue and Travel Information
Address: Universitaire Stichting, Egmontstraat 11., Brussel 1000. / Fondation Universitaire, Rue d’Egmont 11, Bruxelles, 1000.
Contact Us
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