REX Conference 2026: Rethinking Student Mobility in Higher Education
The REX project warmly invites researchers, educators, practitioners, and policymakers to submit abstracts for the REX Conference 2026, which will take place on 20 May 2026 at the University of Maribor, Slovenia.
The conference focuses on innovative approaches to encouraging and motivating student mobility in higher education through Virtual Reality (VR) and other immersive digital technologies.
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Charles Mansfield
About the Conference:
How can Virtual Reality and immersive technologies inspire students to participate in international study exchanges and mobility programmes? The REX Conference 2026 explores the role of VR in enhancing student engagement, reducing barriers to mobility, and rethinking internationalisation in higher education.
Topics of Interest
We welcome abstracts related to (but not limited to) the following topics:
- Virtual Reality (VR) in higher education
- VR as a tool to promote student mobility and exchange programmes
- Innovative digital solutions for internationalisation
- Student motivation and engagement through immersive learning
- VR-supported intercultural and international learning experiences
- Virtual, blended, and extended mobility models
- Digital transformation and the future of Erasmus and mobility programmes
Abstract Submission
- Submission type: Abstracts
- Deadline: 1 March 2026
- Participation fee: Free of charge
- Submission form
Conference Details
- Date: 20 May 2026
- Location: University of Maribor, Slovenia
The conference is organised by the REX project and supported by EU funding. All partner institutions will be acknowledged.
We look forward to your contributions and to welcoming you to Maribor in 2026!