As part of the Training and Cooperation Activities (TCA) of the Erasmus+ programme, Erasmus+ coordinator and inclusion officer Danijela Vakanjac participated in the international seminar “Embrace Inclusion & Diversity in Your Erasmus+ Projects”, held in Belgium in November 2025. This four-day seminar, conducted in English, was organised as part of a Long-Term Activity (LTA) aimed at strengthening the capacities of Erasmus+ beneficiaries in the field of inclusion and diversity.
This year’s edition of the seminar placed a special emphasis on support opportunities for participants with fewer opportunities in Erasmus+ projects, with the goal of facilitating their easier and more equitable participation in all programme activities. Through expert-led sessions and interactive work, participants explored various ways of providing support before, during, and after mobility—focusing on the use of available Erasmus+ measures and the development of internal support mechanisms within their own institutions.
Key topics addressed during the seminar included:
- Practical implementation of inclusion through Erasmus+ measures (Inclusion Support for participants, Inclusion Support for organisations, additional support in higher education, exceptional costs, preparatory visits, language support, and flexible activities);
- Examples of institutional solutions and initiatives that improve the accessibility of mobility opportunities;
- Sharing experiences regarding measures used by participants, as well as those not approved at the national level;
- Identifying needs and suggestions for improving existing Erasmus+ support mechanisms.
During group work, participants exchanged practical examples and analysed ways to further strengthen support for students and staff with fewer opportunities through Erasmus+ projects. Emphasis was also placed on creating sustainable support models that can be implemented using institutional resources or alternative funding sources.
The seminar brought together participants from 18 different European countries, enabling a rich exchange of experiences, comparison of national practices, and the establishment of new professional contacts. The interactive approach, moderated discussions, and practical examples contributed to a supportive environment for idea development and high-quality recommendations for the future development of the Erasmus+ programme in the area of inclusion.
This international activity marks another important step in strengthening the capacity of Virovitica University of Applied Sciences to provide comprehensive support to Erasmus+ mobility participants, especially those from vulnerable groups. Participation in the seminar will contribute to the improvement of internal processes, the development of new proposals, and the continued enhancement of Erasmus+ accessibility for all students and staff at our institution.
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