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On the occasion of the inaugural event of the Research Institute "Multilingualism and Language Policy" at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), held on the 11^th of December, the results of the AUF Co//ectif MUDExI project - "Dynamic Multi-/Plurilingualism: The Ground for Inclusive Excellence in Higher Education" were presented to a highly interested academic and student audience.

The sessions emphasized the significance of multilingualism, internationalisation, and inclusion within Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in an interconnected world.

After an introduction to the work of the new Research Institute and the Multilingualism Observatory at NKUA, the event focused on presenting the AUF MUDExI project implemented within the activities of the ANIME Network. Professor Irini Tsamadou-Jacoberger, Vice President for Europe and International Relations at the University of Strasbourg, particularly elaborated on the results of Action 1 (creation of a repertoire of institutional language policies and linguistic practices). Additionally, Mathilde Le Clainche, International Project Officer at the International Relations Office at Unistra presented an overview of Action 3 (Summer School on “Gender equality across languages and cultures: The case of inclusive language”).

Professor Emeritus Bessie Dendrinos, President of the European Civil Society Platform for Multilingualism (ECSPM), presented the conclusions of Action 2 (research and case studies on linguistic mediation in Higher Education), in which students from NKUA and other HEIs across Europe, North America, and Africa participated.

The afternoon sessions involved discussing NKUA's language policy as an inclusive institution striving to promote internationalisation.

The event culminated in a discussion with the audience.

Going International with the University of Strasbourg!

The International Mobility Days are the annual event designed to provide students with information about the international mobility opportunities available through the University of Strasbourg's partnerships.

The event spanned two days, during which the ANIME team had the opportunity to present a diverse array of mobility destinations, which are member-universities of the Network. These destinations include institutions outside of Europe, such as UNIMINUTO in Colombia, the University of Córdoba in Argentina, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in Israel, the University of São Paulo in Brazil, and the University of Stellenbosch in South Africa. Additionally, it features European universities like Babeș-Bolyai University in Romania, Palacký University Olomouc in the Czech Republic, and Sofia St. Kliment Ohridski University in Bulgaria.

One of the highlights was the visit of a student who had completed her international mobility program at the University of Stellenbosch in South Africa. She shared her valuable experience at the ANIME booth, providing insights to other students.

Specific events were organized in the faculties/schools/institutes (information booths, meetings, student testimonials, exhibits, etc.).