Karel de Grote Hogeschool
Monday 4 - Friday 8 May 2026 in Antwerp, Belgium
- Join a 5 day international week focused on virtual and blended teaching and learning in higher education.
- Gain theoretical insights and engage in interactive workshops.
- Exchange experiences and good practices with fellow professionals.
- Explore opportunities for institutional and international collaboration.
- Network with colleagues from across Europe and beyond.
- Get to know different faculties and meet your KdG counterparts.
And discover the beautiful international city of Antwerp!
More questions?
international@kdg.be
Programme
- Online: introductions & sharing of learning questions via MS Teams
- Thursday 30th of April from 3PM to 4PM
- Please join the Zoom session through this link
- Meeting ID: 867 6979 1141
- Passcode: KdG-W33K
- In Antwerp: a 5-day programme May 4th – 8th, 2026
Topics for discussion
- Designing Intercultural Learning Experiences
Learn how to create inclusive, international classrooms and develop blended learning activities that build intercultural competence. - Technologies and Tools
Explore best practices in using digital tools, balancing synchronous and asynchronous learning, and ensuring accessibility and digital inclusion. - Assessment and Feedback
Discover effective ways to assess learning in international blended contexts, including peer assessment and digital tools. - Funding Strategies
Get insights into funding opportunities for implementing and scaling blended or virtual learning components.
In addition to the sessions, participants can join networking meetings and social activities, offering plenty of opportunities to build international connections, share experiences, and collaborate on new ideas.
For whom?
The International Week welcomes staff ideally from KdG partner universities and universities of applied sciences.
As a candidate, you are:
- Experienced in teaching, educational support, curriculum development, or internationalisation.
- Prepared to share good practices and actively contribute ideas - act as a ‘critical friend’
- Employed at a partner higher education institution to KdG
- Fluent in English (speaking, listening, reading, writing)
Recommendation: We strongly advise participants to come in pairs from the same institution, allowing colleagues in different roles to share insights and be inspired together.
Questions about eligibility? international@kdg.be
Participant and Erasmus+ mobility agreement
- The week is free of charge.
- Travel and accommodation expenses should be covered by your home universities, preferably via the Erasmus+ programme (Staff Mobility for Training; see below).
- Participants planning an Erasmus+ staff mobility for Training (STT) are welcome to contact sven.jacobs@kdg.be for the signing of the Mobility Agreement.
- Necessary Information about KdG for your Erasmus+ Mobility Agreement:
- Name: Karel de Grote University of Applied Sciences & Arts
- Address: Brusselstraat 45, 2018 Antwerp
- Erasmus+ code: B ANTWERP 59
- Contact: sven.jacobs@kdg.be
- All participants will receive a digital certificate of attendance at the end of the Staff Week.
Venue
The meetings will take place at two KdG campuses:
Campus Zuid
Brusselstraat 45, 2018 Antwerp
+32 3 613 18 00
Campus Groenplaats
Nationalestraat 5, 2000 Antwerp
+32 3 613 16 00
All campuses are easily accessible by train, tram, bus, bicycle, scooter ...
Accommodation and transport
Getting to Antwerp
You can reach Antwerp easily by plane or train.
By plane
- Brussels Airport (Zaventem) is the main international airport and the easiest option. From here, you can reach Antwerp in about 45 minutes:
- Airport Express Bus direct to Antwerp city centre.
- Direct train from to Antwerp Central Station (via Brussels).
- Brussels South Charleroi Airport is mainly used by low-cost airlines (Ryanair, Wizz Air). With a direct shuttle bus, or a bus + train combination, you will reach Antwerp in 1.5 to 2 hours.
- Antwerp Airport (Deurne) is a small airport with limited international flights. By bus or tram, you reach the city centre in 15–25 minutes.
- Eindhoven Airport (NL) is also popular for low-cost flights. You can take a FlixBus to Antwerp (± 75 minutes) or bus + train via Eindhoven and Breda.
By train
- Antwerp has two main stations: Antwerp Central Station and Berchem station.
- Antwerp is well connected to the European high-speed rail network, including Thalys and Eurostar.
- International railway lines connect Antwerp to many major European cities:
- The Netherlands: Amsterdam, Rotterdam
- France: Paris, Lille
- Germany: Cologne, Düsseldorf
- United Kingdom: via Eurostar to Brussels, then a local train to Antwerp
Hotels
You can find here an overview of hotel options in Antwerp.
Exploring Antwerp
Antwerp is a fascinating city in which there is plenty to see, do and learn about. It's a city that is best discovered on foot or by bike.
Important links:
- You can find a tourist center in the Antwerp central station.
- Visit Antwerp Tourist website (FR/DE/EN/ES)
- You can connect to “Antwerp Free Wi-Fi” almost everywhere in town.
- You can buy the “Visit Antwerp Guide” with walks through Antwerp. It’s available in Museum shops and in Visit Antwerpen visitor centers: Central Station helpdesk, Koningin Astridplein; Het Steen, Steenplein 1.