by Dr Ingunn Johanne Ness, Senior Researcher and Theme Leader at the Centre for the Science of Learning & Technology (SLATE), University of Bergen, Norway. Introduction In today’s global market, creativity is considered one of the most important requirements when it comes to adapting to change and being able to innovate both in organizations […]
by Dr. Helen Spencer-Oatey, University of Warwick Employers frequently identify the ability to work effectively in diverse teams, including the ability to communicate and relate well with others, as one of the crucial skill sets they are looking for in graduates (e.g. British Council, 2013, 2018; Coffelt & Smith, 2020; Diamond, Walkley, Forbes, Hughes, & […]
“Our aim is building cross-cultural competences and diversity” Interview with the Head of International Relations at Bern’s University of Applied Sciences Peter Eigenmann, a physiotherapist and former physiotherapy lecturer with a Master’s degree in Medical Education, has been the head of the International Relations Office at the Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH) since 2008. […]
SIETAR France President Linda Vignac and SIETAR Switzerland President Anne-Claude Lambelet, speak at Université de Bourgogne’s “Intercultural Career Opportunities » Day on the Future of the Profession on March 17th, 2017 Sharing is caring
Immersion and consequent cultural integration for our children seems simple: we move abroad and our children can embrace our ‘living abroad project’ by attending a local school and guess what, they will become fluent in a new language, which brings them unique skills and status compared with most kids back home. They are likely to […]
