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Following the successful launch of our Brown Bag Series with Prof. Awe on "Teaching Experiences in Nigeria", the second session focused on the topic of international short-term mobility.

Under the title “International Cooperation – Short-Term Stays with Long-Term Impact,” Selina Sauer from the International Office began by outlining the diverse opportunities and framework conditions of a Blended Intensive Programme (BIP).
She was followed by Prof. Dr. Armin Lude and Prof. Dr. Stefan Jeuk, who shared their own hands-on experiences with international short-term formats.

Prof. Dr. Lude reported on a successful BIP conducted in the Netherlands together with students from Ludwigsburg University of Education, while Prof. Dr. Jeuk reflected on the opportunities and challenges he encountered during several short-term teaching stays in Romania in recent years.

The session combined theoretical background with concrete examples and practical implementation ideas – always with a clear focus on the potential of this hybrid mobility format, which blends virtual collaboration with physical presence.

For both lecturers and students, BIPs offer a low-threshold gateway to interdisciplinary and international teaching with long-lasting benefits.

In a relaxed atmosphere with pizza and open discussion, the session also revealed several promising starting points for future international cooperation.
Once again, the active participation confirmed: the Brown Bag format provides a valuable space for fresh impulses and lively dialogue on internationalization and teaching.

We look forward to the next session!

On May 26th, 2025, we proudly hosted our first BBS as part of the INVITE 2.0 project. We were honored to welcome Prof. Dr. Olawale Awe from Nigeria, an esteemed Alexander von Humboldt Scholar, currently conducting research at Ludwigsburg University of Education, who shared valuable insights into his academic journey and research focus.

Prof. Awe is Vice President of the LISA 2020 Global Network (USA) and a leading advocate for integrating statistical consulting into statistics education in Nigeria. He applies the internationally recognized LISA 2020 approach (Laboratory for Interdisciplinary Statistical Analysis), which promotes interdisciplinary collaboration and capacity building through statistical expertise.

With a publication record of over 100 interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed articles, Prof. Awe has made significant contributions to global research through cross-disciplinary cooperation.

We are grateful for his inspiring presentation and look forward to many more enriching sessions to come.