HUBIOC
• 9 Institutions
• 4 Countries
• 392,528 Euros
• Strand 1 CBHE Erasmus +
• 24 Months
KEY ASPECTS
Internationalization Management
Global Citizenship and Interculturality
Global Classrooms
Euro Latin American Hub
WHAT IS HUBIOC?
HUBIOC is a project designed to develop leaders in internationalization of curriculum (IoC) at HEIs in remote regions. It emerged in response to the challenges highlighted during the pandemic: outdated curricula and limited virtual environments.
Purpose: To democratize innovative strategies and tools to improve the quality, relevance, and impact of the curriculum, responding to the needs of a global and interconnected society.
HOW DID WE ACHIEVE THIS?
DIAGNOSIS:
Identification of institutional and personal capabilities in IoC.
CAPACITY BUILDING:
Designing programs for teachers and administrators, including the creation of global technology classrooms.
SUSTAINABLE GLOBAL NETWORK:
Development of an effective network that promotes the exchange of good practices and generates recommendations for educational policies.
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES AND EXPECTED RESULTS
1. Identify IoC-related capabilities
Performing 5 IoC diagnostics.
Creation of 5 teams of global leaders in Latin American HEIs.
Development of 5 management schemes focused on IoC.
2. Strengthen staff capabilities
Design of a course on innovative pedagogical practices for IoC.
Creation of a MOOC on IoC as part of the dissemination strategy.
Establishment of 5 global classrooms with technological equipment.
Publication of a manual on innovative pedagogical practices.
20 courses revamped with pedagogical innovations for IoC.
Achieve 90% satisfaction among trained teachers and 80% among students in renewed courses.
3. Build an effective and sustainable global network
Designing a hub for the IoT.
Training of 100 teachers by global leaders.
Ensure diverse participation (50% women, LGBTQ+ people, indigenous people, Afro-descendants, among others).
Development of a document with recommendations and best practices shared with ministries and departments of education.
MEMBERS
The project brings together universities from Colombia, Argentina, Spain, and Romania, with the Technological University of Pereira as coordinator. This consortium seeks to transform higher education and strengthen institutional capacities through international cooperation.
Technological University of Pereira (Colombia)
The Technological University of Pereira (UTP), founded in 1964, is a leading public university in Colombia. With more than 16,000 students, it offers 35 undergraduate and 60 graduate programs, and has four technology centers, 114 research groups, and 144 international agreements in 25 countries.
Carolina Cuartas Nader
carolina.cuartas@utp.edu.co
https://www.utp.edu.co/
University of Manizales (Colombia)
The University of Manizales, founded in 1972, is a high-quality private institution. With 24 undergraduate programs, 42 graduate programs, and nearly 9,000 students, it excels in research with four centers and 17 groups. Its headquarters are located in the Coffee Cultural Landscape, a World Heritage Site.
Valeria González Duque
dir_ori@umanizales.edu.co
https://umanizales.edu.co/
Comfacauca University Corporation (Unicomfacauca) (Colombia)
Founded in 2002, it is a private university with campuses in Popayán and Santander de Quilichao. It offers 11 undergraduate and 10 graduate programs, focusing on health and technology. Recognized for its commitment to research and international projects, it obtained High Quality Accreditation in 2022.
Alejandra Pineda Agudelo
hubioc@unicomfacauca.edu.co
https://www.unicomfacauca.edu.co/
Polytechnic University of Madrid (Spain)
Founded in 1971, it is one of Europe’s leading technical universities, with more than 36,000 students and programs in engineering, architecture, and technology. A leader in innovation, it fosters international cooperation through networks and exchange programs.
Virginia Díaz
virginia.diaz@upm.es
https://www.upm.es/
University of Alicante (Spain)
Since 1979, the University of Barcelona has offered more than 39 undergraduate and 78 graduate programs to its 29,000 students. With 227 research groups, it focuses on international cooperation and collaboration with companies, strengthening global knowledge networks.
Olga Bloshchinska
olga.b@ua.es
https://www.ua.es/
Colombia Challenge Your Knowledge (CCYK) (Colombia)
Association of 33 accredited Colombian universities, created in 2009. It promotes Colombia as an educational destination, fosters research and internationalization, and represents more than 340,000 students.
Camilo Puerto
info@ccyk.com.co
https://www.ccyk.com.co/
Politehnica University Timisoara (Romania)
Founded in 1920, it is one of the largest technical universities in Eastern Europe, with 13,000 students. It specializes in engineering and technology, excelling in research and innovation, with international collaborations in Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
Claudia Elena Stoian
claudia.stoian@upt.ro
https://www.upt.ro/
HA Barceló Foundation (Argentina)
Private university focused on Health Sciences, with campuses in Buenos Aires, La Rioja, and Santo Tomé. Since 1991, it has trained more than 22,000 students, standing out for its regional and international impact in medical and healthcare education.
Juan Manuel Godoy
jgodoyarias@barcelo.edu.ar
https://www.barcelo.edu.ar/
Catholic University of Argentina (UCA) (Argentina)
With campuses in Buenos Aires and three other locations, the UCA is one of the most prestigious private universities in Argentina. It offers 96 undergraduate and 169 graduate programs, excelling in educational quality, research, and international cooperation.
Veronica Muñoz
vmunoz@uca.edu.ar
https://uca.edu.ar/es/home
What We Do?
Projects
Get to know the work packages!
WP1: Teams of Management
WP2: Designing Global Classrooms
WP3: Global Classrooms in Action
WP1: Management Teams
Description with objective:
This work package aims to identify needs and opportunities in the Internationalization of the Curriculum (IoC), recognize internationalization management structures in European universities, and design an Internationalization Management System (IMS) focused on the IoC in each Latin American Higher Education Institution (HEI).
Activities:
· IoC Diagnostics
An initial assessment of the needs and opportunities of Latin American HEIs in IoC will be conducted, using methodologies applied by the University of Alicante (UA) in previous Erasmus+ CBHE projects. An analysis of opportunities will also be included to identify areas for growth and adapt to global trends.
· Kick-off meeting
The kickoff meeting will take place at the UA, with a detailed project plan. This meeting will be an opportunity to engage institutional leaders and ensure effective collaboration from the outset. Each HEI will be represented by two team members.
· Field visit and data collection
The Latin American partners will visit the Polytechnic University of Madrid (UPM) and the Polytechnic University of Timisoara (UPT) to learn about IoC-related practices. These visits aim to gather valuable information for developing strategies and fostering cross-regional collaboration.
· Internationalization Management System (IMS)
Based on the assessment and the visits conducted, each Latin American HEI will develop its own IMS, tailored to its needs. This system will promote collaboration between international relations offices and academic units, fostering diversity and excellence in curricular internationalization.
· Selection of global leaders
Each HEI will select four faculty or staff members to act as IoC liaisons in their faculties or departments. In the case of CCYK, an open call will be made among its members. These leaders will promote IoC initiatives and facilitate their integrated implementation.
Expected result:
D1.1 Diagnostic report and SGI for each Latin American HEI.
A document will be generated in English and Spanish compiling each university’s assessment and IMS. This strategic framework details the IoC initiatives, including a structured plan for their implementation and monitoring. The report will be published in digital format (PDF) and will be approximately 50 pages long.
WP2: Designing Global Classrooms
Description with objective:
This work package aims to propose a training course on Innovative Pedagogical Practices for Curriculum Internationalization (IPIoC), design the concept of the global classroom, train the leadership team (teachers and administrative staff) of each HEI, and develop a manual for the implementation of pedagogical innovations in curriculum internationalization.
Activities:
· Design of training courses
European HEIs will design a comprehensive training course focused on innovative pedagogical practices for IoC. This course will include learning objectives, detailed content, and assessment methods, ensuring its adaptation to the needs and contexts of Latin American HEIs and promoting intercultural knowledge exchange.
· Layout and design of the IPIoC
The design and layout of the IPIoC guidelines will aim to ensure the clarity and accessibility of the materials to facilitate their replication in other HEIs in Latin America. This will include a manual and an online course (MOOC) that will incorporate engaging visual elements such as charts and infographics to enhance understanding.
· IPIoC Training
Global leaders from each HEI will participate in a structured training program on innovative pedagogical practices, focusing on IoC, Global Citizenship, and Interculturality. This 90-hour course will prepare participants to effectively manage educational processes and operate in diverse cultural contexts.
· Co-Creation Bootcamp
Following the training course, a bootcamp will be held in Argentina, organized by the UCA. This event will use the Open Space Methodology (OSM) to design a global classroom tailored to the needs of each higher education institution. The bootcamp will encourage dialogue, interaction, and collaboration among participants.
Expected results:
· MS2: Teachers trained in innovative pedagogical practices for IoC.
· D2.1 Training course program: Educational materials in digital format to guide participants’ learning.
· D2.2 MOOC: Online course with a variety of visual and educational resources.
· D2.3 Global Classroom Manual: An interactive document in English and Spanish that will serve as a guide for the design and implementation of global classrooms.
WP3: Global Classrooms in Action
Description with objective:
This work package aims to implement pedagogical innovations for Internationalization of the Curriculum (IoC) in undergraduate and graduate courses at Latin American HEIs and develop a functional prototype of a global classroom that promotes advanced, collaborative, and integrative learning at an international level.
Activities:
· Global Classroom Prototype
A comprehensive global classroom model will be developed that combines pedagogical and technological elements, incorporating virtual spaces for real-time collaboration, multilingual support, and cultural integration tools. It will also include impact indicators to evaluate its effectiveness. This prototype will be tailored to the needs of each institution, and its technological implementation will be accompanied by faculty training to ensure optimal and autonomous use of global classroom tools.
· Global Practices in the Classroom
Pedagogical innovations will be applied in 20 undergraduate and graduate courses at Latin American HEIs, with the goal of updating and modernizing educational content under the IoC approach.
· Cascade Training Plan
Global leaders who have completed their IPIoC training and implemented pedagogical innovations will train other teachers at their HEIs. Each trained teacher will train five additional colleagues, achieving a multiplier effect that will ensure a steady stream of new teachers prepared to adopt IoC strategies.
Expected results:
· Validated prototype: The global classroom prototype will be adopted by the HEIs in the consortium, documented in a digital PDF in Spanish of approximately 20 pages.
· Implementation of pedagogical innovations: Renewal of 20 courses in selected disciplines at Latin American HEIs.
· D3.1 Global Classroom Prototype: Detailed document on the adopted global classroom model.
· D3.2 Global Classroom Practices Video: 10 testimonial videos that will present the experiences and outcomes of the revamped courses, including faculty and student perspectives.
CONTACT
Physical Address: Carrera 27 #10-02 Pereira, Risaralda, Colombia
Contact Phone Number(s): 606 3137300 ext 7131
Email: hubioc@utp.edu.co
Business Hours: Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
