Navigating identities abroad: Innovative EDI Resources to support diverse students abroad
Increased participation of diverse equity-seeking students in international learning opportunities is the University of Alberta’s top priority for this innovation call. This diversity includes the following students: Indigenous, racialized, 2SLGBTQIA+, students with disabilities, and students of faith communities. Diverse equity-seeking students were historically under-represented in education abroad due to many challenges. The University is committed […]
Creating Space: Supporting UAlberta Indigenous Students’ Participation in International Experiences
The University of Alberta has identified increasing the participation of Indigenous students in international learning opportunities as a priority. This new project builds upon the foundation created by the Outbound Student Mobility Pilot Program and strives to remove the barriers identified to studying abroad, while also creating new and innovative ways to provide the support […]
Abroad Together: Advancing UN SDGs through international experience.
International learning provides a valuable opportunity for students to learn about the UN Sustainable Development Goals, contextualize them as shared global challenges and appreciate the creative approaches communities in different countries are taking to address these challenges. Students return with new ideas that can be implemented locally or with increased commitment to engage in these […]
Building Capacity for U of A Indigenous Students to Participate in International Experiences
The University of Alberta identified increasing the participation of Indigenous students in international learning opportunities as the top priority in this innovation call. This project seeks to provide a better understanding of the needs and interests of First Nation, Métis, and Inuit student community and identify opportunities for Indigenous students across the many disciplines in […]