The A4U International Workshops are a key initiative aimed at promoting global academic dialogue and the exchange of knowledge between universities. These structured activities are organized in collaboration with partner institutions from around the world and focus on topics of shared, relevant, and current interest. They are often linked to funded mobility programs for academics and/or early-career researchers, enhancing the impact of their stay.
Each workshop provides a dynamic space for debate, mutual learning, and the development of international networks, bringing together experts, researchers, and students from diverse disciplines. Through this international collaboration, the workshops foster innovation, knowledge transfer, and the strengthening of inter-university cooperation beyond national borders.
Whether held in person, online, or in hybrid format, the A4U International Workshops reaffirm the commitment of the Alliance 4 Universities to internationalization and academic excellence.
Below is a list of A4U International Workshops organized to date.
FIRST SPANISH – SOUTH AFRICAN UNIVERSITIES SYMPOSIUM: Global Health at a crossroad (2024)
A4U organized the Global Health Symposium on October 10, 2024, at the University of Pretoria, in collaboration with the Southern Africa ACE and the Embassy of Spain in South Africa.
Researchers from UC3M and UAB also took part in the event, addressing issues related to public health, international cooperation, and the importance of promoting research in this field at a global level. The symposium highlighted the significance of collaboration between Spain and South Africa in tackling shared health challenges.
The event was covered by various media outlets, such as ACESDA, la University of Pretoria o Students News Africa.
Jornadas de Lengua y Cultura Españolas (2023)
A4U organized the Spanish Language and Culture Days from October 23 to 25, 2023, in collaboration with the Instituto Cervantes, the Embassy of Spain in Kenya, and the United States International University-Africa.
These sessions were aimed at undergraduate, Master’s, and PhD students in Kenya, as well as other interested participants. Their objectives were to bring Kenyan Spanish language learners closer to Hispanic culture, to familiarize them with the global reach and significance of the Spanish language, and to help them improve their communication skills in Spanish.
