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Mobility of staff and students in higher education (HE)Summary of project results
The main objective of the Education Program is to reduce economic and social disparities in the European Economic Area (EEA) and to strengthen bilateral relations in the area of education between Poland and Donor States (Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway).
Both the main objective and the priority objective related to improving the quality of human capital and the knowledge base in education through student have been achieved. As part of student mobility, four persons from Poland travelled to Donor States (students from the Faculty of Law and Administration and the Faculty of Geographical and Geological Sciences) and one person from Donor States travelled to Poland (student from the Faculty of Law). The entire amount earmarked for this purpose was spent. As part of staff mobility, journeys were made by 2 persons, and mobility from the Donor States benefited one student from the Faculty of Law.
Participation in mobility for undergraduate and postgraduate students positively influences the growth of their competences, knowledge and skills. The experience gained should translate into a better position on the local, regional, national and international labour market. As part of the mobility of AMU students and staff, soft competences will be significantly enriched. Particularly important are those which improve potential and facilitate finding one''s way in the labour market. Students indicated in the questionnaires such elements as better planning and organising of the learning process and finding solutions in difficult or unusual situations. Students also highlighted that mobility facilitates seeing the value of other cultures and being more tolerant. Students indicated that they became better acquainted with their strengths and weaknesses and better able to adapt to new situations. 90% of students participating in mobility declared that they had improved their language skills. Within the framework of staff mobility, increased competence in their field of work, strengthening and broadening of professional contacts were indicated.
Long-term benefits: in the case of student mobility - strengthening of soft competences, making it easier to find one''s way in the labour market and in contacts with potential employers; increased language competence; in the case of staff mobility - strengthening of cooperation, which may result in joint involvement in the implementation of further projects.
Summary of bilateral results
Bilateral cooperation between institutions from the Donor States has led to a significant revival of cooperation, which was quite limited. Indeed, the high cost of living in the Donor States does not encourage mobility and the existing form of material support (Erasmus+ scholarship) is not sufficient, especially for people from disadvantaged backgrounds.Results of bilateral cooperation:•fuller engagement, including the search for common areas to expand cooperation;•increased student mobility activities;•the cooperation has effects beyond the project, such as extending the cooperation into further areas;•increased knowledge and understanding