Tag Archive for: inclusion month
Tag Archive for: inclusion month
Webinar: Understanding cognitive diversity on campus – INGENIUM Inclusion Month
Neurodevelopmental Disorders (NDD) : Understanding cognitive diversity on campus
Led by Pascal Hiber (URN)
Universities are welcoming a growing diversity of minds, yet teaching and learning environments often remain designed for an “average” student who rarely exists. Neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADHD, autism and “dys” learning disorders affect a significant proportion of students and shape how they learn, think and engage with academic life. Rather than reflecting a lack of ability or motivation, these profiles combine distinctive strengths with specific challenges that can persist into adulthood. This presentation explores brain diversity at university, the realities faced by neurodivergent students, and how inclusive approaches such as Universal Design for Learning can transform higher education into a space where all cognitive profiles are recognised, supported and valued.
Chess Tournament – INGENIUM Inclusion Month
Last year, INGENIUM Diversity Week opened a collective chapter for our Alliance. Across campuses, initiatives brought students and staff together — through intercultural encounters, academic discussions, creative activities and shared moments of dialogue. It was a signal: inclusion matters, and our community is ready to engage.
But inclusion is not a moment. It is a movement.
This month-long program shifts from “awareness” to “action.”
Play, Learn, Connect: The Chess Tournament
Games and sports are universal languages that break down social barriers.
- Dates: March 6 & 13, from 17:00 CET.
- Goal: Foster interaction between international and local students in a lighthearted, competitive spirit.
The tournament reflects the student-driven spirit of the Alliance and encourages friendly competition in an inclusive environment.
Participation requires registration
Students are also invited to join the INGENIUM Chess Club to stay connected and engaged beyond the tournament itself.
More details to come.
Webinar: Invisible Challenges – INGENIUM Inclusion Month
Invisible Challenges : Navigating studies with hidden burdens.
Led by Grace Etienne (Student Board President)
Studying While Carrying Invisible Challenges
The idea is to create a safe, honest conversation about what it can be like to study at university while dealing with invisible challenges. These could include mental health struggles, grief, anxiety, chronic pain, loneliness, burnout, or other experiences that aren’t immediately visible to others.
This webinar is not about diagnoses or labels, and no one is expected to share anything they’re uncomfortable with. Participation can be light and reflective, with a focus on lived experience and mutual understanding.
Proposed structure (30 minutes):
– Why this topic matters (5 min)
– Student reflections (shared voluntarily):
– one challenge
– one coping strategy
– one moment of feeling unseen (10–15 min)
– What we wish universities better understood about students’ realities / how they could help make studying feel more inclusive (10 min)
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In preparation the INGENIUM Student Board is launching a short, fully anonymous survey.
The aim is simple: to better understand how students experience support during challenging periods — whether related to stress, loneliness, fatigue, or other invisible difficulties.
The results will directly inform the webinar discussion, ensuring that it reflects real experiences from across the Alliance.
- Duration: Less than 2 minutes
- Fully anonymous
- Open until 6 March 2026
By participating, students actively contribute to shaping a more supportive and responsive university environment.
Chess Tournament – INGENIUM Inclusion Month
Last year, INGENIUM Diversity Week opened a collective chapter for our Alliance. Across campuses, initiatives brought students and staff together — through intercultural encounters, academic discussions, creative activities and shared moments of dialogue. It was a signal: inclusion matters, and our community is ready to engage.
But inclusion is not a moment. It is a movement.
This month-long program shifts from “awareness” to “action.”
Play, Learn, Connect: The Chess Tournament
Games and sports are universal languages that break down social barriers.
- Dates: March 6 & 13, from 17:00 CET.
- Goal: Foster interaction between international and local students in a lighthearted, competitive spirit.
The tournament reflects the student-driven spirit of the Alliance and encourages friendly competition in an inclusive environment.
Participation requires registration
Students are also invited to join the INGENIUM Chess Club to stay connected and engaged beyond the tournament itself.
More details to come.
Webinar: Intercultural Competence – INGENIUM Inclusion Month
Intercultural Competence : Communicating across borders
Led by Ines Niksic, Lecturer in Swedish/PhD-student and Karin Jonegård, International Coordinator both from the university of Skövde.
Welcome to an exciting and interactive workshop on Inclusion and Intercultural competence! We will explore how culture and diversity might influence communication, collaboration, and our understanding of one another in a globalized world. By enhancing your awareness of diversity, improving cross-cultural communication, and fostering inclusive practices, you’ll be better equipped to contribute to social sustainability in today’s interconnected world.
Webinar: Inclusive Mobilities – INGENIUM Inclusion Month
Inclusive Mobilities : Making European exchange accessible for everyone.
Joachim Lembach, Director of the International Office, Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences
In this webinar we will discuss how we can make sure that academic mobility across the ten INGENIUM campuses works for everybody and explore which special support is available for those who need it.
Webinar: The Inclusive Mind – INGENIUM Inclusion Month
The Inclusive Mind : Practical steps to grow your mindset.
Mihaela Cojan, Psychologist at TUIASI, and Monica Moisuc, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Officer at MTU, invite staff and students to an engaging webinar exploring practical steps to cultivate an inclusive mindset.
Building on insights from the World Café workshop delivered during the INGENIUM Staff Academy in Skövde, this session translates reflective dialogue into actionable tools & frameworks. Together, we will explore what happens internally when we encounter difference or conflict, why emotional regulation matters for inclusive minds, and how small, realistic practices can strengthen inclusive behaviours in daily university life.
This webinar moves from reflection to action, offering practical strategies to help you stay grounded, open, and inclusive in complex situations.
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