On behalf of the Faculty of Health Sciences at North-West University (South Africa), we would like to invite academics from Ghent University to participate in our International Teacher Week, taking place from 14–18 September 2026 in Potchefstroom, South Africa.
This initiative brings together a select group of international academics (limited to 10 participants) for a focused week of collaboration, teaching, and knowledge exchange. The programme is specifically designed for colleagues in Health Sciences, including:
Key features of the week include:
• Co-teaching opportunities with NWU academics
• Development of Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) partnerships
• Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) collaboration and potential joint publication
• International networking with peers in your field
• Cultural immersion experiences in South Africa
Participants will be expected to present a lecture or workshop and will be paired with a South African academic partner for the duration of the programme.
Important dates:
• Applications close: 15 June 2026 (Application deadline extended)
• Programme dates: 14–18 September 2026
Application link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/WjKkQUNAB8
Further details can be found here.