Pedagogical Innovation in EUNICE
The Global Classroom – Academic English Unlocked
Academic English Unlocked is a comprehensive professional development programme designed to strengthen institutional internationalisation and academic excellence. It equips academic staff and doctoral researchers with competences in English Medium Education (EME) and advanced academic communication, supporting effective teaching, publishing, and collaboration in international contexts.
Through a modular and practice-oriented structure, participants refine their classroom communication, academic writing, and presentation skills while working with real-life academic scenarios. The programme emphasises measurable learning outcomes, sustainable skill development, and alignment with European quality assurance standards, ensuring that participants gain practical expertise with long-term professional impact.
About this Blended Intensive Programme
The Global Classroom: Excellence in English Medium Education for University Researchers, Lecturers & PhD Researchers
Timeline
Part 1: Online meetings (synchronous and asynchronous): April 27 – May 8
Part 2: Onsite meetings at Poznan University of Technology: June 8 – 12
Part 3: Online meetings (follow up onsite meeting at PUT): June 22 – 26
Who for:
Academic staff: lecturers and researchers from EU universities and PhD research students (check EUNICE university list here)
Applications:
The first step to applying for this BIP is to get in touch with your university’s International Relations Office.
List of IROs here.
Send your application by 20 March 2026.
The Global Classroom Academic English Unlocked is a professional development programme supporting institutional internationalisation , teaching excellence, and research visibility.
The programme develops English Medium Education competences alongside advanced academic communication skills , enabling staff and doctoral researchers to operate effectively within global academic environments. Its modular design, practice based methodology, and assessment framework ensure measurable learning outcomes, long term impact, and alignment with European quality assurance standards.
