MIIC News

The Faculty of Social and Economic Sciences at Charles University (FSEV UK) recently hosted MIIC's Founding Director, Dr. Eva Janebova at their course Energy Policy and Energy Security in the EU.

Eva joined them for both a lecture and a seminar, followed by thoughtful discussions, and provided them, as teachers, with valuable feedback on their teaching practices with the objective of internationalizing the curriculum.

Internationalisation of studies is about more than welcoming students from abroad—it enriches learning by bringing diverse perspectives, fostering cross-cultural collaboration, and enhancing teaching practices. By embedding these principles in their course, FSEV aims to:

• Enhance curriculum quality and relevance for both Slovak and international students.
• Promote inclusive, engaging teaching practices that meet diverse learning needs.
• Support student well-being and integration, creating a collaborative and stimulating learning environment. We are excited to implement these insights and continue providing our students with a truly enriching educational experience.

Thank you to FSEV UK for inviting us!

Several scholars within the MIIC network have authored chapters in the new book: Critical Internationalization of Higher EducationFrom Internationalization Drift to Ethical Global Engagement, edited by Melanie Agnew and Jos Beelen and published by Routledge.

Dr. Jos Beelen is a MIIC World Expert and scholar of Critical Internationalization. MIIC's Founding Director Dr. Eva Janebova has also authored a chapter with Christopher Johnstone and Thi Nguyen on the topic of Exploring Incoming Mobility through a Critical and Inclusive Internationalization Lens.

The book can be previewed or purchased here.

We are delighted to invite friends and colleagues of MIIC to a special Networking Gathering hosted by the Mestenhauser Institute for International Education.

📅 Date: November 18, 2025
🕖 Time: 19:00–20:30
📍 Venue: Národní Akreditační Úřad*
Please note: The venue is provisional and may be subject to change.

Join us for an inspiring evening of professional networking over light refreshments and wine with distinguished thought leaders in international education:

• Prof. Jaroslav Miller (Czech Republic)
• Dr. Darla Deardorff (USA)
• Dr. Harvey Charles (USA)
• Dr. Jos Beelen (The Netherlands)

RSVP required – limited capacity. To RSVP, please fill out this form. 

(In case of a venue change, we will ensure you are informed.)

We look forward to seeing you there. Please contact Lucy.roberts@miic.world with any questions. 

This past Wednesday, the MIIC team presented at the 2025 STAR Scholars Network Conference, along with our colleague Dr. Katherine Wimpenny from Coventry University, on building inclusive collaborations through Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). Our presentation focused on the key parts of PLCs, how we use them in our Horizon project, YOUROPE, and using the appreciative inquiry method in PLCs.

Our 2025 Summer Program: Cross-Cultural Pathways for Young Leaders was recently featured on the Consulate General of the Czech Republic in New York's website. You can find the article here.

The Mestenhauser Institute has joined social media! Follow us on Instagram @mestenhauserinstitute and on Facebook. Follow us for updates on our programs and events.

We are more than halfway through our 2025 Summer Program: Cross-Cultural Pathways for Young Leaders. Here are some highlights of the program so far.

Day 1

• We toured the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic
• Toured the Czech Senate
• Had a welcome dinner at the Strahov Monastery Brewery

Day 2

• Visit of the Karolinium
• Visit of DZS Czech Republic

Day 3

• Czech history crash course
• Architecture tour of Prague

Day 4

• Visit of Radio Free Europe Headquarters
• Headed to Ostrava and Hradec Kralove

Day 5

• Visit universities in Hradec and Ostrava
• Travel to Brno

Day 6

• Tour VUT Brno and explore the city

Day 7

• Czech cooking workshop
• Swimming at Divoka Sarka
• Drinks at Naplavka

Here's what we have to look forward to for the rest of the program:

Day 8

• Workshop at Pamet Naroda/Memory of the Nation
• Bike tour of Prague

Day 9

• Workshop at the Terezin Institute
• Final public project presentations

Day 10

• Visit of the US Embassy in Prague
• Final lunch

Last week, we were pleased to host a workshop at Slezká University in Opavá with Dr. Jos Beelen as part of our 2025 World Expert Series. The workshop focused on supporting the university and their international partners in internationalizing their curriculum. Many thanks to Jana Šimáková, the Vice Dean for Internationalization, and everyone who attended for all they do to provide all their students with an outstanding international experience!