More inclusivity, more students, more Erasmus+ https://inclusionplus.podbean.com Join us and explore how our project ”Inclusion+: Tackling the challenges of Erasmus+ mobility inclusion and diversity at higher education level” is breaking down barriers in Erasmus+ mobility for students with fewer opportunities, including those with disabilities and caring responsibilities. ”More inclusivity, more students, more Erasmus+” highlights the project’s efforts to make student exchanges more inclusive and accessible. Learn about the challenges faced by international students, the role of higher education institutions, and how host cities can better support diverse student populations.

Stay tune in for inspiring stories, expert insights, and practical solutions for fostering diversity in global education.

https://inclusion.iscte-iul.pt

Project Number: 2023-1-PT01-KA220-HED-000160391.

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the National Agency. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

]]> Wed, 20 May 2026 17:55:53 +0100 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2024 All rights reserved. Science:Social Sciences 1440 episodic Join us as we explore how the ”Inclusion+: Tackling the challenges of Erasmus+ mobility inclusion and diversity at higher education level” (2023-1-PT01-KA220-HED-00016039) is breaking down barriers in Erasmus+ mobility for students with fewer opportunities, including those with disabilities and caring responsibilities. Through collaboration with universities in Portugal, Finland, Turkey, and Lithuania, this podcast highlights the project’s efforts to make student exchanges more inclusive and accessible. Learn about the challenges faced by international students, the role of higher education institutions, and how host cities can better support diverse student populations. Tune in for inspiring stories, expert insights, and practical solutions for fostering diversity in global education. Inclusion+ is funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are, however, those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them. inclusion+ inclusion+ No false https://feed.podbean.com/inclusionplus/feed.xml https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/19521461/Untitled_design_2__nenui5.png More inclusivity, more students, more Erasmus+ https://inclusionplus.podbean.com 144 144 Episode 6: From Research to Reality: Building Tools for Inclusive Mobility Episode 6: From Research to Reality: Building Tools for Inclusive Mobility https://inclusionplus.podbean.com/e/episode-6-untitled/ https://inclusionplus.podbean.com/e/episode-6-untitled/#comments Wed, 20 May 2026 17:55:53 +0100 inclusionplus.podbean.com/7c1b2c3d-42b5-3dc0-9f7e-250577d1b9a1 In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Yeliz Yücel, a UX design specialist from Galatasaray University, to explore how months of research and co-design sessions across four countries were transformed into concrete tools for students with disabilities. From the co-design process to a prototype mobility app, Dr. Yücel takes us through what students said, what was built, and why it matters for the future of inclusive Erasmus+ mobility.

]]> In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Yeliz Yücel, a UX design specialist from Galatasaray University, to explore how months of research and co-design sessions across four countries were transformed into concrete tools for students with disabilities. From the co-design process to a prototype mobility app, Dr. Yücel takes us through what students said, what was built, and why it matters for the future of inclusive Erasmus+ mobility.

]]> inclusion+ false No 1259 7 full Episode 5: Beyond the Campus: How Cities Can Make Mobility Truly Inclusive Episode 5: Beyond the Campus: How Cities Can Make Mobility Truly Inclusive https://inclusionplus.podbean.com/e/episode-5-beyond-the-campus-how-cities-can-make-mobility-truly-inclusive/ https://inclusionplus.podbean.com/e/episode-5-beyond-the-campus-how-cities-can-make-mobility-truly-inclusive/#comments Wed, 20 May 2026 17:55:46 +0100 inclusionplus.podbean.com/7705c635-48b3-3d9a-9f57-f927ee197b67 In this episode, we step off campus and into the city. We speak with Manuela Madureira and Bárbara Costa from the Municipality of Lisbon's initiative about what it truly means to welcome international students into a city. From housing and bureaucracy to public spaces and local services, they share what Lisbon is doing to support students — and what still needs to change for students with disabilities and caregiving responsibilities to feel not just accommodated, but truly at home.

]]> In this episode, we step off campus and into the city. We speak with Manuela Madureira and Bárbara Costa from the Municipality of Lisbon's initiative about what it truly means to welcome international students into a city. From housing and bureaucracy to public spaces and local services, they share what Lisbon is doing to support students — and what still needs to change for students with disabilities and caregiving responsibilities to feel not just accommodated, but truly at home.

]]> inclusion+ false No 968 6 full Episode 4: More Than a Buzzword: What DEI Really Means for Student Mobility Episode 4: More Than a Buzzword: What DEI Really Means for Student Mobility https://inclusionplus.podbean.com/e/episode-4-more-than-a-buzzword-what-dei-really-means-for-student-mobility/ https://inclusionplus.podbean.com/e/episode-4-more-than-a-buzzword-what-dei-really-means-for-student-mobility/#comments Wed, 20 May 2026 17:55:34 +0100 inclusionplus.podbean.com/33e74f74-2320-3702-ac4b-2b7827060840 In this episode, we get to the heart of what drives the Inclusion+ project, diversity, equality, and inclusion. We are joined by Tomáš Varga, specialist at the Support Centre for Students with Special Needs at Masaryk University in Brno, Czechia. Why are students with disabilities and caregiving responsibilities still so often overlooked, and what will it truly take to make Erasmus+ a programme that lives up to its promise of being for everyone?

]]> In this episode, we get to the heart of what drives the Inclusion+ project, diversity, equality, and inclusion. We are joined by Tomáš Varga, specialist at the Support Centre for Students with Special Needs at Masaryk University in Brno, Czechia. Why are students with disabilities and caregiving responsibilities still so often overlooked, and what will it truly take to make Erasmus+ a programme that lives up to its promise of being for everyone?

]]> In this episode, we get to the heart of what drives the Inclusion+ project, diversity, equality, and inclusion. We are joined by Tomáš Varga, specialist at the Support Centre for Students with Special Needs at Masaryk University in Brno, Czechia, to explore what genuine inclusion really looks like in higher education and international mobility. From structural barriers to cultural change, we ask the hard questions: why are students with disabilities and caregiving responsibilities still so often overlooked, and what will it truly take to make Erasmus+ a programme that lives up to its promise of being for everyone? inclusion+ false No 1790 5 full Episode 3: Wanting to Go, Unable to Go: A Student's Perspective Episode 3: Wanting to Go, Unable to Go: A Student's Perspective https://inclusionplus.podbean.com/e/episode-3%c2%a0wanting-to-go-unable-to-go-a-students-perspective/ https://inclusionplus.podbean.com/e/episode-3%c2%a0wanting-to-go-unable-to-go-a-students-perspective/#comments Tue, 19 May 2026 14:17:53 +0100 inclusionplus.podbean.com/0e67523b-a2b0-3a2e-a5ce-94a90f98b018 In this episode, we hear a story that is just as important as those of students who went abroad — the story of a student who wanted to go but couldn't. Joana Silveira shares her experience of facing barriers that too often go unnoticed, helping us understand what higher education institutions need to do differently to make mobility a real and equal opportunity for everyone. Because understanding why students don't go is just as crucial as celebrating those who do.

]]> In this episode, we hear a story that is just as important as those of students who went abroad — the story of a student who wanted to go but couldn't. Joana Silveira shares her experience of facing barriers that too often go unnoticed, helping us understand what higher education institutions need to do differently to make mobility a real and equal opportunity for everyone. Because understanding why students don't go is just as crucial as celebrating those who do.

]]> In this episode, we hear a story that is just as important as those of students who went abroad — the story of a student who wanted to go but couldn’t. Joana Silveira shares her experience of facing barriers that too often go unnoticed, helping us understand what higher education institutions need to do differently to make mobility a real and equal opportunity for everyone. Because understanding why students don’t go is just as crucial as celebrating those who do. inclusion+ false No 638 4 full Episode 2: Mobility Against the Odds: Student Voices on Caring and Going Abroad Episode 2: Mobility Against the Odds: Student Voices on Caring and Going Abroad https://inclusionplus.podbean.com/e/episode-2-mobility-against-the-odds-student-voices-on-caring-and-going-abroad/ https://inclusionplus.podbean.com/e/episode-2-mobility-against-the-odds-student-voices-on-caring-and-going-abroad/#comments Wed, 13 May 2026 07:17:20 +0100 inclusionplus.podbean.com/6fac147d-2994-3f6f-af8a-64180113a1c2 In this episode, we hear directly from a student, Liliana Azevedo pursued her PhD abroad while caring for her young daughter — and her story is both inspiring and eye-opening. From the emotional turning point that made her say "yes" to challenges that institutions rarely acknowledge, her experience reveals the transformative power of international mobility, and how much of a difference better institutional support could make.

]]> In this episode, we hear directly from a student, Liliana Azevedo pursued her PhD abroad while caring for her young daughter — and her story is both inspiring and eye-opening. From the emotional turning point that made her say "yes" to challenges that institutions rarely acknowledge, her experience reveals the transformative power of international mobility, and how much of a difference better institutional support could make.

]]> In this episode, we hear directly from a student, Liliana Azevedo pursued her PhD abroad while caring for her young daughter — and her story is both inspiring and eye-opening. From the emotional turning point that made her say ”yes” to challenges that institutions rarely acknowledge, her experience reveals the transformative power of international mobility, and how much of a difference better institutional support could make. inclusion+ false No 1611 3 full Episode 1: Building Inclusion From the Inside Out: Meet the Inclusion+ Team Episode 1: Building Inclusion From the Inside Out: Meet the Inclusion+ Team https://inclusionplus.podbean.com/e/episode-1-building-inclusion-from-the-inside-out-meet-the-inclusion-team/ https://inclusionplus.podbean.com/e/episode-1-building-inclusion-from-the-inside-out-meet-the-inclusion-team/#comments Mon, 11 May 2026 17:36:02 +0100 inclusionplus.podbean.com/3223f872-6f3e-3d60-af71-a2df136e8ac4 In this episode, we take you inside the Inclusion+ project and introduce the people behind the work. Researchers and practitioners from our partner universities - Iscte and University of Porto (PT), Vilnius University (LT), University of Turku and Turku University of Applied Sciences (FI), and Galatasaray University (TR), share what drives their commitment to making Erasmus+ mobility truly accessible. We explore how the project is structured to tackle each piece of the inclusion puzzle.

]]> In this episode, we take you inside the Inclusion+ project and introduce the people behind the work. Researchers and practitioners from our partner universities - Iscte and University of Porto (PT), Vilnius University (LT), University of Turku and Turku University of Applied Sciences (FI), and Galatasaray University (TR), share what drives their commitment to making Erasmus+ mobility truly accessible. We explore how the project is structured to tackle each piece of the inclusion puzzle.

]]> In this episode, we take you inside the Inclusion+ project and introduce the people behind the work. Researchers and practitioners from our partner universities - Iscte and University of Porto (PT), Vilnius University (LT), University of Turku and Turku University of Applied Sciences (FI), and Galatasaray University (TR), share what drives their commitment to making Erasmus+ mobility truly accessible. We explore how the project is structured to tackle each piece of the inclusion puzzle. inclusion+ false No 1484 2 full Trailer: This Is Where It Starts: Meet Inclusion+ Trailer: This Is Where It Starts: Meet Inclusion+ https://inclusionplus.podbean.com/e/this-is-where-it-starts-meet-inclusion/ https://inclusionplus.podbean.com/e/this-is-where-it-starts-meet-inclusion/#comments Mon, 11 May 2026 17:26:36 +0100 inclusionplus.podbean.com/0c809e83-b3de-3610-944d-768d343cfec9 More Inclusivity, More Students, More Erasmus+ is the podcast of the Inclusion+ project. Through six episodes featuring students, practitioners, and city representatives, we explore what it truly takes to make international mobility accessible — with a focus on students with disabilities and those with caregiving responsibilities. From real stories to practical solutions, this is your platform for rethinking inclusive international education. Funded by the EU programme Erasmus+.

]]> More Inclusivity, More Students, More Erasmus+ is the podcast of the Inclusion+ project.
Through six episodes featuring students, practitioners, and city representatives, we explore what it truly takes to make international mobility accessible — with a focus on students with disabilities and those with caregiving responsibilities. From real stories to practical solutions, this is your platform for rethinking inclusive international education.
Funded by the EU programme Erasmus+.

]]> More Inclusivity, More Students, More Erasmus+ is the podcast of the Inclusion+ project. Through six episodes featuring students, practitioners, and city representatives, we explore what it truly takes to make international mobility accessible — with a focus on students with disabilities and those with caregiving responsibilities. From real stories to practical solutions, this is your platform for rethinking inclusive international education. Funded by the EU programme Erasmus+. inclusion+ false No 173 1 trailer