International Week "Futureproof education - how digital will we go?"

For the 7th year in a row, HZ University of Applied Sciences (Vlissingen, the Netherlands) and AP University of Applied Sciences and Arts (Antwerp, Belgium) warmly invite you and your colleagues to take part in our joint International Week, taking place from March 3–6, 2026.

This unique initiative allows you to teach student teachers in two countries and experience both the Dutch and Belgian educational contexts, while connecting with fellow guest lecturers from across Europe.

Theme 2026: Futureproof education – How digital will we go?

This year’s theme invites you to reflect on the role of digitalisation in education.
How do we prepare future teachers for a digital world, while maintaining human connection, creativity, and inclusion?
We encourage you to link your workshop to the theme in a way that fits your expertise — the scope is broad, and there's plenty of room for your own ideas.
 

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW:

• Tuesday, March 3 – Workshops in Vlissingen: Teach and inspire student teachers (pre-primary & primary) at HZ. In the evening, HZ will host a welcome dinner for all guest lecturers.
• Wednesday, March 4 – School visit & cultural activity (Vlissingen)
• Thursday, March 5 – Workshops in Antwerp: Share your expertise at AP with our pre-primary & primary student teachers. In the evening, AP will host a dinner for all lecturers.
• Friday, March 6 – School visit & closing reception (Antwerp): Visit a local school in the morning. In the afternoon, join our students as they reflect on their experiences from the week.
   

Accommodation & travel

You are free to book your own accommodation. There are two main options:

• Option 1: Stay in Vlissingen: From Tuesday to Thursday morning, then travel together with the HZ team to Antwerp.
• Option 2: Stay in Antwerp all week: Commute to Vlissingen on Tuesday and Wednesday. You’re welcome to join the AP student bus (morning & evening transfers).

Please let us know if you would like to join the student bus from Antwerp or travel with HZ on Thursday morning.

Interested?
We will send out a registration form after the summer. Also, more practical details will be published on this website soon. 

Should you have any questions or remarks: don’t hesitate to reach out. We would be happy to assist!
 

From AP: Roel Janssen (roel.janssen@ap.be), Heidi Le Maire (heidi.lemaire@ap.be)

From HZ: Rosalina Boer-Wirken (r.m.w.boer@hz.nl), Henriëtte op den Brouw (h.m.brouw@hz.nl)

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