EDUFI's Focus on the Global South: Webinar Series, Autumn 2026
This autumn, EDUFI's International Higher Education Cooperation Unit is organizing a webinar series entitled EDUFI's Focus on the Global South. The series aims to bring together colleagues from Finnish higher education institutions who are engaged in mobility and cooperation activities with partners in the Global South.
The webinars and preliminary dates are presented below. Please save the dates in your calendar and follow our Higher Education mailing list and this page for detailed information and registration links. Additional webinars and updates may be added to the programme during the autumn.
Why are we organizing this series?
The webinar series aims to:
- Increase awareness of current topics related to higher education cooperation between Finland, Europe and the Global South.
- Strengthen networks among Finnish higher education professionals working with partners in the Global South.
- Promote joint reflection on educational cooperation and provide opportunities to share experiences from ongoing projects.
- Exchange good practices and make use of collective expertise in project administration and implementation.
Who is the series for?
The webinars are intended for colleagues at Finnish higher education institutions who work with partners from the Global South, including both mobility and cooperation projects.
Webinar Programme
21 September 2026 3-4 PM
EDUFI's Ethical Guidelines for Cooperation with Partners from the Global South
- EDUFI has developed the Ethical Guidelines for Educational Cooperation with Partners from the Global South in collaboration with key stakeholders. The guidelines are intended for all projects involving partners from the Global South.
- Event page and recoding + materials: https://tapahtumat.oph.fi/event/g9aao
7 October 2026, 1-2.30 PM
New Cooperation Dynamics in a Changing Geopolitical Reality - Perspectives from Different Souths on Higher Education and Research International Partnerships
- The international cooperation landscape is undergoing significant change. Shifting geopolitical alignments, new regional and interregional partnerships, changing development priorities and a growing emphasis on strategic autonomy are reshaping how countries and regions engage with one another. Bringing together speakers from Brazil, China, Southeast Asia and Africa, this webinar will explore how different countries and regions understand the emerging cooperation landscape.
- Pre-event for the Forum of the Cooperation for Sustainable Development in Higher Education Group organized by Obreal and EDUFI
- Registration and event page: https://dialogues.obreal.org/webinar-s-dhg/
30 October 2026, at 9-10 AM
Results from the Team Finland Knowledge (TFK) Programme Impact Study
- In this webinar, participants will hear the key findings of a recent impact study on the Team Finland Knowledge (TFK) Programme.
- More information about the programme:
https://www.oph.fi/fi/ohjelmat/tfk-ohjelma Event page: TBC
3 November 2026
S-DHG Forum of the Cooperation for Sustainable Development in Higher Education Group: Open Stream Sessions
- 10.00-11.30
Plenary Session 1: Africa-Europe relations in a changing geopolitical landscape: how are shifting alliances shaping cooperation? - 15.30-17.00
Plenary Session 2: The EU's future approach to global higher education partnerships: thematic and geographic budget priorities for 2028-2034. - Event page and registration: https://tapahtumat.oph.fi/event/e408R/EN
13 November 2026, at 2-4 PM
Highlighting Nordic-South Mediterranean Higher Education Cooperation in North Africa (Erasmus+)
- This webinar will provide an introduction to North African countries participating in the Erasmus+ programme, their higher education institutions and systems, as well as the various Erasmus+ opportunities available for collaboration.
- Event page and registration link: https://tapahtumat.oph.fi/event/JP28z