Abstract:
In support of APAIE 2026’s theme “Building partnerships for the global good”, this poster highlights how European research institutions, in collaboration with global partners, are advancing inclusive academic mobility and sustainable knowledge exchange. It presents the case of the University of Lodz (UL) in Poland, a regional EURAXESS Contact Point, and its efforts to support international researchers and PhD students—especially those from the Asia-Pacific region—through enhanced infrastructure, cooperation, and access to the EURAXESS Worldwide network. The University of Lodz, through its role in the EURAXESS network, has strengthened its services for incoming international researchers.

In partnership with universities across Central Poland, it has launched a regional Welcome Point—funded by a national grant—to provide personalized support, legal advice, and social integration services to researchers and PhD students from abroad. This initiative not only exemplifies a good practice in regional coordination but also contributes to the broader objectives of the EURAXESS Worldwide initiative.

The poster will outline best practices, strategic partnerships, and institutional models that are adaptable across regions. By showcasing the synergies between local efforts and global platforms like EURAXESS Worldwide, the University of Lodz offers a valuable perspective for institutions in the Asia-Pacific region looking to foster reciprocal academic mobility and build stronger research links with Europe.

Learning objectives:
– Understand the role of EURAXESS and EURAXESS Worldwide in facilitating international researcher mobility, with a focus on collaboration between Europe and the Asia-Pacific region.
– Learn how the University of Lodz, as a regional EURAXESS Contact Point, supports international researchers and PhD students through tailored services and infrastructure.
– Discover the impact of the regional Welcome Point initiative in Central Poland as a model for coordinated, inclusive researcher support.
– Explore best practices and strategic partnerships that can be adapted by institutions in the Asia-Pacific region to strengthen their own mobility programs.
– Gain insight into how global platforms and local institutions can work together to promote equitable, sustainable academic exchange.
– Identify opportunities for Asia-Pacific institutions to engage with EURAXESS and establish reciprocal research collaborations with European partners.

Target audience:
This session will benefit international office staff, researcher mobility coordinators, academic partnership managers, and
those involved in global engagement, researcher support, or internationalisation strategies—especially those seeking to
strengthen Europe–Asia-Pacific academic collaboration.