Erasmus+ BIP: Diversity and Inclusion for Social Cohesion (DISCO)

Theme: How to meet the o/Other?

Partner Universities

EvH RWL Bochum (host, Germany)
DIAK Diaconia University of Applied Sciences, Helsinki+, Finland: https://www.diak.fi/en/
VID Specialized University College, Oslo+, Norway: www.vid.no
Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic: https://cuni.cz/UKEN-1.html
University of Tartu, Estonia: https://ut.ee/en
University of the Western Cape, Cape Town, South Africa: https://www.uwc.ac.za/
University of Malawi, Zomba, Malawi: https://unima.ac.mw/

What?

Blended Intensive Programmes (BIPs) combine a short, intensive joint stay in one of the partner universities with online work that facilitates international and interdisciplinary learning. The programme involves teaching staff and about 4-10 students from each institution and will offer many moments for cross-country group work and comparison, supplemented by expert input on topics such as inclusive language, intersectionality, and disability studies. We will reflect on our local contexts in the light of (re)discovering Bochum as a site for intervention. This year, we are collaborating with the Bochum Center for Disability Studies (BODYS) to focus particularly on accessibility and disability studies and we will join a half-day conference as part of the 10^th anniversary of BODYS.

Important Dates

17^th October 2025 - Online Kick-off
10^th – 14^th November 2025 - Intensive week in Bochum
13^th November 2025 – public half day of conference in Bochum to celebrate the 10^th anniversary of the Bochum Center for Disability Studies

Attainable credits

The BIP will award 5 ECTS upon completion.

Financing

The stay is financed via Erasmus+ via your home institution. Please contact your international office for details.

Who can participate?

Students from the partner universities who have been nominated by their home institution.

Details on EvH RWL

The Evangelische Hochschule Rheinland-Westfalen-Lippe, Protestant University of Applied Sciences (or EvH RWL) educates students for careers in social work, education, diaconal and nursing care professions. Currently, seven bachelor and two master degree programmes are offered, of which Social Work is the largest. Founded in 1971, the university is supported by the Protestant Churches in this region and is fully accredited by the State; with ca. 2,500 students, the EvH RWL is the largest of its kind in Germany. Protestant in origin and ethos, it is an intercultural, inclusive and family-friendly university with what students value as a warm and communicative atmosphere.

Details on Bochum

Once a centre for European coal mining and steel production, Bochum is now widely known as a centre for education and research, healthcare management and new technologies. With its lively cultural scene, in the heart of the Ruhr area and easy transportation links to other cities, Bochum is the perfect starting point to get to know the whole region of North-Rhine Westphalia. See also:

https://www.welcome.ruhr/en/the-ruhr-region/
https://www.bochum.de/ -> click „Deutsch“ and select language: English

Administrative Contact Person

Chris Lafleur-Klän
International Office
tel.: 0234-36901-264
fax: 0234-36901-100
e-mail: international@evh-bochum.de