Luca Niederhauser from Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz (FHNW) visited university in Valencia as part of the Mobility Program Visit at Universidad Europea de Valencia (UEV). The visit provided an opportunity to strengthen institutional ties, exchange best practices, and explore new avenues for academic cooperation between the partner universities.
Mr. Niederhauser represents Hochschule für Angewandte Psychologie, specifically the Zentrum für Ausbildung. This visit is part of a mobility initiative linked to Work Package 3 (WP3) of the European university alliance ChallengeEU, in which both FHNW and UEV are active partners.
During his stay in Valencia, Mr. Niederhauser participated in a comprehensive program designed to strengthen inter-institutional collaboration and promote the exchange of best practices. His visit included a series of academic, administrative, and cultural activities, such as: a guided tour and in-depth explanation of the Alameda Campus; job shadowing in the area of innovation and the development of new academic programmes with Ana Ferrer, Dulce Gómez, and Alberto Garcés; and a presentation on the ChallengeEU network delivered by Laura Bertolin (WP4 Officer) and Emmanuël Hazé (ChallengeEU, CIO).
Professional exchange with Luz Barradas focusing on quality management, a guided tour and detailed presentation of the Turia Campus, a discussion with Ana Povoa on the Psychology degree programme, an exchange with Christian Garzoni on the admissions process, and a visit to a Psychology class to observe teaching practices. Beyond the academic agenda, Mr. Niederhauser also had the opportunity to discover the rich culture, traditions, and gastronomy of the city of Valencia, gaining a deeper appreciation of its local identity.
These exchanges not only enrich the experience of visiting staff, but also strengthen the relationships between partner universities within the ChallengeEU alliance, fostering trust and mutual understanding. They also open the door to new avenues of academic collaboration, from program development to joint initiatives that contribute to the internationalisation of higher education.
The European University of Valencia extends its warmest thanks to Mr. Niederhauser for his visit and looks forward to future cooperation with FHNW within the ChallengeEU framework.
