EU4Dual Knowledge Exchange Seminar
15–16 October 2026 | Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain | Hybrid
Mondragon Unibertsitatea invites researchers, practitioners, policymakers and industry partners to the EU4Dual Knowledge Exchange Seminar – Forum on the Future of Dual Higher Education.
The seminar brings together different perspectives on current developments, challenges and future opportunities in dual higher education (DHE). It takes place in a hybrid format, with both onsite and online participation available.
Programme overview
15 October — main seminar day, open to all participants.
16 October — midday forum for companies and policymakers, focused on the future of dual higher education.
Topics
We welcome contributions on the following themes:
- Dual higher education models and practices
- Work-integrated learning and workplace learning
- University–industry collaboration
- Pedagogical innovation
- Skills, employability and student experience
- Governance, policy and quality assurance
- Internationalisation and mobility
- Digitalisation and emerging challenges
- Organisational transformation and future trends
- Mentoring and tutoring
Submit an abstract
Abstract submission deadline: 30 June 2026
Submit an abstract of no more than 300 words in English. Your abstract should include:
- Title
- Author(s) and affiliation(s)
- Type of contribution
- Abstract
- Keywords
All submissions are reviewed by the Scientific Committee. At least one author of each accepted contribution must register for the seminar.
Download the PDF for more information
Send your abstract to: knowledgeexchange@mondragon.edu
Key dates
- 30 June 2026 — abstract submission deadline
- 20 July 2026 — notification of acceptance
- 15–16 October 2026 — seminar
After the seminar
Authors of accepted contributions may submit a full paper to the European Scientific Journal of Dual Higher Education.
We encourage Eu4Dual colleagues to share this call within their institutions, research groups and professional networks.
