Uniwersyteckie Czasopisma NaukoweBeyond borders – an example of international cooperation in subject teaching
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.26881/head.2025.3.14Słowa kluczowe:
higher education teaching, international collaboration, EuroVariety, conference, chemistry education, academic teacherAbstrakt
The article presents an analysis of the development and significance of the European Variety in University Chemistry Education (EuroVariety) international conference as an example of effectively overcoming the isolation of academic teachers through international collaboration. A comparison of conference presentation topics from 2005 and 2025 made it possible to identify key shifts in the priorities of chemistry education – from formal and curricular issues toward reflection on universities’ social responsibility, sustainable development, inclusivity, and the professionalisation of the academic teacher’s role. Digital technologies remain a constant feature of conference debates; however, their scope has evolved from simple e–learning tools to advanced VR/AR and AI solutions.
The evaluation of EuroVariety 2025 shows that the conference not only provides participants with inspiration and professional connections but also fosters a sense of community and strengthens teachers' confidence. The case discussed confirms that bottom–up initiatives can evolve into lasting international forums for the exchange of teaching experiences and reflection on higher education practice. The recommendations emphasise the need to increase the accessibility of the conference by offering financial support to participants from countries with lower levels of educational funding and by considering hybrid formats as a complement to in–person meetings, saving participants time. The authors also suggest that the EuroVariety model can serve as inspiration for other disciplines, fostering the professionalisation of academic staff, building communities of practice, and advancing academic teaching in an international dimension.
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