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Higher education institutions have seen growing numbers of international student populations, the continued establishment of English as a common language, new mediums of instruction such as hybrid and digital learning, increased mobility of staff and students, and globalisation. It is these aspects that form the notion of internationalisation in higher arts education as we know it, along with growing concerns surrounding various paradoxes emerging from the internationalisation paradigm.
Students and staff, all benefit from exposure to intercultural and international perspectives, as the diversification of curricula helps to achieve Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity (EDI), promoting social safety and facilitating intercultural understanding and collaboration.
Despite these advantages, the paradoxes that internationalisation present can be seen as quite daunting. Challenging topics have arisen such as climate change, political shifts towards right-wing parties, the divide between the Global North and the Global South, and the Covid-19 pandemic, and cases of inequality in various factions.
The PIE Working Group invites you to explore ‘The Paradox of Internationalisation’ in this context at the next PIE Annual Meeting in Prague, Czechia hosted by the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague and the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague.
This event questions:
How dependent are we on international students for the purpose of internationalisation or are they key to financial sustainability?
How can we integrate students in local society in a time of growing nationalism and limited accommodation space?
How can we preserve national languages in relation to the prevalence as English as the language of tuition?
How can we achieve equity in higher arts education for all students, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds, locally and internationally?
How can we prioritise students' mental health in times of such uncertainty?
Let us address these growing concerns together in order make internationalisation in higher arts education sustainable and accessible for all. Join us.
Registration fee: €100 (incl. two dinners, two lunches, coffee breaks, materials, event support, networking opportunities)
***Please note that passes are now SOLD OUT.***
Thank you for your interest in the PIE Annual Meeting 2024. Our current capacity has been reached, and registration is now closed. Additionally, our waiting list has reached its maximum capacity. If we were unable to accommodate your interest this time, we sincerely hope to welcome you to the next edition of the PIE Annual Meeting.
For any questions, feel free to contact us via info@elia-artschools.org.
Rob Cameron is the BBC's correspondent in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, covering politics, society, business, arts and other subjects for BBC Radio, BBC TV and BBC News Online. Rob moved to Prague from his native London in 1993. He began his radio career in 1999, when he joined Radio Prague, the international service of Czech Radio. He began reporting for the BBC in 2001, becoming the full-time Czech and Slovak correspondent in 2004, although he also contributes to other broadcasters. As well as reporting from the length and breadth of the Czech Republic and Slovakia, he’s covered stories in Albania, Austria, Bulgaria, Italy, Germany, Greece, Latvia, Poland, Russia, Sweden and the United States. When war broke out in February 2022, he spent 10 days on the Slovak-Ukraine border, hearing the stories of refugees fleeing the Russian invasion. During his career he has interviewed prime ministers and presidents, artists and spies, including such diverse personalities as Václav Havel, Ai Wei Wei, Madeleine Albright, Sir Nicholas Winton, Danny DeVito, and the Dalai Lama.
Practical info
Venue
RISEBA Architecture and Media Centre H2O6, Durbes iela 4, Riga, LV1048
The venue is located on the left bank of the Daugava river and is easily accessible from the city centre/Old town by public transport:
Busses No 3, 13 bus stop “Klinģeru iela”
Trams No 1, 5 tram stop “Baldones iela”
Hotels
Participants of PIE Annual Meeting 2024 are encouraged to book their accommodation in Prague as soon as possible. Here you can find a list of recommended hotels:
Price: Medium Mama double room for 124 EUR per night/room for 1 person
Large Mama double room for 134 EUR per night/room for 2 persons
Prices include breakfast, city tax and VAT.
How to go from Mama shelter to
AMU by tramhttps://1url.cz/wugPy, by walk https://1url.cz/DugcL AVU by walkhttps://1url.cz/AugcM
Train travel to Prague is only three to five hours away from Budapest, Berlin, Bratislava and Vienna. Dresden is just over two hours distant. Other major cities are as far afield as Brussels, Paris and London, and night trains run from Zurich and Warsaw.
The Prague Main Station is 4.5 km from AMU and 21 minutes away by local transport (tram no. 15 Hlavní nádraží); and 4.2 km from AVU and 25 minutes away by local transport (tram no. 26 Dědina).
Prague Main Bus Station has direct connectivity from Munich, Vienna, Budapest, Berlin, Dresden, Paris, Amsterdam, Bratislava and Warsaw.
The main bus station is 4.2 km from AMU and 25 minutes away by local transport (bus no. 194 Nemocnice pod Petřínem); and 3.7km from AVU and 20 minutes away by local transport (tram no. 12 Sídliště Barrandov).
The Academy of Performing Arts in Prague (AMU) is a leading educational art institution in Central Europe. The university is divided into three independent faculties, each specialised in its own artistic endeavour: theatre (DAMU), film and TV (FAMU) and music and dance (HAMU). Each faculty offers accredited study programmes in English as well as short-term individual internships, exchange programmes, specialized courses and opportunities to study abroad. Students seek to refine their specific abilities under the tutelage of active professionals of Europe’s cultural and intellectual scene, top ranking filmmakers, theatre dramaturges and stage performers, musical virtuosos and master dancers with the emphasis on a uniquely individual approach. The highest standards of artistic education are reflected in the frequent prestigious awards achieved at domestic and international festivals and events. All three faculties are located in the heart of Prague’s historical centre. Prague is home to a number of famous cultural attractions with great connection with the rest of Europe. In addition to this, the capital of the Czech Republic is one of the best student destinations and has also been ranked third on the list of 100 safest cities in the world!
The educational and artistic mission of the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague (AVU) is founded on a constant pursuit and articulation of aesthetic, technological and political connections between tradition, contemporaneity and the future. With its core values rooted in the promotion of individual and artistic integrity and inclusion, the Academy is dedicated to the advancement of creativity, experimentation, critical thinking and a socially engaged attitude.
Founded in 1799, for the past two centuries the Academy has counted many leading artists among its teachers and students, including such figures as František Kupka, Josef Gočár, Jindřich Štyrský, Magdalena Jetelová and Eva Koťátková. Over the years, the Academy expanded from traditional fields of art such as sculpture, painting and printmaking by adding schools of architecture and art restoration and the fields of new media, intermedia and performance. AVU currently offers MFA programmes in various specializations, art restoration programmes and a master’s programme in architecture. It places particular emphasis on artistic research and doctoral degree programmes in Fine Arts, Architecture, Restauration and Art Theory/History. Besides educational activities, the Academy runs its own publishing house, a gallery, and two research departments: the AVU Academic Research Centre (VVP AVU) and the Laboratory for Art, Research and Graduate Education (LARGE AVU).
Accessibility information
Main venues of the PIE Annual Meeting are accessible for guests with reduced mobility.
Should you have any specific accessibility needs (such as transport assistance, a support from a staff member, printed programme in large letters) or if you need help registering for the event (also registering assistant accompanying you), please get in touch via janja.skerget@elia-artschools.org
EDI Statement
ELIA and the host institutions, are dedicated to hosting events that prioritise equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. We have worked together with the host institutions, to make this event a safer and more accessible space for all.
Should you have any specific accessibility needs (such as transportation assistance, support from a staff member, or a large-print programme), or if you need help registering for the event and/or registering an assistant to accompany you, please contact the ELIA Team, so we can ensure this event is inclusive and accessible to you.
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We value any feedback you may have on how inclusive and accessible you find this event. You can submit your feedback in the event evaluation report that will be disseminated after the event. Your honesty is appreciated and will help us to understand how to improve the inclusivity and accessibility of our future events. All feedback will be collected anonymously.
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