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Participants will work directly on their own courses through practical tasks, expert guidance, and international peer exchange with colleagues from across Europe.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">A key strength of the module is its approach to sustainability as an integral part of everyday teaching practice rather than a standalone topic. Educators are encouraged to explore how sustainability principles can enhance the quality, inclusiveness, and accessibility of learning across different disciplines and institutional contexts.<\/p>\n<p>The activity remains flexible and modular, allowing educators to join at any stage and engage according to their own interests, priorities, and available time.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40847\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aspira.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1780299837375-\u2013-kopija.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"800\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Upcoming Expert Consultations<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h3><strong style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Topic:<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal;\"> Sustainability<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">\ud83d\udcc5 June 1, 2026 | 10:00 CET | Online<br \/>\n\ud83d\udcc5 June 8, 2026 | 10:00 CET | Online<\/p>\n<p>The consultations provide optional opportunities for discussion with experts and fellow participants, fostering collaboration and the exchange of ideas and experiences.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Why Join?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>Practical ideas directly applicable to your own course<\/li>\n<li>Flexible participation and self-paced learning<\/li>\n<li>International peer exchange and professional networking<\/li>\n<li>Inspiration for developing more inclusive and accessible teaching practices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">The activity is part of the <strong>PROFFORMANCE Community Event Series<\/strong>, organized by the Tempus Public Foundation, with the aim of promoting excellence in higher education and supporting innovative teaching practices.<\/p>\n<p>We encourage all interested educators to join the PROFFORMANCE community and become part of an international network committed to high-quality, sustainable, and inclusive education.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Higher education educators across Europe will soon have the opportunity to participate in a new phase of the PROFFORMANCE Course Upgrade online peer learning activity, dedicated to integrating sustainability principles into course design and teaching practice. 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