First IBSEN Meeting in Split

From 10 to 12 November 2025, the Faculty of Economics, Business and Tourism (FEBT), University of Split, hosted the IBSEN Network meeting. Representatives of partner universities from Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Türkiye, Finland, France, the Czech Republic, Canada, Spain and Croatia took part in the event.

The official programme included updates on the activities of the network, discussions on the IBSEN Entrepreneurship Series, the Real Game project and plans for the upcoming summer schools. FEBT presented its own projects — the Student Business Incubator, BizLabJunior and the Service-Learning Programme — as examples of innovative teaching and student development practices. The meeting also featured sessions on IBSEN admission criteria, the new IBSEN website and a panel discussion on the relevance of written theses in the age of AI.

In addition to the working sessions, the event provided several opportunities for networking among members, as well as with FEBT staff. The cultural programme included a guided tour of Split’s historic city centre and a visit to the Split 3 district, along with two networking dinners showcasing the local culinary tradition.

The meeting further strengthened cooperation within the IBSEN Network and opened new possibilities for joint initiatives in international education and research, as well as new opportunities for academic and student mobility.

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Internship or thesis oppportunity?

If you are looking for an internship or a topic for your thesis, the German company Hella, which produces especially lights for cars, offers an internship/thesis for business students. The company is very international and has its headquarters in Lippstadt (approx. 60 km south of Bielefeld). The text of each job ad is in German, but for most offerings you do not need a knowledge of German language.

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BIPs

BIPs, or Blended Intensive Programmes, are a new format of short-term international study under the Erasmus+ program that combine online learning with a short period of physical mobility (5-30 days). Organized by alliances like CIVIS, EU GREEN, and others, they involve students and staff from multiple partner universities and are often structured around addressing key societal challenges. These programs allow participants to earn credits and gain international experience through a flexible, collaborative format. 
Key features of Blended Intensive Programmes (BIPs)
  • Blended format: Each BIP includes both mandatory online components and a short-term physical mobility period.
  • International collaboration: Programs are developed and run by at least three partner universities, fostering collaboration among students and staff from different countries.
  • Short and intensive: The physical mobility part typically lasts between 5 and 30 days, and the programs are designed to be intensive and transformative.
  • Erasmus+ funding: Participants may be eligible for Erasmus+ funding to help cover the costs of their short-term mobility.
  • Flexible timing: Programs can be offered at different times of the year to accommodate various academic schedules.
  • Diverse topics: BIPs cover a wide range of disciplines, developed in response to major societal challenges. 

More information on IBSEN BIPs will be show here soon!

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