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Talk about internationalization in higher education has been front and centre in recent years. Embedded in that discussion is the argument that universities need to give their students more opportunities to experience different cultures first-hand.

As part of Dals efforts to give students those opportunities, the university has joined a new consortium.

"The Network Of America and Europa for Doctoral Mobility at UniversitieS" (NOVA DOMUS) is a research exchange program funded by the European Union through its famed Erasmus Mundus program. Led by the University of Barcelona, the exchange program involves a group of 12 top universities in Europe and North America and focuses on research collaboration in areas of medical sciences, natural sciences, and engineering and technology.

I am so pleased that Dal is a part of this initiative because it is a perfect fit with the objectives and proposed actions laid out in the universitys International Strategy, says Alain Boutet, Executive Director of Dals Office of International Relations.

While Dal currently has a multitude of exchange programs for its students, NOVA DOMUS stands out.

This is really a unique opportunity for Dals PhD students, post-doctoral fellows and research staff to work in a lab at one of the 11 partner universities, with travel and other expenses being covered," says Dieter Pelzer, associate dean of Graduate Studies. "Were excited to offer this kind of experience to groups that arent usually targeted in exchanges. Dal faculty will also benefit from hosting PhD students, postdocs and research staff from European partner institutions.

The intent is that the exchanges will allow researchers at Dalhousie to either expand current connections or forge new connections with collaborators at the partner universities.

Dal researchers are already collaborating with colleagues around the world. NOVA DOMUS provides a wonderful opportunity to support their collaborations with a highly respected set of European institutions, explains Pat Rodee, Director of International Research and Development at Dal.

Partner universities are:

The Faculty of Graduate Studies and International Research & Development within Dalhousie Research Services are working together to make the program a success.

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Dal joins European Unionfunded research exchange consortium