UNICollaboration, a non-profit, cross-disciplinary professional organisation committed to promoting the development and integration of Virtual Exchange, in partnership with the Language Centre of the Cyprus University of Technology, is pleased to announce the upcoming International Research Conference titled “Virtual Exchange in a Changing World: Innovation and Inclusion”, which will take place on 4–5 June 2026 in Limassol. The conference highlights the transformative power of digital connectivity and collaborative learning in today’s complex world. As education continues to evolve in response to global challenges, political shifts, and technological advancements, Virtual Exchange (VE) stands out as a key practice for promoting intercultural dialogue, international collaboration, and equitable access to education. The conference is a great opportunity for scholars and practitioners in VE to share their work across a wide range of themes including:

• Innovative models and best practices in designing VE projects
• Intercultural competence development through VE
• Curriculum integration and accreditation of VE within degree programs
• Assessment of learning outcomes in VE projects
• Institutional strategies for scaling and sustaining VE initiatives
• Equity, accessibility, and inclusion in VE initiatives
• The role of VE in advancing internationalization at home (IaH)
• Case studies of successful VE partnerships in diverse academic fields
• Student voices and experiences in VE programs
• Ιntegrating AI, VR/AR, and other emerging technologies in VE
• Innovative research methodologies for studying VE impact
• The role of VE in promoting global citizenship and social responsibility
• The intersection of VE and Blended Mobility programs (BIPs, etc.)
• VE as a response to global crises, conflict, or isolation
• Interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary VE collaborations in formal and informal educational settings, including Higher Education

Keynote Speakers:

• Anthony J. Liddicoat (University of Warwick)
• Laia Canals (Universitat Oberta de Catalunya)

Call for Abstracts Deadline: 15 November 2025

Submit your abstract via: https://forms.gle/SsmG2AhutBpSkGeJ9

For more information:
Conference Website: www.unicollaborationconference2026.org
For Enquiries: unicollabconference2026@gmail.com