About this event
Teaching in English has become an essential part of international higher education. As universities welcome an increasing number of international students, academic staff are expected not only to communicate effectively in English but also to create engaging, inclusive and supportive learning environments for students from diverse linguistic, educational and cultural backgrounds.
This two-day international workshop on English Medium Instruction (EMI) has been designed to help academic staff develop the practical knowledge, confidence and teaching strategies needed to successfully teach international students in English.
Organised by the Technical University of Košice (TUKE) as part of the Global Mindset @TUKE initiative, the workshop contributes to TUKE's long-term commitment to the internationalisation of higher education and the continuous professional development of its academic staff.
The programme will be delivered by an internationally recognised Expert in Virtual Exchange (VE), COIL and educational innovation, who also serves as a Full Professor of English Studies.
The workshop is organised by the Technical University of Košice and is open to academic staff from partner universities within the Ulysseus European University Alliance. Participants will have the opportunity to exchange experiences, discuss common challenges in international teaching and establish new professional connections with colleagues from across Europe.
The programme combines interactive discussions, practical activities, peer collaboration and a supportive microteaching session, allowing participants to immediately apply newly acquired EMI strategies in practice.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
- understand the principles of effective English Medium Instruction (EMI) in higher education;
- design teaching activities that encourage active participation in multilingual and multicultural classrooms;
- structure lectures and learning materials to improve clarity and accessibility for international students;
- apply practical strategies that reduce language-related barriers to learning;
- create more inclusive learning environments for culturally diverse student groups;
- deliver a short teaching session in English while applying EMI principles;
- provide and receive constructive peer feedback in a supportive professional environment.
Who should attend?
This workshop is intended for:
- academic staff teaching in English;
- lecturers preparing to introduce English-taught courses;
- teachers working with international students;
- educators interested in strengthening the international dimension of their teaching;
- academic staff wishing to exchange good practice with colleagues from across the Ulysseus Alliance.
No previous EMI training is required.
Workshop format
The workshop combines:
- expert-led interactive sessions;
- practical classroom activities;
- collaborative discussions;
- peer learning and networking;
- an individual microteaching activity with developmental feedback.
Please note that the microteaching session is not intended to assess participants' English language proficiency. Instead, it provides a safe and supportive opportunity to practise new teaching approaches and receive constructive feedback from peers and the workshop facilitator.
Session Details
📅 Dates: 1–2 October 2026
🕙 Time: 8:00 – 16:00
💻 Venue: UVP Technicom, Technical University of Košice, Slovakia
Participation is free of charge.
