BOOST-IN Virtual International Programme
from
Monday, 23 November 2026 (09:00)
to
Friday, 27 November 2026 (17:25)
Monday, 23 November 2026
10:00
Day 1: Global Awareness & Intercultural Connection
10:00 - 11:30
Welcome & Orientation
Welcome & Orientation
10:00 - 10:10
Quick overview of the week’s goals - Offer a new internationalisation@home experience (Annual) - Strengthen students' Global Competence - Foster active, immersive participation etc
10:10
Icebreaker: “My Global Map”
Icebreaker: “My Global Map”
10:10 - 10:20
🌍 Pin Your Place: A Map of Us How it works: Find your hometown (or the place that feels most like "home") on the map. Drop a pin and add a post. In your post, tell us about one of the following — pick whichever one lights you up: 🍲 A taste of home — What's a dish or snack you'd make every visitor try, no exceptions? 🤚 A cultural quirk — A gesture, phrase, or superstition from your culture that outsiders always find surprising (or that you had to explain to a confused roommate once). 🗺️ The tourist myth — What's something visitors always get wrong or misunderstand about your city? 🎉 A tradition you love — A local celebration, ritual, or seasonal event that means something to you.
10:20
Mini-Keynote: “Global Competence in a Changing World”
Mini-Keynote: “Global Competence in a Changing World”
10:20 - 10:30
Keynote by MCI Prof. Markus Kittler on Global Competence
10:30
Interactive Workshop: “Cultural Intelligence (CQ) in Action”
Interactive Workshop: “Cultural Intelligence (CQ) in Action”
10:30 - 10:45
Interactive workshop linked to the Micro-learning module: TOPIC 1- EXAMINE LOCAL, GLOBAL AND INTERCULTURAL ISSUES ML1 – Understanding Global–Local Interconnections MC1 – Case Analysis: Global Issue in My Context Proposed tool: Flinga Coordinated by the Haaga-Helia team
10:45
Q&A Section
Q&A Section
10:45 - 10:55
Questions and Answers
10:55
Reflection Journal
Reflection Journal
10:55 - 11:05
Interactive Reflection- My Global Starting Point on Menti
11:05
Warm-up & Daily Challenge
Warm-up & Daily Challenge
11:05 - 11:10
Prompts to guide the sharing: 💡 "What's one thing you learned today that you didn't know this morning?" 😲 "What moment surprised you most?" 🤝 "Did you connect with someone or something in a way you didn't expect?" 🔄 "Is there anything you'll think about differently after today?"
Tuesday, 24 November 2026
10:00
Day 2: Digital Collaboration & Innovation
10:00 - 11:30
Recap & Energizer
Recap & Energizer
10:00 - 10:10
Quick game to reinforce Day 1 insights.
10:10
Mini-Workshop: “Digital Skills for Global Citizens”
Mini-Workshop: “Digital Skills for Global Citizens”
10:10 - 10:25
An introduction to collaborative tools such as Miro, Padlet, and Canva, combined with teamwork best practices and guided conversations on their relevance and application in today’s global workforce.
10:25
Panel: “Innovation Without Borders”
Panel: “Innovation Without Borders”
10:25 - 10:45
Speakers from partner universities share real cases of virtual collaboration. (Connect possibly to a Micro-learning Modules - Current Events & Classroom Discourse; Basics of Intercultural Communication).
10:45
Group Challenge Kick-off
Group Challenge Kick-off
10:45 - 11:05
Mixed teams (4–6 members) form to brainstorm SDG-inspired project ideas. (Connect possibly to a Micro-learning Module/ Challenge- SDGs and Global Competence; Mini-Action Design Prototype).
11:05
Wrap-up & Tools Recap
Wrap-up & Tools Recap
11:05 - 11:15
Quick reflection: which tool felt most intuitive for cross-border work?
Wednesday, 25 November 2026
10:00
Check-in & Icebreaker
Check-in & Icebreaker
10:00 - 10:10
Quick SDG quiz or visual puzzle to spark engagement.
Day 3: Sustainability & Social Impact
10:00 - 11:30
10:10
Guest Talk: “Leading with Purpose – Youth & Sustainability”
Guest Talk: “Leading with Purpose – Youth & Sustainability”
10:10 - 10:20
Inspiring speaker shares lived experience in sustainability leadership. (Connect possibly to a Micro-learning Module/ Challenge- What Shapes Perspectives?; Bias Self-Assessment)
10:20
Interactive Simulation: “The Climate Negotiation Game”
Interactive Simulation: “The Climate Negotiation Game”
10:20 - 10:35
Teams represent countries negotiating for resources under climate constraints.
10:35
Group Reflection: “What Would You Do Differently?”
Group Reflection: “What Would You Do Differently?”
10:35 - 10:45
Each team shares negotiation insights and links to real-world SDGs.
10:45
Journal Reflection
Journal Reflection
10:45 - 11:00
Participants write a 100-word takeaway on personal responsibility for sustainability.
Thursday, 26 November 2026
10:00
Check-in & Empathy Warm-Up
Check-in & Empathy Warm-Up
10:00 - 10:10
Reflect on experiences of misunderstanding to explore the emotional and cultural dimensions of collaboration.
Day 4: Co-Creation & Peer Mentoring
10:00 - 11:30
10:10
Mini-Workshop: “Practicing Empathy in Academic & Global Spaces” (ML-9)
Mini-Workshop: “Practicing Empathy in Academic & Global Spaces” (ML-9)
10:10 - 10:25
Explore assumptions, active listening and perspective-taking through a short intercultural scenario.
10:25
Breakout Activity: “The Empathy Lens” (MC-9)
Breakout Activity: “The Empathy Lens” (MC-9)
10:25 - 10:40
Identify hidden assumptions and redesign an academic scenario using empathy-driven responses.
10:40
Mini-Workshop: “Intercultural Problem-Solving & Conflict Navigation” (ML-17)
Mini-Workshop: “Intercultural Problem-Solving & Conflict Navigation” (ML-17)
10:40 - 10:55
Explore common intercultural misunderstandings and practical strategies for navigating them.
10:55
Group Challenge: “Repairing Miscommunication” (MC-17)
Group Challenge: “Repairing Miscommunication” (MC-17)
10:55 - 11:10
Develop context-sensitive solutions to an intercultural conflict through empathy and negotiation.
11:10
Co-Creation Lab: “Designing for Global Engagement” (ML-19)
Co-Creation Lab: “Designing for Global Engagement” (ML-19)
11:10 - 11:25
Refine SDG projects with an inclusive element that strengthens global engagement
11:25
Wrap-Up & Day 5 Preparation
Wrap-Up & Day 5 Preparation
11:25 - 11:30
Consolidate key takeaways and prepare for the final-day learning exchange.
Friday, 27 November 2026
10:00
Day 5: Learning Exchange, Reflection & Forward Engagement
10:00 - 11:30
Welcome & Learning Framing
Welcome & Learning Framing
10:00 - 10:10
Set the stage for peer learning and exchange across different learning pathways.
10:10
Learning Exchange: "What I Learned & Why It Matters"
Learning Exchange: "What I Learned & Why It Matters"
10:10 - 10:15
Share key module insights and how they apply to academic or professional contexts.
10:15
Whole-Group Harvest & Pattern Spotting
Whole-Group Harvest & Pattern Spotting
10:15 - 10:35
Identify recurring themes and connections across different learning experiences.
10:35
Break??
Break??
10:35 - 10:45
10:45
Reflection: "My Next Global Learning Step"
Reflection: "My Next Global Learning Step"
10:45 - 10:55
Identify the next global competence skill or learning pathway you want to develop.
10:55
Closing, Recognition & Pathways Forward
Closing, Recognition & Pathways Forward
10:55 - 11:05
Recognise participation and explore further modules, badges, COIL and virtual exchange opportunities.