HUBIOC is a project designed to develop leaders in internationalization of curriculum (IoC) at HEIs in remote regions. It emerged in response to the challenges highlighted during the pandemic: outdated curricula and limited virtual environments.

Purpose: To democratize innovative strategies and tools to improve the quality, relevance, and impact of the curriculum, responding to the needs of a global and interconnected society.

WHAT IS HUBIOC?

How did we achieve this? Diagnosis Identification of institutional and personal capabilities in IoC. How did we achieve this? Capacity building Designing programs for teachers and administrators, including the creation of global technology classrooms. How did we achieve this? Sustainable global network Development of an effective network that promotes the exchange of good practices and generates recommendations for educational policies.

Specific objectives
and expected results

1. Identify IoC-related capabilities Performing 5 IoC diagnostics. Creation of 5 teams of global leaders in Latin American HEIs.
Development of 5 management schemes focused on IoC. Publication of a manual on innovative pedagogical practices. 20 courses revamped with pedagogical innovations for IoC. Achieve 90% satisfaction among trained teachers and 80% among students in renewed courses. 2. Strengthen staff capabilities Design of a course on innovative pedagogical practices for IoC. Creation of a MOOC on IoC as part of the dissemination strategy. Establishment of 5 global classrooms with technological equipment. Development of a document with recommendations and best practices shared with ministries and departments of education. 3. Build an effective and sustainable global network Designing a hub for the IoT. Training of 100 teachers by global leaders. Ensure diverse participation (50% women, LGBTQ+ people, indigenous people, Afro-descendants, among others).

The project brings together universities from Colombia, Argentina, Spain, and Romania, with the Technological University of Pereira as coordinator. This consortium seeks to transform higher education and strengthen institutional capacities through international cooperation. members

carolina.cuartas@utp.edu.co https://www.utp.edu.co/

Technological University of Pereira (Colombia)

The Technological University of Pereira (UTP), founded in 1964, is a leading public university in Colombia. With more than 16,000 students, it offers 35 undergraduate and 60 graduate programs, and has four technology centers, 114 research groups, and 144 international agreements in 25 countries.

Carolina Cuartas Nader

University of Manizales (Colombia)

dir_ori@umanizales.edu.co https://umanizales.edu.co/ The University of Manizales, founded in 1972, is a high-quality private institution. With 24 undergraduate programs, 42 graduate programs, and nearly 9,000 students, it excels in research with four centers and 17 groups. Its headquarters are located in the Coffee Cultural Landscape, a World Heritage Site.

Valeria González Duque

Comfacauca University Corporation (Unicomfacauca) (Colombia)

hubioc@unicomfacauca.edu.co https://www.unicomfacauca.edu.co/ Founded in 2002, it is a private university with campuses in Popayán and Santander de Quilichao. It offers 11 undergraduate and 10 graduate programs, focusing on health and technology. Recognized for its commitment to research and international projects, it obtained High Quality Accreditation in 2022.

Alejandra Pineda Agudelo

Polytechnic University of Madrid (Spain)

virginia.diaz@upm.es https://www.upm.es/ Founded in 1971, it is one of Europe's leading technical universities, with more than 36,000 students and programs in engineering, architecture, and technology. A leader in innovation, it fosters international cooperation through networks and exchange programs.

Virginia Díaz

University of Alicante (Spain)

olga.b@ua.es Since 1979, the University of Barcelona has offered more than 39 undergraduate and 78 graduate programs to its 29,000 students. With 227 research groups, it focuses on international cooperation and collaboration with companies, strengthening global knowledge networks.

Olga Bloshchinska https://www.ua.es/

Colombia Challenge Your Knowledge (CCYK) (Colombia)

Association of 33 accredited Colombian universities, created in 2009. It promotes Colombia as an educational destination, fosters research and internationalization, and represents more than 340,000 students.

Camilo Puerto info@ccyk.com.co https://www.ccyk.com.co/

Politehnica University Timisoara (Romania)

Founded in 1920, it is one of the largest technical universities in Eastern Europe, with 13,000 students. It specializes in engineering and technology, excelling in research and innovation, with international collaborations in Europe, Asia, and the Americas.

Claudia Elena Stoian claudia.stoian@upt.ro https://www.upt.ro/

HA Barceló Foundation (Argentina)

Private university focused on Health Sciences, with campuses in Buenos Aires, La Rioja, and Santo Tomé. Since 1991, it has trained more than 22,000 students, standing out for its regional and international impact in medical and healthcare education.

Juan Manuel Godoy jgodoyarias@barcelo.edu.ar https://www.barcelo.edu.ar/

Catholic University of Argentina (UCA) (Argentina)

With campuses in Buenos Aires and three other locations, the UCA is one of the most prestigious private universities in Argentina. It offers 96 undergraduate and 169 graduate programs, excelling in educational quality, research, and international cooperation.

Veronica Muñoz vmunoz@uca.edu.ar https://uca.edu.ar/es/home