"For every type of information I believe that videos are the way we communicate right now” Shama, former student at the University of Göttingen.

Virtual exchange and blended mobility allow international educational formats which have been impossible or inefficient with only physical mobility, e.g. concepts with several short interactions or with high numbers of students. Within the DAAD programme “international mobility and cooperation – digital (IMKD)” universities implemented and evaluated such new virtual or blended formats. The panel will discuss examples and best practices.

Despite recent advances, students still face a lengthy task when trying to get external study credits recognised at their home institution. In an effort to fully digitise the recognition process, PIM, the Platform for Inter*national Student Mobility, will offer digital recognition and integration with existing systems to create a better experience for students and staff alike. Here we report on the first productive use and future plans for PIM.