Within the framework of the Erasmus+ program, RISHII (Resources for Internationalisation of Higher Education Institutions in India) was created to contribute to the modernisation and internationalisation of Indian Higher Education. This initiative focused on the Internationalisation of Curriculum (IoC) of fourteen Indian Higher Education Institutions.
The project was designed to equip these institutions with the necessary procedures, tools, human resources and continuous professional development mechanisms necessary for Curriculum Internationalisation and creating institution-wide thriving cultures of Internationalisation-FOR-ALL. Through a series of workshops, staff members were empowered to become champions of IoC, improving the quality of education and preparing students for a globalised world.
One of the significant results of the project was the development of a Map of institutional needs in terms of internationalisation identified by the Indian partners. Additionally, a Comprehensive Internationalisation framework was created to evaluate each institution's performance in terms of internationalisation strategies.
The project also hosted 4 Training Seminars, which focused on crucial strategic lines, namely: Internationalisation of curriculum and student-centred approach; Global Competences and Learning Outcomes; Engaging students in globally relevant active learning; and Innovative Assessment methods that promote Global Learning.
Furthermore, Indian partners developed Internationalisation of Curriculum Workshops focusing on 4 Strategic Lines and 3 different targets/levels (pilot programme-level, institutional level and regional level), as well as a set of tools to help partners promote the Internationalisation of Curriculum, making them available for all Indian HEIs to use.
Despite facing challenges posed by COVID-19 restrictions, the project adapted by conducting online meetings, ensuring the progress of the project and collaboration among the consortium. In 2023 all partners were able to gather in Bilbao for the fourth meeting, and again in New Delhi, for the final meeting.