As in the previous year, De Vinci Higher Education organized its annual International Week. This event brought together ESILV, EMLV, and IIM students and welcomed over 40 professors from partner universities across 20 countries. These professors delivered courses on various topics, including sustainable finance, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity.
Participation in these international lectures—whether in Paris, Nantes, or online—was not limited to academic learning. It also provided immersion into diverse educational environments. This variety of teaching approaches fostered student adaptability and enriched their perspective on different pedagogical methods.
A Cross-Disciplinary Teaching Approach
International Week reflects the institution’s commitment to an interdisciplinary educational model.
Engineering, business, and digital students collaborated in multidisciplinary teams, enriching their academic experience and strengthening their digital skills.
This approach is designed to prepare students to thrive in global professional settings.
Global Academic Contributions
Among the international speakers:
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Dr. Meena Bhatia (BIMTECH, India) on sustainable finance
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Myria Bouhaddi (Université du Québec en Outaouais, Canada) on artificial intelligence security
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Janis Braunfelds (Riga Technical University, Latvia) on smart home sensor technologies
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Robert Csoma (Budapest Business University, Hungary) on international financial management
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Marcos Ferasso (Lusófona University, Portugal) on entrepreneurship and sustainability
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Justin Gilbert (Asia Pacific University, Malaysia) on AI in data analytics
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Diocélio Goularte (FDC, Brazil) on the ethical implications of deepfakes in advertising
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Rod Haanappel (Dorset College Dublin, Ireland) on an introduction to ethical hacking
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Ali Intizar (Dublin City University, Ireland) on digital twins for urban planning
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Dr. Dileta Jatautaite (Vilnius University, Lithuania) on business ethics and social responsibility
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Snežana P. Knežević (University of Belgrade, Serbia) on financial management
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Dr. Reeti Kulshrestha (BIMTECH, India) on responsible business practices
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William Ng (British Columbia Institute of Technology, Canada) on project valuation
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Enrique Ruiz Zúñiga (University of Skövde, Sweden) on Industry 5.0 optimization
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Sylvia Santisteban (Centrum PUCP, Peru) on digital transformation
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Ugis Senkans (Riga Technical University, Latvia) on ICT project management
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Nimisha Singh (Bennett University, India) on cybersecurity management
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Julija Skatulaite (Vilnius University, Lithuania) on project management trends
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Mike Visser (Inholland University of Applied Sciences, Netherlands) on omnichannel marketing
Academical contributions
A Week to Engage and Evaluate Students
Students took part in various workshops and seminars, on-site and online, for six hours of engagement.
These sessions were designed to expose them to different teaching methods and cultural perspectives. At the end of the week, assessments were conducted to measure their understanding of the topics covered.
Students participated in workshops and conferences
Cultural Integration and Networking
Beyond academic activities, the week also included events like the “Café des Langues,” organized by the ESN De Vinci student association.
This allowed students to engage with peers who had studied abroad, encouraging cultural exchange and networking.
Through the International Week at ESILV, De Vinci Higher Education continues to deliver a well-rounded, internationally oriented education. By incorporating global perspectives into their curriculum, students are better equipped to navigate and contribute to an increasingly interconnected world.
