SolBridge International School of Business proudly welcomed Professor Carine Coene and Professor Valérie Rits from VIVES University College as part of the International Staff Mobility Program held in Daejeon, South Korea, from May 6 to May 20, 2026.

The two-week academic exchange reflected SolBridge’s continued commitment to fostering global collaboration, intercultural learning, and international academic partnerships. This initiative directly aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 4: Quality Education and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals) by expanding inclusive, global learning opportunities through strategic international cooperation.

During their visit, Professors Coene and Rits engaged with students, faculty members, and university staff through a variety of lectures, workshops, and collaborative activities designed to encourage knowledge sharing and global perspectives.

Throughout the mobility program, the visiting professors contributed to several academic sessions focusing on ethics, sustainability, responsible entrepreneurship, and experiential learning. Their teaching activities provided students with valuable opportunities to explore contemporary global business challenges while gaining insights into European educational approaches and international business practices.

As part of the experiential learning activities, students also participated in an interactive and educational board game designed to introduce the principles of the circular economy and sustainable business decision-making. Unlike traditional lectures, this activity created a dynamic and engaging environment where participants actively learned by managing resources, making strategic business decisions, and responding to real-world challenges in a simulated market setting. This hands-on experience strongly supports SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, as it encourages students to think critically about resource efficiency, sustainability, and responsible business practices in real-world contexts.

In addition to classroom teaching, the program also included cross-cultural lectures introducing French, Spanish, and broader international business perspectives. These sessions encouraged meaningful intercultural dialogue and helped strengthen students’ understanding of global communication and cultural diversity in today’s business environment.

The visit further promoted faculty networking and institutional collaboration through meetings, discussions, and knowledge exchange initiatives with SolBridge faculty and staff. Such engagements play an important role in strengthening academic partnerships and creating future opportunities for collaborative projects, student exchanges, and joint initiatives between institutions.

The enthusiasm, professionalism, and innovative teaching methods demonstrated by Professors Coene and Rits greatly enriched the SolBridge academic community. Their contributions created impactful learning experiences for students while reinforcing the value of international cooperation in higher education.

SolBridge extends its sincere appreciation to Professor Carine Coene and Professor Valérie Rits for their meaningful contributions and inspiring engagement throughout the program. The university looks forward to continuing its partnership with VIVES University College and expanding future opportunities for global academic collaboration.

As a globally oriented business school, SolBridge remains dedicated to creating international learning experiences that prepare students to become responsible and culturally aware global leaders.