ECEM Project Concludes with Key Open-Access Research Publications on Inclusive Internationalisation

The Enriching Communities through Engaged Mobilities (ECEM) project, a collaborative European initiative to deepen the links between civic engagement and internationalisation for inclusive societies, has successfully concluded with a suite of high-value, open-access research publications. The project’s findings and tools offer evidence-based guidance for higher education institutions, student organisations, policymakers, and civil society partners aiming to make international mobility more socially engaged and inclusive.

Throughout its three-year lifespan, ECEM worked to reframe student mobility as a transformative learning and societal engagement experience, supporting the integration of community engagement, active citizenship, and service-learning in Erasmus+ and other internationalisation frameworks.

ECEM Publications – Research Outputs and Resources

Below is the list of publications produced by the ECEM consortium, with titles matching those hosted on Zenodo and corresponding DOI links:

1. Service-Learning: Enriching Communities Beyond Borders
   A comprehensive handbook introducing the theoretical foundations and practical models for integrating service-learning into Erasmus+ mobility programmes, with empirical insights and implementation strategies.
   https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17341340

2. Integration of Service-Learning Actions in Erasmus+ Mobilities: Policy Report
   A detailed policy analysis of how service-learning and civic engagement can be better embedded in mobility policies at European, national and institutional levels. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17553425  

3. Inclusion and Engagement in Mobility through Volunteering
   This research publication explores the links between volunteering, active citizenship and inclusion within the context of international student mobility, offering evidence-based insights and recommendations.
   https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17553681
4. Volunteer on Exchange Activities Toolkit
   A practical toolkit designed for student representatives and activity organisers to plan, implement and evaluate community-engaged activities during student exchanges.
   https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17553641
5. Connecting Community Engagement and Internationalisation: An Overview of Challenges and Opportunities
   This report examines how community engagement connects with internationalisation, highlighting current challenges, research insights, and opportunities for institutional action.
   https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16684829

Building on ECEM’s Legacy

These publications encapsulate the core knowledge and practical outputs of ECEM, reflecting the project’s commitment to embedding community-engaged practices into internationalisation strategies across Europe. They serve as open resources for institutions and practitioners seeking to strengthen civic engagement in mobility, support inclusive learning environments, and foster meaningful collaboration between students, universities and local communities.

For more on the project and access to related materials, visit the ECEM website: https://www.ecem-project.org/.