Broad horizons of international cooperation to ensure sustainable and innovative learning

This article examines the evolving student and academic staff mobility trends and the impact of a new form of international cooperation on learning outcomes. European universities are increasingly using different forms of Erasmus+ mobilities types, which is facilitating a transformational shift towards short-term, mixed, and virtual mobility for European students, accompanied by the establishment of internationalisation standards and the development of initiatives in borderless learning joint planning of educational programs with partner institutions as well as implementation of pilot projects, testing and exchange of the most successful practices. The article discloses successful practices and experiences developed and gained through international cooperation, focusing on the results of the Erasmus+ blended intensive programme (BIP) projects implemented in 2023, which aimed to develop innovative teaching methods and update existing teaching materials. By highlighting the contributions of these projects, the article highlights the critical role that Erasmus+ BIP initiatives play in shaping the future of education through cross-border collaboration and knowledge sharing.