SPACE

Network
SPACE - European Network for Business Studies and Languages was founded in Lille , France , in 1989. It has the status of a non-profit international association according to Belgian law, its Head Office is located at Hogeschool Gent (University College Gent) in Gent BE, and its aims and objectives are laid down in its Constitution.

Objectives and Activities
The remit of the SPACE Network has widened to develop European and international co-operation in the areas of Business Studies, Languages, Hotel & Tourism Management, European Studies and Intercultural Communication. One key objective of SPACE is to share staff educational experiences in order to meet the needs of students who now have to have an awareness of how to do business in a global environment. Therefore developing a spirit for quality and a sense for research have become main objectives. Presently, the network offers the opportunity for members to develop joint degrees, to share online exams and courses. SPACE has also developed a number of co-operations in European funded projects and provides a framework of support. Not only staff and student exchanges and work placement initiatives for students are at the heart of SPACE activity, also virtual mobility is part of it. Finally SPACE offers a free platform for a strongly managed intra-net communication between member schools.

Who are the members?
Since 1989, the network has been growing to reach a membership of about 80 HEI in 25 countries from both the 'old' and emerging new Europe resulting in a modified profile of the SPACE Network and a strong Mission Statement.

URL: http://www.space-info.eu

In 2008, the SPACE Network will hold its 19th SPACE AGM and Conference in Valencia, Spain!
EuroPACE is involved in the conference programme.