1st Workshop in the COSIMENA Funded Series “Towards Branching and Multitone Learning for Flexible and Inclusive Higher Education”

The event is organized in cooperation with SRH University Heidelberg and Ain Shams University, within the framework of the COSIMENA Call for Partnership 2026. The two-day workshop is dedicated to exploring branching and multitone learning as an emerging framework for creating flexible and inclusive learning pathways within regular higher education programmes. 

The workshop connects educational theory, curriculum design, quality assurance, competence-based assessment, and institutional implementation. It focuses on how institutions can support diverse learners through multiple valid routes to the same learning outcomes while maintaining academic standards, programme coherence, and transparent assessment criteria. 

Key information about the event 

• Date: 16-17 June 2026 
• Time: To be sent in the confirmation email. 
• Location: On-site event; Ain Shams University, Cairo. Details will be sent in the official invitations after registration and selection. 
• Working language: English 
• Detailed Program: Here 
• Abstract Program: Here 
• Attendance certificates: Certificates of attendance will be issued by the organizers. Full attendance on both days is required. 

The event aims to shed light on the following perspectives 

• The conceptual foundations of branching and multitone learning. 
• Inclusive learning pathways within regular higher education programmes. 
• The role of competence-based education and constructive alignment in flexible curriculum design. 
• Learning outcomes, assessment, mentoring, accessibility, and quality assurance. 
• Institutional experiences from Germany, Egypt, and the wider MENA region. 
• Ideas for future research, educational pilots, and institutional collaboration. 

Target Group 

Academics, researchers, and higher education professionals from diverse disciplines are warmly invited to apply. Early-career researchers, young academics, doctoral candidates, and professionals involved in curriculum innovation are especially encouraged. 

• University staff and academic programme leaders. 
• Researchers in higher education, pedagogy, educational technology, inclusion, and assessment. 
• Curriculum developers, quality assurance officers, and accreditation experts. 
• Instructional designers, learning technologists, and digital education specialists. 
• Professionals working on student success, accessibility, and inclusive education. 
• Representatives of international offices and academic cooperation units. 

Registration 

To participate in the event, please register here: https://sxfvhmhxvg.zite.so  

Registration deadline is 23rd May 2026. 

Registration is required. Due to limited seat capacity, registration does not automatically guarantee participation. Submitted registrations will be reviewed through a selection process. Selected applicants will receive an official invitation letter from the DAAD Regional Office Cairo with the workshop participation details. 

After registration, selected participants will receive a confirmation email with all necessary information approximately 14 days before the event.