International Staff Training Weeks

Since March 2024, the Language Teaching Institute (Sprachlehrinstitut - SLI)of the Faculty of Philology at the University of Freiburg has been offering a regular Staff Week as part of the ERASMUS+program. This program is designed for our international partners, offering practical, hands-on training and opportunities to exchange best practices in language teaching.

The week’s agenda includes German language courses, workshops on innovative teaching methods and leadership strategies, as well as seminars focused on sustainability initiatives in higher education. The goal is to provide participants with valuable insights and practical tools they can directly apply in their own work environments.

Further information 

BOKU staff members can apply for Erasmus+ staff mobility support (Erasmus+ staff training mobility). Please check the website and contact the following e-mail address (erasmus(at)boku.ac.at).

Pre-registration 

BOKU staff members can apply for Erasmus+ staff mobility support (Erasmus+ staff training mobility). Please check the website and contact the following e-mail address (eleonora.coni(at)boku.ac.at).

Thematic seminar from the project idea to the project proposal. Additional theme: To train and build cooperation between organisations from German-speaking European German speaking areas to improve the implementation of the ERASMUS+ programme in their country.

Topics: Project & proposal development, application writing, linking project idea with Erasmus+ priorities, evidence-based needs analysis, defining SMART objectives, formulation of project structure and qualitative/quantitative (RACER) indicators, sharing best practice ideas, capacity building in impact and dissemination, networking and collaboration, financing rules and budgeting, finalizing an application in Erasmus+ online.

Working language: German

Further information on the programme 

Participation in this event, which takes place within the framework of Erasmus+ Training and Cooperation Activities (TCA), is subsidised by the European Union. All costs incurred on site (accommodation, meals, seminar fees) are generally covered by the organiser. Travel expenses can be reimbursed retrospectively by the OeAD upon presentation of the relevant receipts. See further information

This Open Staff Week course is designed specifically for university staff involved in planning, managing, and developing EU-funded projects. It provides a practical and comprehensive introduction to Project Cycle Management (PCM), along with essential tools and techniques to ensure the successful implementation and oversight of EU projects.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• Develop in-depth knowledge of EU project reporting processes
• Understand the requirements for visibility, communication, and dissemination of project results
• Prepare for EU audits and understand related obligations
• Learn the importance of ongoing project monitoring and self-evaluation
• Design and apply practical evaluation tools tailored to university project needs
• Identify financial risks and implement effective mitigation strategies

Further information on the staff training 

BOKU staff members can apply for Erasmus+ staff mobility support (Erasmus+ teaching staff mobility). Please check the website and contact Eleonora Coni from BOKU-International Relations (erasmus(at)boku.ac.at).

Due to a cancellation, IAE Montpellier is looking urgently for a guest lecture (3-hour interactive teaching sessions in English) in the field of Artificial Intelligence, management, innovation, ethics, and digital transformation for the international week with the topic “AI for Good: Global Perspectives on Ethics, Innovation, Inclusion and Impact” from 3-6 February 2026.

If you are interested, please contact Jessie Chiavassa from IAE Montpellier.

For your Teaching Mobility, you can apply for Erasmus+ staff mobility support (Erasmus+ teaching staff mobility). Please check the website and contact Claudia Zefferer from BOKU-International Relations.

The University of Eastern Finland invites partners and collaborators, along with interested university representatives, to visit UEF in February 2026. The UEF international staff week will take place on 9-13 February on Kuopio Campus, including a day trip to Joensuu campus. Staff week offers insights into lifelong learning but also contains a wide range of other topics like study opportunities, student life, and learning environments, along with room for bilateral meetings.

Registration deadline: 26 November 2025

The participation fee is 100 euros and includes coffee breaks, an evening reception, and a social programme.

Further information on the programme

BOKU staff members can apply for Erasmus+ staff mobility support (Erasmus+ teaching staff mobility). Please check the website and contact Claudia Zefferer from BOKU-International Relations (erasmus(at)boku.ac.at).

This International Week offers an excellent opportunity to:

• Teach in a new academic environment.
• Connect with international colleagues.
• Explore opportunities for collaboration.
• Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of Valencia.

Teaching will be organized around five main fields: Engineering, Business, Logistics, Education, 
and Video Game Design. In addition, there will be hosted a cross-disciplinary workshop on Intercultural Awareness, reflecting its importance in students’ future careers. Each lecturer is expected to teach 8 hours throughout the week, in line with Erasmus+ funding requirements.

Application link
Application deadline: 20 October 2025

Further information on the programme  

BOKU staff members can apply for Erasmus+ staff mobility support (Erasmus+ teaching staff mobility). Please check the website and contact Claudia Zefferer from BOKU-International Relations (erasmus(at)boku.ac.at)

International Teaching Weeks have become the biggest and the most awaited annual international event at Vilniaus Kolegija (18th next year!). Like every year, the organizers are looking forward to hosting guest teachers from partner institutions, who are welcome to come to Vilniaus Kolegija (VIKO) for one week and share best knowledge and experience in their field with the students and academia of the 9 faculties of VIKO, as well as strengthen international collaboration. Apart from lectures, workshops to students and networking with colleagues, an interesting social-cultural programme will be prepared to let you get acquainted with the city of Vilnius.

Link to registration form:

Please note that the registration closes on 15 December 2025.

BOKU staff members can apply for Erasmus+ staff mobility support (Erasmus+ teaching staff mobility). Please check the website and contact Eleonora Coni from BOKU-International Relations (erasmus(at)boku.ac.at).

The Kaiserslautern University of Applied Sciences invites employees, lecturers, and all other stakeholders within the university community to take part in this staff training.

Topics:

• Strategic orientation of universities
• Measures taken by departments/faculties
• Measures taken by other stakeholders
• Third-party funded projects
• Scholarships
• Social Media and other possibilities

Further information on the programme 

BOKU staff members can apply for Erasmus+ staff mobility support (Erasmus+ staff mobility). Please check the website and contact Claudia Zefferer from BOKU-International Relations.
 

The event is primarily aimed at colleagues working in:

• International Relations Offices
• International Student Welcome Offices
• Student Services or Career Services with international activities

Core Objectives:

• Increase awareness of one’s own cultural habits and attitudes
• Improve communication between students and international staff
• Manage complex intercultural student situations more effectively
• Develop empathy and active listening
• Expected Outcomes

Participants will leave with practical tools and shared insights into how culture shapes communication, belonging, and partnerships — not merely that “differences exist,” but how to notice, interpret, and navigate them with empathy and effectiveness.

Further information on the programme 

BOKU staff members can apply for Erasmus+ staff mobility support. Please check the website and contact Claudia Zefferer from BOKU-International Relations.

Here are the themed tracks and their respective target groups for the international staff training days in May 2026:

TRACK 1: GLOBAL MOBILITY NETWORKS
Target group: Mobility colleagues working at the International offices with global, European, or regional mobility networks and looking for inspiration for how to make the most of the existing cooperation

TRACK 2: COMMUNICATIONS – A TOOLKIT FOR MULTICHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS EXPERTS
Target group: People who work with multichannel university communications, and who have experience in one or more of the following areas: external content creation, social media, crisis communications, and intranet

TRACK 3: TRANSFORMING LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS: A MULTI-PROFESSIONAL APPROACH TO USER-CENTERED SPACE DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT
Target group: professionals involved in the planning, design, and development of university spaces dedicated to student learning, such as libraries and study areas

TRACK 4: LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION TEACHING
Target group: Language and communication teachers and other language and communication professionals, from Universities and other institutions

Further information about the staff training days in Helsinki 

BOKU staff members can apply for Erasmus+ staff mobility support (Erasmus+ staff mobility ). Please check the website and contact Claudia Zefferer from BOKU-International Relations.

BOKU partner university “University of Murcia” invites you to participate in the International Staff Training Week, which will be held from 11-15 May 2026. This edition offers a tailored programme for: Staff from University Libraries, Staff in IT Services, Staff in Diversity and Volunteering Services, and for participants in the Intensive Spanish Course (20 hours, A1–A2 level).

• Programme Libraries
   
• Programme IT-Services 
   
• Programme Diversity and Volunteering Services

Application deadline: 15 February 2026
Application link

BOKU staff members can apply for Erasmus+ staff mobility support (Erasmus+ staff mobility). Please check the website and contact Claudia Zefferer from BOKU-International Relations.

Universidade Católica Portuguesa, in Porto, will host the International Staff Week 2026 from 15 to 18 June 2026, dedicated to reflecting on the impact of Artificial Intelligence on the internationalization of higher education. Over four days, participants will explore how AI is transforming key areas such as academic mobility, language learning, internationalization management, and global engagement in universities.

The main objective of the event is to deepen the understanding of the role of Artificial Intelligence in reshaping core dimensions of internationalization, including mobility management, language learning, process digitalization, and global engagement strategies in higher education institutions. Through sessions led by experts in digital transformation, language technologies, and AI ethics, participants will be able to share institutional experiences, identify tools and approaches applicable to their professional contexts, and, at the same time, experience the city of Porto, its culture, and its academic environment.

Further information on the programme

BOKU staff members can apply for Erasmus+ staff mobility support (Erasmus+ staff mobility). Please check the website and contact Claudia Zefferer from BOKU-International Relations.

The event will be held between 15-19 June 2026 in Vieste, Italy (14 June - day of arrival, 20 June - day of departure). The International Week theme is: "Connecting Minds, Creating Partnerships".

Professors from different areas are welcome and administrative staff can find the topic very interesting to be updated about the new Higher Education methodologies (Library, International Office, Finance office, ICT, Students Affairs, HR,  etc..). Full programme will be available in March 2026.

Application form
Deadline for the registration: 26 March 2026

BOKU staff members can apply for Erasmus+ staff mobility support (Erasmus+ teaching staff mobility). Please check the website and contact Claudia Zefferer from BOKU-International Relations (erasmus(at)boku.ac.at)

A week of intensive language teaching or learning as well as intercultural activities is organized by the Université Savoie Mont Blanc, France. Modules are organized in Chambéry by half-days, leaving time for intercultural activities and excursions organized in the surroundings.

Proposed courses:

• French
• English
• Spanish
• Italian
• Portuguese
• Romanian
• Intercomprehension in romance languages
• Intercultural communication in English

Further information on the programme 

BOKU staff members can apply for Erasmus+ staff mobility support (Erasmus+ staff mobility). Please check the website and contact Claudia Zefferer from BOKU-International Relations.

University of Galway’s English Language Centre (ELC) offers an opportunity for administrative and academic staff working in higher education who wish to improve their professional English by enrolling in their immersive Erasmus+ Higher Education Staff Mobility Programme at the University of Galway this summer.

They provide a range of courses that prepare participants in professional English language for the workplace and EMI training for academic staff who teach through the medium of English.  

The 1- Week Erasmus+ Staff Mobility Programme is aimed at staff (academic & administrative) who wish to develop their professional English skills and who have an interest in exploring the West coast of Ireland.

Further information on the programme 

BOKU staff members can apply for Erasmus+ staff mobility support (Erasmus+ staff mobility). Please check the website and contact Claudia Zefferer from BOKU-International Relations.