International Staff Training Weeks

A course designed to help you to use English in your workplace, writing emails, interacting with colleagues and students, making presentations, and finding the right language for professional situations.

• Enhance the skills needed to effectively work in an international educational environment
• Learn how to write emails and reports, give presentation and speaking on the phone
• Develop fluency and enable a better understanding

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If you are interested in applying for Erasmus+ staff mobility support (Erasmus+ training), please check the website and contact Nicolas Ben Fries

The Spanish School in Seville, Doble ELE, invites staff members to their International Week:

• For Beginners A0-A2:  
  7-11 April 2025 
   
• For Intermediate B1-B2: 
  10-14 March 2025
  13 -17 May 2025

The Spanish course is specially designed for those working at university level (teaching or staff) and there is also a cultural offer to get to know the city not only as a tourist but also as a local. 

If you want to take part, the following steps are needed:

1. Complete the level test (except if you have never studied Spanish before): 
      
   Please, let the organizers know if you need to complete the test or not.
   
    
2. Complete the registration form in order to book your place. Remember groups have limited places so once 15 students are accepted, no more participants can be registered.  

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BOKU staff members can apply for Erasmus+ staff mobility support (Erasmus+ staff training mobility). Please check the website and contact Sara Bahmou.

The Language Teaching Institute (SLI) at the Faculty of Philology, University of Freiburg, will be hosting a regular Staff Week as part of the ERASMUS+ program, beginning in March 2025. This program is designed for 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.

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PDF-Flyer of Staff Week 2025

BOKU staff members can apply for Erasmus+ staff mobility support (Erasmus+ staff training mobility). Please check the website and contact Sara Bahmou.

This five-day Staff Week, organised by the EPICUR and the University of Strasbourg (UNISTRA), is designed to foster and strengthen academic collaboration among EPICUR partners. The event offers a unique opportunity to:

• Connect with like-minded peers.
• Exchange innovative ideas and best practices.
• Collaborate on new academic initiatives.

Whether you’re interested in exploring opportunities for co-teaching / co-developing EPICUR modules, OR  looking to connect with partners to develop study programmes / courses in other fields and at different levels (e.g., undergraduate, master's...), this event offers the perfect opportunity for collaboration and innovation.

Professors, educational developers and experts, as well as administrative staff from EPICUR partner universities, are warmly invited to join.

To help facilitate the organisation of the event, please register to confirm your participation at the following link.

BOKU staff members can apply for Erasmus+ staff mobility support (Erasmus+ staff training mobility). Please check the website and contact Sara Bahmou.

Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK), the School of Business, Design and Technology, is pleased to invite international partners and colleagues to celebrate the Freezing Week on 17-20 February 2025, Hämeenlinna, Finland. The event discusses diverse aspects of safety and security and how we can together build safer communities. What has wellbeing to do with safety? What kind of a role does technology have in making us feel safe? Why should we be interested in cyber security? How can we together build community resilience and safety?

Do you have expertise in the field of safety and security and want to contribute to the programme? Please, submit your expression of interest.

Further information on the staff training week 

BOKU staff members can apply for Erasmus+ staff mobility support (Erasmus+ staff training mobility). Please check the website and contact Sara Bahmou.

In an era of global interconnectivity, partnerships have become key drivers of transformative change in higher education. They fuel collaborative research, inspire innovative education, and enrich experiences for students and staff across borders. However, building partnerships that withstand time and adapt to new global challenges requires thoughtful planning, commitment to sustainability, and a shared vision for the future.

The International Staff Week empowers participants with strategies to establish, grow, and sustain meaningful international collaborations. With contributions from leading experts, hands-on workshops, and global case studies, participants will delve into best practices for aligning partnership goals with broader academic and institutional objectives. The week will offer practical insights on nurturing partnerships that emphasize institutional impact and sustainable growth.

Tailored for International Officers, faculty, and professional staff involved in partnership development, this event provides a unique opportunity to exchange ideas, adopt best practices, and lay the foundation for a global network dedicated to a sustainable future.

BOKU staff members can apply for Erasmus+ staff mobility support (Erasmus+ staff training mobility). Please check the website and contact Sara Bahmou.

Further information on the programme 
 

The staff training will take place at two university locations Kaiserslautern and Zweibrücken. The interactive and varied programme will consist of workshops, presentations, best practice examples and discussions with international colleagues. This training offers an exchange on the topic of intercultural competences in a motivating atmosphere.

BOKU staff members can apply for Erasmus+ staff mobility support (Erasmus+ staff training mobility). Please check the website and contact Sara Bahmou.

Further information on the best practice days

Main topics – Workshops:

• Presentation/mapping of Task Force RIGE activities & events and at UN member institutions
• How to implement the right to academic freedom and academic responsibility on campus and in internationalization of higher education
• How to successfully support researchers at risk before, during, after and beyond hosting
• How to comply with human rights and EU/ national research security regulations (e.g., dual use, export control) when engaging in international cooperation and partnerships with partners from “challenging contexts” while
• avoiding undue restrictions/encroachments on academic freedom.

The training design will be a comprehensive one, constituting of plenary sessions and group sessions.

The proposed Staff Training aims:

• To raise awareness as well as critically discuss and reflect on different facets of responsible internationalization, especially vis a vis the current geopolitical developments and relevant European policies/guidelines/initiatives
• To facilitate sharing of experiences and good practices with setting up and successfully implementing responsible internationalization policies and practices at departmental and institutional/university level,
• to critically discuss, reflect upon and promote core academic values (especially academic freedom, academic integrity and academic responsibility) in European and global perspective across the UN
• to establish a community of practice of informed, responsible and globally engaged scholars, science/research managers as well as university policy/strategy advisors and administrators across the Utrecht Network and beyond.

BOKU staff members can apply for Erasmus+ staff mobility support (Erasmus+ staff training mobility). Please check the website and contact Sara Bahmou.

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Eye on TAMK is a biennial, multidisciplinary week. There are sessions from all schools, for both teaching and non-teaching staff. Share your expertise, teach students, choose from a wide range of sessions, participate in the workshops, be inspired by talented speakers, network with colleagues from all over the world, get the taste of Finland’s excellent education system, and enjoy a diverse cultural and social programme.

Further information on the programme of the staff training

BOKU staff members can apply for Erasmus+ staff mobility support (Erasmus+ staff training mobility). Please check the website and contact Sara Bahmou.

Transitioning to a university teaching role can be both exhilarating and challenging. This course is specifically designed for academic professionals with limited or no prior classroom experience, providing you with essential strategies and skills to begin teaching with confidence. This course covers fundamental pedagogical concepts, effective classroom management techniques, and strategies for designing and delivering engaging course content. Through interactive sessions and hands-on practice, you will gain practical insights and tools to ensure a successful start and build a strong foundation for your teaching career.

Target group: PhD students, postdocs, and academic professionals seeking practical skills to succeed in university-level classroom

BOKU staff members can apply for Erasmus+ staff mobility support (Erasmus+ staff training mobility). Please check the website and contact Sara Bahmou .

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The International Week will delve into the theme "Green Universities: Diverse Approaches Toward Sustainability," focusing on how higher education institutions tackle environmental challenges and foster sustainable practices. This event aims to equip academic and non-academic staff with the knowledge and skills to leverage modern tools and methodologies for enhanced education and research.

The program's primary objectives include networking, knowledge transfer, and sharing experiences and best practices among colleagues from partner and non-partner institutions. Participants are expected to bring examples from their institutions into the discussion and present best practices or innovative approaches to the issues addressed. In the context of cultural activities, participants will have the chance to go on a guided tour of Brno City and a field trip to Lednice Chateau.

Further information on the staff training programme BOKU staff members can apply for Erasmus+ staff mobility support (Erasmus+ staff training mobility). Please check the website and contact Sara Bahmou.
 

Staff trainings in the following fields are offered:

• Services for students with special needs: Inclusive Higher Education & Universal Design for earning (May 2025)
• Smart Solutions for Teacher Education (June 2025)
• Research Managers and Administrators (June 2025)

Please find further information on training offers and application deadlines here: czs.muni.cz/en/staff-from-abroad/training-seminars/must-week

BOKU staff members can apply for Erasmus+ staff mobility support (Erasmus+ staff training mobility). Please check the website and contact Sara Bahmou.
 

Take the opportunity to teach abroad in your field of study and gain international teaching experience – from plant raw materials, agroecology, bioeconomy, environmental economics to seepage in sand soils and many more! Apart from teaching activities, VMU will offer social activities to all incoming lecturers.

List of subjects/topic fields
Staff Teaching week draft programme 

All interested lecturers shall fill out the application form until 15 December 2024

Please note that number of the offered places is limited, the results of selected applications will be announced on 10 January 2025. The exact topic/s and time of class will be agreed on at the later stage after the application of participant is confirmed.

BOKU staff members can apply for Erasmus+ teaching staff mobility support (Erasmus+ teaching staff mobility). Please check the website and contact Sara Bahmou.

As a higher education institution, the UCV offers one-week Spanish language course of A2, B1 and B2 levels for teachers of Spanish as a foreign language, administrative staff who need Spanish for their day-to-day work to communicate effectively and representatives and colleagues from various units eager in learn Spanish. The course if offered in one-week programme from 5 May to 9 May 2025. It combines 20-hour face-to-face Spanish classes with cultural activities such as visiting the Museum of Arts and Sciences, Fallas Museum, a boat trip and a tour in the historic center of Valencia.

BOKU staff members can apply for Erasmus+ staff mobility support (Erasmus+ staff training mobility). Please check the website and contact Sara Bahmou.

Further information on the programme

University College Cork is offering a 20-hour intensive English language course onsite at the university. Prior to the course commencement, the organizers will conduct a needs analysis of the participants to ensure the English language needs and course expectations will be met.

The course will target and meet the specific English language requirements of the group and allow for improvement in both language systems (grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and functions) and the four language skills (speaking, writing, listening and reading), resulting in enhanced and more effective English communication in an education context.

Find further information on the English language course programme

BOKU staff members can apply for Erasmus+ staff mobility support (Erasmus+ staff training mobility). Please check the website and contact Sara Bahmou .
 

This Staff week will have working sessions every day that will be decomposed into: 

• An introductory presentation on the topic, given by a NOVA expert, sharing NOVA’s experience;
• A workshop coordinated into small groups to reflect on the presentation and share best practices;
• A final panel presentation on the topic of that day, including experts from different areas and participants of the staff week.

Topics: 

• Development of International Partnerships and Attract International Students
• Global Research Collaboration and Strengthening International Alumni Networks
• International Branding and Communication and International Rankings
• Establishing International Campuses/Offices and Promoting Cultural and Academic Diversity
• Leveraging International Faculty and Staff and Engaging in International Community and Outreach Programs

BOKU staff members can apply for Erasmus+ staff mobility support (Erasmus+ staff training mobility). Please check the website and contact Sara Bahmou.

Further information on the staff training week

International Staff Training Days at the University of Helsinki is a chance to embark on a journey of professional growth and collaboration with the highly popular staff training days. The unique programme offers an opportunity for non-academic staff working across various fields at institutions of higher education to exchange knowledge, skills, and experiences.

There will be four tracks available in 2025, maximum of 15 participants are accepted to each track:

• TRACK 1: International Mobility
  Name of the track: Future Erasmus+ challenges
  Target group: Erasmus+ institutional coordinators / Experienced Erasmus+ coordinators at central level
   
• TRACK 2: Research Funding Services
  Name of the track: Research funding support for ERC and Pillar II Consortium
  Target group: Research Funding Specialists
   
• TRACK 3: Brand and Marketing
  Name of the track: University Marketing: Tools, Tactics, and Trends
  Target group: Brand and marketing professionals
   
• TRACK 4: University Library
  Name of the track: Understanding customer – a key factor to efficient service development
  Target group: Persons developing library services or collecting and analyzing user data and feedback about services at the university

Further information on the staff training days 

BOKU staff members can apply for Erasmus+ staff mobility support (Erasmus+ staff training mobility). Please check the website and contact Sara Bahmou.

Designed to provide academic staff at all levels with a comprehensive introduction to project management that will enable projects to be completed effectively and efficiently. You will develop the project management skills that enables the integration of best practice, people skills and good leadership through focusing on the key project management processes of Initiation, Planning, Execution, Control and Project Closure.

• Learn how to organise and support projects within the parameters of standard project management frameworks.
• Explore best practices and tools in planning, organising, controlling, managing project risks, and successfully delivering projects.
• Analyse the key tenets of each phase of the project management life cycle from initiation to lessons learned and the purpose of key documentation.
• Analyse the role and benefits of Project Management within matrix organisations.
• Put your new knowledge into practice with confidence.

BOKU staff members can apply for Erasmus+ staff mobility support (Erasmus+ staff training mobility). Please check the website and contact Sara Bahmou.

Further information on the staff training

Staff trainings in the following fields are offered:

• Services for students with special needs: Inclusive Higher Education & Universal Design for earning (May 2025)
• Smart Solutions for Teacher Education (June 2025)
• Research Managers and Administrators (June 2025)

Please find further information on training offers and application deadlines here: czs.muni.cz/en/staff-from-abroad/training-seminars/must-week

BOKU staff members can apply for Erasmus+ staff mobility support (Erasmus+ staff training mobility). Please check the website and contact Sara Bahmou.
 

Teachers 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 2025.

BOKU staff members can apply for Erasmus+ staff mobility support (Erasmus+ staff training mobility). Please check the website and contact Sara Bahmou.

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Fostering strong regional partnerships and global networks is crucial for advancing institutional objectives while adapting to the needs of diverse partners. This program will delve into effective strategies for building, managing, and sustaining impactful partnerships within and across regions with a focus on instruments used by Freie Universität Berlin (liaison offices, strategic partnerships, European university alliances…) and their impact.

Through a series of discussions and collaborative exercises with inputs from all participating institutions, participants will explore best practices for navigating the challenges of multi-stakeholder engagement, balancing regional and international priorities, and exploring cost-effective programming. Sessions will cover techniques in partnership alignment, internal stakeholder management, and the exchange of innovative solutions to common challenges within networks.

Target group: Career Services, Academic Advising, COIL, Mobility Programs, Networking and Partnerships, Onboarding, Postdoc Support, Translation Services, or Gender and Diversity Studies

Further information on the staff training can be found here: 

BOKU staff members can apply for Erasmus+ staff mobility support (Erasmus+ staff training mobility ). Please check the website and contact Sara Bahmou.
 

The English Language Center of University of Galway has an opportunity for staff working in higher education who wish to improve their professional English by enrolling in the Erasmus+ Higher Education Staff Mobility Programme at the University of Galway this summer.

The 1-or 2-week course option 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. Staff will undertake a 15/30-hour course of language and cultural activities and stay on campus in the  University’s new single en suite apartments complex.

The course takes places during  Galway’s International Arts Festival when the streets and venues are filled with art, theatre, and music. The programme can facilitate staff members who wish to bring their families.

BOKU staff members can apply for Erasmus+ staff mobility support (Erasmus+ staff training mobility). Please check the website and contact Sara Bahmou.

Further information on the programme

This event aims to enhance cooperation with partner institutions, share experiences in internationalization, and foster networking for new partnerships. Participants will exchange ideas on student and staff mobility, present their universities, and explore topics in internationalization. The program includes presentations, workshops, conferences, cultural activities, and opportunities for individual meetings or site visits.

Target group: university staff (teaching and non-teaching) dealing with international issues, not strictly international officers working in Erasmus offices.

Further information on the staff training

BOKU staff members can apply for Erasmus+ staff mobility support (Erasmus+ staff training mobility). Please check the website and contact Sara Bahmou.