Are you a Professional Staff working in the international dimension of higher education - mobility, partnerships, cooperation, or student services?

Join the 2025 Staff Training Week The International Outlook of Universities: a cross-cutting approach from 10 to 14 November 2025 hosted by the University of Bologna! 

This Staff Training Week is focused on one of the most strategic issues in Higher Education: the international dimension of the university. 

In an increasingly cross-cutting international orientation, Higher Education Institutions need a transversal approach. This trend, however, is marked by operational and institutional challenges. Is it possible to create a common vision of international relations at our Higher Education Institutions? What are the tools and organisational models that make it possible to overcome hurdles and coordinate global actions? 

Through workshops, interactive discussions, networking opportunities and cultural visits, the week will provide a valuable chance to meet with colleagues from different European universities, share good practices, and work together on an integrated strategy of international relations. 

The topics we are going to explore together are: 

  • Knowledge Diplomacy  
  • Mobility and Inter-Institutional Agreements  
  • International Networks and European alliances  
  • Development cooperation  
  • Welcome and Support of International Students 

Target Group: 
The Staff Week is addressed only to University Officers familiar with one or more of the topics of the Staff Week.   

Selection Process: 

  • 1 July - 05 September: Call for applications 
  • 8 September - 12 September: Selections 
  • 15 September: Announcement of selected participants 
 

Rules and general info: 

  • The STW is open to max. 35 attendees and max. 2 people from the same University. 
  • The STW will be confirmed only with a minimum of 20 attendees. 
  • The STW working language is English. We highly recommend all participants to be proficient in English. 
  • The programme is free of charge. Accommodation, travel costs, lunches and dinners are not included and can be covered by participants by using Erasmus+ Staff Mobility grants.  
 

Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights, exchange expertise, and collaborate with colleagues from around the world!