Created on
2025-09-16 14:44:39.607866
Topic
Professional growth
Training start date
2025-11-25
It runs continuously
No
Registration Requirements
Who Can Participate? This Staff Week is open to communication professionals from CIVIS European University Alliance member institutions. You are eligible if: You work in university communications at the central, faculty, or departmental level. You are a member of the CIVIS Communication Unit. A limited number of seats will also be reserved for communicators from other European University Alliances in which Universities of the Federation Wallonie-Bruxelles (Belgium) are members. Your project When registrations open, you will be asked to submit a one-page motivation statement. This should include: Your interest in the topic of Artificial Intelligence in university communication. A brief description of a real-world task or project you would like to explore during the Staff Week. One of the key goals of this programme is to provide expert and peer feedback on participants’ projects, helping you apply what you learn directly to your institutional context.
Registration Main Link / Email Address
https://mobility.civis.eu/e/685abc5f6ab728a4be115bcc
Audience
Administrative and technical staff
Organising University
Université libre de Bruxelles
Course format
On-site
Course language
English
Learning outcomes
30 university communicators trained in the ethical use of AI. Enhanced multilingual communication strategies across CIVIS institutions. A community of practice ready to share and scale knowledge. A replicable programme model for other European University Alliances.
Hosting university
Université libre de Bruxelles
Training end date
2025-11-28
Duration of the course (hours)
4 days
Course date
Location
LB Usquare Campus, Boulevard Général Jacques 210, 1050 Brussels
Content
Discover the Future of Communication in Academia CIVIS European University Alliance invites university communication professionals to explore the role of Artificial Intelligence in their daily work. Expert insights, hands-on training, and peer collaboration are combined to tackle the ethical, practical, and strategic dimensions of AI in multilingual, international university contexts.. Opening Keynote: AI-powered multilingualism: friend or foe for European Universities? The Staff Week will open with a high-level keynote panel exploring how AI is reshaping multilingual communication in academia. Featuring expert voices in communication, AI ethics, translation, and practitioners in the field, the session will examine real-world case studies, ethical challenges, and the transformative potential of AI in breaking down language barriers across European University Alliances. The panel will also address the impact of AI on student recruitment, engagement, and the creation of inclusive, multicultural academic communities. Why Attend? Understand the societal and ethical challenges of AI and disinformation in academia. Gain practical skills in using AI tools for multilingual communication, content creation, and crisis response. Collaborate with peers and experts to develop real-life communication projects. Contribute to a growing community of practice within the CIVIS Alliance and beyond.
Application deadline