Why internationalization is important (Wiii)

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18 February 2026 - 00:00
OVERVIEW
Application deadline 2026-02-18
Topic

Professional growth





Audience

Administrative and technical staff





Description

Wiii is a two-day training course targeting mid-level administrative staff members already engaged in or familiar with the internationalization processes in their university, e.g. people working in welcome centers, HR, research services, libraries, secretariats, dormitories, advising/well-being/disability offices, where they come in contact with an

international public such as exchange students, foreign researchers, visiting professors, etc.


Objectives and topics addressed

The objective is to expand the knowledge of the participants on the importance of internationalization for our universities by focusing on its added value - while remaining aware of its challenges. The  topics addressed will include a historical point of view on international education and research, definitions and key concepts, global trends, advantages and difficulties, multilingualism, and intercultural competence. A specific focus on CIVIS will provide information about the benefits of the European University Alliances for their member institutions as well as about the opportunities that they open for faculties, students and staff.

Learning outcomes

Through presentations and fun activities, participants will discover that there is more to internationalization than they usually perceive in their daily work. They will also put themselves in the shoes of an international student or researcher, and reflect on the best ways to overcome the problematic situations they sometimes face.

PRACTICAL DETAILS
Organising Universities

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens


 

University of Bucharest


 

Université libre de Bruxelles


 

Stockholms Universitet


 

Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen


 

University of Glasgow


 

Paris Londron University of Salzburg


Course format On-site
Course language

English





PLANNING
Training start date 2026-04-14
Training end date 2026-04-15
Schedule

Program Details


REQUIREMENTS
SPEAKERS
Speakers/Professors/Trainers


  • Chantal Ertveld and Yvon Molinghen (Brussels)
  • Laura Trevisan and Flavia-Silvana Vendetti (Bucarest)
  • Andreea Tint (Glasgow)
  • Erika Blaschke and Peter Mayr (Salzburg)
  • Erik Rosenberg (Stockholm)