Staff Training Day

In the midst of overload, can we still successfully accomplish our work? The challenges of our time in international higher education are numerous, including generational conflicts, digitalization, and communication strategies.

We are deligthed to invite you to our upcoming Staff Training Week at European University Viadrina in Frankfurt (Oder), Germany, from September 24th to 26th 2025!

We would like to network with each other and focus on current topics which we are all facing:

o   Generational conflicts

o   Digitalization

o   Communication strategies

How can we effectively address students' needs, navigate the landscape of digitalization, and communicate in a way that promotes internationalization? The main questions are about using digital tools without getting overwhelmed, bridging the gap between digitalization and generational differences, connecting with digital natives, and explaining complex issues in the age of platforms like TikTok.

We do not provide a ‘one-size-fits-all-solution‘, obviously. But we would like to tackle these challenges in a constructive way altogether. Through open discussions about our shared problems, mutual support and collaborative problem-solving, we hope to find meaningful solutions.

If you are a colleague from one of our partner universities and interested in exchanging ideas about these topics, we are looking forward to welcoming you soon!

Program

Have a look at our preliminary programme 2025.

Cultural & Social Activities

We are excited to show you around the cities of Frankfurt (Oder) and Słubice in Germany and Poland.

Campus & City Tour in Frankfurt (Oder)/ Słubice
Tower of St. Mary's Church with panorama view over Frankfurt (Oder)/ Słubice
Boat Tour on the river Oder
Optional: Berlin visit

Application

We are happy to invite up to 20 participants from partner Universities. Applications are possible from April 2025. Deadline will most likely be 20th of April, more information will follow.