International Staff Training Week 2019: Boosting the Internationalization in HEIs

This event has been structured to include a different meeting and presentation formats such as Key Presentations, Guest Speakers, Workshops for sharing best practices, Exhibition of Partner Universities, World Café Fair, Workgroups to increase networking opportunities and stimulate discussion among participants. The ISW will take place in 3 different faculties of Universidade de Lisboa, the engineering school (Técnico Lisboa), the humanities school (School of Arts and Humanities) and the sciences school (Faculty of Sciences).



Objectives:

• Gain insight on the processes and experience in enhancing Higher Education internationalization;
• Promote the home Institution in 2 different events: the World Café and International Day, with particular emphasis on the academic offer, research and other collaborative opportunities;
• Create a Forum for discussion of Best Practices and the Exchange of information in key areas;
• Gain exposure, experience and increase international insight;
• Explore networking opportunities and become acquainted with counterparts through informal job-shadowing meetings;
• Participate in dynamic workshops within different colleagues from other international institutions.
  
   

Included in the programme is a World Café held at the Technology Campus of Oeiras, Taguspark, on Wednesday, October 9th as well as an Exhibition of International Partners held at the Alameda Campus on October 10th. These events will provide participants with an opportunity to showcase to the entire academic community different mobility opportunities abroad. Participants have the unique opportunity to promote their institutions and innovative programmes in person to Tecnico’s students, teachers, managers and other staff. Availability is limited. Interested participants should register for the Staff Week ASAP and indicate they would like to participate in the IDAY World café and Partner Exhibition and have a booth (table, chair and posterboard) for their University (limited to international partner institutions).

 

The International Staff Week will have a relaxed and informal atmosphere for attendees to interact with colleagues from other universities, share best practices, discuss current challenges facing internationalization in higher education (HE). Simultaneously, besides strengthening ties with their international counterparts, they will enhance their knowledge and competencies.

 

Special Discount Registration: Fee: 295€ / Deadline: 15 July

Early Bird Registration Fee: 380€ / Deadline: 15 August

Regular Registration Fee: 450€ / Deadline: 15 September

 

The Fee includes participation in the exhibition, work (workshops, forums, presentations) and social programme.



All details are available on the Staff Week Webpage: isw.tecnico.ulisboa.pt