New Ways of Thinking in the European Capital of Culture

What is the goal of the training program?

The main purpose of the Erasmus+ STT week on New Ways of Thinking is to provide participants with skills related to concept development, applied creativity, prototyping, and experimentation. When design thinking approaches are applied to universities, the success rate for innovation improves substantially. Creative thinking, design thinking and critical thinking are powerful processes of problem solving that begin with understanding unmet needs. Participants will interact in a dynamic scenery, designed to foster dialogue and debate, being constantly challenged through tasks and case studies consisting of implemented projects.

Whom does it address?

Participants to the training should be members of the academic community, either teaching or administrative staff, with an English level of B1 or above, looking to develop and/or improve their knowledge of new ways of thinking applied to the academic field. PhD candidates and researchers are also more than welcome to join.

How is the program structured?

The training program will take place in the lovely city of Timisoara, Romania. Timisoara is also known as the ‘little Vienna’ because of its habsburgic look and traces of the Austrian Empire. Timisoara was elected European Capital of Culture for 2023 because of its beauty, rich cultural life and peaceful blend of ethnic minorities. The training program will be divided into presentations and workshops. With a total duration of 25 hours, the classes will take place from Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 3 pm (except from the Cultural Immersion Day, see the annexed preliminary program). After completion, all participants will be awarded Erasmus+ Staff Mobility (STT) certificates. The training includes also a cultural immersion day filled with fun, knowledge and experiences.

Can the training be funded through Erasmus+ STT grants?

Yes, each participant can apply for a mobility grant within his/her/their institution. We will provide all the required documentation for the Erasmus+ STT grant applicants: invitation, training curricula and certificate of attendance.

What is the cost of the program?

The program package costs 650 euro and it includes:

• the training program facilitated by experienced trainers;
• accommodation for 6 nights at the 3 star hotel of the Academy opened in October 2023 and situated in Timisoara, Liviu Rebreanu Boulevard, no. 19A;
• meals: breakfast and lunch;
• candy bar and coffee bar;
• training materials;
• a cultural immersion day filled with history, culture and fun;
• a walking city tour;
• 24h assistance throughout the week.

How do I register?

By filling in the application form available here.

Should you require any additional information, do not hesitate to contact us either by e-mail: hello@erasmus-training.eu or by phone: +40 721 305 948.

Don’t miss:

- the Museum of the Comunist Consumer

- a Spa day

- Kayaking on Bega river

- Visiting Recas Winery

- Gelato di Bruno ice cream

- Iulius Town.