International Staff Training Week 2019 - Navigating the Challenges of Modern Universities
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Review International Staff Training Week 2019
More than sixty employees from fifty universities worldwide came together for the 4th International Staff Training Week that took place at the TU Dresden from June 3rd to June 7th. The title of this year’s Staff Training Week was "Challenges of Modern Universities" and dealt with challenges but also possible solutions in the field of internationalisation, research funding and the responsibilities of universities today.
International Staff Training Week 2019
At the beginning of the week, Dr. Uwe Brandenburg’s keynote lecture, which took place within the framework of the 3rd Salon International, not only highlighted five important global challenges but also addressed on how universities in particular can meet them. Together with the ideas and experiences from numerous workshops and events, this provided sufficient food for thought for the concluding panel discussion on Friday.
We were delighted to invite guests from all over the world to the fourth International Staff Training Week at TU Dresden which took place from
3rd to 7th June 2019
in the City of Dresden.
Today’s universities are active far beyond studies, teaching and research. A wide variety of stakeholders are involved in navigating the resulting challenges and working on interdisciplinary issues such as internationalisation, diversity management and networks, without losing sight of the overall objectives of the institution.
Our staff week provides a platform for the exchange of knowledge, ideas and best practices in science management. We want to spark discussions and networking between colleagues from all over the world and TU Dresden. We offer four Specialist Groups on the following topics:
- Developing and Managing Successful International Partnerships: One factor of universities’ advancement on an international scale is the successful management of its international partnerships. What defines a successful partnership? Which criteria determine the selection of our partners? What role do location factors play? And do we need key figures to manage and monitor partnerships? Target group: staff of international offices and science managers in the field of internationalisation
- Promoting International Research: To foster internationally successful research we need to examine the whole process. How can services support international research collaborations, increase the reach and accessibility of knowledge and facilitate technology transfer into society and business? Target group: science managers and science communication staff
- Creating a University Culture of Responsibility: Universities are aware of their responsibility in many areas. How do we promote diversity and improve equal opportunities? How do we maintain and strengthen the health of our university members? How can we actively contribute to future generations and the environment? Target group: staff from diversity management, communication, environment/sustainability, health, welcome services
- Working in Networks: Academia cannot succeed without the exchange of ideas and people, and today’s universities act in an ever more complex system of networks (e.g. with alumni, research institutes, as well as the city and region). How can we successfully develop networks and contribute to those that we are already part of? Target group: Science managers from communication, alumni offices and networks
Upon registration, we ask you to choose one of the Specialist Groups. Further information about the programme of our International Staff Training Week 2019 can be found here.
Application
Please fill in our online application form to apply for participation in our International Staff Training Week 2019. Application was possible until 28th February 2019.
Since the number of participants is limited we base our selection process on the applicants’ letters of motivation and their occupational background. Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any further questions.
Language
The language of communication is English.
Expenses and funding opportunities
Participation in TU Dresden’s International Staff Training Week is free of charge.However, participants are asked to cover their own expenses for travel, accomodation and meals.
Please contact the International Office at your home institution to find out whether funding through e.g. the ERASMUS+ Programme for staff mobility is available.
Previous International Staff Training Weeks
For an impression of previous International Staff Training Weeks at TU Dresden, please check out our archive.
TU Dresden's Institutional Strategy is funded by the Excellence Initiative of the German Federal and State Governments.