Teaching, Staff Training & Research in Pforzheim and abroad

Please find below a collection of links regarding a research semester in Germany:

You are wondering which visa you will need? On the website of the German Federal Foreign Office you will find the Visa navigator. A useful tool to quickly receive the necessary information. 

 

Please contact the faculties for further information.

Experience Europe with Erasmus+ !

Are you a university staff member looking to enhance your professional skills and gain international experience? Then the Erasmus+ STA (Staff Teaching Assignment) or STT (Staff Mobility for Training) program is just for you!

Why participate?

  • Teach Abroad: Take advantage of the opportunity to teach at a European partner university and gain new perspectives in your field.
  • Training abroad: Discover new methods in your field and improve your language skills in Europe.
  • Cultural Exchange: Experience the diversity of European cultures and expand your horizons.
  • Career Boost: Improve your teaching methods, build international networks and enhance your professional opportunities.
  • Partial Funding: Erasmus+ offers generous grants for travel and living costs, so you can focus entirely on your teaching & training.

How it works:

Please find further information on the following website.

Seize this unique opportunity to enrich your teaching experience and learn from different educational systems. With Erasmus+ STA & STT, Europe is in your reach!

Apply now and help shape the educational world of tomorrow!

You would like to prepare yourself for international and intercultural situations at work? Because of work or privat life you cannot go abroad? Then the Internationale DAAD-Akademie (iDA)  of the German Academic Exchange Services offers great options for you: 

General information: 

  • most courses are taught in German and most information is only available in German

What is offered:

  • Certificate Internationaliation
  • English language courses for specific work fields such as secretaries, examination offices, law etc.
  • Self study material for English improvement in specific work fields such as secretaries, examination offices, law etc. (free of costs)
  • International Organisation
  • Regional competence for specific countries
  • Intercultural training
  • Marketing for acquisition of Regular degree seeking students
  • etc. 

Where?

  • Online or in Germany (mostly Berlin or Bonn)

Costs?

  • varies for each course. Check the course plan for further information
  • Free for the self study material

 

Find a suitable course now on their Website


NEWS

The EASD Valencia, together with the University of Valencia, manages the Valencian Design Archive and, among its activities, publishes the annual journal "ARXIU." For the fourth issue, we would like to count on your participation and articles.

The journal "ARXIU" is an indexed journal focused on the publication of research in, about, and for Design, promoted by the EASD Valencia and the University of Valencia. Articles are submitted through a free platform. Acceptance of an article implies that it has been peer-reviewed. It consists of an evaluable section (Studies) and a non-evaluable section (Documents and Reviews).

Topic: Design Studies
Publisher: University of Valencia
Languages: Spanish, Valencian, English
Publication date: December 2025
Submission deadline via the Open Journal Systems platform: May 15, 2025, to June 30, 2025.
Submission and submission conditions:
https://ojs.uv.es/index.php/arxiu/about/submissions#authorGuidelines

More information about the journal and the Archive can be found at the following link:

https://www.uv.es/valencian-archive-design/en/avd/presentation/origins.html

https://www.uv.es/valencian-archive-design/en/publications/arxiu-journal.html

For any questions you may have.

Xavier Giner
Co-Executive Director of the Valencian Design Archive
Professor at the EASD Valencia

arxiu_avd(at)easdvalencia(dot)com

Rosario Ibáñez
Collaborator at the Valencian Design Archive
Professor and researcher at the EASD Valencia

ribanez(at)easdvalencia(dot)com

Our partner university, Zagreb School of Economics and Management, is delighted to invite you to the 13th Annual Higher Education Institutions Conference (HEIC2025), jointly organized by the Zagreb School of Economics and Management and Luxembourg School of Business, with support from AACSB International.

This Conference will be held in beautiful Dubrovnik on September 4-5, 2025, and promises to be an inspiring gathering of distinguished experts and policymakers dedicated to excellence in higher education.

 The theme of HEIC 2025 is “Artificial Intelligence: The Future of Education in Times of Global Change”, a compelling topic that will explore how AI is transforming higher education, alongside discussions on sustainability, quality assurance, and lifelong learning.

Join us for two dynamic days filled with:

  • AACSB Accreditation Workshop — gaining insights into the latest standards and accreditation processes
  • Keynote Speeches from renowned thought leaders
  • Paper Presentations and Panel Discussions on innovative approaches to higher education

Call for Papers:
Faculty are invited to submit their research aligned with the conference topics. Peer-reviewed papers will be published in the proceedings with an ISSN and distribution will be electronic. Selected papers will be highlighted as the best and extended for potential publication in esteemed international journals.

How to Participate:

  • Faculty are invited to submit their papers via this link
  • Register now to secure your spot at HEIC2025 and be part of this impactful event in Dubrovnik.
  • For more details, visit our website

Zagreb School of Economics and Management would be honored to welcome you and your colleagues for two days of insightful exchange and meaningful networking. We hope to meet you in Dubrovnik this September!

 

For any questions or further information, please feel free to contact Ante Kaleb from ZSEM.

Staff Training abroad

The International Office regularly receives offers from partner universities about staff training weeks. They will be published down below. 

In addition, you will find a collection of staff week offers on the following website http://staffmobility.eu/staff-week-search?f%5B0%5D=field_staff_week_state%3Aopen&page=1 

🌟 Save the Date 🌟
Blended Intensive Programme (BIP): Mental Health in Higher Education. Mental Health First Aid course”
📅 June 23 – June 27, 2025 

📍 Academy of Fine Arts Vienna

We are pleased to invite administrative staff and teaching personnel to join our upcoming Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) focused on mental health in higher education.

Join us for a week of workshops, networking, and meaningful discussions around mental well-being, stress management, and building supportive environments in academia, and complete the certified “Mental Health First Aid” course

✨ As a special highlight, final diploma projects by our students will be exhibited throughout the week.

Registration:

 Blended Intensive Programme: Mental Health in Higher Education June 23 – June 27, 2025Application Form  | forms.app

For more details check out the QR Code. 

-Akademie der bildenden Künste Wien

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Additionally, our partner university Kunstuniversität Linz would be delighted to welcome you in Linz during the same week. The university is approximately two hours away from Vienna (door to door), and your visit could also coincide with the annual exhibition RUNDGANG, which will take place from 26 to 28 June 2025. It’s a wonderful opportunity to experience the creative work of the students across all departments.

RUNDGANG 2025 Opening: 

26 June – 6pm

Opening hours:

26 June  – 6 to 10 pm

27 June – 11 am to 8 pm

28.June – 11 am to 8 pm

For an impression of last year’s edition, you may find a short review here:

👉 RUNDGANG 2024 – Review

The RTU Faculty of Engineering Economics and Management is excited to host its first International Staff Week from October 13–17, 2025, in Riga, Latvia. Focused on the theme “Sustainability and Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: Teaching and Research Practices,” the event invites academic and administrative staff from Erasmus+ partner institutions working in business and economics. Organised as a Blended Intensive Programme (BIP), the week offers both in-person and virtual learning experiences and will feature workshops, seminars, networking activities, and RTU’s scientific conference. Applications are open until July 1, 2025.

IMT Mines Albi is thrilled to invite you to our annual Staff Week, a dynamic event designed to foster collaboration and innovation in academia.

Hosted on our campus in the city of Albi (France), our Staff Week offers a unique opportunity to engage with a diverse community of educators, administrators, and researchers. 
Through interactive workshops, insightful presentations, and networking sessions, participants will learn how to manage cultural differences in higher education, share valuable insights, and forge lasting partnerships.

Why attend the IMT Mines Albi Staff Week?

  1. Exchange ideas and expertise with peers from international institution
  2. Discover innovative approaches to teaching, research, and student support services
  3. Explore the surroundings of Albi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  4. Expand your professional network and cultivate collaborative opportunities
  5. Experience the renowned hospitality and cultural richness of France

Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to enhance your professional development and be part of a global conversation in higher education. 

Join us at the IMT Mines Albi Staff Week and let's shape the future of learning together!

 

Dates: 17-21 November + Virtual opening on the 7th of November, at 10am (CET)

Location: IMT Mines Albi Campus, Albi, France 

Pre-registration for GE4 members only (until July 4th): by email at international@mines-albi.fr