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SUMMARY:Culture Traineeship Programme for Staff
DESCRIPTION:Course Type: Staff traineeship WP4 \nThis course is designed as an immersive professional traineeship experience aimed at higher education staff who wish to strengthen their intercultural\, communicative\, and student-support competences within an international context. It combines on-site experiential learning\, collaborative activities\, and reflective practice\, enabling participants to engage directly with colleagues from across the ACE²-EU Alliance. \nParticipants will work through real institutional scenarios\, explore inclusive and intercultural approaches\, and exchange good practices that enhance the quality of support services and staff–student engagement across diverse cultural settings. The traineeship emphasises peer learning\, co-creation\, and hands-on application\, offering a structured yet flexible environment for skill development and cross-institutional collaboration. \nUltimately\, this course type fosters a community of practice that empowers staff to apply innovative\, student-centred\, and culturally responsive strategies within their home institutions while contributing to the wider mission of a more inclusive\, connected\, and internationally engaged European university ecosystem. \n  \nDuration and Timeline:  \n\nCourse components and contact hours: 20 hrs. onsite + 7 hrs. independent and group work\nOn-site component: 23-25 FEBRUARY 2027 (it will take place: VILLACH\, Austria)\n\n  \nAward\, Credits and Certification  \nOn successful completion of the course participants will receive 1 ECTS credit and a certificate of attendance \n  \nOrganized by: \nFH KÄRNTEN – University of Applied Sciences (AUSTRIA)  Host Institution \nGerlinde Koppitsch  (CUAS) \nUniversidad Francisco de Vitoria  (SPAIN) Lead  \nAlessia Tressoldi (UFV) \nLatvian Academy of Culture (LATVIA)  \nIeva Zermite (LKA) \n  \nExternal stakeholders that will be involved in the course \nName of the Stakeholder TBD \n  \nCourse Description and Learning Objectives \nCourse Description:\n“The Culture Traineeship Programme for Staff supports the mission of the ACE²-EU Alliance by promoting intercultural understanding\, inclusion\, and social engagement across its member institutions. It aims to strengthen staff competences and institutional capacity by developing intercultural and communication skills\, enhancing mutual knowledge among the nine universities\, improving support for international students\, and fostering inclusive and internationalised practices. The programme also seeks to build a sustainable cross-institutional network for collaboration and knowledge exchange\, encourage reflective leadership\, and empower staff to act as change agents within their institutions—ultimately contributing to a more connected\, empathetic\, and innovative European higher education community.” \nOnsite sessions:  \n\nThe onsite component of the programme consists of a structured and immersive mobility week designed to provide participants with a combination of theoretical input\, experiential learning\, collaborative exercises\, and engagement with local stakeholders. The training takes place from 23 to 25 February in Villach\, and integrates seminars\, workshops\, problem-based activities\, mentoring sessions\, and cultural visits.\nThroughout the week\, participants engage in interactive theoretical sessions introducing core concepts related to internationalisation\, intercultural communication\, inclusion\, and multicultural dynamics across the ACE²-EU Alliance. These sessions are complemented by Problem-Based Learning (PBL) activities in which participants work collaboratively to analyse and address real intercultural dilemmas drawn from academic and administrative contexts. The learning experience is further enriched through guided discussions\, group dynamics\, and reflective exercises\, enabling participants to explore diverse cultural and professional perspectives within the alliance.\nThe programme includes practical activities that encourage the application of theoretical insights to real scenarios\, as well as mentoring moments where facilitators support critical reflection\, provide feedback\, and help participants connect the content of the training with their institutional responsibilities. In addition\, stakeholder engagement sessions—including visits to cultural or academic institutions in Villach—allow participants to contextualise intercultural and ethical challenges within real organisational and societal environments.\nThe onsite week also incorporates cultural activities and local visits\, strengthening participants’ understanding of the regional context\, promoting intercultural awareness\, and fostering a cohesive learning community. By combining academic input\, experiential methodologies\, and community engagement\, the onsite sessions provide a comprehensive and transformative learning environment aligned with the pedagogical principles and values of the ACE²-EU Alliance.\n\n  \nSpecific learning objectives include: \nBy the end of the course\, staff members will be able to: \n\nDevelop staff competence in intercultural communication\, enabling effective interaction with students and colleagues from diverse cultural backgrounds.\nIncrease awareness of partner cultures and alliance dynamics\, fostering mutual understanding and smoother collaboration across the nine universities.\nEnhance staff ability to support international students\, particularly those at risk of cultural exclusion\, by promoting inclusive practices and tailored support initiatives.\nEmpower staff to act as change agents within their institutions\, transferring acquired knowledge and practices to their departments and generating a multiplier effect.\nStrengthen institutional frameworks for internationalisation\, embedding inclusive approaches into everyday operations\, governance structures\, and student services.\nBuild a sustainable cross-institutional network\, where trained staff exchange experiences\, resources\, and innovations to advance intercultural learning.\nFoster reflective practice and leadership competences\, encouraging participants to design\, implement\, and evaluate initiatives aligned with the alliance’s mission and values.\n\n  \nWhich staff member would find this course useful for them? \nThis course may be suitable for staff members from ACE2-EU partner universities who (will) work with international students and staff. \nRecommended Language Level : \nIntermediate level of English (B1-B2)\, as the working language will be English \nApplication Process: \nInterested applicants should \n🔗 Apply here: https://forms.gle/ec7VjDDgyipKD5Sp7 \n  \nDeadline for receipt of applications: 1 December 2026 \nA notification of acceptance to participate will be sent to successful applicants on the 17th December 2026 \nFurther Information \nFor any further information or queries related to the course\, please contact: \nace2eu.ufv@gmail.com
URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/culture-traineeship-programme-for-staff-2/
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SUMMARY:Strategic Leadership for Social Economy Organisations through the 8Ps of Marketing
DESCRIPTION:Course Type: Flavour School\n  \nDuration and Learning Format \n1-week short mobility format\, hosted on-site at Santarém Polytechnic University (IPSantarém)\, Portugal\, with selected online participation from partner faculty and external stakeholders. \n\nTotal workload: approximately 50 hours (2 ECTS)\nSynchronous online activities: approximately 5 hours\n• On-site (physical mobility) activities: approximately 25 hours\n• Independent and group work\, including preparation\, teamwork\, reflection\, and final outputs: approximately 20 hours\nDates of:\n\nOn-site component: 24-28 May 2027\, Santarém\, Portugal\n\n\n\n  \nCredits and Certification \nOn successful completion of the course participants will receive 2 ECTS credits and a certificate of attendance. \n  \nOrganising Institutions and Teaching Staff \nLead and Host Institution \nSantarém Polytechnic University (IPSantarém)\, Portugal\nTeaching staff: \n\nPedro Oliveira (IPSantarém)\nFrederico Albuquerque (IPSantarém invited lecturer)\n\n  \nPartner Institutions \nUniversidad Francisco de Vitoria (Spain) \n\nJordi Regi (UFV)\nPedro Rincón (UFV)\n\nGoce Delčev University (North Macedonia) \n\nNatasha Miteva (UGD)\n\n  \nExternal stakeholders \nMunicipalities\, NGOs\, cooperatives\, social care organisations (e.g.\, IPSS)\, and social enterprises. \n\nCourse Overview \nThis Flavour School explores how leadership and marketing strategy can help Social Economy organisations respond to real management challenges. Working in international and interdisciplinary teams\, students will engage with real stakeholders and use the 8Ps of marketing as a practical framework to improve value creation\, stakeholder relationships\, communication\, access\, and organisational processes. \nThe course combines workshops\, challenge-based learning\, mentoring\, and collaborative problem-solving to help students design realistic and socially meaningful action plans for organisations working for public and social impact. \nLearning Journey \n  \nOnsite sessions \nStudents will take part in hands-on workshops\, faculty-led sessions\, stakeholder engagement moments\, challenge-based teamwork\, mentoring\, and validation activities. They will diagnose an organisational challenge\, redesign processes and stakeholder engagement strategies\, prototype solutions\, and develop an SDG-linked Action Plan with priorities\, risks\, resources\, and a 90-day roadmap. The week will conclude with a final demo/pitch and feedback from faculty and stakeholders. \n  \nFollow-up / reflection\nLearning is consolidated through short reflective learning logs\, a final team pitch/demo\, a Team Action Plan\, and an individual reflective portfolio. \n\nLearning Objectives \n\nSpecific learning objectives include: \n\nDiagnose a real management or marketing challenge in a Social Economy organisation using a Problem-Based Learning approach.\nApply the 8Ps of marketing as a management framework\, not only as a communication tool.\nRedesign key processes\, stakeholder relationships\, and value delivery mechanisms.\nProduce an SDG-linked Action Plan with priorities\, resources\, risks\, and a 90-day roadmap.\nDemonstrate purpose-driven leadership through explicit decision criteria and responsible communication.\n\nLearning Outcomes \nBy the end of the course\, students will be able to: \n\nAnalyse a real organisational challenge in the Social Economy sector.\nApply the 8Ps framework to support strategic decision-making and organisational improvement.\nCo-design realistic and impact-oriented solutions with stakeholders.\nCommunicate and defend an action plan through a professional team pitch.\nWork effectively in intercultural and interdisciplinary teams.\nReflect critically on leadership\, ethics\, impact\, and responsible communication in practice.\n\n  \nWhich students would find this course useful for them? \nThis course may be suitable for students from ACE²-EU partner universities enrolled in postgraduate programmes (especially Master’s level)\, and also for final-year undergraduate students\, in fields such as management\, marketing\, Social Economy\, communication\, social sciences\, public administration\, entrepreneurship\, and digital/business support. \nThis course may be suitable for those who have an interest in leadership for impact\, stakeholder engagement\, organisational strategy\, social innovation\, challenge-based learning\, and working with real organisations in international teams. \nRecommended Language Level \nEnglish B1–B2 \nApplication Process \nInterested applicants should \n🔗 Apply here: https://forms.gle/gugoWUB2DcZCjXJX7 \n  \nPlease note that submitting an application does not guarantee a place on the programme. Participating institutions apply their own internal selection procedures. \nPrior to the start of the course\, selected participants will receive a welcome email from the ACE²-EU Alliance containing detailed information and instructions specific to the programme. \n  \nFurther Information \nFor any further information or queries related to the course\, please contact: \npedro.oliveira@esg.ipsantarem.pt
URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/strategic-leadership-for-social-economy-organisations-through-the-8ps-of-marketing/
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