International Staff Weeks

WELCOME TO THE 7TH INTERNATIONAL STAFF WEEK!

International Staff Weeks

THE 7th INTERNATIONAL STAFF WEEK 2026 (BIP), May 18–22, 2026

TITLE: Current Topics in Higher Education

In a time marked by rapid technological advances, shifting skill demands, and growing societal expectations, higher education is redefining its purpose and impact. From the integration of AI and sustainability principles to the pursuit of inclusiveness, creativity, and global citizenship — universities are key actors in shaping the future.
Join us as we explore how higher education can remain relevant, resilient, and responsible in an era of constant change. The International Staff Week will gather educators and professionals from across Europe and beyond (including Ukraine, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Bhutan, Malaysia, Colombia, and the Balkans) to share perspectives, exchange best practices, and co-create new ideas for the future of learning.

Who Can Participate?
We warmly invite academics, including teaching and support staff from higher education institutions, to join this dynamic and collaborative event.

!!Prerequirement: B2 ENGLISH LEVEL at least. Please attach the print screen of OLS result with you application!!

Since Staff Week is in BIP form, participation will be checked every day and full participation is expected.

Web application is also a prerequirement. Applications to open by January 2026.

Application deadline: TBD

If you require an invitation letter ahead of application, please fill in this form DECISION/INVITATION and send it to spela.pregl@b2.eu to be revised and signed.

Program Overview
The International Staff Week offers a series of insightful presentations, interactive workshops, engaging discussions, networking events, and opportunities to explore the local culture, all designed to address the intersection of strategic management and global higher education in a rapidly changing world.

Draft Event Schedule

Monday, 18 May: Getting together, welcome session and introductory presentations, Guided tour of Ljubljana with Dinner
Tuesday, 19 May: Workshop
Wednesday, 20 May: Networking activities and exploration of Ljubljana and Slovenia
Thursday, 21 May: 8th EASTERN EUROPEAN CONFERENCE OF MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMICS (EECME 2026)
Friday, 22 May: Graduation Ceremony of Erasmus Spring Semester students, Closing remarks and group photographs

A detailed agenda will be published in April 2026.

Additional Information
The event is free of charge, with no attendance or registration fees.
Accommodation and meals are not provided; participants are responsible for arranging their own. However, networking dinner on Tuesday and snacks during the International Staff Week are free of charge for participants.

Contact Information
For organizational matters (e.g., Erasmus+ agreements), contact: spela.pregl@b2.eu.
For content-related inquiries, contact: katarina.askerc@b2.eu.