The Freie Universität Berlin (FUB) is delighted to invite higher education professionals from around the world to join them in Berlin for the 14th edition of FUB's International Staff Training Week, taking place from June 22 to 26, 2026.
As one of Europe’s largest and most diverse Staff Weeks, bringing together over 250 participants from more than 50 countries across 11 parallel tracks, the 2026 program explores current and emerging topics in global higher education. Designed and hosted by expert teams across FUB - and covering a broad range of topics from community-building and student mobility to equity, global outreach, and digital transformation - each track fosters dialogue, peer learning, and meaningful professional exchange in an open and collaborative setting. Whether you are exploring innovative approaches to your work, developing new partnerships, or building on existing strategies, this week provides an ideal platform to connect with experienced colleagues, share perspectives, and expand your international network.
Please review the description of each track here, before completing your application: FUB International Staff Training Week 2026
Funding
This Erasmus+ funding opportunity is open to all administrative/non-academic staff with a contract of employment at UBC Vancouver or UBC Okanagan. It is open to full-time and part-time staff, provided you are currently employed by UBC under either a permanent or temporary contract at the time of your Erasmus+ activity.
Selected candidates will receive financial assistance from the Erasmus+ Program to cover subsistence costs during the mobility period, as well as travel expenses, as specified below (NB: these amounts are set by the EU and are not negotiable):
- Subsistence expenses: €160 per day, or a total of €1120 for 7 days (5 mobility days + 2 travel days)
- Travel Expenses: €820
Please note that funding is available for four (4) successful candidates.
Please direct all questions to Global Partnerships at global.partnerships@ubc.ca.
