International Staff Week Erasmus+ – April 2026
University of Jaén | 20–24 April 2026
The University of Jaén is pleased to organise the International Staff Week Erasmus+ – April 2026, to be held from 20 to 24 April 2026, within the framework of its internationalisation strategy and its commitment to strengthening interinstitutional cooperation. This initiative is addressed to academic staff and administrative and support staff from international higher education institutions interested in the exchange of experiences, good practices and the development of collaborative networks in the university context.
Throughout the week, participants will take part in a structured programme combining institutional sessions, training activities and collaborative working spaces. These activities are designed to provide insight into the University of Jaén’s university management model, its internationalisation policies and its involvement in European programmes, particularly Erasmus+. The programme will be complemented by cultural activities aimed at introducing participants to the social and cultural heritage of the province of Jaén.
Within the general programme of the Staff Week, the side event “NEOLAiA Focus on Engineering & Education – IFME” will take place in parallel on 21 and 22 April. This activity is conceived as a complementary and thematic event within the week, without an exclusive character, allowing participants to also take part in the full range of activities scheduled during the Staff Week. This side event serves as a dynamic forum dedicated to exchanging good practices and discussing innovative initiatives in the field of Engineering and Education. Our primary objective is to foster deep synergies among international engineering academics, laying the groundwork for sustainable collaboration. By leveraging the momentum of European University Alliances, with the guidance and support of the NEOLAiA Alliance, we aim to drive the transformation and capacity building of teaching and research staff. Participants will engage in discussions designed to share innovation practices and explore new frontiers in engineering programs and education. The meeting can be the basis for further collaboration on joint educational and academic initiatives.
In addition, participants from NEOLAiA alliance institutions or from networks such as IFME, as well as speakers who do not hold an Erasmus+ KA131 mobility nomination, may attach an invitation letter to the registration form, issued by the NEOLAiA Office (for alliance institutions) or by the Vice-Rectorate for Internationalisation (for all other participants)..
Participant nomination and registration will be carried out through the official form “Nominations STAFF WEEK April 2026”. The application deadline is 15 March 2026.
Provisional Agenda
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DAY 1. MONDAY, 20th APRIL. PURPLE LECTURE HALL, C1 BUILDING
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08:30 h.-Arrival/Registration. Hall C1 Building, University of Jaén, Campus las Lagunillas s/n, Jaén (see google maps) 09:30 h.- Opening and welcome. Welcome reception. Participants: Rector of the University of Jaén, Vice-Rector for Internationalization, Deputy Vice-Rector for International Mobility, Deputy Mayor of the City Hall of Jaén (t.b.c.) and Deputy of the Provincial Council of Jaén (t.b.c.) Family photo after opening ceremony. 10:15 h.- Presentation of the University of Jaén Speaker: José Ignacio Jiménez González (Vice-Rector for Internationalization) 11:00 h.- Coffee Break 11:30 h.- Faculty Presentations 12:30 h.- Short Presentations of Participants: Partners Universities Opportunities 14:00 h.- Lunch (Cafeteria C4 Building, Campus las Lagunillas, UJA) *** 16:00 h.- Oil Mill Visit and Tasting Meeting point: main entrance (Ben Saprut St.) |
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DAY 2. TUESDAY, 21st APRIL. PURPLE LECTURE HALL, C1 BUILDING
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9:00 h.- KEYNOTE LECTURE - Best Practices in Internationalization - Examples in the Field of Engineering Studies (ALL PARTICIPANTS) Speaker: Anneli Matilainen (JAMK University of Jyväskylä, Finland) 10:00 h.- Inauguration of the NEOLAiA Focus on Engineering and Education - IFME ((ALL PARTICIPANTS) Speakers: Beatriz Valverde Jiménez (Deputy Vice-Rector for European Universities) Silvia Satorres Martínez (Deputy Vice-Rector for Postgraduates Studies, Organizing committee) 10:30 h.- Coffee Break 11:00 h.- Beginning of NEOLAiA FoE2 / IFM2E (MEETING ROOM, D1 BUILDING), (Programme below) 11:00 h. General agenda ISW (PURPLE LECTURE HALL, C1 BUILDING): 11:00 h. -Challenges and Opportunities within KA 131 Erasmus+ Project: Blended Intensive Programmes (BIPs) 11:30 h.- Challenges and Opportunities within KA171 Erasmus + Project 12:00 h.- Microcredentials 12:30 h.- COILs as a Tool for Increasing Inclusiveness. Case Studies & Examples 13:00 h.- AI Solutions for Enhancing Erasmus Mobility Operations/ Mobility in and OUT 14:00 h.- Lunch (Cafeteria C4 Building, Campus las Lagunillas, UJA) *** 20:00 h.- Cocktail Venue: Cobaleda Nicuesa Palace (Ramón y Cajal st., 2) |
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DAY 3. WEDNESDAY, 22nd APRIL. PURPLE LECTURE HALL, C1 BUILDING |
9:30 h.- Spanish as a Global Language: The Spanish Academic Offering at the Center for Advanced Studies in Modern Languages (CEALM) 10:00 h.- Workshop: Let’s Learn Languages! Basic vocabulary & interactions in Spanish 11:30 h.- Coffee Break 12:00 h.- Workshop: Let’s Learn Languages! Approach to Spanish culture 13:45 h.- Lunch (Cafeteria C4 Building, Campus las Lagunillas, UJA) *** 18:00 h.- Guided city walking tour in Jaén (Discovering the historic center) |
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DAY 4. THURSDAY, 23rd APRIL |
9:30 h.- Trip to Linares Campus (UJA) Meeting point: main entrance (Ben Saprut St.) 10:20 h.- Official reception
Speakers: José Ignacio Jiménez González (Vice-Rector for Internationalization) Manuel Valverde (Dean of the Higher Polytechnical School of Engineering of Linares) Deputy Dean of Linares City Hall (t.b.c.) 10:30 h.- An Example of Transversal Internationalization: Scientific and Technological Campus of Linares - A global Hub Speakers: Manuel Valverde (Dean of the Higher Polytechnical School of Engineering of Linares) 11:30 h.- Coffee break 12:00 h.- Higher Education in Spain 12:30 h.- Visit to facilities 13:30 h.- Lunch (Cafeteria, Linares campus) 15:30 h.- A Trip to the Renaissance Jewel and World Heritage Site of Úbeda 19:00 h.- Trip back to Jaén |
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DAY 5. FRIDAY, 24th APRIL. PURPLE LECTURE HALL, C1 BUILDING |
10:00 h.- Wrap up session
Speaker: Myriam Cano Rubio (Deputy Vice-Rector for International Mobility) Carmen Conti Jiménez (Deputy Vice-Rector for Transversal Internationalization) 11:00 h.- Closing ceremony (certificates delivery) 12:00 h.- End of the Staff Week |
Links of interest:
- UJA 360º GOOGLE STREET VIEW. Virtual visit to the University of Jaén, to know its facilities and services
- What to visit?
- Linares Tourist.
- Úbeda y Baeza Tourist.World Heritage
Connection to the UJA Wi-Fi network:
- With the username and password that will be provided at the Conference.
- Windows 10 settings.
- Android Settings.
- IPhone / Ipad settings.
Presentations
- You may find the ppt presentations of our Staff Week in this Google Drive Folder.
Photo gallery
- Pictures of the Staff Week may be found in this Google Drive Folder.