Date
Place

Tecnico Lisboa, University of Lisbon, Portugal

About the Event

The Staff Week will have a relaxed and informal atmosphere for attendees to interact with colleagues from other universities, share best practices, discuss current challenges facing internationalization in higher education (HE). Simultaneously, besides strengthening ties with their international counterparts, they will enhance their knowledge,  and competences.

Format

This event has been structured to include a different meeting and presentation formats such as Key Presentations, Guest Speakers, Workshops for sharing best practices, Exhibition of Partner Universities, World Café Fair, Workgroups to increase networking opportunities and stimulate discussion among participants.

Included in the programme is a World Café held at the Technology Campus of Oeiras, Taguspark,  on Wednesday, October 10th as well as an Exhibition of International Partners held at the Alameda Campus on October 11th. These events will provide participants with an opportunity to showcase to the entire academic community different mobility opportunities abroad. Participants have the unique opportunity to promote their institutions and innovative programmes in person to Tecnico’s students, teachers, managers and other staff. Availability is limited. Interested participants should register for the Staff Week ASAP and indicate they would like to participate in the IDAY World café and Partner Exhibition and have a booth (table, chair and posterboard) for their University (limited to international partner institutions).

Objectives

  • Gain insight on the processes and experience in enhancing Higher Education internationalization
  • Promote the home Institution in 2 different events: the World Café and International Day, with particular emphasis on the academic offer, research and other collaborative opportunities
  • Create a Forum for discussion of Best Practices and the Exchange of information in key areas
  • Gain exposure, experience and increase international insight
  • Explore networking opportunities and become acquainted with counterparts through informal job-shadowing meetings

Programme

8

Oct

8h30-9h00

ISW Registration

9h00-9h10

Welcome Remarks


Prof. Arlindo Oliveira (Tecnico Lisboa President)

9h10-9h30

Meet & Greet and Culture Clash

9h30-10h00

Guest Speaker: Future Trends in Erasmus Plus

Representative of Portuguese Erasmus Plus Agency

10h00-11h15

International Visibility

1) Institutional Strategies | Luis Silveira (VP International Affairs)
2) Strategy for the International Rankings
 | Luis O. Silva (Scientific Council President)

3) Interpreting the Rankings | João Patrício (Coordinator of Planning and Studies Office)
4) Sharing Practices | Group discussion

11h15-12h15

Workshop: the impact of Double Degree Programs

Rui Mendes (
Director of International Affairs)

12H15-13h30

Lunch & Shuttle to Belem

14h00-17h30

Cultural Experience

1) First Portuguese Mobility Experiences - The Explorer Monuments | Cultural Tour in Belém and MAAT group photo
2) Study in Lisbon | Branca Neves (Lisbon City Hall, Study in Lisbon Programme)
3) Pasteis de Belém Factory Visit

17h30

Free time in Belem

9

Oct

9h00-9h30

Guest Speaker: Dissemination of Study and Work Abroad Programmes

Representative of Fulbright Programme in Portugal

9h30-11h00

Dynamic Networks & Strategic Partnerships

1) The importance of networks: EU & Non EU consortia

 | Ana Pipio (International Relations Office Coordinator)
2) EIT InnoEnergy Experience: the academic impact
 | Fátima Montemor (Former President of Iberia InnoEnergy Board of Directors & VP Academic Affairs)

3) EIT InnoEnergy Experience: the business impact
 | 
Andreia Fernandes (Director of InnoEnergy Iberia Lisbon Office)

11h15-12h15

Workshop: Filtering the partnerships & agreements

Luis Moreira (
International Relations Office Protocols Manager
)

12h15-13h30

Lunch

14h00-14h30

Guest Speaker - H2020 Academic Funding Programms Overview

Natália Dias (Promotion Office of R&D; framework programme - Foundation for Science and Technology)

14h30-15h45

EU Projects & Funding

1) Building bridges with academic community in Erasmus Plus Projects | Joanne Laranjeiro (International Relations Office Manager)
2) Application Support @ H2020 Programme
 | Olga Ribeiro (International Projects Office Coordinator)

15h45-17h00

Workshop: How to develop a successful project Idea

The case of Capacity Building and Strategic Partnerships for Higher Education | Ana Agante Lucas (
Advisor for International Affairs)


10

Oct

8h30-9h00

Shuttle to Taguspark Campus, Oeiras

9h-9h30

Guest Speaker: Lisbon MBA Active Recruitment Strategy

Marta Melo (Career Manager Programme Director)

9h30-11h30

International Student Recruitment

1) International Ambassadors Programme | Silvia Santos (Mobility and Cooperation Office Coordinator)
2) Attracting student through language | Denise Matos (Head of External Affairs – School of Arts and Humanities/University of Lisbon)
3) Sharing Practices: Group discussion

11h30-12h00

Brunch and networking

12h00-15h00

World Café Exhibition

1) Parallel Open Forum: Strategies to Enhance the International Classroom (1 h)

Luis Correia (Vice-President for TagusPark Campus)
Ana Carvalho (Coordinator of Master in Industrial Management Engineering)
Moderator - Agata Costa (Project Manager for Internships & Mobility)

15h00-16h00

INT'L Communication

1) Digital Media | Tiago Machado (Head of Design and Multimedia Office)
2) Social Media | Inês Valente (Public Relations Manager)
3) Sharing Practices | Group discussion

17h00-20h00

Shuttle to Cascais & Tour & Free time in Cascais

20h00

Dinner & Shuttle to Lisbon

11

Oct

8h30-9h45

Exhibition Set-Up

10h00

International Day Exhibition Opening

11h00-12h15

Parallel Workshop: Using short intensive programmes to attract sudents?

1) Athens Short Training Courses | Ana Barbosa (Outside Europe Mobility Students Manager)
2) PlasmaSurf Summer School | Prof. Horácio Fernandes, Plasma Surf Summer School Coordinator
3) BEST Summer Schools | Representative of BEST Portugal

12h30-13h45

Parallel Debate: The Integration Challenge-Integrating International and Domestic Students


National Vs International Students | Moderator - Students Support Office person

14h30-15h45

Parallel Workshop – How to organize an International event @ home?

Joana Salgueira (International Relations Manager)
Graça Pereira (Advisor for International Affairs)

17h00-17h30

Closing Cocktail & Exhbition End

12

Oct

10h00-12h00

Job Shadowing Meeting Counterparts

1) International Affairs: Mobility and International Cooperation Office+International Relations Office+ International Affairs Direction
2) 
Academic Affairs: Graduation Officer + Post-Graduation Office + Longlife Training Unit
3) 
Student Support Services: Student Support Unit + Pedagogical Development Unit + Students with Special Needs
4) Alameda Campus Tour: 360 degree panoramic view and Lab visits

12h00

End of Staff Week + Free Afternoon

Optional: Afternoon Walking and Lisbon Viewpoints Tour

Social Programme

The Social programme was organized to enhance networking and establish new contacts and make lifelong friends.

October 8

Visit the discoveries monuments in Belém, from where the 1st International experiences in Portugal took place, when the first explorers sailed the seas. You will also have the opportunity to become familiar with the famous Portuguese pasteis de nata (custard tarts) factory. Monuments/Museems to visit: Jeronimo’s Monastery, Discoveries Monuments, Presidency of the Republic Museum and MAAT.

October 10

Brunch at Taguspark Campus will be another perfect networking session.

Free time for sight-seeing and shopping in Cascais, followed by dinner in a beachfront restaurant.

Blame King Luís I (1838 – 1889) for the upturn in the fortunes of Cascais. He declared it his favourite summer destination back in the 19th Century and the rest, as they say, is history. Cascais (pronounced Cash-caiish) is a blend of royal palaces, fabulous food, and outstanding tourist facilities. It’s the place where stories of Ian Fleming and James Bond mix with unique 19th Century architecture.

Cascais, on the Estoril coast, is just 20km from Lisbon. Located between the picturesque Sintra mountains and the Atlantic Ocean, the area also provides the most westerly point in Europe. There are 17 well-maintained beaches with amazing sea views.

Cascais, on the Estoril coast, is just 20km from Lisbon. Located between the picturesque Sintra mountains and the Atlantic Ocean, the area also provides the most westerly point in Europe. There are 17 well-maintained. The sea view is amazing.

October 11

Following the IDAY exhibit, there will be a closing cocktail available to all.

October 12

Afternoon Walking and Lisbon Viewpoints Tour (Chiado, etc) for atendees and guests.

Minimum number of Participants

A minimum of ten participants is required for the staff training week to be carried out. Please, forward this invitation to the staff members who might be interested in joining us for this event and sharing knowledge, experience and best practices.

Fees

Special Discount:

Fee: 195€ / Deadline: 25 July (NEW DEADLINE)

Early Bird Registration:

Fee: 235€ / Deadline: 15 August (NEW DEADLINE)

Regular Registration:

Fee: 320€ / Deadline: 15 September
The Fee includes participation in exhibition, work (workshops, forums, presentations) and social programme:

  • 1 Welcome Kit;
  • Visit to the University Facilities (Campus Alameda + Taguspark);
  • 1 stand per University (if selected | limited stands available);
  • Participation in the World Café Exhibit (if selected | limited stands available);
  • Participation in the IDAY Exhibit (if selected | limited stands available);
  • Transport to Belém;
  • Guided Belém tour + visit to “Pasteis de Belém” factory;
  • Travel to and from Oeiras TagusPark Campus;
  • Travel to and from Cascais;
  • Dinner in Cascais;
  • Guided Cascais tour;
  • Workshops;
  • Lunches;
  • Coffee-breaks;
  • 1 brunch and 1 closing cocktail;
  • Certificate of attendance

Registration

Interested participants are requested to complete the online registration.

The final application deadline is 15 September, 2018 but discounts are available for early and advanced birds.

Neither travel nor accommodation, or meals not mentioned in the programme are included. Each participant should find the necessary funding to cover the additional expenses.

International relations professionals working in higher education institutions can apply for Erasmus Staff Training Mobility grants to take part in this Staff Training Week. We advise you to contact your home institution’s institutional Erasmus co-ordinator and ask if Erasmus funding is available for staff training.

Payment

Your registration will only be valid when payment is made and proof of payment is sent to the email international@tecnico.ulisboa.pt or annexed to the registration form.

1) Bank Transfer

  • Bank: Santander Totta
  • Address: Avenida Rovisco Pais 1049-001 Lisboa
  • Account: SANTANDER/CD
  • IBAN: PT50001800031741756902082
  • BIC/SWIFT: TOTAPTPL

2) PayPal

Contacts

Please feel free to contact the International Office if you have any questions or require further information.

Name: Graça Pereira
Instituto Superior Técnico
Av. Rovisco Pais
1049-001 Lisboa | Portugal

Tel.: 21 841 7194 / 841 7732
E-mail: international@tecnico.ulisboa.pt

Lisbon

Técnico Lisboa is located in the city of Lisbon, one of the oldest and most beautiful capitals. Through time, we received many cultures from the different corners of the world. Lisbon is a soulful, fashionable, charismatic city with a great climate and a lot of sunshine. It’s a place where you can wander around day or night and still feel safe.

However, Lisbon is also a dynamic city, a hotspot of innovation, rich in start-ups and spin-offs, international awards, home top ranked universities boosting several top level research institutions where work leading to many highly cited papers and scientific publications originates. Not only because of its history, but also because of its innovation and state of the art technology, the climate and cosmopolitan atmosphere and diverse indoor and outdoor activities, Lisbon is one of the most attractive cities in Europe, offering mobility students, locals and visitors an unforgettable and unique experience.

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Programme

8

Oct

ISW Registration

Welcome Remarks


Prof. Arlindo Oliveira (Tecnico Lisboa President)

Meet & Greet and Culture Clash

Guest Speaker: Future Trends in Erasmus Plus

Representative of Portuguese Erasmus Plus Agency

International Visibility

1) Institutional Strategies | Luis Silveira (VP International Affairs)
2) Strategy for the International Rankings
 | Luis O. Silva (Scientific Council President)

3) Interpreting the Rankings | João Patrício (Coordinator of Planning and Studies Office)
4) Sharing Practices | Group discussion

Workshop: the impact of Double Degree Programs

Rui Mendes (
Director of International Affairs)

Lunch & Shuttle to Belem

Cultural Experience

1) First Portuguese Mobility Experiences - The Explorer Monuments | Cultural Tour in Belém and MAAT group photo
2) Study in Lisbon | Branca Neves (Lisbon City Hall, Study in Lisbon Programme)
3) Pasteis de Belém Factory Visit

Free time in Belem

9

Oct

Guest Speaker: Dissemination of Study and Work Abroad Programmes

Representative of Fulbright Programme in Portugal

Dynamic Networks & Strategic Partnerships

1) The importance of networks: EU & Non EU consortia

 | Ana Pipio (International Relations Office Coordinator)
2) EIT InnoEnergy Experience: the academic impact
 | Fátima Montemor (Former President of Iberia InnoEnergy Board of Directors & VP Academic Affairs)

3) EIT InnoEnergy Experience: the business impact
 | 
Andreia Fernandes (Director of InnoEnergy Iberia Lisbon Office)

Workshop: Filtering the partnerships & agreements

Luis Moreira (
International Relations Office Protocols Manager
)

Lunch

Guest Speaker - H2020 Academic Funding Programms Overview

Natália Dias (Promotion Office of R&D; framework programme - Foundation for Science and Technology)

EU Projects & Funding

1) Building bridges with academic community in Erasmus Plus Projects | Joanne Laranjeiro (International Relations Office Manager)
2) Application Support @ H2020 Programme
 | Olga Ribeiro (International Projects Office Coordinator)

Workshop: How to develop a successful project Idea

The case of Capacity Building and Strategic Partnerships for Higher Education | Ana Agante Lucas (
Advisor for International Affairs)


10

Oct

Shuttle to Taguspark Campus, Oeiras

Guest Speaker: Lisbon MBA Active Recruitment Strategy

Marta Melo (Career Manager Programme Director)

International Student Recruitment

1) International Ambassadors Programme | Silvia Santos (Mobility and Cooperation Office Coordinator)
2) Attracting student through language | Denise Matos (Head of External Affairs – School of Arts and Humanities/University of Lisbon)
3) Sharing Practices: Group discussion

Brunch and networking

World Café Exhibition

1) Parallel Open Forum: Strategies to Enhance the International Classroom (1 h)

Luis Correia (Vice-President for TagusPark Campus)
Ana Carvalho (Coordinator of Master in Industrial Management Engineering)
Moderator - Agata Costa (Project Manager for Internships & Mobility)

INT'L Communication

1) Digital Media | Tiago Machado (Head of Design and Multimedia Office)
2) Social Media | Inês Valente (Public Relations Manager)
3) Sharing Practices | Group discussion

Shuttle to Cascais & Tour & Free time in Cascais

Dinner & Shuttle to Lisbon

11

Oct

Exhibition Set-Up

International Day Exhibition Opening

Parallel Workshop: Using short intensive programmes to attract sudents?

1) Athens Short Training Courses | Ana Barbosa (Outside Europe Mobility Students Manager)
2) PlasmaSurf Summer School | Prof. Horácio Fernandes, Plasma Surf Summer School Coordinator
3) BEST Summer Schools | Representative of BEST Portugal

Parallel Debate: The Integration Challenge-Integrating International and Domestic Students


National Vs International Students | Moderator - Students Support Office person

Parallel Workshop – How to organize an International event @ home?

Joana Salgueira (International Relations Manager)
Graça Pereira (Advisor for International Affairs)

Closing Cocktail & Exhbition End

12

Oct

Job Shadowing Meeting Counterparts

1) International Affairs: Mobility and International Cooperation Office+International Relations Office+ International Affairs Direction
2) 
Academic Affairs: Graduation Officer + Post-Graduation Office + Longlife Training Unit
3) 
Student Support Services: Student Support Unit + Pedagogical Development Unit + Students with Special Needs
4) Alameda Campus Tour: 360 degree panoramic view and Lab visits

End of Staff Week + Free Afternoon

Optional: Afternoon Walking and Lisbon Viewpoints Tour