Administrative Staff
Engage with staff from any of the Unite! partner universities
As a staff member at one of the nine partner universities, you are part of Unite!
Discover new ways of working, share best practices, and connect with your colleagues across the European University alliance.
Discover a wide range of training opportunities for administrative staff in our "Training Catalogue," where you can find both on-site and online courses to advance your career, acquire new skills, learn a language, or join a staff week, all offered by Unite! partners. Whether you're looking to participate or share your own expertise, you can also offer a new course to fellow colleagues.
More InfoJoin the global academic community with Unite! – where staff can travel to nine top European tech universities, enhance their skills, and expand their networks. Take the opportunity to gain new knowledge, get inspired, and improve your language abilities. Unite! is more than just mobility – it's your gateway to help shape the future of academia worldwide.
More InfoLooking to break free from the routine? Now’s your chance to connect with Unite! colleagues from nine different European countries. Join our social clubs – Hiking & Walking, Cooking, and Film – where you can bond over shared interests and build lasting friendships. Socialise, boost motivation and cultivate a sense of belonging.
More InfoDive into Unite! Language Tandems and explore the rich diversity of languages and cultures in our community. On the Unite! Language Tandem Platform for staff, you can easily find and connect with a language partner to enhance your skills and share your language and culture with colleagues.
More InfoThe Unite! Well-being expert team has developed a practical well-being guide, aimed at staff. This guide analyses the daily challenges faced by staff, providing practical actions to improve physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Using real-life situations, the guide offers initial steps for changing certain habits and provide resources to help deepen care for overall health.
More InfoStaff Weeks
A Unite! International Staff Training Week (Staff Week) is an event or training course that lasts several days and is organised by a Unite! partner university on a themed topic. Staff Weeks generally include seminars, collaborative workshops and presentations and are usually animated by local and international experts. Stay tuned for upcoming calls!
FAQs
How does Unite! support staff professional development and what initiatives are open at the moment?
Unite! offers different staff training courses that you can find in the Unite! Staff Training Catalogue. Link courses-catalog
I would like to go on a staff exchange to another Unite! University. What should I do?
As a staff member of a higher education institution, you are eligible to participate in a mobility supported by the Erasmus+ programme. Individual Erasmus+ staff mobilities are short individual mobilities dedicated to staff members and financed by the Erasmus+ programme. These mobilities can have different formats (teaching, training, job shadowing, visit to a partner, participation in a staff week, etc.). Our mobility manual will give you an overview of processes and funding opportunities for outgoing staff. LINK https://facultyandstaff.unite-university.eu/mobility-guide
I have heard of staff weeks. What are they?
A Unite! International Staff Training Week (Staff week) is a several days event/training organised by a Unite! university on a themed topic. Staff weeks generally include seminars, collaborative workshops, presentations and are usually animated by local and international experts.
Are there any social activities within Unite where I can meet colleagues from the other universities?
There are a number of social activities that you are welcome to join. Some examples are a cooking club, a walking club and a reading club. You can find more information about the activities here (link https://facultyandstaff.unite-university.eu/join-activities)
Can I improve my language skills through Unite?
On the Unite! Language Tandem Platform for staff, you can find and connect with a language tandem partner to improve your target language skills and connect with colleagues who want to learn about your language and culture. Check also the staff training catalogue.
Link to Language Tandem Platform https://facultyandstaff.unite-university.eu/language-tandems-home-page
Link to Staff Training Catalogue https://facultyandstaff.unite-university.eu/courses-catalog