Date
Starts 7 October 2026
Ends 9 October 2026
Staff Days 7-9 October
Sustainable Partnerships and Responsible Internationalisation: Decision Making and Information Sharing
Join us in Reykjavik 7-9 October at the University of Iceland.
Staff Days 7-9 October
Sustainable Partnerships and Responsible Internationalisation: Decision Making and Information Sharing
Join us in Reykjavik 7-9 October at the University of Iceland.
Language
English
Location
University of Iceland - Main Campus
Contact
mobility@hi.is
The International Staff Days offer a valuable opportunity to develop both personal and professional skills related to internationalisation and higher education cooperation, while networking with colleagues from other universities.
The theme is Sustainable Partnerships and Responsible Internationalisation: Decision Making and Information Sharing. Focus will be on various factors that contribute to openness in research and cooperation, practical guidance, decision making and awareness in collaboration.
We invite staff from international offices as well as administrative staff dealing with international cooperation in general.
The programme combines sessions, presentations and networking opportunities, alongside social activities. Participants will explore key topics in internationalisation while also getting to know the University of Iceland and Reykjavík.
WEDNESDAY, 7 OCTOBER
12:30-13:00 Gathering and Registration
13:00-13:15 Welcome and Programme Introduction by Fridrika Hardardottir, Director of the International Division
13:15-14:00 Introduction to Iceland
14:00-14:30 Coffee and Networking
14:30-16:00 Campus Tour of the University of Iceland
16:00-18:00 Welcome Reception
THURSDAY, 8 OCTOBER
09:00-10:30 Session 1: Sustainable partnerships: Identifying Mutually Beneficial Cooperation and Agreements
10:30-10:50 Coffee and Networking
10:50-12:00 Presentations from Participants
12:00-13:00 Lunch
13:00-14:30 Session 2: Responsible Internationalisation: Information Sharing, Awareness and Guidance
14:30-15:00 Coffee and Networking
15:00-16:30 Presentations from Participants
18:00 Dinner at Restaurant in Downtown Reykjavík
FRIDAY, 9 OCTOBER
09:00-10:30 Session 3: The Broader Picture of Internationalisation: Networks in General and the European Universities Initiative
10:30-10:50 Coffee and Networking
10:50-12:00 Presentations from Participants
12:00-13:00 Lunch
13:00-18:00 Excursion
The sessions address key themes in internationalisation, focusing on sustainable partnerships, responsible cooperation, and the broader network landscape. Participants will gain practical insights and exchange experiences relevant to their work in international higher education.
Session 1:
Sustainable Partnerships: Identifying Mutually Beneficial Cooperation and Agreements
Session 2:
Responsible Internationalisation: Information Sharing, Awareness and Guidance
Session 3:
The Broader Picture of Internationalisation: Networks in General and the European Universities Initiative
Application Deadline: 20 June 2026
Price: EUR 190
Funding: Erasmus+ funding may be available for participants from Erasmus+ partner institutions (contact your home institution for details).
Limited places available and capped at two participants per university. Priority will be given to staff from partner institutions of the University of Iceland. All applicants will be informed of the results of the selection committee by July 10, 2026.
The University of Iceland is a progressive, comprehensive educational and research institution, recognised internationally for its strong contribution to science and scholarship. It is a public university located in the heart of Reykjavík, the capital of Iceland, and was founded in 1911. Today, the University has approximately 13,500 students.
The University is organised into five academic schools and offers over 400 programmes at undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels. It places a strong emphasis on international collaboration, interdisciplinary research, and providing opportunities for students and staff to engage in global academic networks.
