Introduction: The Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh) is pleased to invite you to its 15th Erasmus+ Staff Training Week dedicated to Quality Assurance in Student Mobilities and the pivotal role of International Relations Offices (IROs).
In an era where the volume and complexity of student mobilities continue to grow, ensuring their academic, professional, and personal quality has become a strategic imperative. This week will bring together IRO professionals, academic experts, and project representatives to explore practical frameworks, share methodologies, and co-develop tools that elevate the quality and impact of the mobility experience — from classroom integration to linguistic inclusion and beyond.
The 15th ESTW will also be organized as an Erasmus+ BIP for staff members. Therefore, no fees will apply and all mobilities could be refunded by the Erasmus+ programme.
Target Audience: Administrative and academic staff members from higher education institutions involved in the management, coordination, and quality assurance of student mobility programmes. A limit of two representatives from the same institution shall apply.
Dates:
Online module: dates to be announced
Physical module: 7-11/12/2026
Online application:
In order to access the application page you first need to login. If you don't already have an account you can create one via the following link: https://eurep.auth.gr/en/user/register
After you login you can submit the application via: https://eurep.auth.gr/en/stafftraining/applicationform
Deadline for submitting the online application: 07/09/2026
Location: Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
Outline of Sessions:
Session 1: Elevating the Classroom: Advocacy and Tools for Teaching Exchange Students
Focus: Empowering IROs to become strategic advocates for academic quality. AUTh will present the AsCOLA methodology for measuring mobility impact, followed by EPICUR experts sharing pan-European strategies for inclusive teaching.
Session 2: Beyond Credits: Structuring Soft Skill Acquisition
Focus: Transforming the IRO into a partner in professional development. Experts will showcase tools from the Erasmus Skills project to embed skills-awareness into the mobility lifecycle.
Session 3: The Linguistic Safety Net: Local Languages as a QA Metric
Focus: Treating local language and cultural immersion as a continuous QA mechanism that prevents isolation. Experts will share methodologies for teaching local languages as foreign languages to a diverse Erasmus cohort.
Session 4: Blended but Balanced: Pedagogical QA in the Virtual Component of BIPs
Focus: Establishing pedagogical and technical standards for the virtual phase of Blended Intensive Programmes (BIPs), moving beyond basic webinars to ensure genuine virtual engagement.
Throughout the week, there will be opportunities for informal networking, campus tours, and cultural activities to enhance the participants' experience and foster stronger connections.
We believe this Staff Training Week will be a valuable opportunity for professional development, knowledge sharing, and the strengthening of our collaborative network. We look forward to welcoming you to Thessaloniki!
Working Language: English
Accommodation: The accommodation cost will be covered by the participants. However, the organizers can suggest a variety of possible convenient solutions, taking into consideration the location, the service quality and the price range of the lodgings. Further details will be mailed to the participants after the confirmation of the mobility.
Contact information: Erasmus Staff Training Week Team, Department of European Educational Programmes, Tel. +30 2310 99 5289, 5293 E-mail: estw@auth.gr