REYKJAVÍK UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL STAFF WEEK 19–22 October 2026

 

🎯 Goal & Content of the Event

This Staff Week will, among other, explore how European University Alliances are implemented and sustained in practice, with particular focus on:

• Mobility models
• Multilateral cooperation
• Inclusion & diversity
• Internationalisation at Home
• The evolving role of International Offices

Participants will engage in:

• 🗣️ Case sharing sessions
• 🛠️ Interactive workshops
• 🔄 Exchange of tools, challenges & good practices

The programme will also provide space for:

• 🤝 Professional networking
• 🏫 Insights into Reykjavík University departments and support services
• 🇮🇸 A glimpse of Iceland as a study & work destination

In addition, participants will have the opportunity to connect through selected joint networking activities with colleagues from Reykjavík University.

 

👥 Who Should Participate?

We welcome applications from:

• Administrative staff
• International Office staff
• Professionals working with internationalisation, mobility & partnerships

🌐 Participants from universities worldwide are encouraged to apply.

 

🗓️ Preliminary Programme

A draft programme is attached

 

📍 Location

Reykjavík University
Menntavegur 1
102 Reykjavík
Iceland

 

📝 Application & Acceptance

• Application deadline: 30 March 2026
• Application form: Registration for the Reykjavík University International Staff Week October 2026 – Fill out form

As places are limited, all applications will be reviewed after the deadline.
Selected participants will be notified shortly thereafter.

Maximum number of participants: 40

 

📊 Selection Criteria

Applications will be assessed based on:

• Priority to universities offering a presentation on a relevant topic
• Motivation & professional relevance
• Strategic partnership alignment
• Geographical diversity (does not have to be involved in an EU alliance) 
• 1–2 participants per institution

 

💶 Programme Fee

Registration fee: €190

Includes:

• 🎁 Welcome pack
• 🧩 Participation in all workshops & materials
• ☕ Coffee breaks
• 🍽️ Lunches at Reykjavík University
• 🍷 One group dinner
• 🚌 Guided bus tour (route TBD)

Payment details will be shared upon acceptance.
Participation is confirmed once payment has been received.

 

🇪🇺 Erasmus+ Funding

Participants may apply for Erasmus+ staff mobility funding through their home institution, in line with internal procedures and eligibility rules.

 

📧 Contact

Should you require further information, please contact us at: althjodasvid@ru.is Registration