Staff
With Erasmus+ training opportunities are available to staff working in education, both in teaching and non-teaching capacities.
Erasmus+ Key Action 1 – Learning Mobility of Individuals provides opportunities for higher education academic and nonacademic staff to engage in professional development activities abroad. It also allows professionals from various fields to teach and train students or staff at higher education institutions. These opportunities can include teaching assignments or training experience, such as job shadowing, observation periods, or participation in training courses.
To ensure high-quality mobility activities with maximum impact, the mobility activity must be related to the staff’s profession and address their learning and personal development needs.
Staff teaching mobility in EUPeace
A teaching mobility abroad takes place at a partner higher education institution. The teaching period abroad enables any teaching staff member at a higher education institution or staff from enterprises to teach at a partner institution abroad. Staff mobility for teaching can occur in any study field. A teaching mobility lasts from 2 days to 2 months (programme countries) or a minimum of 5 days (partner countries) and the teacher commits to a minimum of 8 teaching hours per week. The staff member must be selected in advance within a selection process at their home institution.
Staff training mobility in EUPeace
A training mobility abroad takes place at a partner higher education institution. The training period abroad enables any staff at a higher education institution to take part in a training activity abroad that is relevant to their day-to-day work at the esteemed institution. This may include training events or job shadowing. The training mobility lasts from 2 days to 2 months (programme countries) or a minimum of 5 days (partner countries). The staff member must be selected in advance within a selection process at their home institution.
A period abroad may combine both teaching and training activities.
For either Staff Training or Staff Teaching, it is recommended to use Erasmus+ funds from the participant’s home institution. Travel and accommodation costs can be covered through Erasmus+ KA131 or KA171 funds. The University of Mostar and the University of Sarajevo use International Credit Mobility (KA 171) while other universities use Erasmus+ KA131 funding.
If you are interested in Staff Training or Staff Teaching, please contact the International Relations Office at your home institution.
Testimonials
What was your favourite place during your mobility?
My favourite place was the Zoo du Reynou!
What did you enjoy most about your mobility experience?
Our work paying off with a magnificent event where students from all EUPeace universities produce together.
What surprised you about your host country or university?
I was surprised with the zoo being huge and encountering with the various animals such as polar bear, red panda…
Any advice for colleagues considering a mobility opportunity?
It is truly amazing to see the positive outcomes of our work while collaborating with colleagues from different countries, sharing experiences, and having a great time together along the way.
Three reasons to become mobile
- To develop intercultural skills
- To know better our home university
- To exchange best practices
What was your favourite place during your mobility?
It was the old city centre and the beautiful Saint-Étienne Cathedral.
What did you enjoy most about your mobility experience?
It was Christmas time, so I loved visiting the Christmas market and the ‘Whispers of Stars’ light show.
What surprised you about your host country or university?
I was surprised by how easy it was to connect with people from different cultural backgrounds. This experience has helped me step outside my comfort zone and see university life from a different perspective.
Any advice for colleagues considering a mobility opportunity?
My advice would be to step out of your comfort zone and take the opportunity.
Three reasons to become mobile:
• Mobility programs provide opportunities to gain new skills, broaden professional knowledge, and enhance career prospects through international exposure.
• Experiencing new cultures fosters understanding, adaptability, and a global perspective, enriching personal and professional growth.
• Mobility enables participants to build international connections, collaborate with experts, and establish long-term partnerships in their field.
What was your favourite place during your mobility?
Stari Most
What did you enjoy most about your mobility experience?
Meeting faculty, staff, students, and partners from around Europe.
What surprised you about your host country or university?
Most striking for me was the campus in Mostar: a city with historical layers and cultural diversity. Mostar offers a vibrant student culture, impressive historical landmarks, and a central location in the region. This combination creates an inspiring environment for research and exchange.
What was your favourite place during your mobility?
The Yellow Fortress in Sarajevo: A beautiful view over the city, very picturesque, and a man proposed to his future wife right next to us (she said “yes”).
What did you enjoy most about your mobility experience?
Meeting our colleagues in person, discussing and clarifying our topics together, learning about BiH history and culture, especially in Sarajevo and Mostar.
What surprised you about your host country or university?
I was not surprised, but the hospitality and friendliness of every single person we have met during our stay was extraordinary and very welcoming.
Any advice for future mobility students?
If you have a personal contact in BiH, let them show you their country! Our former exchange student showed us her Sarajevo, it was the best day!
Learnings from the WP2 Meeting in Mostar
- Online Course Incentives Strategies to promote online courses within the European Track.
- VEEP Integration Adapting existing structures (e.g., MO:VE, VIP) for VEEP purposes.
- Micro-Credentials Universities to review existing micro-credentials.
What was your favourite place during your mobility?
I really enjoyed Pilsen’s historic city centre, especially spending some time there after the sessions. Walking around the main square, having conversations outside the formal programme, and simply experiencing the city together made the whole week feel much more personal and memorable.
What did you enjoy most about your mobility experience?
I especially enjoyed meeting colleagues from across the EUPeace network who came from very different disciplines and teaching contexts. The exchange of perspectives was probably the most valuable part for me, because it showed how differently international and transdisciplinary teaching can be approached. I came away with several ideas that I could directly connect to my own seminars and future teaching.
What surprised you about your host country or university?
I was impressed by the scale and diversity of the University of West Bohemia. The campus brings together a wide range of departments, research areas and facilities, and it was interesting to get a sense of the broader academic environment beyond the programme itself.
Any advice for colleagues considering a mobility opportunity?
Go for it with an open mind and make the most of the conversations beyond the formal programme as well. Some of the most valuable ideas and connections often come from those informal moments.
What was your favourite place during your mobility?
The main square of Pilsen.
What did you enjoy most about your mobility experience?
The discussions with colleagues.
What surprised you about your host country or university?
The high level of new technologies.
Any advice for colleagues considering a mobility opportunity?
Just do it!
What was your favourite place during your mobility?
Since the days were quite hot, I thoroughly enjoyed taking walks in the early morning, giving myself time to reflect on the previous day’s experiences.
What did you enjoy most about your mobility experience?
I was so happy to connect with colleagues from other universities. Even more wonderful was seeing how the students formed friendships that crossed borders.
What surprised you about your host country or university?
In Germany, academic titles and status still play a significant role. Here, however, I felt they were entirely irrelevant. Until the very end, I couldn’t tell who was a professor, a junior researcher, or a staff member. Everyone felt equally responsible for our collective success.
Any advice for colleagues considering a mobility opportunity?
There is nothing more valuable than personal contact if we want to experience Europe and work together toward building a shared Europe.
Upcoming Staff Weeks & Similar
Past Staff Weeks & Similar
EUPeace Summer School 2026: What does it mean being a teacher today?
Staff Training Week at the University of West Bohemia in Pilsen
EUPeace Cross-WPs Staff Training Week 2025: Building bridges to facilitate mobility
5th International Erasmus+ Staff Mobility Week “Building Effective University Alliances” at the University of Mostar
