Dear colleagues,
We are pleased to invite you to the Erasmus International staff Week, which will be held at Università Carlo Cattaneo-LIUC from 04th to 08th May 2026.
This year’s theme is:
“Hosting Across Cultures: From Awareness to Empathy and Effective Action.”
The event is primarily aimed at colleagues working in:
- International Relations Offices
- International Student Welcome Offices
- Student Services or Career Services with international activities
Core Objectives
- Increase awareness of one’s own cultural habits and attitudes
- Improve communication between students and international staff
- Manage complex intercultural student situations more effectively
- Develop empathy and active listening
Expected Outcomes
Participants will leave with practical tools and shared insights into how culture shapes communication, belonging, and partnerships — not merely that “differences exist,” but how to notice, interpret, and navigate them with empathy and effectiveness
Registration/participation fee: EUR 122 (vat included).
- The registration fee is a contribution to cover part of the administrative costs
- Registration/participation fee is not refundable.
- Accepted participants will be informed about bank details and deadline for payment at a later stage.
- Accommodation and travel expenses to and in Castellanza must be covered by participants.
In order to have a real international group, we will limit the participation to this week to 1-2 participants per country. The group will be composed by 8 up to a maximum of 20 participants, so hurry up to secure your place!
If you come from one of our partner universities within the Erasmus+ programme, you can ask for funding to the International Office of your University. The Erasmus+ funds for staff training will cover travel, meals and accommodation expenses.
Hotel: we suggest to book the room at the HOTEL PALACE LEGNANO (https://www.palacehotellegnano.com/) it is very closed to the University
When you book you can mention that you are a LIUC professor to have a discount.
Otherwise, you can check the Airbnb website, where you can find other accommodation options very close to the university.
We are confident that your participation will greatly enrich the event and provide valuable opportunities to establish new relationships and collaborations in the international context.
Here the registration form that we kindly ask you to complete by 22nd December 2025
For any additional information or clarification, please do not hesitate to contact as by email: staffweek@liuc.it
Hoping to welcome you to our institution, we extend our warmest regards.
Feedback from participants
Hanny Hovingh, International Mobility Coordinator outgoing Team, International Office – Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (Faculty of Business and Economics), The Netherlands
“The International Week at LIUC University was amazing. The professors at LIUC were experts on the topic and taught us a lot about GenAI and how to use different tools. It will enable me to achieve better and more professional results in my work. It was very inspiring to meet colleagues from different universities and exchange ideas. Many thanks to the whole international office for organizing a wonderful, interesting and fruitful week!”
Elisabeth F. Balchen, International coordinator – Incoming/Outgoing Students, International Office, University of Agder, Norway
Participating in the Erasmus International Week at Università Carlo Cattaneo – LIUC was an enriching experience, offering valuable insights into how Artificial Intelligence is shaping innovation and the future in higher education. The lectures by LIUC faculty provided a clear overview of AI concepts, while the group workshops translated these into practical applications relevant to the work of international offices. It was particularly useful to exchange best practices with colleagues from across Europe and to explore how AI tools can improve administrative processes and student services. The week also fostered meaningful networking opportunities, which may lead to future collaborations. Overall, the experience strengthened both my understanding of AI in academia and my ability to contribute to digital innovation in international education.
Timofei Parfenov, International Relations Department, International Exchange Officer, IESEG School of Management, Lille, France
Thanks to the whole team for the availability, attention, and the brilliant organization. It was a wonderful experience, my first staff week actually, and I will carry these memories with warmth and smile!
Theresa Messmer, International Office Incoming Student and Partnership Agreement Advisor, Universidad Loyola, Spain
I want to thank you again for organizing such a lovely staff week. It’s been fantastic to get to know the team at LIUC and other great colleagues from abroad. We got a lot of really good insights on the functioning of IA tools by the great professors and really good ideas on how to make the most out of the chat. And the “after work” activities were great! A small city but with really nice places to which you took us!!
Giao Phan, International Mobility Coordinator, International Office / Admissions Support Team, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Business and Economics, The Netherlands
I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to LIUC for organizing such a well-structured and inspiring International Staff Week. The sessions on artificial intelligence were particularly enlightening and provided me with valuable insights into how AI can enhance and support my work. I’m truly grateful for the opportunity to learn, share ideas, and connect with colleagues from around the world. Thank you so much for your hospitality and for a memorable and enriching experience!
