Target groups

What could be the benefits for ….?

 

Management of higher education institutions

More attractive HEIs via a developed internationalisation strategy, more professional HEI support staff, enhanced support networks:

• background knowledge for better evidence-based decisions about internationalisation
• an online service tool to help map, structure and plan institutional welcome services for PhDs and academics
• onsite and/or online training for their professional development tailor-made on a basis of identified needs
• cooperation with local/regional/international stakeholders

 

Administrative and support staff

Better defined competences, enhanced skills, professional community of service providers:

• portfolio of support services for incoming international academic staff including good practice examples as an inspiration 
• onsite and/or online training tailor-made based on identified needs
• network of colleagues – professionals in internationalisation

 

Incoming PhD students and academics

• Easy access to assistance before and during their stays

 

Staff at the receiving host department

• Stronger welcoming environment to attract and retain international talents and raise the international prestige of their institution, less administrative workload.

 

Local/regional stakeholders

• Increased opportunities for networking and collaboration.