{"id":18449,"date":"2026-05-13T12:45:59","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T10:45:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.wu.ac.at\/?p=18449"},"modified":"2026-05-13T12:20:33","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T10:20:33","slug":"wu-international-staff-days-2026-connect-collaborate-and-exchange-insights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.wu.ac.at\/en\/2026\/05\/wu-international-staff-days-2026-connect-collaborate-and-exchange-insights\/","title":{"rendered":"WU International Staff Days 2026: Connect, Collaborate, and Exchange Insights\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">From 23 to 25 March 2026, WU Vienna hosted the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wu.ac.at\/en\/the-university\/organizational-structure\/service-units\/international-office\/wu-international-staff-days\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">WU International Staff Days<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> under the motto <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cConnect, Collaborate, and Exchange Insights.\u201d<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> A total of <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">41 participants<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> from <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">27 WU partner universities<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> came together to engage in interactive formats designed to foster exchange, collaboration, and mutual learning.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In addition to higher education professionals from EU partner institutions, colleagues from the United States, Ukraine, Kenya, and Egypt also took part in the Staff Days. This international diversity significantly enriched the discussions and was widely perceived by all participants as a major added value of the event.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Three Tracks \u2013 Multiple Perspectives, One Shared Goal<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Aligned with their professional backgrounds, participants were able to choose from three thematic tracks:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Student Life Cycle: Digital Touchpoints and Experiences<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Successful Approaches in University Management<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">University Libraries \u2013 Shaping the Future of Wayfinding and Discovery Tools<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All tracks provided ample space for the exchange of best practices, the discussion of current challenges, and the exploration of international perspectives on key developments in higher education\u2014ranging from digitalization and organizational development to innovative services in university libraries.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>A Program Designed for Dialogue, Learning, and Networking<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The first day focused on getting to know one another and building networks. Following a general introduction to WU, participants had the opportunity to explore the university through guided campus tours, a library tour, or a presentation of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wu.ac.at\/en\/flex\/about-the-flex-center\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">FLEX Center<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. A joint dinner in the evening marked a successful opening and offered space for personal exchange in a relaxed atmosphere.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The second day placed the emphasis on in-depth exchange within the selected tracks. In particular, the expert sessions enabled participants to engage in deeper discussions and to compare different institutional approaches. This was complemented by a guided city tour of Vienna, which offered further opportunities for informal exchange and networking.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">On the third day, all tracks came together for reflection and consolidation of shared learnings. A key highlight was the workshop <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cAI at Universities: Revolution or Evolution?\u201d<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, organized by the WU initiative <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pro KI<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Participants reflected on the current use of artificial intelligence at their home institutions, with a particular focus on strategic, cultural, and operational considerations. As part of a creative wrap-up, participants also developed AI-generated comics that playfully visualized possible future scenarios for higher education.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpmf-gallerys wpmf-gallerys-life \" data-items=\"[{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/blog.wu.ac.at\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/05\\\/Opening-Day-18-1024x473.jpg&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Opening Day (18)&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/blog.wu.ac.at\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/05\\\/Opening-Day-23-1024x473.jpg&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Opening Day (23)&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/blog.wu.ac.at\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/05\\\/Opening-Day-24-473x1024.jpg&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Opening Day (24)&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/blog.wu.ac.at\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/05\\\/Opening-Day-10-473x1024.jpg&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Opening Day (10)&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/blog.wu.ac.at\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/05\\\/Opening-Day-3-473x1024.jpg&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Opening Day (3)&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/blog.wu.ac.at\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/05\\\/Group-photo-01-1024x576.jpg&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Group photo 01&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/blog.wu.ac.at\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/05\\\/AI-Workshop-15-1-1024x768.jpeg&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;AI Workshop (15)&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/blog.wu.ac.at\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/05\\\/AI-Workshop-6-1024x768.jpeg&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;AI Workshop (6)&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/blog.wu.ac.at\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/05\\\/AI-Workshop-4-768x1024.jpeg&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;AI Workshop (4)&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/blog.wu.ac.at\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/05\\\/AI-Workshop-15-1024x768.jpeg&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;AI Workshop (15)&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image&quot;}]\" ><div id=\"gallery-1\" data-id=\"gallery-1\" data-gutterwidth=\"5\" \n class=\"gallery gallery_life wpmfslick wpmfslick_life  gallery-link-post wpmf-has-border-radius-0 wpmf-gutter-5 wpmfslick_multiplecolumns ratio_default wpmf-slick-crop-1\" data-count=\"10\" data-wpmfcolumns=\"3\" data-auto_animation=\"1\" data-duration=\"4000\" data-border-width=\"0\" data-shadow=\"0\"><div class=\"wpmf-gallery-item item\" data-index=\"0\" data-tags=\"\" style=\"opacity: 0; 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padding: 2.5px\"><div class=\"wpmf-gallery-icon\"><a data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.wu.ac.at\/en\/2026\/05\/wu-international-staff-days-2026-connect-collaborate-and-exchange-insights\/ai-workshop-4-2\/\" title=\"AI Workshop (4)\" class=\"wpmf_overlay\" target=\"\" data-index=\"8\"><\/a><a class=\"square_thumbnail\" data-lightbox=\"0\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.wu.ac.at\/en\/2026\/05\/wu-international-staff-days-2026-connect-collaborate-and-exchange-insights\/ai-workshop-4-2\/\" title=\"AI Workshop (4)\" data-index=\"8\"><div class=\"img_centered\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"AI Workshop (4)\" class=\"wpmf_slider_img\" data-attachment-id=\"18428\" data-wpmf-size=\"large\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.wu.ac.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/AI-Workshop-4-768x1024.jpeg\"><\/div><\/a><div class=\"wpmf-slick-text\"><span class=\"title\">AI Workshop (4)<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpmf-gallery-item item\" data-index=\"9\" data-tags=\"\" style=\"opacity: 0; padding: 2.5px\"><div class=\"wpmf-gallery-icon\"><a data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.wu.ac.at\/en\/2026\/05\/wu-international-staff-days-2026-connect-collaborate-and-exchange-insights\/ai-workshop-15-2\/\" title=\"AI Workshop (15)\" class=\"wpmf_overlay\" target=\"\" data-index=\"9\"><\/a><a class=\"square_thumbnail\" data-lightbox=\"0\" data-href=\"https:\/\/blog.wu.ac.at\/en\/2026\/05\/wu-international-staff-days-2026-connect-collaborate-and-exchange-insights\/ai-workshop-15-2\/\" title=\"AI Workshop (15)\" data-index=\"9\"><div class=\"img_centered\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"AI Workshop (15)\" class=\"wpmf_slider_img\" data-attachment-id=\"18425\" data-wpmf-size=\"large\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.wu.ac.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/AI-Workshop-15-1024x768.jpeg\"><\/div><\/a><div class=\"wpmf-slick-text\"><span class=\"title\">AI Workshop (15)<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h4>Voices from the WU International Staff Days 2026<\/h4>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lukas Hefner (International Office):<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cThe open atmosphere and cross-departmental exchange made the WU International Staff Days 2026 a truly special experience\u2014and a vivid expression of internationality in practice at WU.\u201d<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sophia Pircher (Office of the Rectorate):<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cThe WU International Staff Days provide a successful platform that offers both guests and hosts space for reflection and feedback. Engaging in professional dialogue with colleagues from other institutions\u2014whose ways of working are similar yet not identical\u2014sparks new ideas and supports the development of creative solutions.\u201d<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Barbara Lindsberger (University Library):<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cThe interactive format of the Staff Days was very well received by both the international participants and our colleagues at WU. It created a framework for intensive professional exchange, the development of future-oriented perspectives, and networking with experts from academic libraries.\u201d<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wu.ac.at\/en\/the-university\/organizational-structure\/service-units\/international-office\/wu-international-staff-days\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">WU International Staff Days 2026<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> clearly demonstrated the value of international exchange and staff mobility for the continued development of higher education institutions. 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