Staff Weeks an Partnerhochschulen

International Design Week

Institute of Design & Communication

Dates: May 9th - 16th 2025

The 4th edition of the International Design Week at the Institute of Design & Communication, FH JOANNEUM University of Applied Sciences will take place from May 9^th to 16^th, 2025, in Graz/Austria. Following the success of our previous themes, we now delve into the complex layers of unCOMMON underGROUND in the fields of Communication, Media, Sound, Interaction, and Exhibition Design. The event includes a special invitation to the Grand Opening of the festival “Design Month Graz 2025” by Creative Industries Styria.

As one of 49 UNESCO Cities of Design worldwide, the city of Graz tries to create awareness for design, art, and culture, making them visible and perceivable in our society. Every year in May, the Design Month Graz brings together the design scene, promoting regional, national, and international networking. Our institute, one of the largest at the FH JOANNEUM, is happy to once again host international experts and contribute to the creative dynamics of the city of Graz.

We are looking for innovative and thought-provoking sessions that explore and dissect the multiple layers of “common ground,” “underground,” and the “uncommon.” Workshops should encourage students to critically engage with topics like design and politics, communication and media ethics, misinformation, cultural exchange, and the creative spaces in between.

We invite lecturers/teaching staff around the world to submit a proposal for a 4-day workshop until February 5^th, 2025.

For more information, please see our website: https://internationaldesignweek25.fh-joanneum.design

Here is the link to our application form: https://forms.fh-joanneum.at/misc/international-design-week/

International Staff Week "Sustainability and Well-Being in the Workplace"

Dates: May 5th - May 9th 2025

the staff week will address the two Grand Challenges Green Economy and Healthy Living. During the staff week, you will have the opportunity to engage in workshops related to well-being and sustainability and to learn from a wide range on best practice examples. The program includes a visit to FH JOANNEUM’s campus in Bad Gleichenberg, specializing in healthcare and tourism, as well as a broad cultural and social program. The staff week will be carried out in the form of an Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Program. This means that in addition to the week in Graz, there will be a virtual component on the topics of the staff week.

Participants have to cover travel and hotel costs as well as costs for possible activities outside of the organized program on their own. We recommend colleagues from our Erasmus+ partner universities (KA131) to apply for an Erasmus+ grant in the International Office of their home institution. Please do not book flights or hotels before you have received a mail that confirms that you are selected to participate. 

A preliminary program can be found in the attachment and on our website: International Staff Week - FH JOANNEUM

Registration will be open from now to March 16th, 2025 under this link: https://fhj.to/EU4DUALstaffweek

International Days and Fair as part of the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the University

Dates: May 20th to 24th, 2025

The event aims to strengthen and expand cooperation, to exchange know-how, good experiences and practices with international higher education institutions from EU member countries associated with the Erasmus+ program. All participants will be asked to prepare a short presentation or video about their universities. Thanks to the meetings and presentations du ring the fair we want to enable students to make more informed choices regarding their educational mobility. Furthermore the event will include a campus tour, workshops, cultural events during the University Patron's Day and several cultural excursions in and around Leszno. 

Participation in the celebration event is free of charge. Our university will cover all costs directly related to the event program, including transportation to and from organized tourist activities. However, participants are asked to cover the cost of travel and accommodation in Leszno near the university campus. You are encouraged to apply for Erasmus+ funds (Erasmus+ Staff Mobility for Training grant funded by the sending institution) or other available resources. 
Applications will be limited to 30 participants to facilitate the sharing of experiences and ensure more effective communication with academic and administrative staff. 
If you are interested in participating in our anniversary celebrations, please send us a message by the end of November. Then we will send you an application form with requirements and practical information concerning the International Days and Fairs. 
lf you have any questions, please da not hesitate to contact us dwz@ansleszno.pl  

A detailed schedule for the days and other useful information about the stay will be sent by e-mail after registration. You can register online.