We are pleased to share with you the invitation to Freie Universität Berlin’s 14th International Staff Training Week, which will take place from 22 to 26 June 2026 on our campus in Berlin.

As one of Europe’s largest and most diverse Staff Weeks — bringing together over 250 participants from more than 50 countries across 11 parallel tracks — the 2026 program explores current and emerging topics in global higher education. During the next year, the Margherita von Brentano Center for Gender Studies will, for the second time, be organizing a track on “Gender and Diversity in Higher Education”.

The Staff Week offers colleagues from around the world the opportunity to connect, exchange good practices, develop new perspectives, and engage in meaningful professional learning.

You will find the full invitation—including track descriptions, draft agendas, and detailed information on the application process—in the message below (or via our website).

Funding information: Participation is open to staff from all partner universities. Colleagues wishing to apply are kindly asked to check with their home institution regarding available funding opportunities (e.g., Erasmus+ staff mobility, institutional staff development funds, or self-funded options).

We would be very grateful if you could share this information with interested colleagues at your institution.