University of Latvia will host the Blended Erasmus+ Staff Training organised by the European
University Foundation with the aim to improve the daily work and intercultural competences of the
academic and administrative staff working with international colleagues and students from 29th till
31st May, 2017.

This 3-days Higher Education staff training will offer the participants to experience a combination
of traditional physical training with e-learning components including also an online webinar
preceding the event.

More information and application:  http://uni-foundation.eu/best-riga

Agenda

Webinar - Introduction to Interculturality - Monday, 22 May 2017

Day 1 - Monday, 29 May 2017

Morning

         Introduction and Welcome

         Importance of Intercultural learning in the framework of university staff in international
         relations

         Erasmus+ staff mobility opportunities and how it fosters a EHEA

Afternoon

         Culture and social diversity

         Cultural understandings of social hierarchy, management and time

Evening

         Erasmus+ 30th anniversary dinner at Lirumlarum

Day 2 - Tuesday, 30 May 2017

Morning

         Intercultural competence and communication

         Intercultural communication in a professional setting

Afternoon

         Guided boat tour of Riga

Day 3 - Wednesday, 31 May 2017

Morning

         Student exchange programmes and cultural encounters

Afternoon

         Networking

Farewell