ITALY, Castellanza: Staff Week international offices

Partner university LIUC is pleased to invite you to the Erasmus International staff Week, which will be held at Università Carlo Cattaneo-LIUC from May 4 to 8, 2026.
This year’s theme is: “Hosting Across Cultures: From Awareness to Empathy and Effective Action.”

The event is primarily aimed at colleagues working in:

• International Relations Offices
• International Student Welcome Offices
• Student Services or Career Services with international activities

Core Objectives

1. Increase awareness of one’s own cultural habits and attitudes
2. Improve communication between students and international staff
3. Manage complex intercultural student situations more effectively
4. Develop empathy and active listening

Expected Outcomes
Participants will leave with practical tools and shared insights into how culture shapes communication, belonging, and partnerships — not merely that “differences exist,” but how to notice, interpret, and navigate them with empathy and effectiveness

Registration/participation fee: €122 (vat included).

• The registration fee is a contribution to cover part of the administrative costs
• Registration/participation fee is not refundable.
• Accepted participants will be informed about bank details and deadline for payment at a later stage.
• Accommodation and travel expenses to and in Castellanza must be covered by participants.

In order to have a real international group, LIUC will limit the participation to this week to 1-2 participants per country. The group will be composed by 8 up to a maximum of 20 participants, so hurry up to secure your place!

Partner universities within the Erasmus+ programme are eligable for funding. The Erasmus+ funds for staff training will (mostly) cover travel, meals and accommodation expenses.

Recommended hotel
LIUC suggests to book your room at the HOTEL PALACE LEGNANO which is very closed to the University.
When you book you can mention that you are a LIUC contact to have a discount.

LIUC is confident that your participation will greatly enrich the event and provide valuable opportunities to establish new relationships and collaborations in the international context.

Registration
First you have to sign up via the form on this page.
Once you are committed to participate you must register via the LIUC form to complete by December 22, 2025.

More information about this partner university: LIUC Universita Cattaneo.