June 15 – June 19
Thematic: Are we powerless? Internationalisation in a fractured world
Staff training for international relations professionals from European Life Sciences universities, with the main theme being internationalisation in the time of a fractured world and geopolitical challenges. This event is organised as an Erasmus+ BIP for staff participants, and it focuses on topics such as: AI in the daily practice of IRO, welcome services for international students and staff, inclusion of LGBTQIA+ student community, sharing the mobility experience or integration of international students and staff into the self-governance of academic institutions.
- Language: English
- Dates of physical mobility: 15 to 19 June 2026
- Location: Iceland; Reykjavík, Hvanneyri and Ásgarður
- Virtual Mobility Dates: Coming soon
- Maximum number of participants: 90
Programme
Day 1: programme in Reykjavík
09:00-09:30
Registration and morning coffee
09:30-10:30
Welcome to IROICA
10:30-11:20
Keynote: Geopolitics of the Arctic
11:20-11:40
Coffee break
11:40-12:30
Panel debate reflecting the latest development
12:30-13:30
Lunch
13:30-15:00
Local self-hosted AI in the University International Office, GDPR compliant vs online AI services, Agents and repetitive tasks automation
15:00-15:30
Coffee break
15:30-16:15
Mental well-being for IROs
16:15-16:30
Group photo
Day 2: programme in Reykjavík and Hvanneyri
09:00-10:30
Parallel session 1: Own the Room: Speaking with Impact to Large Audiences (Practical Training)
Parallel session 2: Your Ideas: How to build AI automation workflows for repetitive tasks in the International Office (Practical Training)
10:30-11:00
Coffee break
11:00-12:30
Parallel session 1: Own the Room: Speaking with Impact to Large Audiences (Practical Training)
Parallel session 2: Your Ideas: How to build AI automation workflows for repetitive tasks in the International Office (Practical Training)
12:30-13:30
Lunch
13:30-15:00
Transfer to Hvanneyri
15:00-16:30
Check into the student housing on campus
16:30-18:30
Horse riding / Knitting workshop / Visit to the Agricultural Museum
19:00-20:00
Welcome dinner
Day 3: programme in Reykjavík and Hvanneyri
08:00-09:00
Registration and breakfast
09:00-09:30
Welcome session II
09:30-10:30
Keynote: Internationalisation amongst the spies
10:30-11:00
Coffee break
11:00-12:00
Involvement of international students and staff into the self-governance of academic institutions
12:00-12:30
Rumours about Erasmus 2028+
12:30-13:30
Lunch
13:30-14:30
Welcome services – spouse programme and community building activities
14:30-15:00
Coffee break
15:00-16:30
IROICA General Assembly
17:30-18:00
Skyr tasting
19:00-20:00
Dinner
Day 4: programme in Hvanneyri – Ásgarður
08:00-09:00
Breakfast
09:00-10:30
Good practices in welcoming students: session with examples from the audience
10:30-11:00
Coffee break
11:00-12:00
Collaboration with Southeast Asia
12:00-12:50
Lunch
12:50-14:50
Turning Mobility Experiences into Lasting Competence through Practical Modules for Intercultural Preparation and Debriefing (PADMICA)
14:50-15:10
Short coffee break
15:15-16:00
Turning Mobility Experiences into Lasting Competence through Practical Modules for Intercultural Preparation and Debriefing (PADMICA)
16:30-20:15
Visit to the Lindin Geothermal Baths in Húsafell and Hraunfossar Waterfalls
21:00-23:00
Dinner and dance
23:45-0:00
Midnight sun tea ceremony (if weather permits)
Day 5: programme in Hvanneyri – Ásgarður
09:00-10:00
Breakfast
10:00-11:30
Focus on LGBTQIA+ student community (tbc)
11:30-12:30
Belonging – or just being here? Inclusion in the Icelandic University Community
12:30-12:40
Closing of the Staff Training
12:40-13:30
Lunch
13:30-15:00
BUS transfer to BSÍ in Reykjavík
14:50-15:10
Short coffee break
14:30-16:30
ACTIVITY for post-tour participants: LIFE Peatland Lifeline project – walk through the peatlands and introduction of the project
19:00-20:00
Dinner
Day 6: Additional Tour Day
08:00-08:30
Breakfast at Matsalur
08:30
Departure to the Snæfellsnes peninsula
between 21:00 and 22:00
Arrival at BSÍ bus terminal in Reykjavík
How to apply?
For any questions or expressions of interest, you may contact: Lukáš Pospíšil ([email protected])
Only those who will receive confirmation of their registration are considered registered.
Due to the rural conditions and space limitations in Hvanneyri, the maximum number of participants is limited to 90.
Registration deadline: 30 March 2026, 12:00 CEST
