Staff week 2024

MCI International Staff Week

We, the International Relations Office of MCI | The Entrepreneurial School ® are pleased to invite our esteemed partners, and friends to our long-awaited International Staff Week, which will take place from November 26 – 29, 2024!

KEEPING PACE WITH DYNAMIC GLOBAL CHALLENGES

In today's fast-paced world, where change is constant, where the only certainty is uncertainty, and where challenges are manifold, the need to discuss topics such as crisis management, partnership strategies, and student concerns has never been more pressing. Whether navigating through political, economic, or cultural shifts, institutions must be agile and proactive in their response.

By coming together to discuss and delve into these topics, we can strengthen our institutions, enhance our impact, and better serve the needs of our students, partners, and communities.

Through keynotes, focus groups, and panel discussions we aim to share experiences and best practices, address common challenges and build longlasting partnerships among participants. Not to forget enjoying our Tyrolean cuisine and sights!

Come aboard to stay ahead in the face of dynamic global challenges.

Contact

Kim Fladda, BA MACoordinator International Staff Week

+43 512 2070 - 1627kim.fladda@mci.edu

Program

Tuesday, November 26

Welcome

09:00 – 09:30	Registration and Coffee – *Get to know our colleagues*
09:30 – 10:00	Official Greeting by MCI Representatives
10:00 – 10:30	Ice Breaker Session by IRO Team
10:30 – 12:00	Keynote A World Reordered: The Emergence of the Indo-Pacific by Brad Glosserman - Deputy Director & Visiting Professor, Center for Rule-Making Strategies, Tama University, Tokyo and Senior Advisor, Pacific Forum, Hawaii
12:00 – 13:30	Lunch
13:30 – 16:30	Networking session offering breathtaking aerial perspectives of Innsbruck, accessed by cable car.

Wednesday, November 27

Understanding Crisis Management in Partnership Strategies

09:00 – 09:15	Morning Check-In
09:15 – 09:45	Input - Reception of and Tackling Research Security Managing Crisis and Sustaining Partnerships by Mag. Dr. Christian Hartmann - Joanneum Research Policies
09:45 – 10:30	Online Best-Practice Input - Navigating International Cooperation: Insights from KIWi Compass by Fiona Fehr DAAD (German Academic Exchange Center)
10:30 – 10:45	Coffee Break
10:45 – 11:30	Interactive Session - Best-Practices and Discussion by Mag. Dr. Christian Hartmann - Joanneum Research Policies
12:00 – 13:30	Lunch
13:30 – 15:00	Workshop - Strategic Foresight for Higher Education Insitutions by UNESCO Chair for Ftures Capability for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Thursday, November 28

Crisis management in student concerns

09:00 – 09:15	Morning Check-In
09:15 – 09:45	Input - *Introcution to Austrian Student Ombuds Service Vienna and their Challenges and Possibilities in Managing Student Concerns during Crisis* by Mag. Dr. Markus Seethaler - Deputy Head of the Austrian Student Ombuds Office
09:45 – 10:00	Coffee Break
10:00 – 11:45	Panel Discussion - Lessons Learned: Crisis Management in Student Concerns Panelists Brent Epperson - Ombudsman at University of Luxembourg Emma Fuchs - Ulysseus Mobility Officer at Haaga-Helia University more tbc
12:00 – 13:00	Lunch
13:00 – 15:00	Workshop – *Risk Management in International Mobility: Practical Steps to Improve your Practice* by Alejandra Vicencio - Head of International Mobility, Northumbria University at Newcastle Providing examples of strategies, tools and processes to manage risk for international mobility programmes.
18:00	Tyrolean Farewell Dinner

Friday, November 29

Optional Networking Day

09:00 – 10:30	Focus Groups (individual and on request) *1) Meet the IRO* *2) Meet our services such as HR, Student & Career Center, Learning Solutions, Marketing, Ulysseus European University to exchange ideas, strategies, etc.*
	Friday is an optional networking day where you have the opportunity to interact with specific staff members from MCI. You can specify your preferences in the registration form, and we will do our best to organize a meeting with them. Please note that the official closing for the staff week will be on Thursday night.

The event program is subject to change.

Welcome to MCI | The Entrepreneurial School^®

Registration

Target Group: IRO Staff from Partner universities
Registration fees: € 280 per participant
Services included: Workshops, Cultural excursion (incl. transportation), listed Meals. Not included: Airfare, Accommodation, self expenses.
Erasmus+ funding eligible. Participation certificates will be delivered based on attendance.
Registration period: May 23 to June 30

Find out more about ...

MCI | The Entrepreneurial School^® is a young, vibrant higher education institution that stands for internationality, academic quality, practice orientation, innovation, close cooperation with industry, solution-oriented research and development, first-class infrastructure, a high level of customer and service orientation, and international reputation. With over 3700 students, 34 undergraduate, graduate and executive master programs in the areas of Management & Society and Technology & Sciences, MCI addresses interdisciplinary questions relating to management, technology and society in teaching and research. As an entrepreneurial school, MCI proactively supports regional, national and international entrepreneurship initiatives.

Find out more:

www.mci.edu

Located in the west of Austria, the capital of Tyrol Innsbruck scores above all with its unbelievable diversity: urban flair, untouched nature, and a rich history. With a stunning mountain world, unique historic city center, rustic alpine pastures, a wide range of cultural and sporting activities, trendy bars and cafés and the very special charm of its inhabitants, Innsbruck is a city that enchants.

Find out more:

www.mci4me.at/discover-innsbruck

ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation options can be found here.

GETTING TO INNSBRUCK
We encourage you to choose sustainable travel options and consider the many train connections between major European hubs and Innsbruck, including several night trains. Should you have to fly, please consider CO2 compensation. We recommend the Austrian climate mitigation project of the University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences Vienna. Getting around in Innsbruck is easily doable on foot.

By train: Innsbruck's central station is located at Südtiroler Platz, within easy walking distance of the city center. Get your ticket here: ÖBB-Austrian Railways.

By coach: the coach service of Flixbus provides you with a convenient and low-cost way to travel to Innsbruck within Europe.

By car: Innsbruck is connected to major European motorways arriving from the North (Western Europe and Germany via Munich), from the South (Italy via Verona), from the West (Switzerland via Zurich) and from the East (Hungary via Vienna). This means that Innsbruck can be reached by car within a couple of hours driving from Central, Western and Eastern Europe.

By plane: The airport of Innsbruck is located 10 minutes from the city center and has excellent coach and taxi connections. Short check-in times as well as a smooth and fast processing upon arrival are guaranteed. The airport handles regional flights around the Alps as well as international flights to European destinations. Further info can be found here. Other airports with international flights, reachable within 2 to 4 hours from Innsbruck: Munich Airport (Germany), Vienna International Airport (Austria), Verona Airport (Italy).

Planner Assistants:
The Man in seat 61: A website with lots of advice for train travelers, including itineraries and links to booking sites
RailCC: Website where you can add your staring and arrival point and get the different possible train itinaries and links to booking sites

GETTING AROUND INNSBRUCK
Innsbruck is a walkable city, so we encourage you to get around the city on foot. In case there is a need to drive, you can always rely on the city's excellent public transport network. Furthermore you can also have a look at the bike rental system of the city of Innsbruck with over 340 bikes and more than 40 locations.

Please use the tool below for quick access to all public transport links: