EURECA-PRO Staff Buddy Community Blended Intensive Programme

The EURECA-PRO Staff Buddy Community is an initiative aimed at connecting administrative staff across partner universities within the alliance. Unlike traditional buddy systems that match individuals, this program forms buddy communities: dynamic online spaces that foster collaborative learning, intercultural exchange, and professional networking. This 2^nd Buddy Community, launching in March 2027, will focus on the theme of Intercultural Upskilling for Research Support Staff: Working Effectively Across Cultures, Disciplines and Institutions.

This is a unique opportunity to connect with colleagues from across Europe, expand your professional network, and gain new perspectives on intercultural collaboration, all within a supportive and engaging environment combining virtual sessions with a Staff Week hosted by the Université de Lorraine.

Key information

Online sessions hosted via Zoom on the following dates:	Thursday, 11 March 2027 (10:00–11:00 CET) Thursday, 18 March 2027 (10:00–11:30 CET) Thursday, 8 April 2027 (10:00–11:30 CET) Thursday, 22 April 2027 (10:00–11:00 CET)
Physical mobility	a Staff Week between 31 May – 4 June, 2027 at the Université de Lorraine
Language	English (min. B2 level to take part is strongly recommended)
Target Audience	This event is for administrative staff who support researchers in any setting, including laboratories, academic departments, and central services, and who are interested in developing their intercultural skills
Commitment	Participation in at least 3 out of 4 online sessions and the Staff Week is required
Registration	If you are interested in joining, please contact your local representative, Michaela Luft at Michaela [dot] Luft [at] iuz [dot] tu-freiberg [dot] de (Michaela[dot]Luft[at]iuz[dot]tu-freiberg[dot]de)
Registration duedate	23 November 2026
Any questions about the programme?	Contact the EURECA-PRO team at TUBAF: eurecapro [at] tu-freiberg [dot] de (eurecapro[at]tu-freiberg[dot]de)