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Mobility Testimonials
Going on a Unite! mobility makes a great life and professional experience.
If you're looking for some inspiration or need to feel assured you will gain a lot from going abroad, read the testimonials of colleagues who have moved within the Unite! partner universities.
And thanks to them for sharing!
Michael Dollmann
University Assistant at the Institute of Construction Management and Economics @ TU Graz
Host university: The Technical University of Darmstadt
Kind of mobility: Staff training/teaching
What did you gain from this experience?
I found it very exciting to gain
new insights at another institute that deals with similar topics. I can use
these insights in a variety of ways in my teaching and research. On the other
hand, the stay gave me the opportunity to experience a new region.
What did you do?
My stay consisted
of participating in a course, conducting individual research for my
dissertation, and engaging in professional exchanges with colleagues at the
Institute for Construction Technologies and Management.
What made you choose a Unite! partner?
I chose a Unite! partner university because the
organizational process was very good thanks to the long-standing cooperation
between both the universities and the institutes.
What are your expectations from Unite!?
In my opinion, a network such as Unite! should offer all participants the opportunity to think beyond their own horizons (and their own offices) and enable collaborations such as projects and stays in order to create shared added value and memories.
Any tip?
Quite simply, just try it out and ask around. It's amazing how much positive feedback I've received from all sides at Graz University of Technology.
Miriam Monzo
Staff member of the Language Resource Centre @ UPC
Host university: ULisboa
Kind of mobility: International Staff week
What did you gain from this experience?
This experience allowed me to broaden my perspective on international collaboration, explore the use of digital tools in university management, and understand different organizational approaches in higher education.
What did you do?
I took part in workshops, institutional presentations, and networking activities organized by the host university. I had the opportunity to share best practices with colleagues from other European universities and to learn about different working methods.
What made you choose a Unite! partner?
I found it to be an interesting opportunity to engage directly with a university that is part of a European alliance committed to innovation and inter-institutional cooperation.
Unite! & you
Visiting a partner university and engaging with staff from other Unite! institutions made me feel part of a broader European academic community with shared goals and a common vision.
What are your expectations for Unite?
I hope Unite! will continue fostering collaboration among its member universities, creating new opportunities for both staff and students, and promoting joint projects, innovation, and internationalization.
Margaret Pate
English teacher @ PoliTO
Host university: KTH
Kind of mobility: Staff training/teaching
What did you do?
I co-taught parts of the course and participated in the other parts.
Unite! & you
I was acquainted with Unite! prior to this experience, as I had previously participated at the Grenoble dialogue
How did this experience increase your sense of belonging to Unite! ?
I met some professors from other participant universities who I would be very happy to meet and collaborate with in the future.
What are your expectations for Unite?
That they begin to get teachers and students
more involved.
Pawel Sokolowsky
Assistant professor @
Wroclaw University of Science and Technology
Host university: Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya · Barcelona Tech - UPC
Kind of mobility: Individual mobility for sub-community meeting
What did you do?
I was involved in two days of working meetings and discussions related to one of the projects implemented by Unite! network.
What did you gain?
What is the most important - I had a possibility to personally meet colleagues from different Unite! universities. We were working remotely for several months and finally I had a chance to work all together in person.
What made you choose a Unite! partner?
The mobility was definitely helpful to increase the
feeling of belonging to the Unite! community. In that term, there is nothing
better than meeting colleagues in person and having a common discussion face to
face.
What are your expectations for Unite?
My expectations are pretty simple: mobility, cross-cultural and cross-border collaboration, meeting new and exciting people, carrying out new and challenging tasks. I already had a small chance to meet those expectations.
Joan Giralt
ICT area @ UPC
Host university: Universidade de Lisboa
Kind of mobility:
staff training week
What did you do?
During this week the communication representatives of the nine Unite! Partner universities worked together on the definition of the strategy for Unite! ’s Social Media channels. The week included theorical and practical session, so that everyone achieves a common level of understanding of each social media channel (Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram).
What did you gain from this experience?
I gained skills in facilitating and international team thorugh collaboration techniques, I learnt about social media strategy and about the history of the Lisboa University
What made you choose a Unite! partner?
Because the project is a Unite! Project and some people of the team invited us.
What are your expectations for Unite?
I expect Unite! To be a way for students and staff to normally internationalize