BIP BUas staff week 2026

For whom?

The programme is tailored to staff from International Offices, but it may also appeal to lecturers and other educational professionals interested in internationalisation.

The staff week is open to BUas partners and KreativEU members. Participants will explore topics such as AI in international offices, student wellbeing, communicating with Gen Z students, European university alliances, crisis management, and the future of international mobility. The programme combines interactive sessions with job shadowing, a campus tour, and cultural excursions through Breda. There's also plenty of time to connect over shared lunches, dinner or coffee breaks. The week concludes with the ESN Breda 10th anniversary gala at the historic Grote Kerk.

Why attend?

• Meet BUas colleagues and discover what drives us
• Experience Dutch culture and education
• Discover how we integrate AI in our work and education
• Exchange ideas and best practices with partners from across the network
• Explore our green campus 

A chance to strengthen our partnerships and shape the future of internationalisation together.

Programme

The programme below is subject to change.

Online meeting - to be announced

To be announced.

Monday 18 May: arrival day 

• 17:30 - 18:30 | Arrival drinks  
• 18:30 - 21:30 | Welcome dinner  

Tuesday 19 May

• 09:00 - 09:30 | Welcome & registration  
• 09:30 - 10:30 | Official opening  
• 10:30 - 12:30 | BUas campus discovery tour.
  • Route includes innovation labs, old convent, student facilities, sustainability initiatives, international office, community garden, our own restaurant Sibelicious, XR stage and much more.
• 12:30 - 13:30 | Lunch  
• 13:30 – 14:00 | Quick intro to AI at BUas  
• 14:15 – 16:00 | Job shadowing.
  • Connect with a colleague in a comparable role or department. Observe how they work, exchange insights, and learn from each other's expertise.
  • Suggested areas: international office, admissions, visa , housing, marketing, recruitment, international strategy development programme-specific staff, student wellbeing, research, AI 

Wednesday 20 May

• 09:30 – 11:00 | "From ghosting to engagement: speak their language". How to communicate with Gen Z students
• 11:00 - 12:30 | Parallel morning sessions (choose one)  
  • B1 Caring community: explore topics around student wellbeing, mental health support, and building strong student communities.
  • B2 AI in International Offices - Applications, Tips & Tricks  
• 12:30 - 13:30 | Lunch  
• 13:30 – 15:30 | Job shadowing
  • Connect with a colleague in a comparable role or department. Observe how they work, exchange insights, and learn from each other's expertise.
  • Suggested areas: international office, admissions, visa, housing, marketing, recruitment, international strategy development programme-specific staff, student wellbeing, research, AI 

Thursday 21 May

• 10:00 -12:30 | Breda culture & history experience  
  • Track A: walking tour  
  • Track B: biking tour  
• 12:30 – 14:00 | Lunch at BUas  
• 14:30 - 16:00 |  "Beyond borders" Session  
  • Session option A: European university alliances – student engagement. How do we get students actively involved in European university alliances? Share experiences, exchange ideas, and explore strategies that work.  
  • Session option B: Crisis management across borders. When students and staff travel abroad, whether for a short exchange or a longer stay, having a solid crisis management protocol in place is essential. In this session, we'll share our approach and discuss real-life cases together. Bring your own experiences and learn from each other.
• 16:00 - 17:00 | Social activity   

Friday 22 May

• 09:45 - 10:30 | How to Dutch . Interesting/fun session about living in the Netherlands by one of our international staff members  
• 10:45 – 12:15 | Final workshop round (choose one)
  • Workshop 1: "AI in Action: hands-on session" 
  • Workshop 2: "The future of international mobility"
• 12:30-13:15 | Harvest session/closing session  
• :15 – 14:15 | Farewell lunch
• 18:00–22:00 | ESN Breda 10th anniversary gala. What better way to end the week? Join us for a celebratory evening at the stunning Grote Kerk in Breda. All participants are welcome! Dress code: gala attire 

Contact

If you have any questions, please contact us via [email protected].