Call for Participation: Staff Week – Universities of the 21st Century

In an era of rapid technological advancements, shifting global dynamics, and evolving educational needs, universities must continuously adapt to remain relevant and impactful. Join us for Staff Week: "Universities of the 21st Century", where we will explore how higher education institutions can embrace innovation, internationalization, and sustainability while maintaining academic excellence.

This event offers an opportunity for higher education professionals, researchers, and administrators to engage in insightful discussions, hands-on experiences, and networking opportunities with colleagues from across the globe.

Why Participate?

✅ Gain insights into the latest trends in higher education, including engineering, IT, and business education

✅ Discover best practices in internationalization, sustainability, and digital transformation

✅ Explore cutting-edge university research facilities and join exclusive lab tours

✅ Take part in interactive institutional showcases and roundtable discussions

✅ Network with academic and administrative professionals from diverse institutions

📅 Date: 7-10 April, 2025

📍 Location: University of Pannonia, Hungary

🔗 Secure your spot and be part of shaping the future of higher education!

📍How to get to Veszprém

📌 Registration Details:

📅 Deadline: 26th of March, 2025

📜 Certificate of participation: Can only be issued upon full attendance!

🔗 Secure your spot and be part of shaping the future of higher education! Register now! 🚀

Veszprém is a mid-sized town with around 60,000 inhabitants and serves as the center of Veszprém County. It offers everything a student needs, including a county library, two theaters, a shopping mall with a cinema, a zoo, and various cafés and restaurants.

Known as the “City of Queens,” Veszprém’s castle was once home to Hungarian queens. The historic center features Baroque buildings, museums, galleries, and the Archbishop’s Palace. While rich in history, Veszprém is also a modern university town. The Veszprém Arena hosts major sports events and is home to the renowned handball team, while local industrial parks attract international companies seeking fresh graduates.

The city is a cultural hotspot, hosting festivals such as Gizella Days, VeszprémFest, and the Street Music Festival. As the 2023 European Capital of Culture, it underwent a renewal, ensuring lasting appeal.

Located 110 km from Budapest and 15 km from Lake Balaton, Veszprém offers easy access to Hungary’s largest freshwater lake. Balatonfüred, 20 km away, boasts historic villas, while Tihany’s abbey and lavender fields add to the region’s charm.

(We reserve the right to change the programme!)

7th of April - Monday

• 9:30-10:00 – Registration:
  Participation in the registration is mandatory, as it serves as the official record of attendance. Only those who complete the daily registration process will be eligible to receive the Certificate of Attendance at the end of the program. Please ensure you arrive on time each day to confirm your participation.

• 10:00-11:30 – Welcoming for the delegation and Introduction of the University

• 11:30 - 13:00 - Lunch Break: (We kindly invite you for a networking lunch with all the participants!)

• 13:00-14:00 – Excellence in the 21st Century
  Presentation on AACSB business school accreditation – benefits for higher education and student career development. (Building A)

• 14:30-15:30 – Introduction to the Marketing Focus Lab
  Hands-on session on using technical tools such as an eye camera and conducting mock focus group interviews with participants. (Building B)

8th of April - Tuesday

• 8:30-9:00 – Registration

• 9:00-11:30 – Engineering in the 21st Century
  Lab tours featuring: Plastic waste recycling lab, Wastewater treatment lab, Human-centered manufacturing solutions: human-robot collaboration, wearable sensors, video-based activity recognition (Building J)

• 11:30 - 13:00 Lunch Break
  (On the first day, we will have a communal lunch at a selected venue to foster connections among participants. For the remaining days, we will go to the same location together, but lunch will be self-funded, allowing everyone the flexibility to choose from the available options.)

• 13:00-14:00 – Inside the University: Tailored Insights into Academic and Administrative Units
  An interactive session allowing participants to visit specific departments, research centers, or administrative offices based on their professional interests. This session encourages knowledge exchange and networking in key university operations, including international relations, research management, digital education, and student services. (registration is required!)

• 14:30-16:00 – Step Beyond the Boundaries of Reality at CODE – Centre of Digital Experiences (90 minutes, optional – registration required) Learn about the cooperation between the University of Pannonia's Faculty of Economics and CODE.

9th of April - Wednesday

• 8:30-9:00 – Registration

• 9:00-11:30 – IT in the 21st Century
  Session includes: Introductory presentation an labtours EEG laboratory (medical signals), Colour and lighting laboratory, Mobile robotics

• 11:30 - 13:00 Lunch Break:
  We will have lunch at the same venue together, but please note that lunch is self-funded.

• 13:00-14:30 – Internationalization Efforts Roundtable (Building M)

• 14:45-15:45 – Library Tour
  Visit the University Library and Knowledge Center, including the archival exhibition and the special museum collection. (Building M)

• 16:00-17:00 – City Tour
  Discover Veszprém and learn about its 1000 years old history! (Optional, registration required)

10th of April - Thursday

• 8:30-9:00 – Registration (Mandatory for certification eligibility)

• 9:00-10:30 – Meet the Universities: Institutional Showcases
  A platform for visiting universities to introduce themselves, highlight their strengths, academic programs, and international initiatives in a short 7 minute presentation. A great opportunity for networking and exchanging best practices.

• 11:00-11:30 – Visit to the Pannon University Reuse Center

• 11:30 - 13:00 - Luch break
  We will have lunch at the same venue together, but please note that lunch is self-funded.

• 13:00-15:00 – Introduction of University of Pannonia Nagykanizsa University Center for Circular Economy

  Presentation on academic programs and R&D competencies. Interactive games around climate change and sustainability

• 15:30-16:30 – Closing session of the Staff Week
  Summary of the event, Kahoot game about the week's activites, and issuance of the attandance certificates