Unipd Partner Days 2026
Following the great success of the first edition, the University of Padua invites professional staff from selected partner universities to participate in an inspiring programme of training and exchange.
The University of Padua invites administrative staff members from selected universities (see below) to participate in the 2026 Unipd Partner Days, taking place in Padua, June 9-12, 2026 (June 8-12 for KA171 partners).
This initiative offers a unique opportunity for professional growth through a combination of shared activities, training sessions, job shadowing and networking. Participants will engage in an introductory presentation about the University of Padua and visit specific offices aligned with their professional interests, fostering the exchange of skills and best practices.
Join us to gain a unique in-depth insight into the University of Padua’s administrative and strategic operations!
Programme
June 8 – Welcome and general presentation of Unipd – for KA171 partners only
June 9 - Introductory day: An overview of the activities carried out by the International Relations Division for all guests together.
June 10–12 - Office Visits: Individual visits and meetings in specific offices or structures as requested by the participants. Available divisions for office visits include:
- Building and Safety Division.
- Communication and Marketing Division.
- Finance and Planning Division.
- General and Legal Affairs Division.
- Human Resources Division.
- International Relations Division.
- Research and Business Relations Division.
- Student Services Division.
- University Museum Centre.
Who can participate
Administrative staff members from:
Arqus European University Alliance full and associate members
Selected participants will be invited to cover their travel expenses through Erasmus+ Funding opportunities, where applicable, offered within their home institutions.
- University of Granada
- University of Graz
- Leipzig University
- University of Claude Bernard Lyon1
- Maynooth University
- University of Minho
- Vilnius University
- University of Wroclaw
- National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy
- Durham University
Unipd Strategic Partners
Selected participants will be invited to cover their travel expenses through Erasmus+ Funding opportunities, where applicable, offered within their home institutions.
- Monash University
- Université de Lausanne
- University of St. Andrews
Selected Erasmus+ KA171 partners
selected participants will be funded by Unipd through KA171 funds.
- Universiteti i Tiranes | Albania
- Ecole Supérieure des Communications de Tunis | Algeria
- Université Mohamed Khider Biskra | Algeria
- Monash University | Australia
- University of Alberta | Canada
- University of Pretoria | South Africa
- National University of Kyiv - Mohyla Academy | Ukraine
- National Technical University of Ukraine "Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute" | Ukraine
- V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University | Ukraine
Please note that the number of participants is limited. The Unipd Projects and Mobility Office will evaluate applications based on office availability and profile matching
When: June 9 – 12, 2026 (June 8 - 12 for KA171 partners)
Costs: The event is free of charge.
Participants from the Arqus Alliance and from Unipd Strategic Partners are expected to cover their own travel and accommodation expenses. The event is eligible for Erasmus+ funding for staff mobility.
Selected participants from Erasmus+ KA171 partner universities will be funded by Unipd through KA171 funds.
Language: English
Application: Interested candidates from the Arqus Alliance and from Unipd strategic partners should fill out this form by March 25, 2026.
Interested candidates from KA171 partners should fill out this form by March 25, 2026.
All selected participants will receive a confirmation email by April 10, 2026.
Contact: international.guest@unipd.it
