3 – 7. 11. 2025
Innovation in motion: Redefining campuses, connections and collaboration
Brno, Czech Republic
Why IW?
The International Week will give participants an unique opportunity to find out more about our university, network and share best practices with other colleagues working for the international, study abroad offices or professional academics. Join us at Mendel University in Brno for an inspiring International Staff Week focused on innovation in higher education. This year's theme explores how universities can redefine their campuses, enhance institutional connections, and foster meaningful collaboration across borders. This edition will also spotlight innovative mobility formats, such as blended and short-term staff exchanges, virtual collaboration projects, and interdisciplinary job shadowing opportunities. The program will offer tailored sessions for both academic and non-academic staff. Participants will also benefit from networking opportunities, cultural activities, and the exchange of best practices in a vibrant international environment.
Innovation in motion
Short-term staff exchanges
Innovation in higher education
Non-academic staff engagement
Virtual collaboration projects
Best practice exchange
Information
- Target Group both academic and non-academic staff of different fields of study
- Language English (at least level B2 is required)
- Duration 5 working days (3. – 7. 11. 2025)
- Costs The fee will cover the programme, participants are expected to cover their travel and accommodation costs and field trips (it is recommended to use an Erasmus+ grant provided by your home university)
University
Mendel University in Brno (MENDELU) is a public institution with a long tradition of excellence in teaching and research that has driven new ways of thinking since 1919 and proudly bears the name of J. G. Mendel, the founder of modern genetics. There are over 8,300 students at the university. Mendel University offers more than 100 graduate degree programs in Czech and English. The University comprises one Institute and five faculties: AgriSciences, Horticulture, Business and Economics, Forestry and Wood Technology, Regional Development, and International Studies. The university campus is based in Brno, just ten minutes from the city centre. The university provides students modern, well-equipped classrooms, laboratories, and study rooms. A library, canteens, and a pizzeria also form part of the campus, as well as a large botanic garden and an arboretum, which are great places to study or relax.
Registration
Would you like to attend our event? The deadline for registration is September 15, 2025. Once you register, we will contact you within 2 weeks and send you an Invitation letter.
Programme
Monday
| Time | Agenda (3. 11. 2025) | meeting point |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 | Registration | auditorium (building A) |
| 10:00 | Opening ceremony Welcome speech and introduction to the programme of International Week 2025 | auditorium (building A) |
| 10:15 | Panel discussion: Innovation in Motion: Redefining Campuses, Connections and Collaboration | auditorium (building A) |
| 11:15 | Arboretum visit and campus tour | |
| 12:20 | Networking lunch | canteen (building X) |
| 13:30 | Networking coffee | building X (ground floor) |
| 15:00 | Brno city tour | |
| all day | Lectures & Individual meetings at particular departments (throughout the day) | – |
Tuesday
| Time | Agenda (4. 11. 2025) | meeting point |
|---|---|---|
| to be updated | ||
| 18:00 | International Market – with international students | building X (Canteen) |
| all day | Lectures & Individual meetings at particular departments (throughout the day) |
Wednesday
| Time | Agenda (5. 11. 2025) | meeting point |
|---|---|---|
| to be updated | ||
| all day | Lectures & Individual meetings at particular departments (throughout the day) | – |
Thursday
| Time | Agenda (6. 11. 2025) | meeting point |
|---|---|---|
to be updated | ||
| 18:00 | Farewell dinner – Closing ceremony | |
| all day | Lectures & Individual meetings at particular departments (throughout the day) | – |
Friday
| Time | Agenda (7. 11. 2025) | meeting point |
|---|---|---|
| to be updated | ||
| all day | Lectures & Individual meetings at particular departments (throughout the day) | – |
Price list
IW
Attending only the International Week 2025
- Networking activities & Workshops, Transfer of knowledge
- Sharing of experiences and best practices among colleagues from partner and non-partner institutions
- Cultural activities
- Individual meetings with representatives of the particular departments and discussion on cooperation possibilities
- The fee is approx. 85 EUR, the payment is made in Czech Crowns – 2100 CZK (not including the field trip)
- Payment Info – https://pay.flywire.com/: select Mendel University as the institution from the list, then enter your payment amount (according to the selected type!) in Czech coronas to the third column – Participation fee, and country of origin in the Flywire form.
– IW only: 2100 CZK
– IW + field trip: 3100 CZK - Payment method – select your preferred payment method to complete your payment in your home currency. For debit/credit card payments, enter your card details online to complete your payment in your home currency. For bank transfers, follow the instructions provided to send your funds. Depending on your bank, payment may be made online, in person, or over the phone.
Note: Additional local payment options may be available depending on the country you are paying from. - Payer Info – enter some basic information to initiate your payment booking.
- Info for the receiver – enter only your name, surname, and email and as the Program name write International Week
- Review & Confirm payment information
- Make payment
Deadline for payment: September 30, 2025
Refund Policy for International Week 2025
Please note the following refund policy for any cancellations:
- Full Refund (85 EUR + 40 EUR field trip): Cancellations made by October 3, 2025 will receive a full refund.
- Partial Refund (50% of total fee): Cancellations made between October 4 and October 14, 2025 will receive a 50% refund of the total fees.
- No Refund: Cancellations made on or after October 15, 2025 will not be eligible for a refund.
All refund requests should be submitted in writing by the deadlines outlined above. Thank you for your understanding.
Accommodation
We recommend the following:
- Hotel Continental 4* - use MENDELU as a reference to get a discount www.continentalbrno.cz
- Hotel Passage 4*- walking distance 10 minutes, use MENDELU as a reference in order to get a discount https://www.hotelpassage.eu/
- Cafe Placzek – write an email to cafe@cafeplaczek.cz and use Mrs Mensikova as a reference in order to get a discount www.cafeplaczek.cz
- Hotel Arte 4* – walking distance 10 minutes, www.hotelarte.cz
- Hotel International 4* - not within walking distance, about 30 minutes by public transport, city centre, www.hotelinternational.cz
- Barceló Brno Palace 5* - not within walking distance, about 30 minutes by public transport, city centre, www.barcelo.com (please contact brnopalace.res@barcelo.com)
- University dormitories – https://skm.mendelu.cz/en
For Mobility Agreements, please use the following information:
Consent to the capture and use of personal photographs and videos – to download
Contact
DIČ: CZ62156489