International Week
May 12th - 16th 2025
We are pleased to invite academic staff and international relations colleagues to our
International Week / ERASMUS Teaching Staff Week 2025 »Globally Connected«
at the DHBW Villingen-Schwenningen / Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University. DHBW is the first state-run university in Germany to combine academic studies and practical workplace training, achieving a close integration of theory and practice, both of which are components of the dual study concept.
We invite academic staff to give lectures during our International Week 2025 from a variety of fields to our local and international students.
Non-academic staff is welcome to participate in our workshops and activities and to present experiences and own topics. The focus of Globally Connected 2025 will be on
Crossing Cultures - Enhancing Intercultural Competence for Global Mobility
Intercultural competence plays an important role fostering global mobility and is essential for effective and successful experiences abroad. It highlights the importance of appreciating and understanding diversity while navigating different cultural contexts. This, in turn, empowers students and professionals to adapt and succeed in dynamic international environments.
The Council of Europe defines intercultural competence as “the ability to understand and respect each other across all types of cultural barriers.”
We invite you to share your experiences and best-practice examples. Join us and discuss these topics in interactive workshops to explore intercultural competences from multiple perspectives.
We look forward to your participation and valuable contributions.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have questions: international.vs@dhbw.de
Program & Lectures
Program
| Monday, May 12 |
14:00 14:30 – 15:15 15:30 – 16:00 16:00 – 17:00 17:00 17:30 |
| Tuesday, May 13 |
9:00 – 10:00 10:00 – 11:00 11:00 – 12:00 12:00 – 14:00 14:00 – 16:30 17:00
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| Wednesday, May 14 |
8:00 – 12:00 12:00 – 18:00 18:00
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| Thursday, May 15 |
9:00 – 12:00 12:00 – 14:00 13:00 – 14:00 14:00 – 17:00 18:00 |
| Friday, May 16 |
10:00 – 11:30 11:30 13:00 |
Workshops
- What are the effects and outcomes of study abroad semesters?
- Does international mobility increase students’ intercultural competence?
- How can we strengthen students' intercultural skills and better prepare them for international experiences during their studies and careers?
- How significant are intercultural competences in professional life and society?
- How can the International Office better serve diverse target groups?
- Let's reflect on our own intercultural competence - how do we deal with challenging situations?
Academic Staff
We invite academic staff to give lectures from a variety of fields, such as management, economics, finance, health, international relations, IT, political science, social work and other topics to provide a multi-faceted insight into current issues.
Possible topics can include corporate social responsibility, Artificial Intelligence, digitalization, sustainability, globalization, intercultural competence.
Information & Documents
Guide for Visiting Lecturers – Using English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI)
Quick Guide – Key Tips for Lecturers Teaching Internationally
International Relations Staff / non-academic staff
We invite colleagues from a variety of areas, such as International Relations, Erasmus Offices, Career services etc, to participate in our workshops and activities. Participants are welcome to present experiences and related topics. The focus in 2025 will be will be on
Crossing Cultures - Enhancing Intercultural Competence for Global Mobility
Intercultural competence plays an important role fostering global mobility and is essential for effective and successful experiences abroad. It highlights the importance of appreciating and understanding diversity while navigating different cultural contexts. During our interactive workshops we will discuss and explore intercultural competences from multiple perspectives and learn from best practices. We will reflect on our own intercultural competence and exchange how we deal with challenging situations.
Our region
Experience the Black Forest region in the German state of Baden-Württemberg, one of the leading economic and innovative regions in Germany and Europe, home to internationally renowned companies, but also a vacation destination with beautiful landscapes and a rich cultural life.
On the edge of the Central Black Forest, centrally located between Stuttgart and Lake Constance in the border triangle of Germany, France and Switzerland, Villingen-Schwenningen is an ideal destination for an interesting city trip or a vacation in a unique landscape. Enjoy the livable and lovable town with its many possibilities and discover what it has to offer.
Explore Villingen's historic town center with its numerous sights, beautiful half-timbered houses, romantic alleyways and babbling brooks. Embark on a fascinating tour into the past of the Zähringer town, as the almost intact town wall with its mighty fortified and gate towers, which surrounds the Zähringer crossroads, is also worth a visit.
Also worth seeing is the Schwenninger Moos, a moorland area and natural paradise that can be reached in a few minutes from our university.
Application
We will accept applications until January 31st, 2025. The number of participants is limited to 20.
Please use the application form below.
Contact
Claudia Rzepka
- International Office
- claudia.rzepka@dhbw.de
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Telefon +49 7720 3906 - 106
- Gebäude F, Raum 103
International Office
- contact for general an further questions
- international.vs@dhbw.de
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Telefon +49 7720 3906 - 111