As part of Erasmus+ staff mobility, Academia lecturer Jagoda Đorđevič from the Media Production and Economist study programmes attended the international event 'International Staff Week 2026', organised by Ibn Haldun University in Istanbul, Turkey, between 4 and 8 May 2026. The event, entitled 'Empowering Networks for Academic Development: AI, Growth, and Emotional Intelligence', brought together representatives of universities and educational institutions from six countries and provided a space for networking, knowledge exchange and discussion of contemporary challenges in higher and tertiary education.
Artificial Intelligence as Part of the Contemporary Academic Environment
The event programme focused on exploring the impact of artificial intelligence on higher education and on strengthening the competences of staff in the academic environment. Through lectures, workshops and discussions held at various faculties of Ibn Haldun University, participants became acquainted with contemporary approaches to integrating digital tools into pedagogical and administrative work.
Particular emphasis was placed on the use of artificial intelligence in education. Participants were introduced to the possibilities of using tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude in teaching, academic writing, bibliometric analyses and administrative processes. The workshops were designed to be practical and interactive, so participants actively tested digital tools and discussed their advantages, limitations and ethical challenges in the academic environment.
Stress Management, the Importance of Emotional Intelligence and Staff Well-being
A significant part of the programme was also devoted to issues of well-being and interpersonal relationships in the academic space. Lectures and workshops addressed topics such as technological burnout, strategies for maintaining work-life balance, stress management, and effective communication and conflict resolution in the academic environment.
International Networking, Exchange of Good Practices and the Academic Environment in the Historic Centre of Istanbul
As part of the event, participants also took part in networking and informal meetings, where they exchanged experiences about the functioning of their institutions and discussed possibilities for future cooperation in the field of international projects and mobility.
In addition to the professional component, the programme also included getting to know the cultural and historical heritage of Istanbul. Participants visited the campuses of Ibn Haldun University and, through organised activities, became acquainted with the rich historical and cultural environment of the city. A particular highlight was the environment of the faculties in the area of the famous Süleymaniye Mosque complex, which connects contemporary academic work with the rich historical heritage of the city.
Participation in International Staff Week 2026 represents an important contribution to the professional development of staff at Academia and to the further internationalisation of study programmes. The knowledge, experience and international contacts gained will contribute to the enhancement of pedagogical work and to opening up new opportunities for cooperation in the international academic space.
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Source: Academia (8. 5. 2026). Fotografije: arhiv Academie.
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