International Staff Week and International Days
04 - 08 May 26
We are delighted to invite you to our International Staff Week at CBS Cologne campus!
International Staff Week (04-08 May 2026)
The International Staff Week 2026 in Cologne offers university faculty and other staff a dynamic program of hands-on workshops, global networking, and cultural exchange. Participants will enhance their professional skills — from data visualization to emotional intelligence — while connecting with peers from around the world.
Why participate in our International Staff Week?
Hands-on Workshops:
- From Concept to Creation - How to shape your ideas and turn them into impactful outcomes: Report Planning and Creation, Data Visualization
- From Insight to Impact - Unlock and boost your personal & professional strengths: Emotional Intelligence, Personal Resources
Personal Projects:
- From Tools to results - Learn new tools and implement them immediately in your own individual passion project.
- From Project to Progress - Prepare yourself and your project to be the start of something new.
International Networking:
Connect with colleagues from around the world.
Cultural Experiences:
Discover Cologne and its cultural and culinary highlights.
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International Days (06-10 October 2026)
Join us to introduce CBS students to your institutions, both through info sessions and during our Study Abroad Fair. Get to know CBS and our English-taught study programs, and be inspired by lectures from CBS faculty members. Workshops on international education topics will give you the opportunity to exchange best practices. Enjoy our international atmosphere and network with students, faculty, admin staff and representatives from other international partner universities.
Why participate in our International Days?
- Get to know CBS, our campus and our staff
- Learn more about CBS programmes
- Experience the vibrant student city of Cologne
- Network with international and local students
- Promote your institution: info sessions, Study Abroad Fair
- Peer-Workshops: Blended Intensive Programs (BIPs)
- Opportunities (and challenges) for international graduates in Germany and Europe
We are looking forward to welcoming you to Cologne in October!
Preliminary Programme international days
Monday, 04 May 2026
Tuesday, 05 May 2026
Wednesday, 06 May 2026
Thursday, 07 May 2026
Friday, 08 May 2026
Registration & Contact:
Participants: International university staff at all levels of experience
Registration Deadline:
Combine the International Days with our International Staff Week from 06-10 October 2026 to benefit from a week-long CBS experience.
Registration Fees for the International Staff Week: 300€ (partner universities), 450€ (non-partner universities)
Participation in our International Days even is only free of charge for representatives from our partner universities.
Please RSVP here at your earliest convenience to secure your spot.
Silke Bochow
Head of Global Programs
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Angela Müller
Head of Skills
Anna von Röpenack
International Coordinator
Samantha Park
Head of English
