Erasmus+ staff exchange
Every two years we host an Erasmus+ staff exchange week, during which staff members from other university language centres visit us for a week to get to know us, observe our teaching, and share their expertise by giving presentations and teaching classes.
We will host our next week from 19–23 April 2027. If you are interested in attending our staff exchange week, please apply below. We will inform you as soon as possible on whether we can welcome you in Groningen!
Our organization
Available expertise within our Language Centre is in the fields of (online) language learning and academic writing. We offer group courses and tailor-made training courses to students and staff at the University of Groningen, as well as to external groups such as newcomers, external professionals and private individuals. With a team of around 70 dedicated staff, we deliver approximately 600 courses each year. See this page for an overview of the languages we currently offer.
Possible programme
The Erasmus+ staff exchange week may include visits to language and academic writing classes, presentations and discussions about new innovations and current strategic issues, and extensive dialogues with counterparts. Exchange of ideas and best practices will be key this week. A possible programme for an Erasmus+ staff exchange week can be found below.
Possible programme
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Morning
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Afternoon
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Mon
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Welcome to the University of Groningen Language Centre.
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Possible sit in on classes and teaching of classes
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Tue
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Presentations and discussions from visiting staff
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Possible sit in on classes and teaching of classes
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Wed
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Dutch beginner language class for Erasmus staff week participants.
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Possible sit in on classes and teaching of classes
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Thu
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Presentations and discussions from visiting staff
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Possible sit in on classes and teaching of classes
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Fri
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▸Review & evaluation
▸Future collaboration options |
Previous edition
In September 2025 we hosted our previous Erasmus+ staff exchange, with participants from Germany, Italy, the Czech Republic and Ukraine. Our guests experienced the week as
“intensive, rewarding, interesting, inspiring and exhausting!”
Disclaimer
Financed by the European Union. However, the views and opinions expressed here are solely the responsibility of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the National Agency. Neither the European Union nor the National Agency can be held liable for them.