Presentation of the School of Economics and Business (UL SEB)

VEM! Brainer

• IRO



• This will be time to loosen up and spark your brain.

Coffee break with traditional international sweets/snacks

(HE) Trends

• As HE landscape continues to evolve, several emerging trends are reshaping its future. From the rise of AI to the growing emphasis on sustainability, we'll dive into some of the key shifts that are redefining how institutions approach learning, innovation, and global challenges. These trends are not just shaping education, they’re paving the way for a more dynamic and future-ready system.

Lunch Break

Building Partnership Portfolio

• Building a partnership portfolio within academia involves strategically fostering collaborations between institutions to drive mutual growth and innovation. By forming alliances with other universities and research organizations, institutions can enhance resources, share expertise, and open doors to new academic opportunities.

New “kids” on the block

• As Gen Z and Gen Alpha enter the workforce/universities, the demand for re-skilling and continuous learning is more critical than ever. These generations bring unique perspectives and digital fluency, prompting a shift in how organizations approach talent development.

A-Track | Parallel

Mastering the Path: Accreditation Journey 1

• We will explore the strategic orientation and aligned actions necessary for schools to successfully navigate in the accreditation process. Focusing on the EFMD, AMBA, and AACSB international accreditations, we will discuss how aligning institutional goals, academic standards, and operational practices to drive continuous improvement. Participants will gain insights into how to design a cohesive accreditation strategy.

I-Track | Parallel

Nuances of Digital Transformation

• Digital transformation is a popular buzzword, but it comes with challenges such as the need for (up)skilling, additional training, increased workload, complex procedures and more. Together, we will be uncovering some of the aspects of digital transformation especially when it comes to HE staff.

Coffee Break

A-Track | Parallel

Mastering the Data: Accreditation Journey 2

• We will focus on the role of data management in the accreditation process. We will explore the key differences in data requirements for each accreditation framework and how to leverage data-driven insights to make informed decisions for continuous improvement and strategic alignment.

I-Track | Parallel

Useful e-tools

• There are countless e-tools to make our lives easier and more efficient, from project management to communication apps, that can help increase productivity and streamline workflows. You will gain brief insight at some of the tools used by UL SEB IRO, and at the same time play with (mobile) apps that might prove out to useful in your everyday work. We will touch some of the basic tools (hands-on) as well as some more advanced tools.

Lunch Break

A-Track | Parallel

Driving Excellence: Assurance of Learning (AoL)

• We will dive into the crucial role of Assurance of Learning (AoL) in fostering academic excellence. We will focus on both developing a strong AoL culture and implementing effective AoL processes. Participants will learn strategies to align their organization's strategic objectives with the AoL framework, ensuring continuous improvement and enhancing overall institutional quality.

I-Track | Parallel

IRO365

• We will delve into MS Office 365 tools and explore the possibilities of streamlining operations as well as enhancing collaboration. By leveraging cloud-based platforms, IROs can more effectively manage student mobility, international partnerships, and communications.

A-Track | Parallel

Making a Difference: Impact that Matters

• We will explore how institutions can create meaningful and measurable impact. We will focus on the ways schools can drive positive change within their communities, and beyond. Participants will gain insights into how to measure and communicate their institution's impact.

I-Track | Parallel

Making sense of nonsense

• Highlighting the time-consuming tasks and processes in the IRO that, while seemingly necessary, often feel inefficient or illogical. These could include dealing with outdated paperwork, complex reporting, or responding to repetitive queries that could easily be automated. Despite their lack of real value, these tasks consume valuable time and energy, yet IRO staff continue to handle them to maintain compliance, meet deadlines, or fulfill institutional expectations.

Break

Trip to Bled & Radovljica

A/I-Track | Parallel

Connecting the dots: Do we really see the big picture?

• Quality Assurance Office (UL SEB)
• International Relations Office (UL SEB)



• Participants will be divided into groups to discuss applications of various aspects mentioned throughout the programme in terms of how it will affect the work and HE environment in general in the future.

Summary of the week

• Quality Assurance Office (UL SEB)
• International Relations Office (UL SEB)