Monday 13 May 2024

• 9:00 — 9:30: Registration (Antonínská 1, room Štukový sál)

• 9:30 — 10:00: Opening meeting and welcome speech (Antonínská 1, room Štukový sál)

• 10:00 — 12:00: Presentation of the participants

• 12:00 — 13:00: Lunch at Garden Food Concept

• 13:00 — 14:00: Erasmus without paper – good idea or nightmare?
  Session focused on sharing best practices.
• 16:00 — 20:00: Brno Observatory and Planetarium: Morava 360

A fulldome show for planetarium and digital dome theaters which uses unconventional filming technologies including a fulldome aerial camera.

Once upon a time, in a quite ordinary spiral galaxy, you can find a star – nothing special at first glance – orbited by eight planets. And there, on one of them, in the middle of a continent called Europe, is a rather ordinary region. But let’s have a closer look at it! And from all possible and impossible points of view. It’s decorated with beautiful vineyards and exceptional historic sites. Simply, Moravia is – an incredible region.

About us | Brno Observatory and Planetarium (hvezdarna.cz)

Evening get-to-know-you reception

Tuesday 14 May 2024

• 09:00 — 12:30: Cross-cultural communication differences (Antonínská 1, room Štukový sál)

1st part:

1. Introduction to Cultural Communication: We will familiare ourselves with what is a culture and how we understand communication based on the culture which shaped us.
2. Time-Oriented vs. Relationship-Oriented Cultures: We will define how people from time-oriented cultures (e.g., North America, Western Europe) and relationship-oriented cultures (e.g., many Asian and African cultures) build trust, and look at prioritize schedules and efficiency vs. building relationships and maintaining harmony.
3. Coconut vs. Peach Cultures: We will cover how these backgrounds can affect interpersonal communication and relationship-building.
4. (if we have time we can cover also other cultural dimensions and their differences)

2nd part:

1. Communicating with Czech People - How Czech Culture and communication standards works, comparison with Other Cultures and continents.
2. Practical Tips for Effective Cross-cultural Communication
3. Q&A and Discussion: Participants can share their observations and experiences related to communicating with people from other cultures and cultural backgrounds

• 12:30 — 14:00: Lunch

• 14:30 — 16:00: Services for students and Staff (Antonínská 1, Štukový sál)

Session focused on sharing best practices

• 18:00: Brno city tour

Wednesday 15 May 2024

• 9:00 — 19:00: Field Trip to South Moravia

Visit to the Chateau Lednice and surrounding gardens
About - Zámek Lednice (zamek-lednice.com)
Tasting stop in the Sonberk vineyard with a beautiful view of the Pálava mountains.
Sonberk

Thursday 16 May 2024

• 9:00 — 12:30: Basics of Wellbeing - a.k.a. how to charge our inner mental batteries. (Antonínská 1, Štukový sál)

Description: We will talk and practice what can we do in order to always have enough energy to deal with stress and anything what life brings us, both in our work with people and also in our personal lives. The content of the course/workshop will be the following topics:

• Effective sleep - How to sleep well and wake up rested and refreshed
• Positive (morning) Habits - How to learn to draw mental energy from what we are doing, instead of wasting it.
• Focus training - How to learn to focus on what we want and how to maintain attention. The workshop will include two several-minute attention training sessions which will help us to understand how we can focus on what we are doing at the present moment and gain energy from it instead of loosing it.
• Food intake and its effect on our well-being and sleep quality.
• Movement - Nature - The Sun - 3 natural sources of energy.
• Sharing proven practices - what works for each of us in the given area.

• 12:30 — 14:00: Lunch

• 14:30 — 16:00: Inclusion and Diversity in International Education, Especially within the Erasmus+ Program (Antonínská 1, Štukový sál)

1. Inclusion and Diversity in Erasmus+: The session focuses on how to integrate students with various cultural and social backgrounds into the international university environment. We will discuss the strategies that promote inclusion and diversity within the Erasmus+ program.
2. Supporting Students with Specific Needs: The session is focused on information on better supporting students with specific needs (e.g., students with disabilities) during their studies abroad. Consider sharing successful approaches and best practices.

• 18:00: Farewell dinner

Friday 17 May 2024

• 09:00 — 12:00: AI for Everyone: How Artificial Intelligence is Changing Our Lives

• Introduction to basic principles of how generative artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT, Midjourney, and others work.
• How quickly these tools evolve and why it is essential to learn to work with them.
• What skills are critical for the future job market that won't be replaced by AI?
• Introduction to today's most used AI tools that anyone can try, even for free – practical examples.
• Using AI tools to write texts, emails, translations, analyze content, create images, videos, music, sound effects, voice cloning and synthesis, virtual avatars
• How to properly give instructions and use tools in both personal and professional life to simplify work.
• How to lead the young generation to use AI for the benefit of knowledge, learning new things, and developing creativity.
• What to watch out for when working with AI tools and how to avoid scammers.
• What the future holds – current trends and development.
• Final discussion.

Annotation
Do you ever wonder how artificial intelligence is already affecting our everyday lives? What opportunities and challenges does it bring? The lecture will provide an overview of the basic principles, practical use, and future development of artificial intelligence. We will focus on various aspects of artificial intelligence, from the operation of AI tools to their use in professional and personal life. We will discuss how rapidly evolving AI technologies touch various professions and what skills are necessary to maintain competitiveness in the job market.

Together, we will explore the most used AI tools that everyone can start using immediately – you will gain practical knowledge that you can apply in your personal and professional life. We will also discuss the importance of educating the younger generation about safe and responsible AI use, as well as how to protect against potential online scams. The lecture will conclude with an open discussion, giving participants space to ask questions and share opinions. No prior knowledge of artificial intelligence is needed to attend this lecture.

• 12:15 — 13:00: Evaluation of the Staff Week (Antonínská 1, room Štukový sál)