FECT for University Employees

There will be two intercultural Trainings for University emplyees in 2026.

Dismantling Invisible Barriers: Recognizing Microaggressions and Fostering a Culture of Belonging

Date: 29 May 2026, 9am -1pm
Language: English
Platform: Online via Zoom

This interactive workshop is designed to provide university staff with a deeper understanding of microaggressions and belonging in the academic workplace. Its aim is to raise awareness of cultural differences and to promote open, respectful, and effective collaboration across the university community.

More Information: Dismantling Invisible Barriers: Recognizing Microaggressions and Fostering a Culture of Belonging

Mindful Communication in Transcultural Contexts

Date: 12 November 2026, 9am -1pm
Language: English
Platform: Online via Zoom

In the international academic landscape, a compassionate stance is a key professional competency for fostering inclusion. This four-hour interactive workshop invites staff and faculty members to explore how compassion can transform transcultural interactions and academic teaching.

More Information: Mindful Communication in Transcultural Contexts

All dates are also available in the ‘General training programmeExternal link’ section of the University qualification portal.

The workshops can be credited in the "iKompass" certificate program, the intercultural competency passport for employees of the University of Jena. This program helps university employees to overcome challenges that arise during international encounters. More information can be found here: iKomPass - Intercultural Competence for Employees at the University of Jena

Please register via ikompass@uni-jena.de