Staff Engagement for Social Impact

“University-Community Engagement for Staff: What’s in it for me?” is a focused online event offering three short, hands-on sessions for university leaders, academic teachers and administrative staff. 

The training explores practical ways universities can strengthen their social role – through institutional strategies, student-led service initiatives, and community-engaged research. Whether you're just starting or looking to expand your efforts, this event provides tools and inspiration to help integrate engagement into your everyday academic or professional practice.

When?

13 June 2025, 9:00 - 11:00 CET

For Whom?
University Leaders, Academic Teachers, Administrative Staff - anyone interested in linking their work with community impact.

Where?
MS Teams
The link will be provided upon registration

Registration is open until 11 June: https://virtualcampus.yufe.eu/p/course/Kp34IqQwo8psfDWC

Participants will receive a certificate of attendance.

9:00 – 10:00
Bojana Ćulum Ilić, University of Rijeka
‘University–Community Engagement Training for Staff: Why Should I Care?’
Discover the benefits and opportunities of engagement training designed specifically for university staff and academics.

10:00 – 10:30
Eva Van Moer, University of Antwerp
‘Science Shop: Fostering Community-Engaged Student Research’
Learn how to support meaningful student research that addresses real-world community needs.

10:30 – 11:00
Agnieszka Marczak, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń
‘Service-Learning Help Desks: Boosting Student Engagement & Social Impact’
See how structured support for service-learning can increase student motivation and community impact.

Training organised within YUFE 2030. Learn more: https://www.yufe.eu/community-engagement.