Event details:
As Educa International is an Erasmus Consortium consisting of 24 universities in the Czech Republic, there is a wide range of study areas (International Relations, Business, Media, Medicine, Pharmacy, Pedagogy, Hotel Management, Scienes, Technical study fields etc.). The main purpose of our BIP is to widen and strengthen the cooperation with partner institutions, to share different experiences on work within the consortium in Europe, the diferrencies between the universities and consortia, traineeship and employability services, Alumni and Career services, usage of Europass documents, using ECTS in traineeships, to facilitate networking and establish new partnerships, developing possible future projects, to share best practices in joining traineeship and future career.
Opportunity for participants:
- Present home university/company/consortium
- Understand how consortium works
- Discuss the differrencies for the administrative work within university and consortia
- Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of being a part of the HEI consortium
- Discuss the administration procedure of Erasmus+ mobilities within the universites/consortium
- Discuss the usage of the EWP and dashboard
- Discuss the Diversity and Inclusion within the administration of the Erasmus+ mobilities
- Discuss the cooperation within the ESN branches in EU countries
- Discuss the Mental Health questions especially during the Erasmus+ mobilities
- Discuss the PR strategies and possibilities (ambassadors, social medias, podcasts etc.)
- Recognition of the Erasmus+ mobilities and the usage Europass documents
- Meet former participants of the Erasmus+ mobilities (trainees) who share their experience
- Discuss how to cooperate with the Alumni and Career services
- Networking and build new partnerships for Erasmus+ activities
- Exploring Prague and Czech Culture
Dear participants, get ready to step into a city that enchants with a magical blend of history and modern spirit – Prague. This beautiful city, with its winding streets and magnificent monuments, awaits your discovery. You have a unique opportunity to tour Prague and experience every hidden corner, from mysterious alleys to splendid squares. Our guided tours will offer you insights into a rich tradition, legendary architecture, and stories passed down through generations. Don’t miss this adventure that will open the doors to the heart of one of Europe’s most charming metropolises. Get ready for a journey that will take your breath away.
Note:
There is limited capacity of 15 participants, and we will prefer to ensure the most diverse group from different countries. Thus, we will not accept more than 2 people from the same institution.
Deadline: April15 th 2025.
Registration:
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Timeline:
- 12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch
- 13:00 – 16:00 | Present home university/consortium
- | Dinner
- 09:00 – 12:00 | Presentations/Workshops
- 12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch
- 13:00 – 16:00 | Workshops
- Trip
- 09:00 – 12:00 | Presentations/Workshops
- 12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch
- 13:00 – 16:00 | Networking
- | Dinner
- 09:00 – 12:00 | Closure
- 12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch
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Practical information
Location
NEWTON University PRAGUE, Prague Congress Centre, entrance 6, Street 5. května 1640/65
Dates
June 9th, 2025 to June 15th, 2025
Deadline
April 15, 2025
Price
100€
COSTS: 100 € participation fee, which includes:
- Official dinner on Monday
- Daily lunches and coffee breaks from Tuesday to Thursday
- Farewell dinner on Thursday
- Visits and social programme, training materials, certificates of attendance.
Transportation
Plane
The Václav Havel Airport Prague (former Prague - Ruzyně Airport) - 50 regular airlines connect Prague directly to about 130 destinations around the world. Prague airport is not far from the city centre and can be reached by bus or taxi.
Bus
There is a number of companies (Eurolines, Student Agency, etc.) providing luxury, air- conditioned buses. At present, you can travel to the Czech Republic by bus from practically any country in Europe.
Train
The Czech Republic Is well-connected with the European rail network with daily service to many European cities. For more details about travelling by bus and train within the Czech Republic and to neighbouring countries see www.idos.cz.
Car
The driver and all the passengers’ seatbelts must be fastened. Use of a mobile phone is not permitted while driving. There are highway vignettes in the Czech Republic. There is a zero tolerance for alcohol policy.
Taxi
One of the safest and least expensive solutions is to order a car through a taxi operator. The fares are usually much lower compared to hailing a taxi in the street (the difference can be up to 10 CZK / km).
- Taxi Praha: +420 222 111 000
- TICK TACK: +420 721 300 300
- AAA Taxi: +420 222 333 222
Public transport
Tickets for public transport tickets can be bought at all metro stations and other locations. Basic tickets are also available at the newsagent‘s (“trafika” or “tabák” in Czech), info centres, ticket vending machines at selected tram and bus stops. The orange validation machines print the date and time on the ticket. From this time on the “validity period” of the ticket begins. The underground runs from 4-5 o ́clock in the morning until the midnight (depending on line). At night you can use night buses and trams which run every 20 minutes. For more information visit website www.dpp.cz.
Accommodation
Participants are responsible for booking their own accommodation in Prague.
We recommend the following accommodation option located within walking distance from Newton University:
Feel free to reach us for further information.
Must see in Prague
Atractions
- Castle District and St. Vitus Cathedral – Hradčany/Pražský hrad a Katedrála sv. Víta
- Dancing house – Tančící dům
- Charles Bridge – Karlův most
- Jewish Quarter Josefov – Židovské město Josefov
- John Lennon Wall
- Lesser quarter – Malá strana
- National Theatre – Národní divadlo
- Old Town Square/Astronomical clock – Staroměstské náměstí/Orloj
- Petrin hill – Petřín
- State Opera – Státní opera
- Tower Park Praha – Žižkovská televizní věž
- Vyšehrad – Vyšehrad
- Wenceslas Square – Václavské náměstí
Museums
- National Museum
- Illusion Museum
- Antonín Dvořák Museum
- Museum of Decorative Arts
- National Technical Museum
- KGB Museum
- Museum of Communism
- Jewish Museum
- Kafka Museum
Galleries
- National Gallery
- Trade Fair Palace – Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art
- House at the Black Madonna
- Trója Chateau
- House at the Stone Bell
- Municipal Library
- Old Town Hall
- Strahov
- Picture Gallery
Tips for trips around the Czech Republic
- Brno – the second largest town in the Czech Republic
- Český Krumlov – nice town in the South Bohemian Region
- Český ráj – region of natural beauties, castles, museums and traditional crafts production
- Karlovy Vary – spa town
- Karlštejn – castle near Prague
- Plzeň – town known for its world-famous Pilsner Urquell beer
- Terezín – town ill-fated as a „model“ concentration camp for Jews from all over Europe during the WW II
- UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Sites in the Czech Republic: Kutná hora, Lednice – Valtice area , Olomouc, etc.
- (For complete lists see this website: www.whc.unesco.org/en/statesparties/cz)
- You may find some other tips on these official websites: http://www.czechtourism.com/home
More activities and events
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General and practical information
The Czech Republic or Czechia (in Czech – Česká republika or Česko) is a lovely country in Central Europe. The Czech Republic consists of the historical territories of Bohemia and Moravia and a small part of Silesia.
Area: 78 864 km2
Population: 10.5 million
Official language: Czech
Political system: Parliamentary republic
Administrative division: 14 regions
Capital city: Prague (Praha) – Area: 500 km2, Population: 1.2 million
Currency: Czech crown (CZK, in Czech Kč)
International calling code: +420
Currency Exchange Rates
- 1 EUR = 25 CZK
- 1 GBP = 29 CZK
- 1 USD = 23 CZK
