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Partner Days 2026 at Tecnológico de Monterrey

In May 2026, I represented UAS Technikum Wien at the International Partner Days of Tecnologico de Monterrey as part of an Erasmus+ Staff Training mobility. The programme connected representatives from partner universities around the world and took place at the Guadalajara and Monterrey campuses. Over the course of the visit, we gained insight into Tec de Monterrey’s academic model, exchanged experiences in workshops and networking sessions, and discussed international cooperation from a wide range of institutional perspectives.

A central part of the programme was the opportunity to present UAS Technikum Wien directly to students at both campuses. During the Exchange Opportunities Expo, I spoke with students interested in studying abroad and introduced them to our university, its practice-oriented study programmes, international opportunities and student life in Vienna. The personal conversations were especially memorable. They made international cooperation feel more meaningful and showed how many people are genuinely interested in studying and living in Austria.

The exchange with colleagues from universities in different countries was equally rewarding. Formal sessions as well as informal conversations created space to compare approaches to student mobility, partnership development and international services. These encounters broadened my professional network and provided fresh perspectives on how universities can build sustainable international relationships across academic and administrative areas.

From my professional perspective in Software and License Management, the technological environment at Tec de Monterrey was particularly inspiring. I was impressed by the modern equipment, digital infrastructure and IT tools integrated into teaching and everyday campus life, especially in the Business School. Technology was not presented as an isolated service, but as an integral part of collaborative learning, innovation and the student experience. Observing this approach gave me useful ideas and encouraged me to consider which practices and solutions could be evaluated for the further development of our own digital services and software environment at UAS Technikum Wien.

Partner Days 2026 demonstrated that internationalisation is a shared institutional responsibility. Academic departments, international offices and professional services all contribute their own expertise. For me, the mobility was therefore much more than a university visit, it was an opportunity to represent UAS Technikum Wien, learn from an innovative partner institution and bring relevant professional insights back into my daily work.

The hospitality of our hosts, the cultural programme and the open atmosphere at both campuses made the experience professionally enriching and personally memorable. I am grateful to the International Office of UAS Technikum Wien, Tecnológico de Monterrey and the Erasmus+ programme for making this mobility possible.