Haramaya University Staff Participate in Erasmus+ International Training at Varna University of Management, Bulgaria
A delegation of academic staff from Haramaya University completed a staff mobility training program at the Varna University of Management (VUM) in Bulgaria.
The five-day international training, which took place from May 19 to 23, 2026, was organized and co-funded under the framework of the European Union’s Erasmus+ Programme. The initiative brought together a diverse cohort of educators and administrators from partner institutions worldwide, creating a dynamic forum dedicated to fostering global collaboration, professional development, and cross-border academic synergy.
The training focused on equipping higher education professionals with the methodologies required to develop global skills within local university contexts. Throughout the week, the Haramaya University delegation engaged in interactive modules designed to strengthen core institutional competencies, foster meaningful intercultural exchange, and analyze contemporary best practices in higher education management. Participants explored innovative strategies to enhance curriculum internationalization, streamline university administration, and improve student support services.
In addition to the formal training sessions, the mobility program served as a vital platform for high-level institutional networking and strategic diplomacy. The Haramaya University team participated in structured experience-sharing forums and collaborative dialogues aimed at laying the groundwork for expanded academic and research partnerships.
The successful participation of Haramaya University staff in this international program underscores the institution’s proactive commitment to global engagement. By continually investing in the professional development of its personnel through strategic alliances like the Erasmus+ Programme, Haramaya University continues to enhance the quality of its educational delivery, enrich its research ecosystem, and solidify its standing as a globally connected institution of higher learning.
Haramaya University Public & International Relations Directorate
Tags: academic collaboration, Bulgaria Mobility, Capacity Building, Erasmus+ Program, EU Funded Programs, Exchange Program, Haramaya University, Higher Education Partnership, International Training, Internationalization in Education, Staff Development, Varna University of Management
