Lund University – Stellenbosch University Blended Staff Development Programme
This dedicated bilateral mobility programme between Stellenbosch University and Lund University in Sweden is designed to support the professional development and continuing education of Professional Administrative Support Staff (PASS).
The programme offers a blended learning experience, combining virtual sessions with in-person engagement, and provides participants with the opportunity to develop new skills, gain international exposure, and interact meaningfully with peers from both institutions.
Key focus areas include:
- Intercultural competence
- Diversity and inclusion
- Best practices in university administration
- Internationalisation across professional fields
Participants will engage in interactive discussions, explore case studies and institutional practices from SU and Lund University, and reflect on the role of internationalisation within their respective environments.
Past Programmes
About the Lund Programme (2025/2026)
The 2025/2026 Lund Programme was designed as a structured learning journey that unfolded over several months, from October 2025 to June 2026. The programme created opportunities for continuous engagement, intercultural learning, and professional collaboration between Stellenbosch University (SU) and Lund University (LU).
Key elements included:
Monthly online sessions (October 2025 – June 2026), where participants exchanged ideas, engaged with experts, and collaborated with peers.
In-person mobility weeks with a strong job-shadowing component at both universities:
Stellenbosch University (South Africa), November 2025: SU colleagues hosted LU participants in their departments as part of a five-day programme.
Lund University (Sweden), May 2026: LU colleagues hosted SU participants in their departments.
A final online reflection session (June 2026), where participants shared insights and experiences gained throughout the programme.
Through its blended format—combining online interaction with onsite visits—the programme fostered sustained engagement while enabling meaningful intercultural exchange and professional development.
About the 2023 Programme:
The 2023 SU–Lund Staff Development Programme marked the successful conclusion of a first-of-its-kind bilateral mobility initiative for Professional Administrative Support Services (PASS) staff
- June 2023 – Online kick-off session introducing participants from Stellenbosch University (SU) and Lund University (LU).
- September 2023 – Ten SU PASS staff visited Lund University for a five-day mobility and job-shadowing programme.
- November 2023 – LU colleagues travelled to Stellenbosch for in-person engagement and exchange.
- 4 December 2023 – Final online reflection session, concluding the six-month programme.
The initiative offered Professional Administrative Support Services (PASS) staff opportunities to:
- Gain international exposure and job-shadow peers.
- Develop new professional skills and insights.
- Build long-term connections between SU and LU colleagues.
This first-of-its-kind bilateral mobility programme showcased how internationalisation can also empower and benefit support staff.
About the 2019 SU–Lund Support Staff Mobility Programme
The inaugural Support Staff Mobility Programme with Lund University took place in Sweden from 7–11 October 2019. Ten Stellenbosch University (SU) staff members were selected from a pool of 35 applications, highlighting the strong interest in an initiative dedicated to the personal and professional development of support staff.
