ISM WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS FALL 2024
UNIQUE ISM EVENTS FOCUSING ON WELL-BEING, RESILIENCE, RE-SHAPING AND/OR RE-ASSESSING GOALS AND BELIEFS, AS WELL AS MENTAL SOUNDNESS!
Join us in-person for the fall of 2024 filled with resources, inspiration, and informative workshops with leading advocates in the respective fields!
This fall, International Staff Mobility (ISM) offers a series of popular, unique, and interactive onsite workshops and events focusing on:
- Mental health and well-being
- Communication and performance
- Danish culture
- Working smarter
- Kids & family networking events
In these blended series of interactive workshops, we will dive deeper into the above topics providing you with inspiration as well as tips, tools and easy to use strategies that may support you in your daily life. Apart from enjoying a delightful lunch and meeting new acquaintances, these events will also have a career focus on giving you tips on career-related topics and cultural aspects in Denmark e.g.
- I need new ideas on how to enhance my job search! Where to start and how to take the first step?
- How does my communication, both verbal and non-verbal affect my job opportunities?
- Understanding the cultural differences you encounter, and how it affects your job search.
Each workshop will be conceptualised based on input from guest speakers, recruiters/headhunters, international spouses and expats. The workshops are interactive, solution oriented with individual tasks and provide hands on tools to apply in your professional as well as personal life. Feel free to join these informal and cosy events/workshops, where you will also get the opportunity to network with other like-minded professionals!
Please note that these workshops are for employees and spouses/partners of employees at UCPH. There are limited available free spots, so if you are interested in attending, it is on a first come, first served basis!
Past Events
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DECEMBER December 9th VENUE University of Copenhagen Facilitator Expert Advisor for Master’s Students at UCPH |
Study in Denmark: Exploring international education options and pathways Are you considering studying in Denmark? With many degree programs taught in English, Danish universities offer a wealth of opportunities for international students. But where do you start? Join our workshop to explore your future options! What you’ll gain:
Interactive and tailored for you Share your story Key deadlines to note:
By the end of this workshop, you will:
Don't miss this opportunity! Warm up to this workshop by joining these career events:
Get ready to take the next step in your Danish education journey! Facilitator: Eva Raimondos-Møller: Expert Advisor for Master’s Students at UCPH Eva serves as an advisor for Master’s students at the University of Copenhagen (UCPH). With extensive experience in Credential Evaluations, she has a deep understanding of higher education systems across the globe. In addition to her academic guidance, Eva also provides international Master’s students with valuable advice on career programs and job-seeking resources available in Copenhagen, helping students navigate both their educational and professional journeys. |
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SEPTEMBER September 23rd VENUE University of Copenhagen Facilitator
Fredi Falk Vogelius Tech & AI Expert |
Career guidance and the use of AI Dreaming of elevating your career with the latest technologies? This workshop is tailor-made for you! Purpose: Join our transformative 3-hour workshop, specifically designed for academics eager to explore how AI (artificial intelligence) can offer new perspectives on their careers and unlock a world of new opportunities. We provide you with practical knowledge and effective tools that you can immediately apply to optimize your job search and career development. What to Expect:
Why Participate? Practical Information:
Facilitator: Fredi Falk Vogelius The workshop is led by Fredi Falk Vogelius, a passionate technology enthusiast with over 20 years of experience as a career advisor for academics. Fredi has explored AI since its inception and is ready to share his in-depth knowledge and practical experiences with you. He will ensure that you gain a thorough understanding of how to use AI to get the smartest answers and take your career to the next level. |
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OCTOBER October 21st VENUE University of Copenhagen Facilitator
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Leverage Your Natural Strengths as An Introvert As an expat you need to build an entirely new network in a new country on top of getting situated in a new country. If you are the type of person who prefer a small group of close friends and recharge your batteries alone, starting over in a new country might feel like a full-time job itself. As a job seeker you often need to promote yourself and your work by drawing attention to your achievements. This feels draining to most introverts. Networking, fundraising, building relationships and seek out opportunities to promote yourself is often associated with extroverted qualities. And sometimes you might just wish to possess those skills. In this workshop we dive into some of the classical extroverted disciplines and turn them around the great introvert advantages Being a great networker is not about learning to become someone else. It is about shifting your approach to building relationships and promoting your work. The goal for this workshop: During this workshop you will learn about some of our basic personality structures and how to leverage them in your job search and social life.
During the workshop we will discuss
Facilitator: Camilla Lærke Lærkesen Camilla Lærkesen is an introvert herself. She has been a voice in the public debate on introverts since 2014 and held her first workshop on networking as an introvert in 2016. She has trained leaders and academics in the art of networking the introvert way since. The workshops are created for introverts and their preferences which means it will feel “safe” to attend and the exercises are designed specifically for introvert participation. |
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OCTOBER October 31st VENUE University of Copenhagen Facilitator
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LinkedIn workshop – How to set up your profile and how to get the most out of the platform when looking for a new job Do you struggle with getting noticed by the right people on LinkedIn? Or do you find it difficult to make your LinkedIn profile relevant for the jobs you want to have? In this full-day workshop we will dive deeper into how to set-up and use your LinkedIn profile in your job search and career development. We will look at have to make your profile relevant in terms of what you want to be working with in your next job. After attending this workshop, you will:
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NOVEMBER November 18th VENUE University of Copenhagen Facilitator
Kathy Borys Siddiqui Facilitator |Writer| Public Speaker |
MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL BEEING WORKSHOP The Winter Blues Buster - How to thrive during Winter months in Denmark Winter in Denmark can be tough, especially the dark, long days. It is common to feel as if all the energy has been zapped out during the dark, short days. However, all is not lost - there are tools to fight back, to stay motivated, focused, and thrive despite the cold winter. In this workshop we will identify SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder), we will focus on tools and strategies that can increase energy levels and productivity. We will discuss the importance of self-care and well-being, and prepare an individual Thrive in Winter Toolbox. Together we will:
What will the participants gain:
About Kathy Borys Siddiqui Kathy has lived in 4 countries and on 2 continents. Growing up as an immigrant and a cross-cultural child she was able to discover a multicultural world that shaped her into the person she is today. As an adult she has experienced life as a repatriate as well as an expat and she is not a stranger to the challenges and opportunities that life abroad offers. After meeting her Danish husband, she moved to Denmark in 2008. Kathy holds MA’s in Cultural Studies and in American Studies. She has been able to combine her passion and profession as an Intercultural Trainer, owner of Active Action, public speaker, writer, and facilitator. Kathy specialises in Cultural Awareness and Transitions, Emotional Resilience and Well-Being, Personal Branding and LinkedIn Networking. |
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NOVEMBER November 25th Facilitator
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Strategic Networking – How to network efficiently and with purpose Over 50% of jobs in industry are filled trough network, and never posted on the job boards or LinkedIn. This is why having a strong network and a good networking strategy is so important. In this workshop we will help you create a good networking strategy to help you stand even stronger in your job search and to get the opportunities of the hidden jobs market as well. This workshop is for you if you are looking to strengthen you network and create a solid strategy for it. It does not matter if you have been in Denmark for years or if you have just arrived a week ago – You are very welcome as long as you are either a spouse or partner to someone working at UCPH, or as PhD or Postdoc. After attending this workshop you will:
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Camille Lærke Lærkesen
Diana Lund Nordstrøm