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The Role of Erasmus+ Staff Training Mobility in Developing Competitive Human Capital in Higher Education Services

Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: The international mobility of members of higher education institutions is actively encouraged and serves as one of the quality criteria for these institutions. The value of international mobility lies not merely in the completion of the trip or the acquisition of a certificate, but in the application of the gained knowledge and skills to the work process. The aim of this article is to identify the channels through which Erasmus+ staff training mobility contributes to the development of competitive human capital. The article presents a reflective single-case study based on the author's participation in the 5th International Staff Week held at Nicolaus Copernicus University from April 20 to 24, 2026. The data set comprises the event program and official documents, the author's presentation and personal notes, as well as documentation regarding the training conducted at Western Caspian University following the mobility period. The materials were analyzed using deductive and inductive thematic analysis. The analysis reveals that the author expanded their knowledge of program outcomes and dual, triple, and joint degree models, while also strengthening their experience in international academic communication and expanding their network of contacts. The professional communication training conducted for 37 participants following the mobility period is viewed not as proof of institutional impact, but rather as an initial reintegration outcome involving knowledge sharing. The scientific novelty lies in presenting mobility not merely as a distinct, prestigious international event, but as a transitional mechanism that translates individual knowledge into service excellence.
DOI: 10.54414/ntfq7448
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W7212293201
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