Innovation & Incubation Specialist, University of Helsinki
Andrés, working within the innovation and incubation ecosystem at the University of Helsinki, participated in the ‘Live My Life’ project to gain first-hand insight into how innovation, incubation and technology transfer activities are organised at partner universities. Through the exchange, he had the opportunity to compare different institutional models, reflect on governance structures, and exchange perspectives with colleagues operating in similar contexts. The experience allowed him to bring back new ideas to support the development of innovation ecosystems at his home university.
Career Advisor & Internship Coordinator, Leiden University
Astrid, working within the Career Service of the Faculty of Humanities at Leiden University, participated in the ‘Live My Life’ project to gain first-hand insight into how career guidance, internship coordination and student support services are organised at partner universities. Through the exchange, she had the opportunity to compare different organisational models, reflect on service structures, and engage with colleagues working in similar roles. The experience allowed her to gather new perspectives and ideas to further develop career support services at her home university.
Administrative Officer, Language Centre, Freie Universität Berlin
Nadia, working at the Language Centre of Freie Universität Berlin as part of the administrative team responsible for student services, language certifications and test coordination, participated in the ‘Live My Life’ project within the Una Europa alliance to gain first-hand insight into how language centres operate at partner universities. Through the exchange, she had the opportunity to compare organisational approaches, reflect on service structures and share experiences with colleagues working in similar contexts. The experience enabled her to broaden her perspective and gather ideas to further enhance language support services at her home institution.
International Relations Officer, Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Kelly, working in the field of international mobility at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid, participated in the ‘Live My Life’ project to gain first-hand insight into how international relations offices and European programmes are managed at partner universities. Through the exchange, she had the opportunity to compare organisational structures, reflect on staff mobility practices, and engage with colleagues working in similar roles. The experience allowed her to broaden her strategic perspective and bring back ideas to strengthen collaboration and internal processes at her home university.
Financial Officer, KU Leuven Libraries
Hannah, working within the financial team of KU Leuven Libraries, participated in the ‘Live My Life’ project to gain first-hand insight into how financial and administrative processes are managed in library systems at partner universities. Through the exchange, she had the opportunity to compare organisational structures, reflect on shared challenges, and engage with colleagues working in similar institutional contexts. The experience allowed her to broaden her perspective and gather inspiration to further develop her work within the library system at her home university.
Administrative Officer, University of Bologna
Alessandra Giovannetti, working within the Administrative, Accounting and General Services Sector (ARPAC) at the University of Bologna, participated in the Una Europa ‘Live My Life’ programme to gain first-hand insight into how library systems and cultural heritage services are organised at partner institutions. Through the exchange at KU Leuven, she explored different organisational models, particularly in the management of library services and cultural assets, and engaged with colleagues in a highly integrated and efficient environment. The experience allowed her to reflect on alternative approaches to coordination and service delivery, bringing back new perspectives to support her professional context.