New internationalisation course at KI for university support staff

The course is open to staff working in support services at any higher education institution. Support staff at KI are, of course, welcome to participate.

“Support staff are essential to the continuity and development of any university, yet their contributions are often invisible,” says Karen Gustafsson, course leader and project coordinator in the Unit for Teaching and Learning, Karolinska Institutet. “This course is about recognising their importance and giving them the tools to make a strategic impact.”

A global learning experience with practical tools

SiiUSS is a 40-hour online course taught over three months, from February to May 2026. Over the course duration participants will engage in a flexible, international learning environment that combines theory with practical application. The course encourages reflection, peer learning, and cross-cultural exchange.

“What makes this course unique is its international scope and its focus on support services,” Karen Gustafsson adds. “We connect participants from different countries and backgrounds, which enriches the learning experience and fosters shared values.”

Positive feedback from the pilot course

The pilot version of SiiUSS received encouraging feedback from participants, who appreciated the opportunity to collaborate globally and gain fresh perspectives:

“Thanks to SiiUSS I gained new insights into internationalisation, got tools to work with and was offered rewarding meetings with colleagues around the world,” one participant shares.

Another participant said: “By being connected to a colleague on the other side of the world, I not only had enriching conversations but also gained new insights into academia worldwide.”