Erasmus+ Teaching Mobility at Universidade Europeia
As part of the Erasmus+ Teaching Mobility Programme, Sandra Stallmann participated in the International Week at the Universidade Europeia in Lisbon, and she has also taught classes as a guest lecturer for students attending the Bachelor in Hotel Management programme. Prof. Sandra Stallmann delivered a lecture on “English in the Business Environment and Tourism” focusing on the importance of professional communication skills in the hospitality industry. The session addressed topics such as professional communication with customers, formal language use in a hospitality environment, and language use in business situations within tourism and hospitality. The class participated actively in discussions and practical exercises based on real-life situations. The guest lecturers also provided an exchange with academic staff at the university in Lisbon, getting to know their background, their teaching experiences and their insights. Students actively participated in discussion rounds after the lectures, showing interest in international relations, cultural differences, living and studying abroad, and the exchange of international experiences. In addition to her guest lectures, she also attended the International Week at the Universidade Europeia. This included for instance an academic workshop led by Prof. Rodrigo Morais (WP5) on “CBL: Designing, Implementing & Assessing Challenge-Based Learning”, which focused on innovative teaching methodologies and the application of Challenge-Based Learning in higher education, and required an interactive participation of all candidates. In general the international week provided an opportunity for academic exchange and networking with international lecturers and university staff besides from the experience as a guest lecturer.
European University debates the end of lifelong jobs at BTL
The European University hosted this Wednesday, the 25th, as part of BTL – Better Tourism Lisbon Travel Market, a roundtable dedicated to the theme “Educating for a World That No Longer Exists” and to the challenges of training and talent management in the Tourism sector. In a context marked by digital transformation, evolving professional expectations and profound generational shifts, the tourism industry faces a growing mismatch between traditional training models and the new ambitions of young professionals. Flexibility, purpose, continuous learning and a healthy work–life balance are now decisive factors in choosing a career, placing greater pressure on educational institutions and organizations within the sector. The debate therefore invited a plural and intergenerational reflection on how education can respond to a rapidly changing labour market, fostering a more effective alignment between academia and industry in a sector where people remain the main differentiating factor. The session featured Rosário Pinto dos Santos, Executive Search, Recruitment & Career Coach and Hospitality Advisor at Stamina Hospitality, offering the perspective of specialized recruitment; Elsa Guerreiro, Human Resources Director at Ace Hospitality Management (AHM), bringing a strategic view of talent management; Sofia Brandão, Hotel Director at Alma Lusa, representing the operational dimension; and Joana Cordeiro and Filipe Crisóstomo, Alumni of the European University, as representatives of the new generations. In addition to his role as Alumni, Filipe Crisóstomo also serves as the European University’s representative on the Student Council of the CHALLENGEeU Alliance, of which the University is a member. The roundtable was moderated by Professor Sofia Almeida, Coordinator of the Tourism area at the European University. Link: https://www.europeia.pt/noticias/Universidade-Europeia-debate-fim-dos-empregos-para-a-vida-na-BTL/
