International Relations and Cooperation2023 International Staff Week 4

2023 International Staff Week 4

9 September 2024

It is with great pleasure to announce UMH International Staff Week IV, which is taking place May 15-19, 2023. During this event, we are presenting our special project. Welcoming so many colleagues from European universities is an honor; it will be an opportunity to experience life at our school as well as Elche, Spain, its surrounding area, and to learn about other experiences.

Let’s work together! Save the dates: May 15-19!

Program

Monday, May 15

TIME	ACTIVITY	SPEAKER / DESCRIPTION	LOCATION
16:30	Arrival of participants and registration	UMH International Relations staff	ELCHE CAMPUS Undergraduate Room Arenals building Avenida de la Universidad, s/n, 03202 Elche
17:00	Welcome speech	Mr. Vicente Micol Molina Vice Rector for International Relations Further information	ELCHE CAMPUS Undergraduate Room Arenals Building Avenida de la Universidad, s/n, 03202 Elche
17:20	Presentation of the UMH and the Service of International Relations	Ms. Inmaculada Blaya Salvador Director of the Service of International Relations, Development Cooperation and Volunteerism Further information	ELCHE CAMPUS Undergraduate room Arenals Building Avenida de la Universidad, s/n, 03202 Elche
17:45	Elche Campus visit	Buildings: La Galia, Torreblanca, Altabix, Scientific Park, Center for Research in Sports Sciences, Arenals, Rectorado & Consejo Social, Innova, Language Center. Walking tour suggested itinerary	ELCHE CAMPUS Several buildings Avenida de la Universidad, s/n, 03202 Elche
18:30	Spanish Tapas Welcome Dinner	Sample typical dishes from Spanish gastronomy and enjoy your experience in Elche to the fullest! Restaurant in the Rectorate & Consejo Social Building. Suggested: Spanish omelette, bread with tomato, cheese, Iberian ham and sangría	ELCHE CAMPUS Restaurant in Rectorado Building Avenida de la Universidad, s/n, 03202 Elche

Tuesday, May 16

TIME	ACTIVITY	SPEAKER / DESCRIPTION	LOCATION
09:00	Presentation by participating universities	Professors and staff from the different universities	ELCHE CAMPUS Undergraduate room Arenals Building Avenida de la Universidad, s/n, 03202 Elche
10:30	Healthy break	This activity consists of physical and mental exercises performed during a short break in the workday, designed to recover energy for efficient performance at work through exercises to offset the tasks performed. This reduces muscle fatigue and fatigue generated by daily work tasks, and increases confidence in the group and in individuals. Watch on YouTube Further information Outdoors activity	ELCHE CAMPUS Lecture room 0.3 Arenals Building Arenals Building Avenida de la Universidad, s/n, 03202 Elche
11:00	Coffee break	Coffee break in Arenals Building (Lecture room 0.3) Outdoors meeting	ELCHE CAMPUS Lecture room 0.3 Arenals Building Avenida de la Universidad, s/n, 03202 Elche
11:30	UMH Radio	Visit to UMH Radio for live interviews Further information Listen to past podcasts Suggested activities	ELCHE CAMPUS Radio UMH Atzavares Building Avenida de la Universidad, s/n, 03202 Elche
12:50	Guided Tour of Elche old town by train	Discover Elche aboard the Trenet (Elche tourist train). During this 45-minute ride, it visits emblematic areas of the city: Municipal Park, part of the historical and Palm Grove. Additionally, we could visit the Basilica of Santa María, the old town, the town center shopping area and Glorieta square. Learn about the history of the three UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Palm Grove, the Mystery Play of Elche, and the Centre for Traditional Culture - School Museum of Puçol Pedagogic Project. The route travels between palm orchards and Elche monuments. MEETING POINT: Elche bus station. Further information Suggested itinerary	ELCHE BUS STATION Meeting point Av. del Alcalde Vicente Quiles, 8 03202 Elche
13:45	Free time	Meeting colleagues, visiting university facilities; enjoying the legacy of poet, Miguel Hernández; walking around the campus or city center, eating in restaurants, etc. Suggested activities	ELCHE CITY CENTER Visit Elche Tourist Info Office Plaça del Parc, 3, 03202 Elche

Wednesday, May 17

TIME	ACTIVITY	DESCRIPTION	LOCATION
09:30	Networking to the preselected departments / services	According to the field of study Finding knowhow, sharing strategies and working methodologies, common tasks and points of view in different areas of departments, services, or administrative units at the UMH (appointments necessary). Further information about departments Further info about services and administrative units	ELCHE CAMPUS Several buildings Avenida de la Universidad, s/n, 03202 Elche
9:30	UMH Radio	Visit to UMH Radio for live interviews Further information Listen to past podcasts Suggested activities	ELCHE CAMPUS Radio UMH Atzavares Building Avenida de la Universidad, s/n, 03202 Elche
13:30	Free time	Meeting colleagues, visiting university facilities; enjoying the legacy of poet, Miguel Hernández; walking around the campus or city center, eating in restaurants, etc. Suggested activities	ELCHE CITY CENTER Visit Elche Tourist Info Office Plaça del Parc, 3, 03202 Elche

TIME

ACTIVITY

DESCRIPTION

LOCATION

09:30

Networking to the preselected departments / services

According to the field of study
Finding knowhow, sharing strategies and working methodologies, common tasks and points of view in different areas of departments, services, or administrative units at the UMH (appointments necessary).

Further information about departments

Further info about services and administrative units

ELCHE CAMPUS
Several buildings
Avenida de la Universidad, s/n, 03202 Elche

9:30

UMH Radio

Visit to UMH Radio for live interviews

Further information

Listen to past podcasts

Suggested activities

ELCHE CAMPUS
Radio UMH
Atzavares Building
Avenida de la Universidad, s/n, 03202 Elche

13:30

Free time

Meeting colleagues, visiting university facilities; enjoying the legacy of poet, Miguel Hernández; walking around the campus or city center, eating in restaurants, etc.

Suggested activities

ELCHE CITY CENTER
Visit Elche
Tourist Info Office
Plaça del Parc, 3,
03202 Elche

Thursday, May 18

TIME	ACTIVITY	DESCRIPTION	LOCATION
9:30	Networking to the preselected departments / services	According to the field of study Finding knowhow, sharing strategies and working methodologies, common tasks and points of view in different areas of departments, services, or administrative units at the UMH (appointments necessary). Further information about departments Further information about services and administrative units	ELCHE CAMPUS Several buildings Avenida de la Universidad, s/n, 03202 Elche
12:00	Daily COIL call	Collaborative Online International Learning connects accredited courses, linking the classrooms of two or more higher education institutions, each located in a different country or cultural setting. COIL creates equitable team-taught learning environments where faculty from two cultures work together to develop a shared syllabus, emphasizing experiential and collaborative student learning. Further information about a similar project	ELCHE CAMPUS Lecture room 0.3 Arenals Building Avenida de la Universidad, s/n, 03202 Elche
12:30	(lectures)		ELCHE CAMPUS Lecture room 1.3 Arenals Building Avenida de la Universidad, s/n, 03202 Elche
13:30	Free time	Meeting colleagues, visiting university facilities; enjoying the legacy of poet, Miguel Hernández; walking around the campus or city center, eating in restaurants, etc. Suggested activities	ELCHE CITY CENTER Visit Elche Tourist Info Office Plaça del Parc, 3, 03202 Elche

Friday, May 19

TIME	ACTIVITY	SPEAKER / DESCRIPTION	LOCATION
09:30	Networking	Participating university members (Lecture room 0.1) Exchange of information and ideas among participating universities with a common ideas, strategies, goals, and special interest, usually in an informal social setting for higher education. Further information	ELCHE CAMPUS Lecture room 0.1 Arenals Building Avenida de la Universidad, s/n, 03202 Elche
11:00	Coffee break	Coffee break in Arenals Building (Lecture room 0.3) Outdoors meeting	ELCHE CAMPUS Lecture room 0.3 Arenals Building Avenida de la Universidad, s/n, 03202 Elche
12:00	Optional visit to UMH services	Organizational units / services / buildings Optional visit to UMH services (appointments necessary) Further information	ELCHE CAMPUS Several buildings Avenida de la Universidad, s/n, 03202 Elche
13:30	Free time	Meeting colleagues, visiting sport facilities; enjoying the legacy of poet, Miguel Hernández; walking around the campus or city center, etc. Suggested activities	ELCHE CITY CENTER Visit Elche Tourist Info Office Plaça del Parc, 3, 03202 Elche

* Please note that this program is for illustrative purposes. The definitive schedule has not yet been set, so it may undergo modifications.

Download the International Staff Week program (205Kb .pdf)

Application

If you are interested in taking part in the 2023 UMH International Staff Week 4, please complete the online application form by clicking the following link: forms.gle/UMHInternationalStaffWeek

Deadline for submitting applications: March, 24

Locations and Contact

The Miguel Hernández University of Elche has 4 campuses within the Province of Alicante: Altea, Elche, Orihuela & Sant Joan d’Alacant. Its faculties and schools are located as follows:

Map Campuses UMH university life International Staff Week

Elche Campus (Map 839Kb .pdf)

Sant Joan d’Alacant Campus (Map 684Kb .pdf)

Altea Campus (Map 500Kb .pdf)

Faculty of Fine Arts

Orihuela Desamparados Campus (Map 721Kb .pdf)

School of Engineering of Orihuela (EPSO)

Orihuela Salesas Campus

Faculty of Social and Legal Sciences of Orihuela

Contact

Juan José Torres González
Miguel Hernández University of Elche
Avenida de la Universidad s/n, 03202 Elche (Spain)
Phone: (+34) 965 22 2509

Transport and Accommodations

HOW TO GET TO THE MIGUEL HERNÁNDEZ UNIVERSITY OF ELCHE CAMPUS

Elche is in a truly privileged location, 26 km southwest of Alicante. It is in a strategic position, forming, together with other nearby towns, the southern axis of the Mediterranean Arc, a dynamic area both demographically and economically.

Elche has good land, sea, and air connections. The Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) is nearby and it is also close to the provincial capital’s seaport. Road connections are also good, linking it to Mediterranean tollways and the freeway to Madrid, Albacete, Alicante, Valencia, Barcelona, and Murcia, while its rail links include a stop for Spain’s AVE bullet train.

Elche palms dome panoramic view international staff week

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Elche, a Mediterranean oasis

The UMH main administrative campus is located in the city of Elche. Elche is the Valencian Community’s third largest city, and it possesses three UNESCO World Heritage sites: the Palmeral of Elche, the ‘Puçol School Museum and the Mystery Play of Elche. Incoming students highlight its significant cultural and leisure options: Elche boasts several museums, a college town atmosphere in its city center, and peace and quiet in the Altabix neighborhood (the UMH campus is located there). Elche is in a truly privileged location, 26 km southwest of Alicante. It is in a strategic position, forming, together with other nearby towns, the southern axis of the Mediterranean Arc, a dynamic area both demographically and economically. The road network connecting Elche to the provinces of Alicante and Murcia is in good condition, and a functional transportation system exists via air, rail, and bus.

HOTELS IN ELCHE

HOTEL PORT JARDÍN MILENIO

HOTEL	DESCRIPTION	ROOM INFO / PAYMENT CANCELLATION POLICY	BOOKING / CONTACT
	*4Star /** Inside a lovely palm courtyard 2 km from the UMH Curtidors 17, 03203 Elche (Alicante) SEE LOCATION	Rates % discount VAT included/ Room only: 82€ / Night Room and Breakfast: 90€ / Night PAYMENT CONDITIONS: Payment made directly at the hotel guaranteed with a credit card (this hotel reserves the right to temporary hold an amount prior to arrival to verify the payment method). *CANCELLATION POLICY: You may cancel for free up until 4 p.m. Central European Time the day before arrival.	EMAIL BOOKING To make a reservation, send an email to: In the email subject line, type: "UMH International Staff Week," and please provide the following information: First and last name/s Telephone number Credit card number and expiration date, to guarantee reservation. Room requests (if any) Telephone (Isabel Felipe): +34 966 61 00 11 porthotels.es/en/port-jardin-milenio.html

HOTEL

DESCRIPTION

ROOM INFO / PAYMENT CANCELLATION POLICY

BOOKING / CONTACT

4*Star /

Inside a lovely palm courtyard

2 km from the UMH

Curtidors 17,
03203 Elche (Alicante)

SEE LOCATION

Rates % discount VAT included/

Room only: 82€ / Night
Room and Breakfast: 90€ / Night

PAYMENT CONDITIONS: Payment made directly at the hotel guaranteed with a credit card (this hotel reserves the right to temporary hold an amount prior to arrival to verify the payment method).

*CANCELLATION POLICY:
You may cancel for free up until 4 p.m. Central European Time the day before arrival.

EMAIL BOOKING

To make a reservation, send an email to:

In the email subject line, type: "UMH International Staff Week," and please provide the following information:

First and last name/s
Telephone number
Credit card number and expiration date, to guarantee reservation.
Room requests (if any)

Telephone (Isabel Felipe):
+34 966 61 00 11

porthotels.es/en/port-jardin-milenio.html

HOTEL HUERTO DEL CURA

HOTEL	DESCRIPTION	ROOM INFO / PAYMENT / CANCELLATION POLICY	BOOKING / CONTACT
	4*Star / Near the city centre 2 km from the UMH Porta de la Morera 17, 03203 Elche (Alicante) SEE LOCATION	Rates % discount VAT included / Room only: 92€ / Night Room and breakfast: 102€ / Night PAYMENT CONDITIONS: Payment made directly at the hotel and guaranteed with a credit card (this hotel reserves the right to temporary hold an amount prior to arrival to verify the payment method). *CANCELLATION POLICY: You may cancel for free up until 4 p.m. Central European Time the day before arrival.	EMAIL BOOKING To make a reservation, send an email to: In the subject line, type: "UMH International Staff Week," and please provide the following information: First and last name/s Telephone number Credit card number and expiration date, to guarantee reservation. Room requests (if any) Telephone (Isabel Felipe): +34 966 61 00 11 porthotels.es/hotel-huerto-del-cura.html

HOTEL

DESCRIPTION

ROOM INFO / PAYMENT / CANCELLATION POLICY

BOOKING / CONTACT

4*Star /
Near the city centre

2 km from the UMH

Porta de la Morera 17,
03203 Elche (Alicante)

SEE LOCATION

Rates % discount VAT included /

Room only: 92€ / Night
Room and breakfast: 102€ / Night

PAYMENT CONDITIONS: Payment made directly at the hotel and guaranteed with a credit card (this hotel reserves the right to temporary hold an amount prior to arrival to verify the payment method).

*CANCELLATION POLICY: You may cancel for free up until 4 p.m. Central European Time the day before arrival.

EMAIL BOOKING

To make a reservation, send an email to:

In the subject line, type: "UMH International Staff Week," and please provide the following information:

First and last name/s
Telephone number
Credit card number and expiration date, to guarantee reservation.
Room requests (if any)

Telephone (Isabel Felipe):
+34 966 61 00 11

porthotels.es/hotel-huerto-del-cura.html

CIUDAD DE ELCHE Affiliated with Meliá

HOTEL	DESCRIPTION	ROOM INFO / PAYMENT / CANCELLATION	BOOKING / CONTACT
	*3Star / City center** 1,7 km from the UMH Av. Joan Carles I, 5 03203 Elche (Alicante) \| SEE LOCATION	Rates per bedroom and per night, breakfast and VAT inclusive Single: 65€ Double: 70€ CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellations of individual room reservations must be made at least 48 hours prior to arrival*; otherwise, individuals who cancel less than 48 hours prior to arrival will be charged for one night of lodging.	EMAIL BOOKING Valid rates for reservations made directly at the hotel. Please, identify as assistant to the “IV INTERNATIONAL Erasmus+ STAFF Training / Teaching WEEK”. Reservations: by phone (Nieves Julbe): +34 966 61 00 33 / +34 664 542 407 by mail: melia.com/es/hoteles

HOTEL

DESCRIPTION

ROOM INFO / PAYMENT / CANCELLATION

BOOKING / CONTACT

3*Star / City center

1,7 km from the UMH

Av. Joan Carles I, 5
03203 Elche (Alicante) |

SEE LOCATION

Rates per bedroom and per night, breakfast and VAT inclusive

Single: 65€
Double: 70€

*CANCELLATION POLICY:
Cancellations of individual room reservations must be made at least 48 hours prior to arrival; otherwise, individuals who cancel less than 48 hours prior to arrival will be charged for one night of lodging.

QR Hotel Meliá Meliá Ciudad Elche contact

EMAIL BOOKING

Valid rates for reservations made directly at the hotel. Please, identify as assistant to the “IV INTERNATIONAL Erasmus+ STAFF Training / Teaching WEEK”.

Reservations:

by phone (Nieves Julbe):
+34 966 61 00 33 / +34 664 542 407
by mail:

melia.com/es/hoteles

IBIS ELCHE

HOTEL	DESCRIPTION	ACCOMMODATION / PAYMENT / CANCELLATION	BOOKING / CONTACT
	*3Star / Suburbs** 1,6 km from the UMH Barchell 5, 03203 Elche (Alicante) \| Free underground parking SEE LOCATION	Rates VAT included / with the PERSONALIZED CODE SENT BY EMAIL. Room only: REQUEST CODE / Night Room and breakfast: REQUEST CODE / Night PAYMENT CONDITIONS: Online payment mandatory Room payment is made in advance of reservation, and it will indicate the reservation as non-refundable. CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellation is possible provided it is justified due to force majeure* at least three prior to arrival (Email request to )	CLICK FOR ONLINE BOOKING Instructions: Enter the code in the “Código Preferente” field and indicate the dates for the stay and number of people. On the next screen, you will see “Oferta especial” in Pink, and you may then continue with the reservation. Telephone (María Poveda): +34 966 61 54 51 ibis.accor.com/espana

HOTEL

DESCRIPTION

ACCOMMODATION / PAYMENT / CANCELLATION

BOOKING / CONTACT

3*Star / Suburbs

1,6 km from the UMH

Barchell 5, 03203 Elche (Alicante) |

Free underground parking

SEE LOCATION

Rates VAT included / with the PERSONALIZED CODE SENT BY EMAIL.

Room only: REQUEST CODE / Night
Room and breakfast: REQUEST CODE / Night

PAYMENT CONDITIONS:

Online payment mandatory
Room payment is made in advance of reservation, and it will indicate the reservation as non-refundable.

*CANCELLATION POLICY:

Cancellation is possible provided it is justified due to force majeure at least three prior to arrival (Email request to )

QR Hotel Ibis-Accor Elche contact

CLICK FOR ONLINE BOOKING

Instructions:

Enter the code in the “Código Preferente” field and indicate the dates for the stay and number of people.
On the next screen, you will see “Oferta especial” in Pink, and you may then continue with the reservation.

Telephone (María Poveda):
+34 966 61 54 51

ibis.accor.com/espana

DON’T FORGET TO VISIT OTHER UMH CAMPUSES: ALTEA, ORIHUELA & SANT JOAN!

Altea Old town houses international staff week

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Altea, you have to live it

Altea is the UMH’s most artistic campus, located in the privileged Mediterranean environment of the Marina Baixa (North Alicante). One unique feature of this campus is that it is exclusive to the university’s Faculty of Fine Arts. This campus has been designed to respond to two realities: the integration of students and instructors into the inspiring landscape wherein it is found, and the will to meet the specific requirements of a fine arts education.

Among other installations, the Altea Campus has a forging workshop, spaces dedicated to new media, an experimentation laboratory, artistic foundry, and image and sound studios.

Bachelor’s in Fine Arts | Master’s in Art Projects and Research | Master’s in Cultural Studies and Visual Arts (Feminist and Queer Perspectives) | Plan Z exhibition project for international artists | Divulga programme

Orihuela Old town panoramic view international staff week

orihuelaturistica.es campusorihuela.umh.es

Orihuela, Mediterranean history

The UMH has facilities at two locations in the city of Orihuela. Orihuela is the capital of the region of the Vega Baja del Segura, and adjacent to the Region of Murcia. Lying on the banks of the Segura River, Orihuela is where Miguel Hernández, the illustrious poet for whom this university is named, was born and raised. There are two UMH units in Orihuela: The School of Engineering of Orihuela (EPSO) and the Faculty of Social and Legal Sciences of Orihuela.

Orihuela is a city that houses many treasures, such as the work of Diego Silva Velázquez, The Temptation Santo Tomas, and unique works of the great sculptor, Francisco Salzillo. Part of this artistic variety can be seen in the Holy Week in Orihuela, declared a Fiesta of International Tourist Interest in 2010.

Faculty of Social and Legal Sciences of Orihuela – Orihuela Salesas Campus | School of Engineering of Orihuela (EPSO) – Orihuela Desamparado Campus | Bachelor programs on Orihuela Salesas Campus | Bachelor programs on Orihuela Desamparados Campus | Nationally acredited master programs on Orihuela Desamparados Campus

San Juan Bautista church Sant Joan d'Alacant international staff week

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Sant Joan, close to everything

Sant Joan d’Alacant is located in the heart of the Costa Blanca, and it has everything you need. The history of this town is closely linked to the Camp d’Alacant (Alicante’s Countryside). Over the years, it has bequeathed an important heritage and historical ensemble. Nowadays, Sant Joan d’Alacant is a top ten tourist destination in the Province of Alicante—the highest hotel accommodation ratio and its setting in a diverse, friendly, and sustainable space means that an increasing number of residents and visitors choose Sant Joan as their place of comfort.

This town has everything a visitor could wish for. It’s close the beach, near the mountains, near the capital of Alicante (9 km), and close to popular destinations such as Benidorm, Denia, Torrevieja, and Javea. This town has managed to amass an extraordinary material and intangible heritage throughout history.