Rules of recruitment for International Mobility under the SEA-nergy project 

BASIC INFORMATION  

Name 

Staff Week Sea Heritages in the Algarve 

Purpose  

Staff Week „Sea Heritages in the Algarve” is an initiative enabling employees of universities belonging to the SEA-EU alliance to learn about the cultural heritage of this part of Portugal, whose history and identity are inextricably linked to the sea and the civilizations of the Mediterranean basin. The course aims to exchange knowledge, discuss and build partnership cooperation through joint learning about the local maritime heritage, participation in thematic panels and visits to cultural institutions and historical sites of the region. 

Form and duration of the initiative 

International mobility will be carried out at the SEA-EU partner university, the University of Algavre (Portugal) from 28-30 October 2025.   

Detailed program  

Staff-Week-Programme-SEA-Heritage-in-Algarve-_final-version.pdf 

Set of learning outcomes (competences): 

1. The participant knows the most important elements of the maritime heritage of the Algarve region and their cultural and historical significance.
2. The participant understands the role of the sea in shaping local and national identity in Mediterranean countries;
3. The participant has knowledge of the strategy for the protection and promotion of maritime heritage from a European and local perspective.

Learning outcomes:

• Knowledge:
1.1 the participant knows the most important elements of the maritime heritage of the Algarve region and their cultural and historical significance;
1.2 the participant understands the role of the sea in shaping local and national identity in Mediterranean countries;
1.3 The participant has knowledge of the strategy for the protection and promotion of maritime heritage from a European and local perspective.

• Abilities:
2.1 the participant is able to compare the maritime heritage of different SEA-EU countries and point out common elements and differences
2.2 the participant is able to identify and describe selected examples of maritime heritage from the Algarve region
2.3 the participant is able to lead a discussion and present conclusions in an international interdisciplinary team

• Social competences:
3.1 The participant shows an attitude of openness to intercultural dialogue and respect for the diverse traditions associated with the sea
3.2 the participant is involved in activities aimed at the protection and promotion of cultural heritage in his/her academic and social environment;
3.3 The participant acts in accordance with the principles of international cooperation and responsibility for the common European heritage.

Criteria for the assessment of learning outcomes:  

Learning Outcome	Verification criteria	Form of verification
1.1 the participant knows the most important elements of the maritime heritage of the Algarve region and their cultural and historical significance	1.1.1 the participant can name at least three examples of the maritime heritage of the Algarve region and explain their importance	Test
1.2 The participant understands the role of the sea in shaping local and national identity in Mediterranean countries	1.2.1 The participant can discuss the relationship between maritime heritage and cultural identity on the basis of the Mediterranean region of their choice	Test
1.3 The participant has knowledge of the strategy for the protection and promotion of maritime heritage in European and local terms	1.3.1 the participant is able to identify one or more maritime heritage conservation strategies or initiatives in Portugal or the European Union	Test
2.1. the participant is able to compare the maritime heritage of different SEA-EU countries and identify common elements and differences	2.1.1 the participant prepares a short presentation or comparative statement on the maritime heritage of two countries from the SEA-EU consortium	Test
2.2. the participant is able to identify and describe selected examples of maritime heritage from the Algarve region	2.2.1 The participant actively participates in the field visit and describes at least two heritage sites or sites, stating their functions and historical significance	Test
2.3. The participant is able to lead a discussion and present conclusions in an international interdisciplinary team	2.3.1 The participant participates in a panel discussion and formulates at least one conclusion or concluding reflection	Test
3.1. Shows an attitude of openness to intercultural dialogue and respect for the diverse traditions associated with the sea;	3.1.1 The participant actively participates in the exchange of views with people from different countries, in accordance with the principles of mutual respect	Test
3.2. the participant is involved in activities aimed at the protection and promotion of cultural heritage in his/her academic and social environment;	3.2.1 The participant declares their willingness to continue cooperation or to undertake a local initiative related to the subject of maritime heritage	Test
3.3. The participant acts in accordance with the principles of international cooperation and responsibility for the common European heritage.	3.3.1 the participant cooperates effectively in an international team, observing the established rules and deadlines, showing initiative and commitment	Test

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE INITIATIVE 

Mobility participants 

A person with the current status of an employee who is not an academic teacher and who is an academic teacher at the University of Gdańsk on the date of joining the recruitment process and the planned mobility may apply for recruitment for foreign mobility. Persons joining the recruitment process cannot apply for or carry out foreign mobility while on any leave. The declared level of English of the participant is at least B1.  

Recruitment 

Each person joining the recruitment process is required to fill in a special https://forms.office.com/e/uXp5R3T0t6 registration form https://forms.office.com/e/uXp5R3T0t6 by July 22, 2025. One of the elements of the form is a cover letter justifying the choice of mobility, which should serve to improve the person’s competences in the field of professional development. 

The order in which the funding is awarded depends on the total number of points obtained – applications with a higher total number of points have priority in awarding funding and will be implemented according to the ranking list. 

Persons who have submitted a set of required documents and met the requirements for mobility may be qualified for mobility.  Funds for this purpose are provided for 3 people.  

Recruitment takes place taking into account the respect for horizontal principles described in the Project Regulations § 2 point 8 If you need support in the recruitment process for people with disabilities and special needs, please contact the coordinator of the task seaenergy@ug.edu.pl. 

Recruitment criteria  

Recruitment results 

The committee verifying and evaluating applications is obliged to prepare a ranking list divided into a list of qualified, reserve and non-qualified persons. All persons taking part in the recruitment process will be individually informed about its results by e-mail by 24.07.2025 The list of winners will also be available on the website  

RULES FOR PROVIDING SUPPORT 

Participation in the mobility for qualified employees of the University of Gdańsk who meet the criteria is free of charge. 

Funding 

Financial support may be granted for the implementation of mobility from 28 to 30 October 2025, with the possibility of including two additional days for travel. These funds should be used to cover the costs of travel, accommodation and allowances. A detailed list of applicable rates can be found on the website. The payment is made in the form of a lump sum in the amount of:  

• for an employee who is not an academic teacher PLN 5625 
• for an employee who is an academic teacher PLN 6250  

Pre-mobility documentation 

Persons who will be qualified for mobility are required to complete: 

• electronic pre-test, in which the participant independently assesses the level of his skills before the course, 
• request for a business trip on the employee portal, 
• registration on the NAWA platform confirming the eligibility of the project participant, 
• registration form of the organising authority.  

Post-mobility documentation  

Persons who end their mobility are obliged to: 

• completing an electronic post-test, in which the participant independently assesses the level of their skills after the course, 
• present the original certificate of residence at the partner university, 
• settlement of business trips in the Science Office.  

Completing the mobility 

Those who complete the mobility will receive a certificate of completion of the course.   

The verification of learning outcomes involves completing a post-test, in which the participant should obtain a higher number of points compared to the pretest in order to obtain a certificate of competence improvement.  Both tests are solved remotely via the Microsoft Forms application.    

Contact to the coordinator: seaenergy@ug.edu.pl 

The initiative is implemented as part of the project „Support for synergistic and complementary activities of the SEA-EU 2.0 – SEA-nergy project”, which is part of the NAWA programme „Support for European University alliances” from the European Funds for Social Development