pHRonesis II
Towards Human-Centric and Sustainable Skills for the Workplace
ERASMUS BLENDED INTENSIVE PROGRAMME
The project is hosted by the Department of Business Administration of the University of Thessaly and brings together students and academics to engage with real workplace challenges.
pHRonesis II
WHAT is pHRonesis II?
A practice-oriented Erasmus Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) organised by the Department of Business Administration, University of Thessaly.
It brings together students and academics from across Europe to address contemporary workplace challenges through hands-on experience and international collaboration.
WHY Participate?
Experiential learning focused on:
• Direct Observation of organisational practices
• Cross-Border Collaboration in multicultural teams
• Structured Reflection linking theory with practice
WHO can Apply?
Eligible participants:
Undergraduate & postgraduate students in Business Administration, Economics, and related fields.
Expected participation:
• ~50 students & academics
• Partner universities: 8-10
BIP European University Partners
University of Thessaly
Department of
Business Administration
10 (local) Students
Greece
West University of Timisoara
Department of
Economics & Business Administration
4 Students
Romania
Kaunas University of Technology
Department of
Economics and Business
4 Students
Lithuania
Bucharest University of Economic Studies
Faculty of
Economic Studies (ASE)
4 Students
Romania
BFI Vienna
Department of
Management
4 Students
Austria
Karelia UAS
Department of
Business Administration
4 Students
Finland
Warsaw University of Technology
Department of
Business Administration
3 Students
Polland
UCLLeuven
Department of
Business Administration
3 Students
Belgium
University of Porto
School of
School of Economics and Management
4 Students
Portugal
BIP International University Partners
University of Toronto
Centre for Industrial Relations & Human Resources
2 Students
Canada
Academy of Economic Studies
Faculty of Business Management & Administration
2 Students
Moldova
University Metropolitan Tirana
Department of
Business Administration
2 Students
Albania
pHRonesis I Program Highlights
Project Phases
PHASE 1
Online Preparatory Phase
- Introduction and group formation
PHASE 2
Physical Mobility Phase
- Business visits and on-site activities
PHASE 3
Online Presentation Phase
- Group presentations and feedback
HOW does the programme work?
Programme Structure
Phase 1: Online Preparatory Phase (2 days)
Two online afternoon sessions (2 hours each) introducing:
• programme structure and objectives
• participating organisations and challenges
• group formation
• guidance on observation, analysis, and teamwork
➜ This phase establishes a shared analytical framework prior to physical mobility.
Phase 2: Physical Mobility Phase
(1 week – Larissa, Greece)
The core experiential component of the programme. Students:
• visit partner organisations
• engage with managers and HR professionals
• observe workplace practices
• analyse organisational challenges within international teams
➜ The emphasis is on understanding organisational reality, rather than evaluating best practices.
Phase 3: Online Presentation & Reflection Phase (2 days)
During two online afternoon sessions (2 hours each), each group:
• presents the outcomes of its assigned challenge
• receives feedback from company representatives and academic staff
• engages in structured reflection on learning and skill development
➜ The focus is on synthesis, feedback, and meaning-making.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the programme, students will be able to:
• analyse human-centric and sustainable workplace challenges
• collaborate effectively in international teams
• develop well-argued, practical responses
• reflect on learning and personal skill development
Focus Areas / Workplace Challenges
Workplace challenges are explored through people-related themes:
• empathy and perspective-taking
• feedback and communication practices
• delegation and role clarity
• psychological safety in teams
• collaboration and team interaction
WHEN
- Online Lectures 5 & 7 May 2026
- Physical Mobility 11-15 May 2026
- Online Presentation Phase 19 & 21 May 2026
WHERE
University of Thessaly, Larissa City,
- Gaiopolis Campus
- Local Partner Businesses
WHO
Pre- Requisites
- Bachelor & Postgraduate Students from Business & Economics Faculties
- English B2
Important Dates
NOMINATION DEADLINE:
10 February 2026
CONFIRMATION PARTICIPATION:
10 March 2026
REGISTRATION:
28 February 2026
ON SITE SESSIONS :
11 - 15 May 2026
Registration for Larissa Erasmus BIP
University of Thessaly students have the opportunity to apply by 10 March 2026, 2026 via a separate application form.
Students from European partner universities are required to register and complete the application form using this link by 10 March 2026.
Contact
For inquiries regarding participation please contact the Host BIP Coordinator Dr Achilleas Anagnostopoulos (anagnos@uth.gr)
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