pHRonesis II
Towards Human-Centric and Sustainable Skills for the Workplace
ERASMUS BLENDED INTENSIVE PROGRAMME
pHRonesis II is the second edition of the Erasmus Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) organised by the Department of Business Administration of the University of Thessaly.
➜ This practice-oriented programme invites students and academics from across Europe to tackle contemporary workplace challenges through hands-on experience and international collaboration.
Host Coordinator: Dr Achilleas Anagnostopoulos (anagnos@uth.gr)
pHRonesis II
WHAT is pHRonesis II?
About the Programme
pHRonesis II is the second edition of the Erasmus Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) organised by the Department of Business Administration of the University of Thessaly.
➜ This practice-oriented programme invites students and academics from across Europe to tackle contemporary workplace challenges through hands-on experience and international collaboration.
WHY Participate?
pHRonesis II is built on experiential learning aimed at developing participants’ critical professional skills beyond traditional classroom, but through:
• Direct Observation: Exploring organizational practices in real-world settings.
• Cross-Border Collaboration: Working in multicultural teams to solve complex problems.
• Structured Reflection: Connecting academic theories with professional reality under the guidance of academics/coaches.
WHO can Apply?
The programme is open to undergraduate and postgraduate students in Business Administration, Economics, and related fields. Although pHRonesis II is grounded in Human Resource Management, its strong focus on human-centric and transferable skills - such as communication, empathy, feedback, problem-solving, and reflection - makes it relevant across a wide range of business and economic disciplines.
Academics participate as facilitators and coaches, supporting student teams throughout the programme and contributing to pedagogical exchange within the Erasmus framework.
➜ Based on the experience of pHRonesis I, the programme is expected to involve around 50 participants (students and academics) from 8–10 universities.
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
• apply experiential and challenge-based learning approaches
• develop well-argued responses to people-related organisational
challenges
• reflect critically on their learning experience and personal skill development
➜ Learning outcomes emphasise judgement, reflection, and applicability.
Focus Areas / Workplace Challenges
The programme addresses human-centric and sustainable challenges arising from everyday organisational practice. Students work in international groups to examine how such challenges are approached and to develop practical, context-sensitive responses.
Through participation in pHRonesis II, students gain hands-on experience of international teamwork, exposure to organisational environments, and increased confidence in communication, collaboration, and problem-solving within an intensive international learning experience beyond the traditional classroom.
➜ Information about specific challenges and participating organisations will be shared closer to the start of the programme.
Project Phases
PHASE 1
Online Preparatory Phase - Introduction, group formation, and preparation
PHASE 2
Physical Mobility Phase - Business visits and on-site activities
PHASE 3
Online Presentation & Reflection 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.
WHEN
- Online Lectures 5 & 7 May 2026
- Physical Mobility 11-15 May 2026
- Online Presentation & Reflection Phase 19 & 21 May 2026
WHERE
University of Thessaly, Larissa City,
Gaiopolis Campus
WHO
Pre- Requisites
- Bachelor & Postgraduate Students from Business & Economics Faculties
- English B2
Important Dates
NOMINATION DEADLINE:
15 February 2026
ENTRY CONFIRMATION:
15 March 2026
ENROLMENT:
11-15 May 2026
PRESENCE SESSIONS:
19 & 21 May 2026
Registration for BIP School
University of Thessaly students have the opportunity to apply until Friday, March 15, 2024 via a separate application form.
Students from partner universities need to be nominated by their home institution via email to anagnos@uth.gr and fill in our application form by Friday, March 15, 2024.
Ελληνικά 
English (UK)