Unique workshop with Darla Deardorff: Enhancing Intercultural Competences for Global Success
Date of Event: 06/18/2025 09:00–12:30, Author: Lenka Badinská
The University of Hradec Králové (UHK) is hosting a transformative workshop led by Dr. Darla Deardorff, an internationally recognized expert in intercultural competence and international education. As the chairholder of the UNESCO Chair on Intercultural Competences at Stellenbosch University, South Africa, Dr. Deardorff has worked extensively to foster cross-cultural understanding and provide professionals with the tools to navigate global interactions. She is also a research fellow at Duke University and has dedicated her career to building bridges between cultures.
Enhancing Intercultural Competences for Global Success
This specialized workshop is designed for middle and senior managers, faculty management, and academics seeking practical strategies to foster intercultural competence within higher education. Participants will explore techniques to develop intercultural understanding in students, strengthen cross-cultural engagement among academic staff, and enhance meaningful collaboration with international students and global partners.
Key highlights of the workshop:
- Hands-on activities to enhance cross-cultural teamwork in academic settings.
- Strategies for effective intercultural communication in classrooms.
- Practical guidance for preparing UHK graduates to be globally competent professionals.
Workshop Details
- Date & Time: June 18, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Venue: Meeting Room at the Rectorate, UHK
- Language: English
A Legacy of Intercultural Excellence
Dr. Deardorff has spent over three decades in international education, serving in prominent roles such as Executive Director/CEO of the Association of International Education Administrators for 19 years and as the Founding President of the World Council on Intercultural and Global Competence.
She has held positions at North Carolina State University, the University of North Carolina, Harvard's Global Education Think Tank, the Summer Institute of Intercultural Communication, Shanghai International Studies University (China), Nelson Mandela University (South Africa), Meiji University (Japan), and the Middlebury Institute of International Studies. Her extensive career has positioned her as a leading voice in advancing international education and cultural competence.
Dr. Deardorff has also published widely, contributing over 80 articles and book chapters, along with 14 books, including:
- The SAGE Handbook of Intercultural Competence (Sage, 2009)
- The Sage Handbook of International Higher Education (Sage, 2012 & 2021)
- Building Cultural Competence (Stylus, 2012)
- Demystifying Outcomes Assessment for International Educators (Stylus, 2015)
- Intercultural Competence in Higher Education (Routledge, 2017)
- Leading Internationalization (Stylus, 2018)
- Manual for Developing Intercultural Competencies: Story Circles (Routledge/UNESCO, 2020)
