Blended Intensive Programmes

Student Wellbeing Systems

Building Peer Support Structures in Higher Education

The Erasmus+ BIP brings together higher education professionals and selected student representatives to explore, develop and enhance student wellbeing systems, with a special focus on student-driven approaches. Based on USTP’s long-running, peer-supported initiative Peers4You, the programme focuses on practical exchange, real-life case discussions, and institutional development. We especially encourage participants with already established systems to contribute and share their experiences during one of the four external keynote sessions.

Methods & Outcomes
  • Comprehensive Learning: Explore how wellbeing can be embedded across the student lifecycle — from onboarding and academic support to crisis response and transition phases.
  • Peer-Driven Innovation: Discover how student‑driven systems (e.g., Peers4You) enhance accessibility, belonging and early support.
  • International Network: Connect with staff and students from European partner universities to share challenges, solutions and future collaborations.
Programme

The programme combines a short virtual component with an intensive on‑site week in St. Pölten taking place during 12-16 October 2026.

  • Short virtual session to get to know each other, align expectations and analyse a shared real-world case.
  • On-site intensive week with keynotes, expert sessions, institutional case exchanges, and interactive workshops.
 
Monday, 16 OctoberWelcome & Campus Tour, Get2Know
Tuesday, 17 October
  • External Keynote 1 & 2
  • Peers4You System Deep Dive
  • Funding & Operational Models
  • Student Lifecycle & Peer Support
Wednesday, 18 October
  • External Keynote 3 & 4
  • Communication & Marketing
  • Compliance & Institutional Integration
  • Data Protection & Quality Assurance
  • Cultural Activity
Thursday, 19 October
  • Extreme Situations: Simulation & Escalation Paths
  • Social Skills Fair
Friday, 20 OctoberSpecialist Block & Wrap Up