SMK International Week 2024, which took place from November 12 to 15 in Vilnius, was held under the theme “Meaningful Science & Business Synergies: Rethinking Education in a Changing World.” Organized within the framework of the Erasmus+ program, the event provided a valuable platform for international collaboration and the exchange of scientific knowledge. Professionals and academics from various countries gathered to discuss the intersections of science, business, and education in the context of contemporary global challenges.

Read more: Building Global Connections at SMK INTERNATIONAL WEEK 2024

From November 18 to 22, 2024, the University of Lomza hosted a delegation from Vasil Levski National Military University in Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria. Representatives from the Planning, Programming, and Budgeting Department, including Plamen Kamenov, Atanas Irinchev, and Veneta Ivanova, visited our institution as part of Erasmus+ staff training mobility. The primary goal of the visit was to exchange experiences, explore the educational infrastructure, and strengthen international cooperation.

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From November 12 to 14, 2024, the University of Łomża hosted Jesmond Friggieri from the Malta Leadership Institute. The visit provided an opportunity for knowledge exchange, establishing international relations, and strengthening academic cooperation. Jesmond Friggieri met with the university authorities, including the Vice-Rector for Research and International Cooperation, Dr. hab. Sylwia Chojnowska, Prof. of UL, the Vice-Rector for Education and Student Affairs, Dr. Izabela Sekścińska, as well as the Dean, Dr. Natalia Malenko, and Vice-Dean, Dr. Magdalena Forfa, from the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. The discussions focused on presenting the university, sharing experiences, and exploring potential areas of future collaboration.

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Tales of the Skazka Canyon, Turkish coffee and tea traditions, the history of the sports rivalry between Real Madrid and Barcelona – these were just a few of the topics at the integration evening for Erasmus+ winter semester students. This traditional gathering marked the highlight of the Orientation Days, during which participants from Spain, Kyrgyzstan, Egypt, Turkey, and Georgia toured the university, met with coordinators, and took part in an intensive Polish language course. At the integration evening in the "Rubikon" Student House, young people presented short talks about their universities and home countries, as well as shared their interests, allowing us to get to know their diverse passions and personalities.

Read more: Integration Evening with Erasmus+ Students: A Journey Through Culture and Tradition