We concluded the 2nd International Staff Week
Researchers and staff members of international relations offices from international universities all over the world (including Japan, Turkey, Albania, Georgia, and Kyrgyzstan) took part in a well-rounded week full of events at the University of Lomza, sharing their knowledge in the field of internationalization of didactics, science, and the global society.
We concluded the 2nd International Staff Week
The University of Lomza hosted academics and staff members focused on international cooperation, a total of sixteen participants. Among them, we could find following leaders and experts: Professor Nurullah Ulutaş (Bitlis Eren University, Turkey), Professor Bahriye Karaca (Maltepe University, Turkey), Professor Norihito Tanaka (Kanagawa University, Japan), Professor Devi Shonia (Sokhumi State University, Georgia). During the inauguration of the event, the foreign guests learned about the specifics of the our University, as well as each of the three faculties, and 16 departments. They visited the University's Medical Simulation Center, learning about the procedures our students are taught from the beginning of their academic journey.
In the rich program of the 2nd International Staff Week, scientists from foreign universities conducted lectures on the following topics: linear algebra, differential equations, the development of global companies, Turkish language and culture. Professor Norihito Tanaka of Kanagawa University (Japan) prepared a lecture titled: "International Business, Japanese Global Companies - case study," on the reasons for the success of Japanese multinational companies, especially in the high-tech industry.
International Staff Week is all about exchanging information on best practices of international cooperation within the framework of the Erasmus Program in the new 2021-2027 perspective. The program of the International Staff Week also included lectures, seminars, and workshops prepared by our University academic teachers and students. Our guests attended a number of events and learning about the natural environment, traditions and customs of the Lomza Region, which has been an important focus of our activities. Included in this programme were recreational and cultural events promoting the qualities of domestic culture and nature, such as the Polish Cuisine Workshops, a gondola cruise on the Narew River, and a visit to the North Mazovian Museum in Lomza.
Below please find a photo gallery of all activities conducted within the 2nd International Staff Week, and watch out for a video of our event soon!
2nd International Staff Week
Lomza State University of Applied Sciences is honoured to invite you to our 2nd International Staff Week.
The event will take place between 29th May and 2nd June.
Academics and colleagues from International Relations Departments are invited to join our university and share their knowledge on the matters of internationalization in the global society. It will be a great opportunity to network with partners, broaden the expertise in our respective fields, and discover the beauty of nature and the culture of our region located in the centre of "the green lungs of Poland"
2nd International Staff Week - Programme (pdf)
Aims of the 2nd International Staff Week:
- introduction of Lomza State University of Applied Sciences, the faculties, our campus, and facilities;
- exchange of experiences and information on the best practices in international cooperation within the scope of the Erasmus+ Programme in the 2021-2027 perspective;
- attending lectures, seminars, info sessions, and innovative workshops;
- participation in the 36th International Theatrical Festival "Valise";
- networking to strengthen and develop international cooperation between participants and their home universities;
- participation in Polish Cuisine Workshop;
- getting acquainted with the Polish language, traditions, and customs;
- joining the special Gondola Cruise on the Narew River;
- touring the beautiful city of Lomza, learning about our region and its history;
- visiting the North Mazovian Museum.
Participation in the programme is free of charge.
Accommodation and travel costs are not included and must be covered by the participants.
The Staff Week can be included in the Erasmus+ programme.
Guests from the Kyrgyz Republic
Between May 30th and June 3rd, Lomza State University of Applied Sciences had a pleasure to host 5 university professors from International Alatoo University, our partner institution from Bishkek in the Kyrgyz Republic under the scope of the Erasmus+ Programme partnership.
During the first day of the visit, our guests took part in a private screening of “Four Seasons” by Zdzisław Folga in our newly funded Culture Hall in Łomża. The film showcased the utter beauty of the Łomża Landscape Park of the Narew Valley, so visibly evident in the richness of nature. The production has made a huge impact on our Kyrgyz guests, as they had a chance to see first-hand the diversity of wildlife in its natural state. As witnessed in their reactions, the fact that such beautiful scenery can be found so close to Łomża itself made the whole visit even more special.
Our Kyrgyz guests met with the representatives from the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities and the Faculty of Computer Science and Technology. It was a great chance not only to discuss further cooperation and joint projects, but also to cover the grounds of similar aspects of higher education present both in Poland and in the Kyrgyz Republic. Study programmes, the education quality were of great concerns of our guests, as all the present faculty members shared their own experiences when dealing with similar matters.
The visit was not just focused on exchanging good practices, but in three cases – on teaching. Ms. Turdukan Bekimbetova held a particularly interesting class on “Green Education Practices at Universities” for the student groups under the Management department, while Mr. Ulan Nurkasymov gave an astounding lecture on the topic of “Managerial Accounting” for different groups of Management students from the third year of studies. Additionally, the Philology department has a chance to find out more about the culture, language, and history of the Kyrgyz Republic during the lecture conducted by Ms. Aidai Kulzhabaeva.
During the mobility week, our guests had a chance to tour the University campus, including the modern technology hall with its specialized research and testing rooms, and all the technological equipment in the Automation and Robotics laboratories. Our modernized Library and Silent Study Room with computer equipment and high-speed internet access is what made a huge impact on the Kyrgyz guests. Not long after the initial tour, the International Relations Department’s staff took our guests to see the Medical Simulation Centre based on the Wiejska 16 campus, which made an impact on the guests, as well, with its high quality of equipment and life-like phantoms with real-like vitals and stats. After the tremendous tour, the group went ahead to take a look at our innovative “Rubikon” Students’ House and its number of facilities to accommodate both students and professors, and – during the summer, even for the outside residents. The quality life of Łomża is what brought our guests to visit not only popular, but also very rare places that are just as mesmerizing, if not more.
When it comes to the cooperation between our University and International Alatoo University, we are surely looking at it in long-term as four representatives from the Administration Department are planning to join our Kyrgyz friends in their own institution, back in Bishkek. We are sure it is not the end of our joint projects!
BIP - SUSTAINABLE BIOTECHNOLOGY ENTREEPRENEURSHIP: MICROAGAE & HUMAN FOOD
Ewa Górska, Piotr Kłosiński, Natasza Parda, Paweł Szymański - Management Students from our Bachelor level of studies discussing the Program schedule with the Project Coordinator PhD Magdalena Forfa.
Four of our Management students actively participate in the international interdisciplinary BIP – Blended Intensive Program titled: SUSTAINABLE BIOTECHNOLOGY ENTREEPRENEURSHIP: MICROAGAE & HUMAN FOOD. Alongside Lomza State University of Applied Sciences, there are nine more universities from all over the world taking part in this project: Georgian College (Canada), Jan Dlugosz University in Czastochowa (Poland), Università Politecnica delle Marche (Italy), Université Paris-Est Créteil Val de Marne (France), University of Economics-Varna (Bulgaria), University of Parma (Italy), Università degli Studi Milano-Bicocca (Italy), Universidad de Almería (Spain), Universität Hohenheiem (Germany).
The main research problem is the usage of microalgae in the unequal fight against hunger in the world, but also achieving food security and propose ideas to establish better eating habits with the goal of proper nutrition in mind, and promotion of sustainable agriculture. The project coordinator is our Spanish partner, University of Almeria. PhD Magdalena Forfa and MA Katarzyna Zacharzewska-Arnista are project coordinators on behalf of our University.
In the meantime, we are excited to start this upcoming mobility season and we would like to invite all students to take part in international studies and traineeships offered within the Erasmus+ Programme. It is a great chance to develop many skills and abilities in the multinational environment and to broaden your horizons.
Whether you are sure or need a little more time to decide, do not hesitate and find us here:
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