On June 8-12, 2026, Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice hosted the second international Staff Week with the participation of colleagues from partner universities from eight countries. Participating institutions included Uzhhorod National University (Ukraine), Ivano-Frankivsk National Medical University (Ukraine), Caucasus University (Georgia), Georgian American University (Georgia), Federal University of Pará (Brazil), Bukhara State University (Uzbekistan), University of Vlora “Ismail Qemali” (Albania), University Adriatic, Bar (Montenegro), University of Florence (Italy), Aydın Adnan Menderes University (Turkey) and Bingöl University (Turkey).
The week began with an official welcome and introduction to UPJŠ. Afterwards, the international participants had the opportunity to present their home institutions, their scientific and research activities and study programs.
Throughout the week, participants had the opportunity to visit various UPJŠ workplaces in Košice of their choice, which created a space for exchanging experiences and strengthening international ties. The program included a tour of the university workplaces, the city, as well as a visit to the UPJŠ Botanical Garden, for which we would like to thank its staff.
As part of the cultural program, we introduced the participants to Kežmarok and then Spiš Castle. We also showed the visitors the Tokaj wine region, where they visited the František II. Rákoci mansion in Borša and viewed the extensive vineyards and cellars of the Zlatá putňa winery.
We are thankful to the partner universities for their participation and all UPJŠ faculties and departments for their active involvement in enriching this international exchange.
