In June 2025, Aurora Student Council (ASC) members gathered at the Universität Innsbruck for their biannual Aurora Student Conference. During the conference, they voted in the new ASC Board for the academic year 2025/2026. ASC President Simona Gibalovà from Aurora Associate Partner Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice, talks about her journey toward becoming president, and … Continued

Join us for our monthly Lunch Talk! This is a series where members of Aurora universities working or interested in the field of internationalisation are invited to share experiences, debate and ask questions. The aim is to create an interactive get-together where we can learn from each other, share ideas and good practices. When and … Continued

This Blended Intensive Programme explores digital citizenship as a dynamic and contested concept shaped by discourse, power relations, and unequal access within digital environments. Using critical discourse analysis, students examine how digital platforms, algorithms, and online interactions influence visibility, participation, and voice in contemporary public spheres. Through experiential and collaborative learning, international student teams apply … Continued

In today’s digital landscape, the ability to withstand and adapt to technological, legal, and sociopolitical disruptions is essential. That’s why we at the Chair of Sustainability and Innovation in Digital Ecosystems are organising a Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) on Digital Resilience in partnership with Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Copenhagen Business School and Pavol Jozef Šafárik University.

The Aurora Global COIL Fair 2026 will take place online on April 8, 2026. This event brings together instructors from Aurora universities, associate institutions, and global partners to connect, identify future collaborators, and begin developing Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) projects.

On 12–14 January 2026, Aurora Student Council members Simona Gibalová and Katarína Ďurčianski attended the Aurora Student Conference 2026 held at the University of Iceland in Reykjavík, where they represented Pavol Jozef Šafárik University. It was the first in-person student event of the Aurora network in 2026. The event brought together students from across Europe … Continued

Turn your ideas about “doing something good” into a real project! This course gives you a practical introduction to social entrepreneurship, looking at how mission-driven businesses work both in our region and across Europe. Organized by the Department of Economic and Managerial Studies at Palacký University Olomouc, it is structured as a blended experience: one online session … Continued

Simona Gibalová, a fourth-year student of General Medicine, attended the Aurora Presidents’ Meeting in Brussels on 13-14 November 2025. During the two days of negotiations, Simona and the ASC Vice-President Eliška Karasová attended the General Council meeting, where they presented the achievements of the Aurora Student Council in the first quarter of their leadership. They … Continued

An Aurora workshop titled Icebreaking was held at Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice, with a focus on multicultural exchange and building connections among students. The theme of the workshop centered on presenting one’s culture, traditions, and customs, allowing students from different backgrounds to share unique elements of their heritage and learn from one another. … Continued

The introductory days for new students at Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice were marked by welcoming first-year students, presenting the faculties, and showcasing the opportunities offered by the university. As part of the programme, there was also a presentation of the European university alliance Aurora, which is an important element of UPJŠ’s internationalisation activities. … Continued

From 25 to 28 June 2025, the Aurora Open 2025 event took place at our partner university, University of Innsbruck, bringing together students from all universities forming the Aurora Alliance. The event was a combination of a student conference and a beach volleyball tournament. UPJŠ in Košice was represented at this event by Simona Gibalová … Continued

From May 19 to 22, 2025, students Simona Gibalová (Faculty of Medicine, UPJŠ) and Ing. Michaela Lukačínová (Faculty of Public Administration, UPJŠ) represented our University at the European Aurora Alliance conference as delegates of the Aurora Student Council, under the leadership of the Vice-Rector for Internationalization, doc. Ing. Silvia Ručinská, PhD. Simona Gibalová had the … Continued