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International Relations

Why Erasmus+ in Czechia? Was it a good idea?

Masaryk University in Brno Brno, Czechia These questions accompanied me from the beginning of my mobility to the end. I always knew I wanted to do Erasmus+ at university. I only managed to do it in my fourth year, when the Covid-19 pandemic finally subsided in the world. I had several countries to choose from, … Continued
19. October 2023

…one of the most courageous yet best decisions…

University of Saarlandes Saarbrücken, Germany Taking advantage of the Erasmus+ programme has been one of the most courageous yet best decisions I have been able to make alongside my studies at university so far. Since I went on an Erasmus+ placement on my own, it gave me a boost of confidence, and after a while … Continued

Intercultural Communication Meeting

Discussion on intercultural communication represent a trip into a diverse world of ample forms of culturally conditioned behaviour and customs. In order to foster connections across cultures and embracy the beauty of global understanding, a group of incoming students from France, Germany, Spain and Uzbekistan attended a meeting on the topic of intercultural communication. The students were guided … Continued
18. October 2023

Overview of Erasmus+ student mobility options

The International Relations Office of UPJŠ has prepared for you a catalogue of student mobility options within the Erasmus+ programme as a concise way to relay information on all the form of mobilities. Go on! Download it.
2. October 2023

AI + Community Masterclass

On September 20, 2023, Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice was visited by a distinguished guest from the USA, an expert on Metaverse/Web3, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Internet of Things and Smart Cities, Dr. Jeannice Fairrer Samani. At the beginning of the event, the guest was introduced by the Vice-Rector for Internationalization, Silvia Rucinska.  … Continued
20. September 2023

Introductory meeting for Incoming Erasmus+ Students

On the morning of September 18, 2023, a group of students arrived at the Historical Hall of Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice. They hailed from Italy, Spain, France, Germany, Romania, Turkey, Poland, and Bulgaria, all eager to kickstart their Erasmus+ mobility program. The students were greeted by the Vice-Rector for International Relations, Dr. h. … Continued
18. September 2023

Invitation to AI + Community Masterclass

Pavol Jozef Safarik University in Kosice kindly invites you to a masterclass organised in cooperation with the U.S. Embassy in Slovakia. The masterclass will be led by Dr. Jeannice Fairrer Samani. About the masterclass The AI Masterclass is a transformative educational experience that navigates the intricate landscape of Artificial Intelligence (AI) through an immersive and … Continued
15. September 2023

Micro-Credentials Webinar

On 23 June 2023, a webinar focused on the development of teachers’ pedagogical skills was held for the academic staff of the University of Pavol Jozef Šafárik in Košice (UPJŠ) in cooperation with the Aurora University Alliance. The participants were guided through the webinar by the Vice Dean for Bachelor and Master study programmes of … Continued
8. July 2023

Microcredentials Webinar

On June 23, 2023, in cooperation with the Aurora Alliance, an academic webinar focused on the development of pedagogical skills for teachers was conducted for academic staff of Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice (UPJŠ). The webinar was led by Vice-Dean for Bachelor’s and Master’s Study Programs at the Faculty of Law of Palacký University … Continued

OLS Video Contest for Interrail Global Pass

On the OLS platform (Online Language Support, which all Erasmus+ students should have access to), there is currently a competition for an Interrail Global Pass – a train ticket that can be used in 33 countries for a total of 7 days of travel within one month. How to participate? To participate in the competition, … Continued
10. May 2023

Another Semester of Intercultural Communication

The globalized world, which we live in, creates ample opportunities and difficulties for communication among people of various cultural backgrounds. These issues were once again discussed by students from abroad who have participated in mobilities to Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice. This semester, the Intercultural Communication course was attended by students from Turkey, Ethiopia, … Continued
4. May 2023

Erasmus Contact Day at UPJŠ

The International Relations Office at Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice organized a Erasmus Contact Day event for outgoing Erasmus+ students. The event was held on Monday, April 24, 2023, in the Minerva building of the Faculty of Arts campus. The attendance reached approximately 70 students. During the meeting, the attendees received important information related to … Continued
26. April 2023

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