Staff Stories

From 4 to 8 May 2026, we had the pleasure of participating in the International Staff Week "Inclusion at the Core", organised by the Universidade de Vigo in Spain as part of the Erasmus+ programme. It was a unique experience that allowed us to meet representatives of higher education institutions from different European countries and exchange experiences related to working in an international academic environment.

The programme focused on inclusion, intercultural competences and modern solutions supporting international mobility. We took part in workshops, presentations, panel discussions and bilateral meetings, which provided an excellent opportunity to gain new knowledge, learn about good practices and establish contacts with representatives of other universities.

An important part of the visit was the opportunity to explore the campuses of the Universidade de Vigo in Vigo, Pontevedra and Ourense. The cultural programme also allowed us to learn more about Spanish culture and integrate with other participants of the event.

Participating in the Staff Week "Inclusion at the Core" was a valuable professional and personal experience for both of us. The mobility allowed us to broaden our knowledge of building an inclusive academic environment, develop our intercultural competences and establish relationships that may serve as a foundation for future international cooperation.

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The Academic Mobility Coordinator took part in a Staff Week organized by the University of Eastern Finland, focusing on the theme of Lifelong Learning.

During the visit, she participated in workshops, training sessions, practical activities, and meetings with university representatives and participants from different countries. The programme provided an excellent opportunity to exchange experiences, learn about good practices in the internationalisation of higher education, and establish new professional contacts.

One of the most inspiring aspects of the mobility was learning about the Finnish higher education system, which is based on a high level of trust in students and supports their independence and responsibility for their own learning process. This approach provides valuable inspiration for implementing good practices at our university as well.

The stay in Finland also provided an opportunity to learn more about the country's culture and unique character. Known as the "Land of a Thousand Lakes", Finland impresses with its beautiful nature, tranquillity, and harmonious combination of modernity and the natural environment.

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Jako że był to mój pierwszy wyjazd na Staff Week, nie mam możliwości odniesienia się do innych wydarzeń. Niemniej jednak był to bardzo intensywny i ciekawy tydzień spędzony na terenie University of Applied Sciences Baltazar Zaprešić, poświęcony tematyce zrównoważonego rozwoju i edukacji. Głównymi założeniami tego tygodniowego wydarzenia było pozyskanie i/lub poszerzenie wiedzy na temat wdrażania zasad zrównoważonego rozwoju w szkolnictwie wyższym oraz wymiana dobrych praktyk między uczestnikami z różnych krajów europejskich.

Ze swojej strony mogę potwierdzić, iż:

• pozyskałam wiele informacji na temat zrównoważonej edukacji w kontekście akademickim oraz poszerzyłam swoją wiedzę w zakresie zrównoważonego działania i metod stosowanych w środowisku pracy, które – wraz z rozwojem mojej kariery w AWSB – będę mogła sukcesywnie wprowadzać, tym samym wpływając na pozycję i wizerunek Uczelni,
• nawiązałam nowe, wartościowe znajomości akademickie z osobami z różnych krajów, m.in. Portugalii, Bułgarii, Hiszpanii oraz – oczywiście – Chorwacji i Polski,
• uczestniczyłam w zaplanowanych w programie wykładach, warsztatach, zajęciach grupowych, a także w międzynarodowej konferencji (ReECON) organizowanej m.in. przez University of Applied Sciences Baltazar Zaprešić,
• poszerzyłam swoją wiedzę dotyczącą krajów bałkańskich – zarówno w teorii, jak i w praktyce – dzięki wydarzeniom przygotowanym przez organizatorów, takim jak warsztaty kulinarne czy wycieczka po Dalmacji.

Podsumowując, udział w tego typu wydarzeniu, którego początkowo nieco się obawiałam, finalnie pozwolił mi rozwinąć kompetencje międzykulturowe, zdobyć nową i poszerzyć obecną wiedzę w zakresie zrównoważonej edukacji, a także zainspirował mnie do wdrażania podobnych działań w naszej instytucji. Staff Week organizowany przez University of Applied Sciences Baltazar Zaprešić stanowił cenne doświadczenie zawodowe i osobiste, które z pewnością przełoży się na jakość mojej dalszej pracy w AWSB. Nie ukrywam, że tego typu forma przyswajania wiedzy jest dla mnie bardzo komfortowa i znacznie bardziej wartościowa niż klasyczne szkolenia online czy offline. Z przyjemnością uczestniczyłabym w podobnych wyjazdach pracowniczych w przyszłości, jeśli tylko byłoby to możliwe.

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It was a great pleasure to have the opportunity, thanks to the support of the Erasmus+ programme, to visit beautiful Azerbaijan, and in particular the Azerbaijan State University of Economics (UNEC).

With the support of the International Relations Office, I had the opportunity to share my knowledge and experience in logistics during lectures for local students. At the same time, I gained valuable experience myself through inspiring and highly productive discussions with university staff and participants of the event.

I also had the opportunity to participate in the 6th International Scientific Conference of Economic and Management Researchers (ISCEMR 2024). The excellent organisation of the event deserves particular recognition, as does the opportunity to visit the impressive Heydar Aliyev Center.

UNEC and Azerbaijan – you are doing a truly great job! Keep it up!

I definitely recommend taking part in the Erasmus+ programme. I am convinced that this was neither my last visit to Azerbaijan nor my last Erasmus+ mobility. See you on more international adventures!

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Thanks to Erasmus+ mobility, we are able to effectively cooperate with partner universities in Algeria. I personally had the opportunity to visit Mila University, where I established wonderful contacts and made friends with whom I hope we will carry out various interesting projects in the future.

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In July, Dr Karol Kujawa visited the University of Constantine 2 in Algeria as part of an Erasmus+ training mobility under the cooperation with partner countries, KA107. During his visit, Dr Kujawa held meetings with staff from the Faculties of Management and Computer Science. The discussions focused on continuing cooperation in the exchange of academic staff and students, joint publications and research projects, including those carried out under the Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education action.

Thanks to this mobility, work was initiated on a joint study programme in the field of Management.

Cooperation with the University of Constantine 2 is gaining momentum, and in the new academic year, WSB University will welcome staff members and students from this university as part of the Erasmus+ KA107 project.

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Prof. dr hab. Ryszard Szynowski, Head of the Doctoral Seminar in Security Studies, completed an Erasmus+ staff training mobility at the Armed Forces Academy of General Milan Rastislav Štefánik in Liptovský Mikuláš, Slovakia. During his visit, Professor Szynowski held meetings with staff members of the Department of Security Studies and the International Relations Office, where they discussed academic and research cooperation as well as joint publications, including contributions to the academic journal of WSB University – Security Forum.

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The experience gained during the mobility significantly enhanced our professional skills, particularly in the areas of neuromarketing, marketing research, intercultural academic communication, international project management, and the use of digital tools in research and teaching.

The visit also contributed to the development of new ideas for joint academic publications and opened up prospects for further cooperation within initiatives funded by the European Union.

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The course “Stress Management through Mindfulness, Yoga, and Meditation” was organised as part of the Erasmus+ Mobility Programme by the training institution Learning Together in Porto, Portugal, from 22 to 27 June 2025. Nine teachers from Italy, Finland, Hungary, and Poland took part in the course.

The course had two main objectives. The first was to analyse stressful situations in the workplace, particularly those related to teacher-student relationships, and to identify areas requiring improvement and more effective communication. The second objective was to acquire practical body-mind skills useful for coping with stress and strengthening personal and professional competences.

The course was delivered using active learning methods, including instruction, practical exercises, discussions in small and large groups, and numerous hands-on activities. In addition to the organised sessions, it provided an opportunity to exchange experiences related to teaching in different educational systems and to explore the differences and similarities in the challenges faced by teachers today.

The personal and professional benefits of participating in the course included greater awareness of stress triggers in the workplace, improved ability to manage emotions through specific techniques such as yoga, mindfulness, and meditation, better self-care skills and the ability to develop effective strategies for dealing with challenging situations, greater awareness of the specific characteristics of the education sector in different European countries, and the opportunity to practise English language skills throughout the course.

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