Akademia Kujawsko-Pomorska
(Kujawsko-Pomorska Szkoła Wyższa)

In April and May 2026, our students took part in three Blended Intensive Programmes hosted by Karabük University in Turkey. Each programme focused on a different topic, but all shared the same highlight: a friendly atmosphere and exceptional hospitality, which the participants mention in every message.

From 13-17 April 2026, the following students visited Karabük:

• Marcin Praczyk, participant of the BIP “Research Techniques”,
• Sebastian Oświęcimski, participant of the BIP “International Security: Global Threats and Cooperation”.

The next mobility took place on 4-8 May 2026, with the participation of:

• Karolina Włodarczyk
• Izabela Ostrowska, attending the BIP “Artificial Intelligence and Digitalization in Nursing”.

Students emphasise that the classes were engaging and intensive, and working in international groups gave them valuable academic and cultural experience. They also highlighted the warm and supportive approach of Karabük University, which made the entire stay enjoyable and motivating.

They shared several photos from their stay, and they say it all: new experiences, new friendships, and plenty of positive energy.

In recent weeks, staff members of Kujawy and Pomorze University have taken part in several Erasmus+ Staff Training (STT) mobilities, visiting partner institutions across Europe. These activities strengthen our international cooperation, support professional development, and foster long-term academic partnerships.

In March, our employees completed training visits at Utenos kolegija (Lithuania) and the Institute of Technology and Business in České Budějovice (Czech Republic).

In April, the mobility programme continued with further visits to Associazione Eventi (Italy), Žilinská univerzita v Žiline (Slovakia) and Instituto Superior de Gestão (Portugal).

These visits represent only a selection of the mobilities carried out recently. Our staff regularly participates in training sessions, job-shadowing activities and study visits, reinforcing KPU’s role as an active and committed partner within the European higher education community.

Kujawy and Pomorze University hosted its 2nd International Staff Week on 23–27 March 2026, bringing together colleagues from across Europe for an Erasmus+-driven week of collaboration, cultural exchange and professional inspiration.

We were delighted to welcome participants from College of Law (Latvia), Institute of Technology and Business (Czech Republic), Lietuvos Inžinerijos Kolegija (Lithuania) and Kauno kolegija, Alytus Faculty (Lithuania), as well as our Erasmus+ trainee Dandy Fidel Egharevba from Daugavpils University (Latvia). During the boat trip, we were also joined by Prof. Teodora Rizova from New Bulgarian University (Bulgaria).

The programme combined professional activities including job shadowing, university presentations and intercultural workshops with unique local experiences such as a nature walk in Myślęcinek Park, a boat ride with lunch, a guided city tour, and creative workshops at the Museum of Soap and the History of Dirt.

The event once again highlighted the power of Erasmus+ to connect people, strengthen partnerships and build a vibrant international academic community.

On 2 March, we welcomed our incoming Erasmus+ students with an engaging Orientation Day at KPU. The programme included a campus tour, a fun Poland-themed Kahoot quiz (with chocolate for the winner!), a visit to the panoramic rooftop of the Rother’s Mills, and a sweet ending at the iconic Sowa café.

A warm start to an exciting Erasmus+ semester ahead.

From 20–25 October 2025, AKP proudly hosted its 1st International Staff Week as part of the One World – Many Cultures Congress. We welcomed colleagues from several partner institutions, including Utenos Kolegija HEI, Lietuvos Inžinerijos Kolegija HEI, Kolping HEI, Kauno Kolegija HEI, Mykolas Romeris University, the College of European and Regional Studies, and Matej Bel University.

Throughout the week, participants engaged in a rich cultural and academic programme. Together with our Erasmus+ students, they took part in a clay-making workshop in Brzózki, enjoyed a scenic cruise along the Brda River followed by a guided tour of Bydgoszcz’s Old Town, and explored the historic Exploseum.

The event strengthened our international partnerships and celebrated the diversity that shapes our academic community, while also inaugurating a new tradition of hosting an International Staff Week at KPU every year.