Three out of five International Intensive Educational Programs (IIEP) implemented
under the SPINAKER project have already been completed!
We are pleased to announce that we have successfully delivered three of the five planned International Intensive Educational Programs (IIEP) as part of the project “Education Without Borders for Medical Fields at UJK,” funded by the NAWA SPINAKER programme.
On April 13–17, 2026, the first IIEP titled “The importance of physiological spinal extension – from birth to adulthood”, dedicated to physiotherapy, took place. The program attracted great interest and provided an excellent opportunity to develop practical skills, exchange experiences, and build international academic relationships. Participants—academic staff, PhD students, and students from Cairo University and Galala University (Egypt), as well as Bogolomets National Medical University (Ukraine)—demonstrated outstanding commitment. They actively engaged with the topics discussed, eagerly participated in discussions, and approached new working methods with openness. Particularly valuable were the participants’ creativity and the atmosphere of genuine knowledge and experience exchange throughout the course.
In the following week, April 20–24, 2026, we hosted two additional groups of international participants.
The first group consisted of representatives of Alexander Dubček University of Trenčín (Slovakia)— who took part in the IIEP “Research Methodology and Biostatistics”. The program covered, among other topics, practical aspects of statistical analysis of research data.
In addition to the classes, participants had the opportunity to explore the facilities of the University Medical Simulation Centre at UJK and take part in a cultural program, visiting key landmarks of Kielce, including the Cathedral Basilica, the Palace of the Kraków Bishops, Castle Hill, Staszic Park, the Avenue of Fame, Zieliński Palace, the Artists’ Square, and the Kadzielnia Nature Reserve.
The second group participated in the course “Medical Emergency Procedures,” which brought together 20 students from Albania, Kosovo, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia. The intensive practical training enabled participants to develop competencies in emergency procedures and simulation-based medical practice. Beyond the academic program, the students also visited the University Library at UJK, gaining insight into the university’s academic resources.
The students left Kielce enriched not only with new knowledge and practical skills but also with international experience, cultural inspiration, and new friendships.
We would like to sincerely thank all project participants, as well as the academic staff of the Faculty of Health Sciences involved in the implementation of the SPINAKER project, for their professionalism, dedication, and contribution to strengthening the internationalization of our university.
Two more IIEP programs are still ahead of us—we are looking forward to the next stages of this exceptional initiative!
Published on December 4, 2025