The representative of Education Internationalization Centre of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno took part in the International Staff Training Week at SGH Warsaw School of Economics

International Staff Training Week united representatives of universities from 15 countries. International Staff Training Week was organized by SGH Warsaw School of Economics in the framework of Erasmus+ programme.

The International Staff Training Week was attended by representatives of Eurasia International University in Armenia, Georgia Institute of Technology, Moldova State University, Queen's University and Concordia University in Canada, Nagasaki University in Japan, Ivan Franko National University of Lviv in Ukraine, Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation,  Fudan University in China and others. Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno was represented by Viktoria Kerget, Erasmus+ Institutional Coordinator, specialist of International Students and Academic Mobility Office of the Center for Internationalization of Education.

Participants of International Staff Training Week had an opportunity to learn more about the education system of Poland and SGH Warsaw School of Economics in particular.

- We got acquainted with the organization of academic mobility with partner universities at SGH, project support,  science and research activities, student organizations, for example, such as ESN, the Student Research Association for International Relations, the Club of Partner Organizations, - noted Viktoria Kerget. - We were also told about organization of study process using information and electronic technologies, joint educational programs, summer programs of SGH Warsaw School of Economics.

In addition, a rich cultural program was organized for the participants: staff members from higher education institutions of different countries visited the cultural and historical sites of Poland, visited the library of SGH Warsaw School of Economics - one of the largest collections of economic literature in Poland.

The International Staff Training Week ended with a panel discussion on the possibilities for cooperation between universities with the participation of representatives of the Administration of SGH Warsaw School of Economics – Professor Jacek Prokop, Vice-Rector for International Relations and Ms. Elżbieta Fonberg-Stokluska, M.Sc., Head of the International Centre, Erasmus+ Coordinator at SGH Warsaw School of Economics.

 - The participants of International Staff Training Week got an idea about the main aspects of the activities of SGH Warsaw School of Economics, the scientific and educational potential of the participating universities,- added Viktoria. - In addition, it was possible to establish contacts with colleagues from various universities for further cooperation in the field of internationalization of education.

Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno  strengthens cooperation with the University of Granada (Spain)

The delegation of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno, headed by the Senior Vice-Rector Iryna Kiturka met with representatives of the University of Granada during the Staff Training Week, which the 9th time brought together participants from 15 countries of Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Delegates from YKSUG were the only representatives from Belarus for this major event.
During the Staff Training Week representatives of YKSUG attended seminars on the international aspects of mobility under the Erasmus+ programme, the organization of work with international students within the framework of incoming and outgoing mobility, acquainted with the educational system of Spain and the University of Granada. In addition, colleagues from Spain shared the experience of organization and management of academic mobility and usage of online procedures for the organization of academic mobility in the host University.
During the visit were held meetings with representatives of YKSUG and Spanish University. The parties discussed the promising directions of mutually beneficial cooperation in the 2017/2018 academic year and agreed on cooperation under the Visiting Professor Programme. So, Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno will be visited by the Dean of the Faculty of Translation, University of Granada, Enrique F. Quero of Herve. In addition, lecturers of two higher education institutions will be able to publish their articles in scientific journals of the universities on a regular basis. The YKSUG stated willingness to accept students and staff of the University of Granada to Russian Language Summer School next year. Also colleagues reached agreement on the organization of training courses for employees of partner universities and joint participation in international projects.

The delegation of the Xinjiang Normal University visited Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno

During the meeting the parties discussed prospects of bilateral cooperation.
Welcoming the guests, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno Yury Bialykh noted that this meeting was a continuation of the dialogue on cooperation between the two institutions of higher education, which was started in June during YKSUG delegation visit in China headed by the rector of the University Andrei Karol.
The Head of International Affairs of Xinjiang Normal University Ho Feng noted that Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno impressed as an institution of higher education with many years of experience of training of qualified specialists. In this regard, the representatives of the Chinese University called Chinese language training in YKSUG one of the key areas of interaction. In addition, during the meeting the parties talked about the establishment of closer academic contacts, as well as possible directions of joint research activities.

Students of Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno visit Beijing in the framework of educational familiarization tour.

   The educational familiarization tour for 100 students from Belarus to Beijing has started on the 20th of July, 2016. It will last for two weeks. The participants from YKSUG are the students who involved in study of Chinese culture and language – student of the Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics Evgeniy Demidovich and student of the Faculty of History, Communication and Tourism Olga Gracheva.

Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno actively cooperates with leading universities and organizations of neighboring and far-abroad countries such as Russia, China, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Serbia, Sri Lanka, Mongolia, India and others.

Staff and students of YKSUG visit foreign universities and organizations to undergo training/internships, share experiences, give lectures, conduct research and participate in international projects, exhibitions, conferences, seminars, cultural, sporting and other events within the framework of intergovernmental agreements and international cooperation agreements.

For the first time in 2015 Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno held Russian Language Summer School, brought together 26 participants from 9 countries, such as Poland, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Slovenia, Austria, Germany, Czech Republic and USA. In addition to the Russian language classes participants had an opportunity to enjoy fascinating excursions around Grodno and Belarus and also take part in meetings with local craftsmen who held workshops on traditional folk art for the guests.

Since then, YKSUG holds Russian Language Summer School and Summer Academy every year, within which foreign citizens can get a closer look on Belarusian traditions, meet new friends and improve their Russian language.

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