They actively participated in events organised as part of the International Staff Week, the INNOBUILD 2026 conference, project meeting, and other Across-related initiatives.
An International Academic Environment during the International Staff Week
The central event of the week was the 16th International Staff Week, which brought together more than 40 representatives from 24 countries, including 3 participants from the University of Banja Luka, representing both academic and administrative staff.
Participants were welcomed by the university authorities: Prof. Marta Kosior-Kazberuk, Rector of Bialystok University of Technology and Prof. Dorota Anna Krawczyk, Vice-Rector for International Cooperation and Dr Agata Mannino, coordinator of Across – European University for Cross-Border Knowledge Sharing.
The event served as a platform for exchanging good practices, strengthening international cooperation, and establishing new partnerships, particularly in the areas of mobility and internationalisation of education.
Participants engaged in a variety of workshops, including the “Across culture cooperation” workshop, meetings with faculty representatives, networking activities, and teaching-related engagements.
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INNOBUILD 2026 – Linking Science and Practice
A key highlight of the week was the international conference INNOBUILD 2026 (May 20–22), which gathered around 200 participants, including experts and researchers working in sustainable construction, energy systems, and climate transformation.
The conference created a platform for knowledge exchange among academics, practitioners, and representatives of the economic sector. The participation of 77 representatives from eight Across partner universities (BUT, TUC, UCV, UdG, UNG, UNIBL, UNIUD, UR) strengthened research and teaching collaboration in areas critical to the green transition.
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Across Debate: Women in Science and STEM
As part of the accompanying programme, an international debate “Women in Science/STEM” brought together female researchers from different countries and continents.
The discussion focused on academic career paths, professional challenges, and the need to strengthen the role of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The event highlighted the importance of equality and diversity as key elements in the development of the academic community within Across.
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Task Team 2.3 Meeting – Advancing Mobility in Across
Alongside the open events, the Task Team 2.3 “Mobility Across Borders and Sectors” meeting was held with the onsite participation of 12 representatives from six Across partner universities (BUT, TUC, UNIBL, UdG, UNG, and UPVD).
The meeting focused on further harmonisation of mobility rules, including the development of mobility grant schemes for Master’s and PhD students, the integration of teaching components into mobility, and the expansion of hybrid mobility formats.
Participants also emphasised the importance of stronger academic staff engagement, simplification of administrative procedures, and the implementation of solutions such as “mobility windows” and mobility ambassador initiatives.
Joint Efforts for the Development of the European University Across
The week of events at Bialystok University of Technology demonstrated how effectively strategic, teaching, and research activities can be integrated within the European University Across.
The strong engagement of staff from partner institutions confirmed the growing role of the alliance as a platform that integrates education, research, and international cooperation, while supporting the development of modern solutions in higher education.
