As part of the Erasmus+ KA171 project – cooperation with partner countries outside the European Union, the University hosted two academic staff members who are also responsible for international cooperation at their home institution, Jizzakh Polytechnic Institute (Uzbekistan): Azizbek Nishonov and Utkirjon Rahmatov.

Within the awarded funding, the guests carried out a Staff Mobility for Teaching visit at the Faculty of Mechatronics and Mechanical Engineering. In parallel, working meetings were held at the Department of Staff Development and International Cooperation, during which the details of further institutional cooperation and activities related to academic staff development were agreed upon.

The delegation also had the opportunity to visit the Research and Implementation Centre for Intelligent Specialisations of the Świętokrzyskie Region. The visit represents another step in strengthening cooperation under the Erasmus+ programme.

Foreign students of our University had the opportunity to learn about elements of Polish culture, customs, and cuisine related to Christmas in Poland during another “Seasonal Meeting,” which took place on December 11, 2025.
The Vice-Rector for Student Affairs and Education, Prof. Artur Maciąg, warmly welcomed the guests and extended Christmas wishes. The festive atmosphere was shared by other representatives of the university authorities who attended the event: vice-rectors, deans, and Erasmus+ faculty coordinators.
Students from various countries, studying full-time or participating in academic mobility under the Erasmus+ programme, had the chance not only to discover Polish Christmas traditions but also to learn about holidays celebrated in Algeria.
The artistic part of the event was provided by the Big Band “Boogie Band” from the Ludomir Różycki State Music School in Kielce, led by Mr. Marcin Stojek, who performed global Christmas hits in jazz arrangements.
Santa Claus also made an appearance and presented attendees with Christmas gifts.
The meeting was organized by the Department for Academic Staff Development and International Cooperation, with the support and involvement of the Student Government.
We hope that the Christmas season in Poland, despite the natural longing for home, will be filled with warmth and joy for our international students, and that the New Year 2026 brings many successes.

On 10 December 2025, the 4th International Railway Forum – Digital & AI Innovation in Railways took place at University of Kuala Lumpur MIDI. This major industry and academic event was attended by His Excellence Krzysztof Dobrowolski, Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to Malaysia, highlighting the growing Polish–Malaysian cooperation in education, research and advanced technologies.

The Ambassador’s presence was also a result of the strengthened partnership between Kielce University of Technology (KUT) and UniKL, developed further during the recent visit of KUT representatives to the Polish Embassy in Kuala Lumpur. The visit involved dr hab. inż. Tomasz Kozior, Prof. PŚk and dr hab. inż. Damian Gogolewski, Prof. PŚk and UniKL representatives Sangeeth Suresh and Mohd Zaid Abu Yazid. The discussions led to new opportunities for academic cooperation: joint research projects, mobility under the Erasmus+ programme, and academic-educational activities — supported by the Polish Embassy.

The partnership of KUT and UniKL began in 2018, initiated by dr hab. inż. Tomasz Kozior, Prof. PŚk. Since then, cooperation has steadily developed: through research projects, academic exchanges, publications, participation in conferences and forums such as the 4th International Railway Forum. As a result, scientific and educational ties between Poland and Malaysia are strengthening, offering new development opportunities for KUT students and staff.

The participation of the Polish Ambassador in the UniKL forum is another sign that our initiative delivers real results — and opens new horizons for cooperation.

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The most popular Polish dishes among foreigners are pierogi (a kind of dumplings) and borscht (special beetroot soup). On November 24, 2025, our international students from the Kielce University of Technology had the opportunity to take on the great challenge of preparing these traditional dishes during an event organized by the Department of Staff Development and International Cooperation under the name PIEROGI WORKSHOP. It was not easy, as making pierogi was a completely new experience for everyone, but they all did a great job.

Their great commitment and focus were visible throughout the entire process. . All the students chopped vegetables, kneaded dough, and made pierogi like professional chefs. The prepared three kinds of pierogi, i.e. Russian pierogi, meat pierogi, and strawberry pierogi for dessert surprised everyone with their delicious taste, and the joint tasting was a well-deserved reward for their hard work in the kitchen. The students were delighted with this form of activity and the opportunity to discover classic, signature dishes of Polish cuisine.

This type of event will certainly be organized again, as it is a great opportunity for integration and for foreign students—both regular and Erasmus+ participants—to explore Polish traditions.

 

On November 25, 2025, Prof. Punnose Kovoor from Universiti Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Italy Design Institute, conducted classes for students of the Faculty of Mechatronics and Mechanical Engineering as part of the Erasmus+ exchange. His visit offered students a valuable opportunity to experience an international academic perspective. This cooperation between the Kielce University of Technology and the University of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Italy Design Institute strengthens our partnerships and supports the exchange of knowledge and experience.