Kujawy and Pomorze University in Bydgoszcz hosted KPU Staff Week 2025 from 20 to 25 October 2025.
The event was designed as an international academic and cultural exchange programme for university staff, Erasmus+ participants and representatives of partner institutions. It combined meetings at the University, job shadowing, guided visits, cultural activities and participation in the “One World, Many Cultures” Congress.
KPU Staff Week created space for direct cooperation between international guests and the University community. Participants had the opportunity to learn more about Kujawy and Pomorze University, observe selected academic and organisational activities, exchange experience with staff members and discover Bydgoszcz as an academic city.
Main information
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Event name | KPU Staff Week 2025 |
| Host institution | Kujawy and Pomorze University in Bydgoszcz |
| Dates | 20-25 October 2025 |
| Location | Bydgoszcz, Poland |
| Main venue | Kujawy and Pomorze University, ul. Toruńska 55-57 |
| Programme type | International staff exchange, Erasmus+ mobility and academic cooperation |
| Main activities | Welcome meeting, university tour, job shadowing, workshops, guided visits and congress participation |
| Academic event | “One World, Many Cultures” Congress |
Purpose of KPU Staff Week 2025
KPU Staff Week 2025 supported international cooperation through practical meetings, staff exchange and cultural integration.
The programme was prepared to help participants:
- become familiar with Kujawy and Pomorze University in Bydgoszcz,
- meet academic and administrative staff,
- observe selected university procedures through job shadowing,
- exchange experience with representatives of other institutions,
- learn more about local educational and cultural initiatives,
- take part in academic discussion during the “One World, Many Cultures” Congress,
- discover important places in Bydgoszcz and the region.
The event combined professional development with intercultural experience. This format is especially valuable for university staff involved in international cooperation, student support, academic teaching, Erasmus+ mobility and institutional development.
Programme overview
The Staff Week programme included activities at the University, visits in Bydgoszcz and the region, workshops and participation in a congress.
Main programme elements included:
- welcome meeting and ice break,
- showing round the University,
- job shadowing,
- visiting former headquarters of the University,
- exploring St. Vincent de Paul Basilica Minor in Bydgoszcz,
- visiting kindergarten “Bursztynek”,
- visit to Brzózki village,
- lecture for students,
- workshops,
- boat ride on the Brda river,
- guided city tour of Bydgoszcz,
- guided Exploseum tour,
- participation in the “One World, Many Cultures” Congress.
Monday, 20 October 2025
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 – 12:00 | Welcome meeting and ice break | Kujawy and Pomorze University |
| 10:00 – 12:00 | Showing round the University | Kujawy and Pomorze University |
| 10:00 – 12:00 | Job shadowing | Kujawy and Pomorze University |
The first day introduced participants to Kujawy and Pomorze University in Bydgoszcz.
The programme started with a welcome meeting and an ice-breaking session. Participants were shown around the University and took part in job shadowing, which allowed them to observe selected organisational and academic activities.
This day was focused on integration, orientation and first contact with the University environment.
Tuesday, 21 October 2025
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 – 12:00 | Visiting former headquarters of the University | Bydgoszcz |
| 10:00 – 12:00 | Exploring St. Vincent de Paul Basilica Minor in Bydgoszcz | Bydgoszcz |
| 10:00 – 12:00 | Visiting kindergarten “Bursztynek” | Bydgoszcz |
The second day gave participants a broader view of the University’s local environment and educational context.
The programme included a visit to the former headquarters of the University, a visit to St. Vincent de Paul Basilica Minor in Bydgoszcz and a visit to kindergarten “Bursztynek”.
This part of Staff Week helped participants understand the local academic, educational and cultural background of Kujawy and Pomorze University.
Wednesday, 22 October 2025
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00 – 14:30 | Lecture for students | Brzózki |
| 11:00 – 14:30 | Trip to Brzózki village | Brzózki |
| 11:00 – 14:30 | Tour around the village and Van Gogh-inspired murals | Brzózki |
| 11:00 – 14:30 | Coffee and cake break | Brzózki |
| 11:00 – 14:30 | Workshops | Brzózki |
Wednesday was dedicated to activities outside the main University campus.
Participants visited Brzózki village, where the programme included a lecture for students, a trip around the village, exploring Van Gogh-inspired murals, a coffee and cake break and workshops.
This day connected academic exchange with regional culture and community-based learning. It also gave participants an opportunity to experience local initiatives beyond the University building.
Thursday, 23 October 2025
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10:30 – 15:30 | Job shadowing | Kujawy and Pomorze University |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | Boat ride on the Brda river | Bydgoszcz |
| 13:30 – 15:30 | City tour with a guide | Bydgoszcz / Grodzka Street |
Thursday combined professional development with cultural discovery.
The programme included job shadowing at Kujawy and Pomorze University, a boat ride on the Brda river and a guided city tour in Bydgoszcz.
This day helped participants better understand both the University and the city. The boat ride and guided walk also supported informal networking between guests and hosts.
Friday, 24 October 2025
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 – 13:30 / 14:00 | Guided Exploseum tour | Exploseum, Alfreda Nobla Street |
Friday included a guided visit to Exploseum on Alfreda Nobla Street.
The visit offered participants an opportunity to learn more about one of Bydgoszcz’s historical and educational sites. It also complemented the academic part of the programme with a cultural and historical experience.
Saturday, 25 October 2025
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 – 17:00 | “One World, Many Cultures” Congress | Kujawy and Pomorze University |
| 9:00 – 10:30 | Participant registration | Building B, ground floor |
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Inauguration of the “One World, Many Cultures” Congress | Kujawy and Pomorze University |
| 11:00 – 13:00 | Plenary session | Kujawy and Pomorze University |
| 14:00 – 17:00 | Thematic conferences | Kujawy and Pomorze University |
The final day of KPU Staff Week 2025 was connected with the “One World, Many Cultures” Congress.
The congress included participant registration, official inauguration, a plenary session and thematic conferences. The inauguration was led by prof. Helena Czakowska, PhD, KPU Rector.
The programme also included the theme “Erasmus+ students as chefs of their home cuisines”, which connected academic exchange with intercultural presentation and student involvement.
Saturday gave participants an opportunity to take part in a broader academic and multicultural event organised at Kujawy and Pomorze University.
Academic and cultural value of the event
KPU Staff Week 2025 was not limited to formal meetings. It combined staff mobility with cultural discovery, academic discussion and practical observation of university work.
The event supported:
- international networking,
- Erasmus+ cooperation,
- professional exchange between university staff,
- intercultural understanding,
- visibility of partner institutions,
- academic discussion,
- knowledge of Bydgoszcz and the region.
Such activities are important for strengthening long-term institutional cooperation. They also help participants understand how international academic partnerships work in practice, both at the administrative and teaching level.
Bydgoszcz as part of the Staff Week experience
Bydgoszcz was an important part of the programme.
Participants visited local places connected with education, culture and history. The programme included a guided city tour, a boat ride on the Brda river, a visit to St. Vincent de Paul Basilica Minor and a guided Exploseum tour.
These activities helped international guests experience the city from different perspectives: academic, cultural, historical and social.
For participants visiting Poland through Erasmus+ or other academic cooperation programmes, this kind of local experience can support a better understanding of the host institution and its environment.
Summary
KPU Staff Week 2025 brought together academic exchange, international cooperation, job shadowing and cultural integration.
The programme created opportunities for direct contact between guests and the KPU academic community. It also showed how staff mobility can combine professional development with intercultural learning and regional discovery.
By organising Staff Week, Kujawy and Pomorze University in Bydgoszcz strengthened its international activity and provided participants with a structured, practical and engaging mobility experience.
Contact
For more information about KPU international events, Erasmus+ mobility and academic cooperation, please contact the International Office.
Kujawy and Pomorze University in Bydgoszcz
ul. Toruńska 55-57
85-023 Bydgoszcz
Poland
Email: internationaloffice@akp.bydgoszcz.pl
Phone: +48 797 328 407
