The University of Pavol Jozef Šafárik in Košice (UPJŠ) has achieved a significant success in the biggest challenge of the Recovery Plan for Slovakia in the field of research and innovation, which is co-financed by the European Union. Out of a total of 38 project applications submitted, only 6 were selected and will be funded … Continued

Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice was one of the main partners of the Zborovňa conference for teachers of STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) in the East Slovakia region. The event took place on Thursday, 13 February 2025, at UVP Technicom in Košice. In the introduction, the Vice-Rector of UPJŠ for Interdisciplinary Education … Continued

The International Day of Women and Girls in Science was the occasion for a panel discussion on “Women in Science: Stories, Challenges, Visions.”. The meeting between the university management and speakers from research, PhD students, female staff, and employees took place on Tuesday, 11 February 2025, in the Minerva building at Moyzesova 9. The discussion … Continued

The Faculty of Law of the Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice in cooperation with the City of Košice is re-opening the Student Legal Advice Centre for the residents of Košice. Through the Student Law Clinic, the citizens of Košice will have the opportunity to obtain a free legal analysis of their legal problem, which … Continued

EAST SLOVAKIA SPACE CLUSTER WILL BRING TOGETHER EXPERTS FROM ACADEMIA, RESEARCH AND COMMERCE

On 27 January 2025, the world, as well as our University, commemorated International Holocaust Remembrance Day and the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz camp complex, the place that has become a symbol of the darkest chapters of human history, a memento of the horrors of the Holocaust, but also a warning of … Continued

On the afternoon of Monday 20 January 2025, the Rector of the University of Pavol Jozef Šafárik in Košice prof. MUDr. Daniel Pella, PhD. and the Vice-Rector for International Relations Dr. h. c. prof. Mgr. Slávka Tomaščíková, PhD. received a delegation from the Embassy of the French Republic in Slovakia, headed by the Ambassador of … Continued

Peter Pellegrini, president of the Slovak Republic, was accompanied on his official visit to Italy by Tomáš Drucker, Minister of Education, Denisa Saková, Minister of Economy and representatives of major Slovak universities and private companies. The aim of the Slovak delegation visit was to strengthen mutual cooperation in the economic and educational spheres. On 14 … Continued

Dear employees and students of UPJŠ in Košice, today the Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice received a threatening email message based on which the police was contacted. In coordination with the police, appropriate security measures have been taken. Rector of UPJŠ, Prof. Daniel PELLA, is granting all UPJŠ students a Rector’s Day Off and … Continued

In November and December 2024, a collection of wax was held at the Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice to help the people of Ukraine affected by the military conflict. Thanks to the generosity of staff, students, and other donors, more than 170 kilograms of wax were collected. On 18 November 2024, the university announced … Continued

Dear colleagues, dear students, as we celebrate the joy of Christmas and welcome the New Year, I extend my heartfelt wishes to you and your families. May this season bring happiness and inspiration for the year ahead. I look forward to all we will achieve together in the coming year. Merry Christmas and Happy New … Continued

The funds raised from the sale of Christmas punch were donated to the Maják nádeje civic organization, which helps families in need. Students and staff could contribute by purchasing Christmas punch or handmade products during December 10-11, 2024, at a booth on campus. On 19 December 2024, representatives of UPJŠ visited Maják nádeje to give … Continued