A high-quality Erasmus project deserves attention not only from the schools whose students participate in mobility programs, but also from the general public. That is why it is important that all activities, new knowledge, skills, and experiences be well documented and presented not only on the project’s own website, but above all on the websites […]
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After a hearty breakfast, the students had to say goodbye to the cabin and the beautiful surroundings of the Kežmarská Valley. But before they set off, Mr. Ksiažek set up his binoculars and treated the students to another unforgettable experience. Early that morning, he had been out on an observation mission and spotted marmots digging through the snow and enjoying
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Every year, the “Climate Change in Mountain Regions” project includes outdoor lessons combined with a meeting with staff from the High Tatras National Park or park rangers. This time, two park rangers – Mr. Ksiažek and Mr. Karkošiak—accompanied the group of students and teachers on their way to the Chata pri Zelenom plese mountain hut,
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What the students learned from the national park rangers Juraj Ksiažek and Ivan Karkošiak. The High Tatras, the heart of the Slovak mountains, are home to unique species that evolved here in isolation from the rest of Europe. In the subalpine and alpine zones, where the forest gives way to higher elevations, we find two
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Visit to LignoSilva: Exploring forest innovation in Slovakia During the Erasmus+ mobility week in Banská Bystrica 2026 the students had the opportunity to visit LignoSilva, a Centre of Excellence in Slovakia that is leading the way in sustainable forestry and wood innovation. This visit was an eye-opening experience, showing us how research, technology, and nature
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On Tuesday, the Erasmus+ students travelled out of Banská Bystica to visit the Arborétum Borová hora in Zvolen, which focuses on scientific research activities for the Technical University in Zvolen and also works as a botanical garden. They spent the morning divided into two groups with specialists who work for the Faculty of Forestry, which
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After a varied weekend filled with excursions to the immediate and wider surroundings of Banská Bystrica, delicious culinary experiences, and plenty of quality time spent with partner families, students and teachers from the three partner schools gathered in the auditorium of Moskovská 2 Elementary School in Banská Bystrica, where, following an official welcome by school
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On Mondy morning the school could once again welcome Mr. Dr. Robert Kanka, Ph.D., Head of Department of Ecological Analyses, from the Institute of Landscape Ecology SAS who held a lecture about how vegetation in the Alps changes because of the climate change. What have the students learned? To see climate change, scientists look at wind,
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Family Day was all about bonding – an opportunity for twins to connect with their host families. For the Slovak students, it was a chance to shine as ambassadors of Slovakia’s natural and cultural treasures. With their twins, they scattered across the region, each discovering a unique slice of Slovakia. Nestled in the country center, some
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A warm welcome: Reuniting with the Erasmus twins Last Saturday afternoon, excitement filled the air as the students from Banská Bystrica eagerly awaited the arrival of their Erasmus twins. The tension and excitement were palpable – after months apart since the mobilities in Germany and Italy, they all couldn’t wait to reunite and showcase the
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