08/06/2026
Delegation from the University of Eastern Finland Visited the Faculty of Social Sciences and Health Care, CPU in Nitra within the Erasmus+ Programme
From 19 to 21 May 2026, the Faculty of Social Sciences and Health Care of Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra welcomed representatives of the Department of Nursing Science at the University of Eastern Finland (UEF), Kuopio. The delegation consisted of Ari Haaranen, PhD, the Deputy Head of the Department and university teacher, and Juha Pajari, PhD, RN, PHN, the university teacher. The visit took place within the Erasmus+ programme and focused on strengthening international cooperation in nursing education and research.
• The programme began with a meeting with the Faculty management. It included presentations of both universities and professional discussions on opportunities for further collaboration in education and research.
• An important part of the visit was a series of meetings with academic staff from the Department of Nursing. The discussions focused on the exchange of experiences in nursing education, including simulation-based education, as well as research in various fields of nursing science and nursing pedagogy, with particular emphasis on master’s and doctoral education.
• On the second day, the guests visited the Faculty Hospital Nitra, where they were welcomed by PhDr. Peter Zito, MPH, the Deputy Director for Nursing Care. The programme included visits to selected clinical training sites, including the Emergency Department, and a presentation of simulation-based education at Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra. The meetings provided an opportunity to exchange experiences in the education and preparation of future nurses and nurse educators.
• The final day of the visit included a meeting with doctoral students and discussions on possibilities for future collaboration in research activities.
The programme also focused on the cultural and historical heritage of the city of Nitra, including the guided tours of the Nitra Castle and the Diocesan Library.
The visit confirmed the shared commitment of both institutions to strengthening international collaboration and created opportunities for future joint educational, research, and mobility activities.
