International Staff Week in Lithuania: A Journey of Learning and Connection

From May 5th to 9th, 2025, I had the opportunity to participate in the International Staff Week 2025 organized by Vytautas Magnus University in Kaunas, Lithuania.

Over 140 people from almost 50 countries participated in the International Staff Week, which made this experience significant because I had the opportunity not only to get to know different cultures, but also to present the Dzemal Bijedic University of Mostar, and our homeland, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The main theme of the International Staff Week was "Happiness at Work", with a focus on lectures and workshops in the field of psychology. I consider topics such as Psycho-Emotional Health and Best Practices,  Psychological Resilience. I will certainly be able to apply the acquired knowledge and skills not only in the workplace, but also in life. I consider the greatest contribution of this mobility to be the network of contacts established at other universities worldwide and increasing knowledge of social, linguistic, and cultural matters.

The participants also had the opportunity to visit the exhibition on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the founding of Vytautas Magnus University, and to visit the modern and contemporary robotics laboratory, as well as to see the achievements in the field of artificial intelligence.

Finally, I would recommend everyone to achieve mobility at Vytautas Magnus University – the hosts are extremely organized and accommodating, the program is well thought out, and Kaunas is a wonderful city where you will feel safe and welcome.