In September 2023, Prof. Ewa Nowicka-Rusek visited the European University of Armenia in Yerevan within the EU-funded Erasmus+ programme.

Prof. Nowicka-Rusek held a series of lectures on  following topics: Polish geography, history, social structure and educational system;  ethnic structure of contemporary Poland – national and ethnic minorities in Poland and regional differentiation of the country;  Armenians in Poland: history and recent times differentiation – decedents of old migrants (legally functioning Armenian national minority in Poland) and economic migrants from independent Armenia.

“As I am researching specific situation of Armenians in Poland, I have found lots of important field information and interest on the side of Armenian educational institution for cooperation in future.” – explains Prof. Nowicka-Rusek. In addition, during the visit Prof. Nowicka-Rusek met with faculty members and the EUA administration and discussed future collaboration opportunities.

Collegium Civitas, recognized in 2023 by the European Commission as an Erasmus Without Paper (EWP) Champion, aims to enhance internationalisation through increased participation in Erasmus+, solidifying the commitment to global education excellence.  More information: https://civitas.edu.pl/en/our-university/news/collegium-civitas-ewp-champion