Delegations from LUT and IMT visit STU in Bratislava
In September and October 2025, the Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava (STU) had the pleasure of welcoming delegations from Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology (LUT) and Institut Mines-Télécom (IMT), as part of the ongoing collaboration within the EULiST Alliance. These visits offered valuable opportunities to strengthen academic partnerships, exchange institutional expertise and future collaboration.
LUT visited STU to explore opportunities for cooperation
LUT visited STU on October 2 to focus on opportunities within the Faculty of Civil Engineering. The visit was part of a broader tour of the Central European region, which also included meetings with partner universities TU Wien and Brno University of Technology. The delegation met with STU counterparts to exchange insights on curriculum development, department structure, and research priorities. The visit also included presentations on STU’s work in the field and discussions around possible areas of collaboration.
“Our Finnish partners gained information about our study system, the structure of our study programs, subjects, and areas of research. Although LUT University does not currently offer studies in the field of civil engineering, representatives of both institutions have already identified areas of overlap in research, which represents potential for future cooperation”.
~ prof. Ing. Katarína Gajdošová, PhD., Vice-dean of the Faculty of Civil Engineering
Institut Mines-Télécom made two visits to STU
The first IMT visit, from September 9 to 11, centered on exploring research synergies and academic cooperation. The delegation toured STU’s facilities, met with faculty members, and identified potential topics for joint research projects and doctoral supervision. Discussions also touched on the idea of launching an international Master’s programme.
The second IMT visit took place on October 15 and 16, with a group of 11 participants. On the first day, the delegation visited key faculties in Bratislava, including Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering and Information Technology. Then they spent the second day in Trnava at the Faculty of Materials Science and Technology, concluding the trip with a city tour. The agenda covered a broad range of research topics from materials and production systems to ICT and industrial risks. It highlighted interest in joint projects, European funding opportunities, and academic exchanges.
The visit, which took place in a friendly and positive atmosphere, provided an opportunity to establish new contacts and strengthen existing ties between the two institutions. The identified thematic overlaps and inspiring discussions also created an excellent basis for further deepening cooperation.
~ Ing. Libor Ďuriška, PhD., Vice-dean of the Faculty of Materials Science and Technology
These visits exemplify the active collaboration taking place within the EULiST Alliance and reflect the shared ambition of the partner institutions to build long-term, impactful partnerships across both education and research.
