The guests were welcomed by the Vice-Rector for International Relations, Prof. Łukasz Bogucki and the Head of the International Hub of the University of Lodz, Dr Maciej Jażdżewski. They both expressed their appreciation for the contribution that the international scientists make to the achievements of the University of Lodz. They also wished everyone a wonderful Christmas and fruitful work in the New Year.
After the official part, the integration event began, during which the invited guests had an opportunity to get to know each other better, not only in terms of their research interests, but also by sharing information about their favourite winter sports or foreign languages they would like to learn.
There was also a "Kahoot" quiz. Its participants answered a series of questions related to the holiday season on time, and the winning group received small gifts. The Rector of the University of Lodz, Prof. Elżbieta Żądzińska also participated in the game. She joined the meeting, welcomed the participants and extended best wishes to the international scientists, expressing hope that in the future a significant number of them will connect their professional lives with the University of Lodz.
The Christmas meeting ended with refreshments. The guests could try traditional Polish Christmas Eve dishes, such as borscht with dumplings or Greek-style fish.
Text: Katarzyna Pardyka (International Hub University of Lodz)
Edit: Communications and PR Centre, University of Lodz
Photos: Bartosz Kałużny (Communications and PR Centre, University of Lodz)