UKF Welcomes Scholars from Argentina and Spain
At our alma mater, we had the distinct honour of welcoming distinguished academics from abroad, thereby reaffirming the increasingly international character of our university and its active engagement within the global academic community. The visit of esteemed guests from Spain and Argentina constitutes a significant step toward enhancing international cooperation and further deepening both – scientific and educational collaboration.
The foreign delegation was formally received by the Vice-Rector for International Relations, Assoc. Prof. Martina Pavlíková, PhD., MBA, together with the Dean of the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Informatics, Dr. h. c. Prof. František Petrovič, PhD., MBA. The meeting offered a valuable platform for open academic dialogue and the exchange of professional expertise.
The delegation consisted of following scholars:
- Prof. Maria Binetti (University of Buenos Aires), a member of the prestigious National Scientific and Technical Research Council – Argentina, CONICET, and a distinguished scholar with a significant contribution to the fields of philosophy and the humanities;
- Prof. Jose Garcia Martin, President of the Kierkegaard Society in Spain (Malaga), a prominent figure within the European philosophical community;
- Representatives of Miguel Hernández University of Elche, Spain:
- Prof. Maria José Argente Carrascosa,
- Prof. Maria-Luz García Pardo,
- Assoc. Prof. Iván Agea Durán, all affiliated with the Department of Agro-Food Technology, Faculty of Experimental Sciences, Alicante.
The working meeting was also attended by Prof. RNDr. Alexander Sirotkin, DrSc., and Dr.h.c. prof. ThDr. PaedDr. Roman Králik, ThD., MBA, LL.M., who have played a pivotal role in initiating and advancing long-term international cooperation with these distinguished scholars. Their sustained efforts have significantly contributed to establishing a solid foundation for the present academic partnerships.
Prof. RNDr. Alexander Sirotkin, DrSc., ranks among leading scientific authorities in the natural sciences, with a pronounced research focus on reproductive biology and endocrinology. His scholarly work is characterised by a strong international dimension, an extensive publication record, and a substantial contribution to advancing the understanding of regulatory mechanisms in reproductive processes.
Dr. h.c. Prof. ThDr. PaedDr. Roman Králik, ThD., MBA, LLM, President of the Kierkegaard Society in Slovakia, has long been systematically engaged in the development of international scholarly relations within interdisciplinary research in philosophy, with particular emphasis on the legacy of Søren Kierkegaard. His international collaboration with Prof. Maria Binetti and Prof. Jose Garcia Martin has been continuously developed since 2009, following their initial meeting at St. Olaf College during a research stay devoted to the study of the works of the Danish philosopher Søren Kierkegaard. Their longstanding scholarly collaboration constitutes a substantial foundation for current academic partnerships and joint research activities.
Interdisciplinary research at the intersection of cultural studies, Anglophone literature, and philosophy is also significantly advanced by the Vice-Rector, Assoc. Prof. Martina Pavlíková, PhD., MBA. In her academic work, she has consistently fostered international collaboration and has actively participated in numerous major research projects and international lecture stays conducted in cooperation with Prof. Maria Binetti and Prof. Jose Garcia Martin—for instance, University of Granada, University of Seville, St. Olaf College, University of Toronto, and University of Buenos Aires. Her scholarly contribution represents an important bridge between the humanities and the international academic environment.
The discussions held during the meeting primarily focused on opportunities for expanding joint research projects, academic mobility programmes for both students and faculty, as well as the development of collaborative study programmes. Particular emphasis was placed on advancing interdisciplinary collaboration and fostering the integration of diverse scientific domains - priority of critical significance within the contemporary academic areas.
The meeting took place in a spirit of strengthening international academic collaboration, exchanging expertise, identifying new opportunities for joint teaching and research initiatives. The participants concurred that such partnerships constitute a fundamental pillar of the internationalisation of higher education and make a significant contribution to enhancing the quality of both education and scientific research.
The visit of the international delegation further attests to our university’s openness to global academic community and its ambition to serve as an active partner in international scholarly dialogue. We are confident that the newly established contacts will yield tangible outcomes in the form of joint projects, publications, and further initiatives that will enrich not only our academic community but also the broader scientific areas.
The international partners visited Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra within the framework of the Erasmus+ programme, which currently represents one of the key instruments for the internationalisation of higher education and the promotion of academic mobility.
Special appreciation is extended to the Slovak Academic Association for International Cooperation (SAAIC) for its sustained support of education in an international context and for fostering favourable conditions for the development of international partnerships.
Text: International Office
Photo: Lubo Balko
Photo: Lubo Balko
Published: March 26, 2026
