From 17 to 21 November 2025, the University of Life Sciences in Lublin, within the invitation of the Doctoral School of our University, hosted Dr. Iosif Vasiu, representing the Department of Surgery, Anesthesiology and Intensive Care at the University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine in Cluj-Napoca (Romania).

The visit was financed as part of the NAWA STER project “Actions towards the internationalization of the Doctoral School of the University of Life Sciences in Lublin (I-SDUPL)”, as part of the ‘School of champions’ task, which aims to invite outstanding representatives of the world of science representing various disciplines in order to conduct classes with PhD students.

The visiting Doctor’s hosts were Mariola Bochniarz, PhD, DSc, Associate Professor and Joanna Kowalik, MSc, from the Sub-Department of Microbiology, Department of Preclinical Veterinary Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Life Sciences in Lublin

The following events took place as part of the Doctor’s visit:

• Scientific seminar for PhD students of the Doctoral School of the University of Life Sciences in Lublin
• Thematic scientific seminar for PhD students of the Doctoral School of the University of Life Sciences in Lublin
• Public lecture addressed to the academic community of the University of Life Sciences in Lublin
• Meeting with the Vice-Rector for Science and International Cooperation, the Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, as well as the Director and the staff of the Doctoral School of the University of Life Sciences in Lublin.

The subject matter of the classes conducted by the visiting Doctor focused on good research practices, including the conscious selection of research topics, the role of international cooperation, and the preparation and dissemination of research results, with particular emphasis on the selection of appropriate publication venues and tools supporting the organization of research work. In addition, the classes included advanced topics in veterinary sciences, such as small animal anesthesiology and pain management.

In total, approximately 100 participants attended the meetings.