Scheme: Visegrad Fund
Project ID: 22610115
Project Coordinator: Dr. Lenka Michelčíková
Period: 01/06/2026 – 30/11/2027

The project connects secondary school and university students and teachers from the Visegrad Group (Czechia, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia) to promote intercultural collaboration, creativity, and student wellbeing.

Through creative workshops, collaborative writing, and a Reading Circle, participants can share ideas, co-create stories, and build meaningful cross-border connections.

Students across the V4 region often lack opportunities for creative expression and intercultural dialogue within formal education. This project addresses these gaps by creating space for student voice, creativity, and collaboration, which are essential for motivation, wellbeing, and personal development.

The project combines:

  • creative writing and wellbeing
  • collaboration across secondary and tertiary education
  • long-term impact through the EnJoY online journal

This journal showcases student work and provides a lasting platform for creative expression and intercultural exchange.

Project´s Impact

Participants will develop:

  • language and communication skills
  • creativity and confidence
  • intercultural awareness and empathy

At the same time, the project strengthens cooperation between schools and universities, contributing to a more connected and inclusive V4 region.

Sustainability
Activities and outputs will be primarily digital, reducing environmental impact while ensuring long-term accessibility and continued collaboration.

Project activity schedule
From To Country City Title
1.10.2026 2.10.2026 Slovakia Nitra Interactive Creative Writing Workshop for students in Slovakia
9.11.2026 10.11.2026 Poland Poznaň Interactive Creative Writing Workshop for students in Poland
11.1.2027 20.1.2027 Hungary Szeged Creative Writing Cooperation „Through Someone Else’s Eyes“
23.2.2027 24.2.2027 Hungary Szeged Interactive Creative Writing Workshop in Hungary
9.3.2027 10.3.2027 Czechia Brno Interactive Creative Writing Workshop in Czech Republic
16.3.2027 17.3.2027 Slovakia Nitra A panel session at the annual Diversity Conference in Slovakia
16.3.2027 17.3.2027 Slovakia Nitra Teacher Training Workshop in Creative Pedagogy
15.6.2027 15.6.2027 Poland Poznaň The Reading Circle Session

Project partners:

Department of English Language and Culture, Faculty of Education, Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra

The Department of English Language and Culture at Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra has extensive experience in promoting intercultural communication, creative learning and wellbeing. It regularly implements language development projects, student workshops, and research initiatives focused on innovative teaching methodologies, including creative writing, literature, and intercultural competence. In the recent years, the Department has successfully organized the annual Diversity conference, writing competitions – Short Story Competition 2024, creative workshops for students – The art of Words and Ink Outside the box and the members of the Department participated in E-Twinning virtual exchange projects: Beyond Borders: Virtual Collaboration of Future Teachers of English and Virtual Exchange Project: English Language Education in Slovakia and Germany. The Department collaborates with secondary and elementary schools in Slovakia and partner institutions across Europe.

The Department of English Language and Literature, Faculty of Education, Masaryk University

The Department of English Language and Literature at the Faculty of Education, Masaryk University aims to provide high quality, liberal education for future teachers of English in an inspiring, challenging, and productive environment. Emphasis is equally placed on the development of professional competencies and appropriate subject and pedagogical content knowledge; the ability to apply them in diverse settings; and the adoption of values essential in forming an active, responsible, and independent member of the community.
In order to achieve these aims, the Department strives to: promote intellectual growth in students by encouraging critical thinking and supporting inquiring minds; increase social awareness; develop communication and collaboration; stress an integrated approach to learning that both encompasses interdisciplinary studies and reaches beyond the classroom; encourage self-evaluation and reflection; create a lifelong dedication to learning and inspire creativity and resourcefulness.

Department of Research on Multilingualism, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań

The Department’s aim is to disseminate research results and information on multilingualism and multilingual education to the public, as well as to raise awareness in this regard among parents, teachers, and the public sector. For many years, employees of the Faculty of English AMU have been involved in conducting interdisciplinary research in bi- and multilingualism. It also aims to promote knowledge of linguistic diversity in Poland and abroad and to support the cultivation of minority languages.

Department of Modern Languages, Faculty of Education, University of Szeged

The Department of Modern Languages at the Faculty of Education, University of Szeged, focuses on language education, teacher training, and Applied Linguistics. It is responsible for the operation of the BA Program in English Studies as well as the MA Program which carries three specialization tracks: English Applied Linguistics, Interdisciplinary Study of Culture, Gender through Literatures and Cultures in English. The Departments regularly organizes and hosts the following national and international conferences: Current Directions in Hungarian Shakespeare Scholarship; Iconography East and West; and Language, Ideology, Media (NYIM).