Dr. Zábojník visited Nairobi: The topics that are raised in the discussions are similar to the ones we are dealing with in Slovakia

Five days in the dynamic environment of the Kenyan capital brought not only new professional experiences, but also a strong awareness of the interconnectedness of today's world. Dr Rastislav Zábojník, a lecturer at the Faculty of Mass Media Communication at UCM Trnava, participated in an academic mobility at Kenyatta University in Nairobi as part of the Erasmus KA171 programme.

He was engaged in lecturing, networking and representing the faculty at a cultural event of international importance. "Sometimes you realise that even though you are thousands of kilometres away from home, the topics that come up in discussions are similar to the ones we deal with in Slovakia," he said of his experience.

Discussion opens up topics, art deepens them

During his stay, he gave a lecture on Neuroleadership and Future of SMEs in an AI-Driven Economy, which opened a discussion on the current challenges of the business environment. It was the subsequent interaction with the students that he said was the most valuable part: 'The students were very open about the uncertainty in the job market, the pressure to constantly adapt or identity issues in the digital environment. This experience confirmed that in a global economy, problems are interconnected."

An important part of the trip was participation in the Nairobi Region Universities Drama and Film Festival, where Zábojník represented FMK. The festival offered authentic student testimonies and powerful artistic treatments of themes resonating in contemporary society. "It was inspiring to see how art and film can name reality in a way that often needs no translation," he said.

Cooperation that shapes the future

Mobility has also opened up space for developing international relations and building new partnerships. Zabojnik expressed his gratitude to his Kenyan colleagues, "My sincere thanks go to Prof. Lucy Kathuri-Ogola for her support and coordination of the international cooperation, especially Prof. Evelyn Hongo for her professionalism, openness and human approach, as well as to my colleagues in the Department of Communication, Media, Film and Theatre Studies for their hospitality and stimulating conversations."

The Nairobi experience was thus not only an academic journey but also a personally enriching one. As Zabojnik himself concludes, "Education is not just about imparting knowledge, but above all about encounters that change the way we look at the world around us."

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