Final Conference of the SASPRO 2 Mobility Programme
The Final Conference of the SASPRO 2 Mobility Programme took place on 18–19 September 2025 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Bratislava. The event brought together fellows, members of the Programme Evaluation Committees, experts, and representatives of partner institutions of the Slovak Academy of Sciences, the Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, and Comenius University in Bratislava.
The conference was opened by the programme coordinator of SASPRO 2 (Head of the Science and Research Department at the Office of the SAS) Zuzana Hrabovská, followed by a welcome speech by the President of the Slovak Academy of Sciences, Martin Venhart. The President emphasized the importance of international mobility and cooperation and also encouraged fellows not to give up when submitting project proposals to calls of the European Research Council (ERC grants), as persistence and repeated attempts are key to success.
The keynote lecture by project consultant and analyst Zuzana Reptová from ADDSEN s.r.o. provided inspiring insights into the impact of the programme on all participants , host institutions and region, expressed her gratitude for their contributions, and wished the project coordinator every success in securing funding for the SASPRO 3 mobility programme under the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (Horizon Europe - framework programme of the European Union for research and innovation 2021–2027).
During the two-day conference programme, SASPRO 2 fellows presented the results of their projects, demonstrating innovative approaches, interdisciplinary perspectives, and practical applications of their work. Their contributions highlighted the lasting impact of mobility on professional growth and collaboration. Fellows who were unable to attend the conference in person contributed posters for the poster session.
Networking sessions during breaks provided space for lively discussions and the establishment of new connections, fostering future partnerships and initiatives. The conference successfully concluded the SASPRO 2 Mobility Programme, celebrated its achievements, and paved the way for continued cooperation and knowledge sharing.
Prepared by: Eva Krištofová
Foto: Matej Pok