Fulbright Slovakia, Panenská 23, Bratislava (2026)

05/06/2026

We are pleased to welcome Elizabeth Sammons, a Fulbright Specialist visiting the Central Slovak Gallery in Banská Bystrica.

Liza’s professional background includes teaching, public service, and collaboration with organizations supporting people in a variety of life situations. She has extensive experience in international engagement, public communication, and educational outreach, as well as working across different cultural and institutional settings.

During her visit, she is collaborating with gallery staff and partner institutions to further develop approaches that help ensure cultural programs and exhibitions are accessible and meaningful to a broad range of visitors, including individuals with different sensory experiences, learning styles, and ways of engaging with cultural content.

A key part of her visit is supporting the Gallery’s long-term goal to remain an open and welcoming institution. This includes creating opportunities for young people to share their perspectives on cultural participation and strengthening connections between audiences and cultural professionals.

Through workshops, discussions, and professional exchange, her visit also contributes to cooperation with institutions in Bratislava, Žilina, and Banská Bystrica, encouraging the sharing of knowledge and practical experience across the sector.

[ Stredoslovenská galéria / Central Slovak Gallery ]

World Learning

04/06/2026

American Day by Maria and Isabel, our English Teaching Assistants (ETAs) in Eastern Slovakia 🇺🇸👏
A great initiative and a creative way to engage students while bringing American culture closer to the classroom.

Maria Murinova, ETA at Stredná zdravotnícka škola, Sládkovičova 36, Prešov.
Isabel Rushton, ETA at Stredná zdravotnícka škola in Košice Moyzeska.

20/05/2026

Nový cyklus podávania prihlášok na Fulbright Slovak Scholar Program 2027/2028 je otvorený!

Ste výskumník, vysokoškolský pedagóg alebo umelec pôsobiaci na Slovensku?

Fulbright Slovak Scholar Program ponúka 3–6 mesačné výskumné a prednáškové pobyty na amerických univerzitách a výskumných inštitúciách.

👉 Čo Vám Fulbright umožní?
- získať inšpiráciu a nové prístupy k výskumu či výučbe
- nadviazať nové kontakty a spolupráce v medzinárodnom prostredí
- profesionálny aj osobnostný rast

📅 Uzávierka podávania prihlášok na akademický rok 2027/2028: 15. október 2026
(Prihlasovanie prebieha raz ročne.)

👉 Ak premýšľate, ako posunúť svoju prácu a získať novú perspektívu, toto môže byť správny krok.

🔗 Viac informácií, inštrukcie a online prihlášku nájdete na: www.fulbright.sk/slovak-scholar

Akadémia Umení v Banskej Bystrici - Komunita
Ekonomická univerzita v Bratislave
Katolícka univerzita v Ružomberku
UNIPO FAN
SPU Nitra - Zelená univerzita
STU - Slovenská technická univerzita v Bratislave

15/05/2026

“Fulbright life” is not always easy to put into words.

At the Commission, we feel incredibly privileged to do the work we do. Each year, we work with a new cohort of grantees—both Slovak and American—and each group brings something different. We learn from them every single time we engage with them, and that is the beauty of this Program.

But there are moments when this work feels even more personal.

Today, we had the opportunity to come together with our current U.S. grantees and very recent Slovak alumni at our annual Certificate Ceremony. It is always inspiring to hear their Fulbright journeys—the stories, experiences, and challenges that shaped them along the way.

We see our grantees changed. They return different—having grown through challenges, new environments, and new perspectives. Every. Single. One. And we are incredibly proud to have been part of their journey.

The Annual Certificate Ceremony has become a tradition we truly value. It is a moment to reflect on what has been accomplished, what has been learned, and what will stay with all of us long after the program ends.

And yet, farewells are never easy.

✨ This year, the Fulbright Slovakia cohort included:

• 4 U.S. Scholars
• 4 Slovak Scholars
• 2 Proshek–Fulbright grantees
• 3 Slovak Students
• 1 U.S. Student
• 14 English Teaching Assistants
• 3 Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement grantees
• 9 Fulbright Specialists
• 2 Humphrey Fellows

To all our Fulbrighters—thank you for your curiosity, courage, and openness. You are the reason this program lives and grows.

The Fulbright Program U.S. Embassy Slovakia

12/05/2026

Friday regional gathering, vol. II ✨
We couldn’t resist sharing more photos of our amazing grantees, alumni, and friends!

11/05/2026

On May 8, Fulbright Slovakia hosted another regional event celebrating two major anniversaries—the 250th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Declaration of Independence and the 80th anniversary of The Fulbright Program.

We organized an educational conference focused on AI and Innovation in Education, in cooperation with our FTEA (Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program) alumni and Katedra anglistiky a amerikanistiky / British& American Studies UPJŠ Košice. The event brought together educators to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping learning, digital literacy, and the evolving role of educators in the 21st century.

Our keynote speaker, Mr. Jeremy Stoddard, a Fulbright Specialist (World Learning), opened the conference with thought provoking insights on digital literacy in the age of AI. He highlighted the rapid pace of technological change and raised essential ethical questions—from the environmental and financial costs of AI systems to issues of copyright, data sourcing, and the reproduction of social inequalities in training datasets. As he emphasized, AI is never neutral; it is designed not only to solve problems but also to generate profit.

Other speakers—including FTEA alumni Lenka Zgútová and Daniel Gonos—contributed valuable perspectives on the opportunities and challenges AI brings to education. Together, they explored interactive and innovative teaching approaches, the ethics of artificial intelligence in the classroom, strategies for supporting students with specific educational needs, and the growing importance of self directed learning as a key competence for teachers in the digital era.

The day concluded with a warm regional gathering of Fulbright alumni, partners, and friends. Current U.S. Fulbright grantees had the opportunity to meet Slovak alumni—including one who traveled to the U.S. as one of the first-ever participants from independent Fulbright Slovakia.

A meaningful share of Fulbright alumni have roots in Eastern Slovakia, while local host institutions consistently demonstrate remarkable openness and generosity—supporting, guiding, and welcoming Fulbrighters as they learn, connect, and experience the country on a deeper, more personal level.

We appreciate the inspiring speakers, meaningful conversations, and the strong community that continues to grow around the Fulbright mission.

🤖 Disclaimer #1: Parts of this post were edited with the assistance of ChatGPT.
🔐 Disclaimer #2: Never upload personal or sensitive data (including names, student information, contacts, or private documents) into AI tools.

04/05/2026

🌍 Hľadáme posilu do tímu!

Zaujíma ťa medzinárodné vzdelávanie, spolupráca medzi Slovenskom a USA a chceš byť súčasťou prestížneho programu s globálnym dopadom? Toto môže byť príležitosť pre teba 👇

📌 Pozícia: Programový koordinátor / koordinátorka
📍 Miesto: Bratislava (s možnosťou občasného home office)
💼 Úväzok: plný

Čo budeš robiť?
• koordinovať študentské výmenné programy medzi Slovenskom a USA
• komunikovať s univerzitami, partnermi a štipendistami
• organizovať podujatia, webináre a informačné kampane
• komplexnú administráciu študentských programov
• pracovať so sociálnymi sieťami a databázami

Fulbrightova komisia je bilaterálna nezisková organizácia, ktorá podporuje vzdelávacie a kultúrne výmeny medzi Slovenskom a USA.

👉 Ak máš silné organizačné a komunikačné schopnosti, pokročilú angličtinu a chuť robiť zmysluplnú prácu, ozvi sa!

Viac info a možnosť prihlásiť sa:
https://www.profesia.sk/praca/komisia-j-williama-fulbrighta-pre-vzdelavacie-vymeny-v-slovenskej-republike/O5278260?search_id=9dca71c7-9c27-4d14-b9d8-092e3ad0d173

29/04/2026

📢 Pozvánka pre učiteľky a učiteľov!
Zaujíma Vás ako môže umelá inteligencia meniť vzdelávanie? Tak príďte na konferenciu „Artificial Intelligence & Innovation: Redefining Educational Possibilities in the Digital Age“ 👇

🎓 Hlavný hosť:
Professor Jeremy Stoddard (USA) – expert na digitálnu gramotnosť, médiá a AI vo vzdelávaní

💡 Na čo sa môžete tešiť?
✔ trendy vo vzdelávaní a AI
✔ etické využívanie umelej inteligencie
✔ príklady z praxe od učiteľov
✔ diskusia a networking

📍 8. máj 2026 | 9:30 – 15:30
📍 UPJŠ Košice

✅ bezplatná účasť (vrátane občerstvenia)
🌍 podujatie organizujeme v anglickom jazyku
👩‍🏫 otvorené pre učiteľov akýchkoľvek predmetov
⚠️ Registrácia do 4. mája: https://forms.gle/6ygv7H16VBzTqS5w7
👉 Pozvite aj svojich kolegov – tešíme sa na Vás!

24/04/2026

It’s always wonderful to see the work of our English Teaching Assistants (ETAs) at high schools across Slovakia. Their impact goes beyond language learning, they help build confidence, curiosity, and real connections in the classroom.
We appreciate these glimpses into everyday moments of our ETA Maria at Stredná zdravotnícka škola, Sládkovičova 36, Prešov 💛

20/04/2026

Last week, Fulbright Slovakia welcomed 45 Fulbright English Teaching Assistants from 13 European countries to our capital, Bratislava.
Together, they learned, exchanged perspectives, and broadened their horizons while marking the 250th anniversary of the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence and the 80th anniversary of The Fulbright Program.

Under the theme “Bridging the Atlantic: 250 Years of Diplomacy and Shared Prosperity,” we explored the many dimensions of diplomacy and the transatlantic partnership that has shaped—and continues to shape—both sides of the Atlantic.

We opened the seminar with a thought-provoking lecture by Dr. Jonathan Chilcote, Fulbright scholar at Univerzita Mateja Bela v Banskej Bystrici, who examined the Declaration of Independence as a tool of diplomacy. This was followed by a rich historical dialogue with Pavol Demeš, former Minister of Foreign Affairs, and historian and Fulbright alum Michal Kšiňan, tracing developments from the founding of Czechoslovakia in 1918 to the present day.

The afternoon turned to America’s evolving role on the global stage. Ambassador Michal Mlynár and Ambassador Ingrid Brocková offered insights into multilateral diplomacy, while Ambassador Radovan Javorčík, Ambassador Miroslav Wlachovsky, and Professor and Fulbright alum Peter Terem led a dynamic discussion on NATO and the transatlantic partnership.

On the second day, we shifted our focus to American ingenuity, entrepreneurship, and innovation. From the inspiring story of the “Ice King” to engaging conversations with Peter Rusiňák of AmCham Slovakia and innovation expert Peter Kolesar, we reflected on how these ideas resonate far beyond the United States. With Ivan Srba from the KInIT, we also confronted the challenges of the digital age, including social media and artificial intelligence.

We concluded with a session on public diplomacy led by Elizabeth Blumenthal and Destin Hodges from the U.S. Embassy Slovakia, culminating in a collaborative exercise where participants designed outreach initiatives inspired by the narrative.

Beyond discussions, the seminar created space for storytelling, connection, and creativity—reminding us that the true strength of the Fulbright Program lies in the people it brings together.

We are grateful for all participants, speakers and partners, who contributed to the success of the seminar. A special thank goes to Scott Righetti from the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the U.S. Department of State for his continued support of the Commission and his partnership.

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