A Distinguished Professional Lecture on the Practice of Cross-Border Regional Development
At the beginning of December 2025, students from the Department of Tourism at the Faculty of Central European Studies of Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra enthusiastically attended a distinguished professional lecture delivered by Csilla Veres, Head of the Interreg Slovakia–Hungary Joint Secretariat, and Programme Manager Arianna Biriki. The experts from Budapest offered students a clear and insightful overview of how EU-supported cross-border projects operate, with particular focus on their relevance to tourism industry.
Through examples, the speakers presented the structure of the European Union’s cross-border development initiatives, the stages of project implementation, the importance of partnerships, as well as the opportunities and challenges inherent in professional communication and marketing. Students gained a deeper understanding of how territorial development strategies connect with tourism and how these synergies can contribute to strengthening the competitiveness of our border regions.
The Faculty of Central European Studies remains committed to supporting similar professional collaborations in the future. Practice-oriented learning and opportunities to build professional networks enable our students to acquire up-to-date knowledge and establish a solid foundation for their successful career. We extend our sincere gratefulness to everyone whose work contributed to the success of the event, and special appreciation goes to the representatives of the Joint Secretariat, whose presence and valuable expertise enriched our students’ learning experience and offered an inspiring example of the potential of inter-institutional cooperation.
Photo and text: Mgr. Szilvia Néveri Varagya, PhD. and students of the Department of Tourism
