Photo shows (left to right): Mr Kieran McDonnell (UCC Physiology), Dr Ahmed Ahmeda (UCC Physiology), Dr Joanna Zyznawska (JUMC), Dr Dr Christoph Sowada (JUMC), Dr Teresa Gabryś (JUMC), Dr Joanna Bonior (JUMC), Ms Agnieszka Dudziak (JUMC), Dr Therese Ruane-O'Hora (UCC Physiology).

Visiting delegation from Jagiellonian Univ. Krakow, Poland

The Quality Promotion Unit recently hosted the HaZarD delegation, a visiting group from the Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland. The main purpose of the visit was to learn about the Quality Assurance system and implementation of Learning Outcome-based study programmes in the domain of health sciencen in UCC. During their visit to the Cork University, the 5-member delegation met with UCC staff who delivered presentations on Learning Outcomes, Quality Assurance, Careers, Nursing and Midwifery, Physiology and Public Health. The group was also given tours of the various laboratories and facilities in Biosciences, Physiology, Nursing and Midwifery. The group comprised the following 5 x staff members from the Jagiellonian University:

Dr Joanna Bonior, Department of Physiology Faculty of Health Sciences Jagiellonian University Medical College.

Dr Teresa Gabryś, Vice Director of the Institute of Nursing and Midwifery Nursing Facility and Environmental Internist Faculty of Health Sciences Jagiellonian University Medical College.

Dr Joanna Zyznawska, Vice Director of the Institute of Physiotherapy, Director of the Department of Physiotherapy Department of Physiotherapy Institute of Physiotherapy Faculty of Health Sciences Jagiellonian University Medical College.

Dr Christoph Sowada, Vice Director of the Institute of Public Health Department of Health Economics and Social Security Institute of Public Health Faculty of Health Sciences Jagiellonian University Medical College.

Mgr Agnieszka Dudziak, Manager Careers Service Jagiellonian University.