Despite the chilly autumn weather, a group of employees from the Opole University of Technology took part in a Work-Life Balance Activity Picnic last Friday. The event took place at the outdoor gym on Campus I and aimed to promote the idea of work-life balance – the importance of taking a break from the desk, clearing one’s mind, and taking care of both physical and mental well-being.
The organizers emphasized that initiatives like this are a natural continuation of activities launched within the project “ACTIVE TOGETHER! Polish-Czech cooperation in promoting a healthy lifestyle”, implemented under the Microprojects Fund in the Euroregion Pradziad, within the INTERREG V–A Czech Republic – Poland Programme, and co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund.
It was within this very project that, back in 2021, the outdoor gym on the Opole University of Technology’s Campus I was built. Its official opening took place on October 8th, 2021, during an integration event aimed at strengthening neighborly relations between the academic communities of Poland and the Czech Republic. The opening featured numerous attractions promoting a healthy and active lifestyle, and the new facilities – outdoor exercise equipment and a table tennis area – became a symbol of cooperation and shared commitment to health and well-being.
The picnic organized last Friday was therefore not only an opportunity for physical activity but also a continuation of the ideas initiated by the “ACTIVE TOGETHER!” project. As participants emphasized, such events help build positive relationships within the university community, foster integration, and remind us that maintaining a balance between work and rest is key to effectiveness and overall well-being.
The Opole University of Technology consistently promotes a healthy lifestyle among both its students and employees. The university’s sports and recreational initiatives demonstrate that caring for one’s physical and mental health is an integral part of its academic culture.
