WSKZ na międzynarodowej arenie – udział naszego adiunkta w 4. Innovationsforum Industrie w Linzu

W dniu 23 września 2025 roku w Linzu odbyło się 4. Innovationsforum Industrie, które od lat stanowi platformę wymiany doświadczeń dla przedsiębiorstw przemysłowych z Europy Środkowej. Wydarzenie zorganizowane zostało w ramach międzynarodowego projektu SMERF (SME Ready for the Future), finansowanego przez Interreg Central Europe.

Polskę reprezentowali dr Paweł Raja z firmy URVIS.BIKE (adiunkt w Instytucie Zarządzania i Nauk o Jakości WSKZ) i Maria Drgas, Business Development Manager z firmy summ-it, którzy przybyli na zaproszenie dr. Mateusza Molasego z Politechniki Wrocławskiej. Dr Molasy, ekspert w projekcie SMERF, był współtwórcą tego wydarzenia i odpowiadał za zaangażowanie polskich przedsiębiorstw w inicjatywę InnoGreen Market.

Forum było okazją do prezentacji innowacyjnych rozwiązań dla małych i średnich przedsiębiorstw w obszarach: kultury innowacji, cyfryzacji produkcji, zrównoważonego rozwoju i transformacji przemysłowej. Podczas sesji specjalnej prowadzonej przez austriackiego partnera Business Upper Austria zaprezentowano m.in.:

• koncepcję cyfrowych bliźniaków w inteligentnych fabrykach;
• narzędzie diagnostyczne SMERF wspierające transformację MŚP;
• strategie budowania odporności przedsiębiorstw na szybkie zmiany rynkowe.

Projekt SMERF skupia partnerów badawczych i sieci biznesowe z krajów Europy Środkowej, oferując praktyczne rozwiązania dla firm przygotowujących się na przyszłościowe wyzwania gospodarki cyrkularnej i gospodarki dzielenia się.

21st International Congress "Forensic Science and Forensic Expertise: Science, Studies, Practice" under the Honorary Patronage of the Chief of Police - updated information

On days 18-20 September 2025 w European Solidarity Centre in Gdansk will take place 21st International Forensic Congress under the slogan: "Forensics and Forensic Expertise: Science, Studies, Practice"..

The event is organised by a wide range of institutions, including Polish Criminalistics Society, University of Vocational Training in Wrocławas well as numerous academic centres and international organisations. The congress was covered by Under the Honorary Patronage of the Commander-in-Chief of the Police, Chief Superintendent Marek Boroń.

Guest of honour at the congress is Prof. Bruno Holyst, PhD, full professor, doctor honoris causa of the University of Bialystok (2011) and Nasarawa State University in Keffi (Nigeria, 2023), will be the event's guest of honour. Keffi University has awarded him the title of honorary professor and established an Institute of European Studies named after him. Professor Holyst is also a consultant to the College of Vocational Training in Wrocław.

Congress thematic blocks:

• Human rights in the context of combating crime,
• the role of academia, law enforcement, the media and NGOs,
• the contribution of non-governmental organisations to the development of forensic science,
• The place of politics, theory and philosophy of forensic science in crime fighting,
• Forensic expertology as a bridging discipline between forensic science and ancillary sciences,
• modern technology and artificial intelligence in forensics and forensic science,
• specificities of investigative activities in combating cross-border crime,
• Crime scene examination and investigation - problems, trends and perspectives,
• The complementarity of the criminal process, forensic science and forensic medicine in combating crimes against life and health.

Programme and participants

The congress will include lectures, workshops and discussions with academics and practitioners from many countries. The programme will include inter alia. issues related to the protection of human rights, the application of artificial intelligence in forensic investigations and the fight against cross-border crime.

The Congress constitutes prestigious forum for the exchange of knowledge and experienceas well as a space for networking international cooperation in the field of forensics and forensic science.

We would like to inform you that the registration of participants and the acceptance of scientific papers has been completed. The final version of the programme will be announced shortly. The full congress programme can be found here:

• congress programme,
• harmonogram kongresu.

We already encourage you to familiarise yourself with list of congress speakers and experts:

• Dr Magdalena Zubańska, Prof. UWM;
• Dr. Rasa Žibaitė-Neliubšienė;
• Dr Milena Zajkowska;
• Dr. Grzegorz Zając;
• Prof. Jolanta Zajančkauskienė;
• Prof. Dr.-Ing. Renata Włodarczyk;
• mgr Soraya Wall (McClung);
• dr Rokas Uscila;
• Prof. Dr. Tadeusz Jerzy Tomaszewski;
• MA Ilona Tamelė;
• dr Dariusz Szydłowski;
• Dr Eglė Štareikė;
• Katarzyna Staciwa, MA;
• mgr Wiktoria Skórzewska;
• prof. dr hab. Viktor Shevchuk;
• Prof. Dr. Valery Shepitko;
• prof. dr hab. Mykhaylo Shepitko;
• Prof. Dr Iryna Shepitko;
• Dr Ewa Pachura;
• Dr Žaneta Navickienė;
• Dr Mariusz Michalski;
• dr Aliona Melentieva;
• dr Renata Marcinauskaitė;
• Prof. Dr Henryk Malewski;
• doc. JUDr. PhDr. Martin Laca, Ph.D.;
• prof. dr Vidmantas Egidijus Kurapka;
• Dr Katarzyna Julia Kowalska;
• dr JUDr. Mgr. Pavel Kotlán, Ph.D. et Ph.D.;
• mgr Dawid Kołodziej;
• Dr Joanna Koczur;
• prof. dr hab. Czesław Kłak;
• Dr Pavlos Kipouras;
• Dr Mariietta Kapustina;
• dr Aneta Kamińska-Nawrot;
• nadinsp. w st. spocz. dr Jarosław Kaleta;
• prof. dr hab. Katarzyna Kaczmarczyk-Kłak;
• Prof. UKEN Kazimiera Juszka, PhD;
• Dr Karol Juszka;
• Prof. Raimundas Jurka;
• Prof. Dr. Gabriele Juodkaitė-Granskienė;
• Dr Klaudia Jaszcza;
• Dr Dariusz Jagiełło;
• Dr Rafał Guzowski;
• Prof. Thomas E. Gundlach;
• Dr Maria João Guia;
• Kęstutis Graželis;
• Prof. Dr. Marek Fryšták;
• Dr Thorsten Floren;
• Dr Agnieszka Dalecka-Werpachowska;
• Dr Marcin Czosnek;
• Marta Czosnek, MA;
• Dr Yury Chernov;
• Claudia Caspers, M.A.;
• Prof. Dr. Ryšardas Burda;
• Dr. Janusz Bryk;
• Dr Silke M.C. Brodbeck;
• dr hab. n. farm. Agata Błażewicz;
• Prof. Dr. Eglė Bilevičiūtė;
• Dr Bakhtiyar Aliyev.

Agreement on cooperation in the field of public safety - the University strengthens relations with the Wrocław Municipal Police Headquarters

On the initiative of the Security Advisory and Consultative Group operating at the University of Vocational Training in Wrocław, was concluded cooperation agreement between the Rector of the university, Dr Henryk Fedewicz, and the Municipal Police Chief in Wrocław, Inspector Rafał Siczek.

Scope of cooperation

The purpose of the agreement is to ensure order, security and public order during conventions organised by the university, and to increase the level of security for students, academic staff and other members of the university community. The initiative is strategic and responds to the growing need to protect participants in academic life.

Relevance to the academic community

The agreement is an expression of the university's social responsibility and its commitment to building a safe and supportive educational space. Collaboration with the Police enables not only an effective response to threats, but also a implementing prevention, education and information activities in the field of public safety.

Flexibility and coordination of activities

It was agreed that the activities under the agreement would be implemented in a flexible manner, taking into account current needs and changing social circumstances. Coordination of cooperation will be carried out on an ongoing basis in order to respond quickly to new security challenges.

In the context of state science policy

The initiative is part of a broader stream of activities supported by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, which promotes the integration of academia with public institutions and the supports the development of universities as centres of social responsibility. Such agreements are in line with the state's academic policy, which aims not only at academic excellence but also at concern for the welfare and safety of the participants in the educational process.

Signing of a cooperation agreement with the Vocational Training Institute in Kielce

On the initiative of the Security Advisory Board of the Vocational Training College in Wrocław, a cooperation agreement was signed with Zakład Doskonalenia Zawodowego (Vocational Training Institute), based in Kielce.

The scope of the signed agreement includes inter alia.:

• implementation of joint research programmes;
• cooperation in the organisation of thematic scientific conferences and seminars;
• development and analysis of post-conference material;
• Participation in the development of curricula for new fields of study;
• exchange of experience through joint stakeholder council meetings.

The cooperation also provides for the initiation and implementation of activities aimed at developing the competencies of students and teaching staff, as well as strengthening the links between academia and professional practice. The signed agreement constitutes an important step in building long-term partnerships. It was agreed that initiatives within this cooperation will be coordinated on an ongoing basis and adapted to current needs and emerging opportunities to ensure maximum effectiveness and practical relevance.

Signing of a cooperation agreement between the WSKZ and the District Chamber of Legal Advisers in Wrocław

On 01 August 2025, a meeting was held at the College of Vocational Training in Wrocław to formalise the cooperation between WSKZ and the District Chamber of Legal Advisers in Wrocław. The event concluded with the signing of a partnership agreement, opening up new perspectives in terms of educational, practical and organisational support for both parties.

The meeting was attended by:

• Mr Krystian Mularczyk - Deputy Dean of the Regional Chamber of Legal Advisers in Wrocław,
• Dr Wojciech Kazanecki - Chair of the WSKZ Stakeholder Council,
• Mr Karol Molasy - Coordinator for relations with the socio-economic environment at the JCC.

The meeting took place in an extremely friendly and open atmosphere, with both parties showing a high degree of willingness to cooperate and engage in the development of joint initiatives. Numerous ideas for future activities emerged during the discussions, including the organisation of educational events, workshops for law and administration students, as well as the possibility of professional internships within the Chamber's structures.

Photo: Mr Krystian Mularczyk, Mr Karol Molasy, Dr Wojciech Kazanecki, photo: Ms Sara Cholewjusz

The concluded agreement is another important step in building a strong network of WSKZ institutional partnerships aimed at effectively linking academia with professional practice and strengthening the competences of graduates in response to market needs.

Many thanks for the substantive conversation. We look forward to our first joint initiatives!

Training on anti-bullying procedure

On 9 August 2025 at 5pm a training course entitled 'The importance of the training of the European Union. "Anti-Bullying Procedure in Academia"., combined with a discussion on the protection of human rights in professional and academic relations and good institutional practice in countering psychological violence.

The meeting was aimed at academic teachers and administrative staff of the WSKZ. The aim of the training was:

• to introduce the issue of bullying from an organisational and psychological perspective;
• discussing the anti-bullying procedures in place;
• Presenting good practices in addressing psychological violence;
• highlighting the importance of protecting human rights in the working and learning environment.

The training was interactive and part of the implementation of the University's efforts to promote equal treatment, safety and respect for the dignity of all members of the academic community.

Disinformation as a challenge to civilisation and a threat to security: past, present, future" - Autumn Conference of the University of Vocational Training in Wrocław

Centre for Disinformation and Cyber Security Studies and Institute of Criminology and Homeland Security JSC are planning on 14 November 2025. conference on disinformation - one of the key threats to the security of Poland and its allies.

Disinformation poses a significant challenge to the institutions of the states and democratic societies against which it is directed. It contributes to deepening divisions and conflicts, distorts perceptions of reality, negatively affects national and international cooperation, weakens the cohesiveness of alliances and poses a real threat to the security of Western states, including Poland.

Although about disinformation or fake news, there is a lot of talk in the public space, it reflection on this important subject is superficial and limited. There is a clear need for a forum where, among experts from academia, researchers and practitioners involved in combating disinformation, a multi-faceted consideration of the challenges posed to Poland and the West will be possible. This is the role to be played by International conference 'Disinformation as a civilisational challenge and security threat: past, present, future', the organisation of which is planned for 14 November 2025 by the Centre for Disinformation and Cyber Security Research and the Institute of Criminology and Homeland Security at the College of Vocational Training in Wrocław.

The conference is planned in a remote format, so that the participation of invited experts will be facilitated, not only from research centres in Polandbut also with United States and Central and Eastern Europewhich is particularly vulnerable to hostile action in the information space.

Central to the conference is a multidimensional approach to the threat posed by disinformation. Two international panels will focus on disinformation in our part of Europe and the challenges it poses from a transatlantic perspective. Of the national panels, one will be devoted to historical issues to better understand the nature of the problem and linkages between present and past solutions. The second national panel will focus on the challenges that disinformation poses to society and institutions. Finally, given the importance of modern technology for conducting disinformation and combating it, the final national panel will focus on the technical aspects related to this threat.

The conference will be an important international forum for reflection on disinformation. At the same time, it will be the first conference organised by the Centrum for Disinformation and Cyber Security Research, recently established at the Higher School of Vocational Training in Wrocław. The event will provide an opportunity to learn more about the work of the experts involved in the CBDC, which is intended to be an important centre for the study of contemporary information threats.

Participation in the conference will be possible for those registered. At the same time, the recorded speeches will be made available to a wider audience at a later date in order to contribute to broadening public awareness of important aspects related to disinformation.

Stay tuned for more information on the conference, which is scheduled for 14 November this year.

"How can I reach for my dreams and realise myself when it is so difficult? The Alpha generation in excluded communities" - workshops conducted by the Institute of Management in educational centres in Lower Silesia

The subject of professional cooperation with people from the Alpha generation spends the sleep of many a manager who, in a few years' time, is bound to come across such employees in his or her team. We know a lot about these people, we invest in shaping their attitudes and social competences in advance, we talk about their great potential, but... we rarely look for such talents, resourcefulness, creativity and sensitivity among young people, who at the start of their own development path must be stronger than many employees of the Z and Y generations.

We were able to see such talents, the enormous potential for commitment to goals, but also the helplessness to overcome constant obstacles, at a workshop organised for young people in Complex of Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Facilities in Oława and Youth Education Centre in Sobótkawhich took place on 6-7.08.2025 r. Lower Silesia is the voivodship with the largest number of them. It is a huge resource of young and talented people.

The meeting was chaired by Pawel Ciećkiewiczteam member at the Institute of Management and Quality Sciences, but also a competence trainer and travel enthusiast. During the meeting entitled. "At the edge of the world", Paul not only took the young Alpha generation on a journey to countries he himself had visited, learning all the cultural nuances, but also showed people who, despite hard work and difficult living conditions, took on new challenges every day.

What resonated in the discussions held, where the young people were curious about various details, was that they are very knowledgeable about the world, want to visit specific places (Dubai, Spain, France, the Netherlands, Tokyo, Australia, New York, India), are clear about what they want to achieve, know what they are missing, but.... were surprised that they already had 90% resourcesto achieve this - their curiosity, passion and commitment.

They can learn the rest, even taking inspiration from others who have succeeded. Everything that each of us needs to develop ourselves and reach for more in our professional lives. The past workshop is the first such event, opening a series of meetings to which athletes have also been invited, i.e. Jerzy Górski and Kacper Koziorzębski. Topics will be interspersed with games on setting up your business, negotiating, image building, stress resilience and relationship building."

Participation of WSKZ representatives in the XXXIII International Defence Industry Exhibition in Kielce

On days 2-5 September 2025 in Kielce will take place XXXIII International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO) - one of the most important events in Europe and worldwide, dedicated to defence industry representatives, military decision-makers and industry experts. Held annually, the fair brings together leading companies, institutions and delegations from dozens of countries, creating a platform to showcase the latest defence and security technologies, products and solutions. The event also provides a space for establishing international cooperation and the exchange of experience between the military, industrial and scientific sectors.

On the initiative of University College of Professional Education and on behalf of Advisory and Consultative Group on the Security of the JSC, this year's MSPO will feature: General Dr Jarosław Kaleta and gen. Artur Bielecki. We hope that the participation of our representatives in this prestigious event will contribute to the acquisition of new opportunities and perspectives for the development of cooperation with national and foreign entities operating in the field of defence. We hope that the effect of these activities will be further strengthening of the research, teaching and organisational potential of the University of Vocational Training in Wrocław, as well as the development of initiatives linking the world of science and practice in the field of security and defence.

WSKZ enters into partnership with the Pro Civium Association

We are pleased to announce that the College of Vocational Training has signed a cooperation agreement with the Pro Civium Civic Initiative Association based in Poznań.

Through this collaboration, WSKZ students will gain the opportunity to engage directly with vulnerable people, including psychological counselling, crisis support and reintegration programmes.

Cooperation with the Pro Civium Association, which has extensive experience in working with marginalised people and those at risk of social exclusion, is part of our University's mission to focus on the practical dimension of education and social responsibility.

We believe that working together will bring real value to both the academic community and the people who benefit from the organisation's support.