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.

Dezinformacja jako wyzwanie cywilizacyjne i zagrożenie bezpieczeństwa: przeszłość, teraźniejszość, przyszłość” – konferencja Wyższej Szkoły Kształcenia Zawodowego we Wrocławiu

Centre for Disinformation and Cyber Security Studies and Institute of Criminology and Homeland Security JSC are planning on 4 March 2026 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 planuje na 4 March 2026 Centrum Badań Dezinformacji i Cyberbezpieczeństwa oraz Instytut Kryminologii i Bezpieczeństwa Wewnętrznego w Wyższej Szkole Kształcenia Zawodowego we Wrocławiu.

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.

Zapraszamy do śledzenia dalszych informacji na temat konferencji, która odbędzie się 4 marca 2026 roku.

"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.

Meeting in the Legnica Special Economic Zone (LSEZ)

On 31.07.2025, the team for cooperation with the socio-economic environment took part in a meeting at the Legnica Special Economic Zone (LSSE). The event featured a presentation by Mr Adam Włodarczyk, President of the company "I am Recruitment Services". The large number of participants and the atmosphere of the event favoured the establishment of new contacts among representatives of local business and administration. 

Pictured: Mr Adam Włodarczyk, CEO of 'I am Recruitment Services', photo by Mr Karol Molasy 

This is another event that will help to build lasting relationships in the socio-economic environment of the College of Vocational Training and thus tie the profile of the college even more closely to business in our region. In time, this will translate into benefits for our students as well as our academics - something that Dr Wojciech Kazanecki discussed with the President of the LSSE, Dr Kajetan Bator, during the visit.

Środa Śląska municipality another local authority cooperating with WSKZ

In June 2025, during a series of meetings with the Lord Mayor Silesian Wednesday, Ms Elżbieta Czarnota and Ms Aleksandra Sadowska, Secretary, as well as selected staff members, the scope of cooperation between the university and the office was agreed. In addition to student placements, cooperation in building social resilience in relation to dealing with natural disasters and other hazards from a civilian environment perspective was discussed. The need to strengthen the teaching offer for future psychologists in relation to mental health challenges was also highlighted.

The next few months will bring further progress in cooperation. 

The JCC Institute of Law cordially invites you to the 3rd Latin America-Central Europe Constitutional Law Conference under the title "Continuity of Democracy".

The conference will present trends in constitutional law in Latin America and Central Europe. Speakers will include renowned professors as well as members of supreme courts, constitutional tribunals as well as members of the legal profession. The event will provide a good opportunity for lawyers from different continents, as well as legal theorists and practitioners, to exchange experiences.

A detailed conference programme will be provided at a later date, once all papers have been received.

The session will take place in Wrocław on 13-15 October 2025. at the Scandic Hotel at ul. J. Piłsudskiego 53/57 in Wrocław.

Organising Committee:

• Prof. zw. dr hab. Krystian Complak;
• Prof. Dr Marcos Augusto Maliska;
• Dr Jakub Żurek;
• Dr Andrzej Chajbowicz;
• Dr Natalia Najgiebauer.

You are cordially invited!

"Diagnosing addiction - how to talk, recognise and respond" - summary of a workshop for psychology students

On days 9 and 10 July 2025. a two-part online workshop was held entitled "Addiction diagnosis - how to talk, recognise and respond"., conducted by Dr Agata Niezabitowska - psychologist, addiction psychotherapist and doctoral candidate in social sciences. The class was designed for psychology students and was practical in nature, with an emphasis on real-life diagnostic situations that future professionals may encounter.

Recognition of addictions - knowledge and tools

The workshop topics focused on recognising the symptoms of addiction - both from psychoactive substances (alcohol, drugs) and in the area of behavioural addictions, such as:

• excessive use of the internet;
• gambling;
• addiction to games or shopping.

Participants learned techniques for interviewing a person in crisis and how to responsible referral to appropriate forms of support. A great asset of the classes was openness of the trainer to questions and discussion, which allowed many examples and concerns arising from practice to be discussed.

High quality and positive perception

The workshop was met with a very positive reception among students who appreciated their the value of the content, the accessible manner in which it is delivered and the atmosphere conducive to the exchange of experience.

Thank you Dr Agata Niezabitowska for their commitment and pledge to continue working together in the new academic year.