From risk assessment to community education - 10th National Scientific Conference "Shaping social resilience - challenges for community safety"

On 10-11 April 2025, the Jakub z Paradyż Academy in Gorzów Wielkopolski will host the 10th All-Poland Scientific Conference "National Security of Poland. Threats and determinants of change" entitled. "Shaping social resilience - challenges
for community safety", co-organised by the School of Vocational Training.

On behalf of our University, their lectures will be given by:

• Dr Grzegorz Zając: Contemporary political and economic determinants of state security.
• Dr Natalia Wąsik: Selected problems in the marketing of dietary supplements - considerations in the area of food safety and nutrition.
• Dr Damian Wąsik: Contemporary threats to the security of the public blood service in Poland.

Conference programme - day I

From 9.30am: Registration of participants

10.00-10.15: Opening ceremony

10.15-10.45: Inaugural lecture

10.45-12.20: Panel I - Security and social resilience: administrative, military and psychological challenges

12.20-13.35: Panel II - Energy use of waste - the key to security and sustainability
future

13.35-14.30: Lunch break

14.30-16.25: Panel III - Security and social resilience in the face of crises - lessons learned
practitioners

14.30-16.25: Panel IV - Cyber security and new technologies - challenges for infrastructure,
society and defence

16.25-16.45: Coffee break

16.45-18.20: Panel V - State security in times of geopolitical conflicts and threats
hybrid

16.45-18.20: Panel VI - Education, community and leaders - pillars of resilience and security

Conference programme - day II (online and student panels)

10.00-11.55: Panel I (online) - Contemporary military challenges and state defence

11.55-13.10: Panel II (online) - Threats and challenges posed by migration and cultural processes

13.10-14.45: Panel III (online) - Information battlefield: from manipulation to diplomacy

14.45-16.40: Panel IV (online) - Education, communication and cooperation for security

16.40: Summary of the remote part of the conference

13.30-15.00: Panel V (face-to-face students) - Legal security of Poland versus legal security of the European Union, part 1.

15.15-16.45: Panel VI (face-to-face students) - Legal security of Poland versus legal security of the European Union, part 2.

17.00-18.30: Panel VII (face-to-face students) - Legal security of Poland versus legal security of the European Union, part 3.

18.30: Closing of the conference and summary

All those interested in the topic of security are cordially invited. This is a unique opportunity to expand your knowledge, learn about practical solutions and establish valuable industry contacts. The joint exchange of experience and interdisciplinary discussion are a step towards a more effective response to modern threats.

WSKZ students at the Talent Days job fair in Wroclaw!

On 27 March, students from the College of Vocational Training took part in the Talent Days - the largest job and career development fair in Poland. This unique event brought together hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of participants, offering a unique opportunity to meet potential employers, industry experts and representatives of reputable companies.

Our students actively participated in lectures, workshops i networking sessionsgaining valuable insights into career paths and the labour market. For many, it was also an opportunity to make their first professional contacts and find out about current internship and job offers.

We are convinced that the knowledge gained at our university and the information and contacts acquired during the Talent Days Job Fair will translate into the future careers of our students.

III National Scientific Conference "IN DEFENCE OF HIPOCRATES" with the participation of our lecturer

We are pleased to inform you that a representative of our University, Dr Katarzyna Kowalska, took part in the Third National Scientific Conference "IN DEFENCE OF HIPOCRATES" entitled "In defence of HIPOCRATES". "Contemporary issues in medical law".held on 18 March 2025.

During the conference, Dr Katarzyna Kowalska presented a paper entitled: "End-of-life challenges: the legal framework for home hospice activities in Poland - are de lege ferenda postulates needed?"which raises important issues related to the legal aspects of the operation of home hospices in Poland and the need for possible changes to the current legislation.

The conference was an excellent opportunity to exchange knowledge and experience in the field of medical law and to reflect on the future of the system of care for the terminally ill.

Publication of a book on property taxation by Dr Adam Rzetecki

Dr Adam Rzetecki has published a book titled 'The World's Most Beautiful. "Taxation of real estate transactions with the tax on civil law transactions. Practical commentary with jurisprudence. Examples of clauses" (2025), which is a practical commentary to the Act of 9 September 2000 on tax on civil law transactions (i.e. Journal of Laws of 2024, item 295). The item discusses in detail the events related to civil law transactions concerning real estate and property rights relating to real estate that persons acting in legal transactions may encounter.

The commentary thoroughly analyses situations occurring in practice, based on case law, positions of tax authorities and views of the doctrine. Of particular value is the analysis of the changes effective from 1 January 2024, including the introduction of an additional tax rate in the case of the purchase of more than one flat and the abolition of the PCC tax on the purchase of the first flat on the secondary market, which responds to the problems of the real estate market.

The publication is aimed at real estate professionals as well as legal practitioners such as notaries, tax advisors, lawyers and solicitors.

Dr Rafal Guzowski with an article on social protest and public investment - what themes does our lecturer's work raise?

What are the causes of social protests in the context of public investment? How can they be prevented and tensions effectively managed? A recent article answers these questions “Social Protests and Public Investment: Causes, Development and Conflict Management“, which has just been published, is authored by Dr Rafał Guzowski, lecturer at our University and programme director of the Institute of Internal Security and Criminology.

The article discusses in detail mechanisms for escalation of social conflicts - public administration and analyses the key communication failures that lead to the radicalisation of residents. The author points out that the most common reasons for public protests are a lack of transparency in investment planning, ignoring residents' concerns and insufficient public consultation.

The publication also contains discussion of several significant protests that have taken place in Poland since 2020 - inter alia. opposition to the construction of the S16 expressway in Mazury, the renovation of tenement houses in Kraków and the modernisation of the Wrocław-Wałbrzych railway line. The examples presented and discussed in depth show, how local communities effectively organise themselves to defend their interests and How the media influence conflict dynamics.

Importantly, the article not only analyses the problems, but also provides practical guidance for officials and investors on effective crisis management. The author emphasises that open dialogue, reliable information and taking into account the voice of local communities can significantly reduce the risk of escalating tensions.

The publication is a valuable resource for both public administration and anyone interested in the topic of public participation and conflict around public investment.

This article appeared in the March issue of Public Tenders.

Scientific publication by Dr Ewa Chomać-Pierzecka on the development of pharmaceutical companies

Ewa Chomać-Pierzecka, PhD, published an article entitled 'Innovation as an Attribute of the Sustainable Development of Pharmaceutical Companies' in the journal Sustainability (2025, 17, 2417). The article addresses the topic of innovation as a key element in the sustainability of pharmaceutical companies. In particular, research confirms that investing in innovation contributes to better sustainability performance by enhancing environmental safety, responding to societal expectations and maximising the economic efficiency of operations.

The article also discusses how product innovation is the foundation in achieving competitiveness in the market, and its implementation allows companies to respond effectively to changing market demands. Research indicates that companies that invest more heavily in innovation achieve higher results in terms of sustainability, which influences adaptation to global trends and their further development.

Magazine Sustainability (ISSN: 2071-1050) is indexed in databases such as Scopus, SCIE & SSCI, Geobase, GeoRef, Inspec, RePEc, CAPlus/SCIFinder, with an Impact Factor of 3.3 and a Citescore of 6.8. The article has a MEN score of 100 points.

The full article is available at the link: Innovation as an Attribute of the Sustainable Development of Pharmaceutical Companies .

'Bullying as a destructive aspect of the workplace', a conference addressing key issues across all professional fields

Pressure, stress, and sometimes even open hostility-in many workplaces, bullying remains a serious problem. How can it be identified? What are its consequences? And most importantly, how can it be prevented? Experts will address these crucial questions during the conference 'Bullying as a Destructive Aspect of the Workplace'., organised by our institution. The event will take place on April 23, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It will be available online and the lectures and discussions will be conducted in both Polish and English. Who will benefit from attending? Find out!

Are you an academic teacher? Learn how to educate and respond to bullying

As a lecturer, you play a significant role in shaping the awareness of future professionals and fostering a supportive academic environment. This conference is an opportunity to expand your knowledge of bullying, its consequences, and effective responses to difficult situations. It will also allow the attendees to exchange experiences and gain diverse perspectives on how bullying manifests in an educational environment.

Do you work at a company or institution? Learn to identify and prevent bullying

Bullying can affect anyone-employees and supervisors alike-and its impact extends across entire organisations. This conference provides an opportunity to deepen your understanding of this issue, share experiences, and explore different perspectives on combating toxic workplace behaviours. Participation will help you better comprehend bullying mechanisms and develop strategies for fostering a healthy, positive work environment.

Are you a student? Prepare for the challenges of the job market

Whether you are studying Law, Psychology, Management, Administration, Internal Security or Pedagogy, understanding bullying's mechanisms is crucial for your future career. This conference offers a broad perspective on bullying and its consequences in different professional settings. As a future lawyer, psychologist or educator, you may encounter individuals affected by bullying who seek support-having a solid grasp of the issue will help you understand their situation better. Attending this event will prepare you for the future challenges at work and equip you with the knowledge to build healthy professional relationships.

The preliminary conference schedule

The event is designed not only for students of Management, Law, Psychology, Administration, Internal Security, and Pedagogy but also for anyone interested in understanding workplace conflicts and learning practical tools to combat destructive professional relationships.

Below you can find the preliminary conference schedule (more details coming soon):

• 9:00-9:30 AM: Conference opening.
• 9:30-11:00 AM: Inaugural lecture.
• 11:00 AM - 12:45 PM: Session 1 (parallel presentations in English and Polish; up to 10 presentations, each lasting 15-20 minutes).
• 12:45-1:00 PM: Lunch break.
• 1:00-2:30 PM: Session 2 (parallel presentations in English and Polish; up to 10 presentations, each lasting 15-20 minutes).
• 2:30-3:00 PM: Final conclusions and closing of the conference.

The conference has an international character and is held remotely. Alongside our faculty members, speakers from the following universities will also participate:

• Abai Myrzakhmetov Kokshetau University (Kazakhstan), https://www.kuam.kz/
• Abu Ali Ibn Sino Bukhara State Medical University (Uzbekistan), https://bsmi.uz/

International University of Innovation (Kazakhstan), https://iui.kz/

• Karaganda Buketov University (Kazakhstan), http://ksu.kz/
• Peoples' Friendship University named after Academician A. Kuatbekov (Kazakhstan), https://udn.edu.kz/
• Public Higher Educational Establishment 'Vinnytsia Academy of Continuing Education' (Ukraine), https://academia.vinnica.ua/
• Varna Free University 'Chernorizets Hrabar' (Bulgaria), https://www.vfu.bg/
• Vinnytsia Mykhailo Kotsiubynskyi State Pedagogical University (Ukraine), http://vspu.edu.ua/.

Dr Joanna Pyłat with the prestigious title of membership of the Royal Historical Society - one of the world's most important scientific societies

We have written about the fact that lecturers at our University are constantly winning prestigious awards and developing internationally on a number of occasions. This time, we are happy to announce another success Dr Joanna Pyłat, who has been awarded the prestigious title of fellow, or full member, at the Royal Historical Society. This one of the most important scientific societies in the world, which has brought together the most renowned historians for more than 150 years.

Organisation of recognised historians

The Royal Historical Society is an organisation that was founded in 1868 and is currently one of the most important scientific societies in the world. It creates a platform for collaboration between scholars specialising in different areas of historical knowledge. The RHS also acts as an important partner for public discussion on the place of history in school and academic curricula, among other things. It works closely with universities, archives and museums.

Furthermore, the Royal Historical Society is actively involved in shaping research, education and teaching policy. The organisation supports researchers through grants and scholarshipsand also offers training courses and workshops, especially aimed at beginning researchers. In addition, it publishes journals, books, reference material and web content, providing information on important events for the historical community. The RHS also runs its own library and Archive in association with University College London.

Membership of the highest rank for Dr Joanna Pyłat, our lecturer

The organisation focuses more than 6,500 historians from various countries. The organisation's membership structure is hierarchical, with the highest status being fellow, or actual member. Each year, the RHS Board of Directors selects a group of a dozen or more members to be awarded this prestigious title, after nominations have been submitted in advance.

The Royal Historical Society recently announced a list of new members of the society, including 47 individuals from nine countries, including Australia, Canada, Germany, Malta, Poland, Sweden, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States. All were awarded the title of fellow (a real member), which is the highest form of membership of the RHS. According to the organisation's statutes, this prestigious status is awarded to scholars who have 'made an original contribution to historical research'. The new fellows also include Joanna Pyłat, PhD, who belongs to the teaching staff of our University.

This award is further evidence of the immense contribution to the field of humanities in the discipline of history of our lecturer. Her long-standing academic activities, her involvement in international research projects and her active role in scientific organisations as president in the World Council for Research on Polonia and Board Member Polish Scientific Society Abroad, attest to her invaluable contribution. This distinction underlines her contribution to the popularisation and development of historical research internationally, on which we warmly congratulate her.

Our lecturers in Moldova during the International Scientific Conference "Current Issues in Socio-Humanities"

Our university is continually working to develop new avenues of international cooperation, expanding the geographical reach of scientific contacts and strengthening partnerships with leading educational and scientific institutions around the world. An important step in this direction has been the expansion of cooperation with Moldova i Romaniawhich opens up new opportunities for joint educational and scientific projects.

13 March 2025 Janusz Sobon i Ruslana Selezneva took part in International Scientific Conference "Current Issues in the Socio-Humanities"which took place in Chisinau (Republic of Moldova).

A notable event of the conference was the signing of cooperation agreements between our university and Free International University of Moldova (Free International University of Moldova). The signing of the agreement has opened up new prospects for international scientific cooperation and has been an important step in strengthening relations with scientific institutions Romania i Moldova.

The conference brought together leading academics and researchers from Romania, Slovenia, Hungary, Lithuania, Moldova, Bulgaria i Ukraine, creating a unique platform for the exchange of experiences and discussion of current issues in the field of social sciences and humanities.

As part of the conference, our professors addressed the plenary session with a paper on "Digital transformation of the modern economy - the experience of Poland".. In their presentation, the authors discussed key issues related to digitisation processes in the Polish economy and proposed new approaches to solving current problems in this area. The paper was met with great interest by the participants and stimulated a substantive discussion. At the end of the conference, the organisers presented the participants with certificates in recognition of their contribution to the development of scientific dialogue and academic cooperation.

We would like to thank the organisers for the high organisational level of the event and the the opportunity to participate in such an important scientific event. We look forward to continued fruitful cooperation and participation in future conferences.

Speech by our lecturer at the conference "SECURITY FORUM 2025"

On 12-13 February 2025, a prestigious conference was held within the walls of the Matej Bel University in Banská Bystrica (Slovak Republic). "Security Forum 2025"., organised by the Department of Security Studies. The event brought together experts from various fields, Among them was our lecturer, Dr Tomasz Dukiewicz. Together with other researchers, he analysed contemporary security threats - from national issues to global challenges. Thematic panels addressed key aspects of social, economic, cyber, energy and military security, presenting the latest research and its practical conclusions.

Presentation by Dr Tomasz Dukiewicz on stochastic risks among important guests

The conference was opened by the Dean of the Faculty of Security Sciences at UMB doc. dr. Branislav Kováčik, PhD., welcoming the guests who had arrived. Among them were representatives of the Minister of Defence, the National Security Council, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as diplomats, scientists and people representing various universities and research centres.

Among them was also Tomasz Dukiewicz, representing our University - D. in military science in the field of management theory and unit application, as well as mechanised divisions. During the conference he presented a paper on "Stochastic threats and their impact on societal security". At the beginning of his speech, the doctor drew attention to the nature of risks and hazards:

"Stochastic hazards are risks that are random in nature, difficult to predict and often unavoidable, but have a significant impact on societal security. Their analysis and management are key to minimising negative impacts and increasing societal resilience."

One of the topics Stochastic threat analysis in the context of social security

Later in the presentation, the speaker highlighted Russia's activities and the impact of disinformation on selected European Union countries. Of great interest were the analyses presented of selected age groups and their concerns about threats and examples of Russian service activities in the Republic, Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Poland in the years (2020-2025). 

Dr Tomasz Dukiewicz pointed out that stochastic threats pose a significant challenge to societal security, as their unpredictability makes effective prevention difficult. It is therefore crucial to implement strategies to minimise risk, increase community resilience and develop preventive technologies. Only in this way can society be effectively protected from the consequences of accidental and deliberately created crises.