1000 years of a common road - Poland and Europe yesterday, today and tomorrow

On 23-24 June 2025, a national scientific conference will be held in Wrocław, Poland, entitled 'The Future of the European Union'. "1,000 years of Poland in Europe - review of experiences and visions for the future".. The event will take place on the campus of the Faculty of Social Sciences of the University of Wrocław on Koszarowa Street. The organisers of the event are: Higher School of Vocational Training, the Institute of European Studies at the University of Wrocław, the Institute of International and Security Studies and the association "Projekt Akademia". The conference provides an important space for interdisciplinary reflection on Poland's place in Europe - past, present and future.

The year 2025 in historical and political perspective

This is a special time for Poland - both due to the renewed presidency of the Council of the European Union and important anniversaries of symbolic and historical dimension. These include Celebration of the first meeting between the leaders of Poland and Germany and the establishment of the Bishopric of Wrocław. These events of a thousand years ago initiated the processes that shaped Poland's European identity. The conference organisers aim to undertaking a multi-faceted analysis of Poland's relations with Europe - in economic, social, legal, cultural and international terms.

Conference topics, registration and publication opportunities - everything you need to know

We invite you to participate in panel discussions and to submit scientific papers. Proposals may include:

• economic issues and innovation;
• the relationship of educational institutions with the socio-economic environment;
• the formation of civil society;
• balance sheet of the NGO sector in Poland;
• the development of self-government in Poland and the region;
• foreign policy and international relations (regionally and globally);
• integration processes of Poland and Central and Eastern Europe in the EU and NATO structures;
• evolution of legal systems in Europe;
• national and international security;
• socio-cultural changes and contemporary challenges to civilisation.

The invitation is extended to researchers representing humanities, social sciences, economics, law and other disciplineswhich fit in with the conference theme.

The cost of active participation in the conference is 650 PLN and includes, inter alia, the publication of a post-conference article in a multi-author monograph published by a MNiSW-listed publisher.

Selected articles will be published at no extra charge in peer-reviewed journals: "European Review", "Geopolitical Review" and "History and Politics". (70 points on the list of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education). Participants can also take advantage of special hotel discounts and free tickets to the museums of the University of Wrocław. Deadline for submission of papers expires on 31 May 2025, and registration takes place via form.

For further details, please contact: konferencja@projektakademia.org.

Patronage and organisational support

The conference is supported by patrons and sponsors:

• Minister for European Union Affairs (Polish EU Presidency 2025).
• Minister for Development and Technology.
• Lower Silesian Governor Anna Zabska.
• Mayor of Wroclaw Jacek Sutryk.
• Marshall of the Lower Silesian Voivodship Paweł Gancarz.
• Archbishop Józef Kupny, Metropolitan of Wrocław.
• German Consul General in Wrocław.
• Consul General of Hungary in Krakow.
• Honorary Consul of India in Wrocław.
• Rector of the University of Wrocław.
• Institute of National Remembrance - Branch in Wrocław.
• Ossoliński National Institute.
• The "Digital Poland" Association.
• Team Europe Direct Poland network.
• Jan Nowak-Jeziorański College of Eastern Europe.
• Polish Society for European Studies.
• Polish Informatics Society.
• Polish Geopolitical Society.
• Lower Silesian Federation of Non-Governmental Organisations.
• Centre for Security Studies and Education UWr.
• Hegemonic Change in International Relations Research Team.
• ArchaeGraph Scientific Publishing.

Conference Scientific Committee:

• Prof. Dr Zbigniew Czachór (UAM);
• Prof. Dr. Aldona Wiktorska-Święcka (UWr);
• Prof. Dr. Krzysztof Szewior (UW);
• Prof. Dr. Piotr Mickiewicz (UG);
• Prof. Magdalena Dembinska, PhD (Université de Montréal);
• Prof. Dr. Radosław D. Zenderowski (UKSW);
• Dr Marta Witkowska, Prof. UW;
• Dr Teresa Grabińska, Professor AWL;
• Dr hab. Małgorzata Kamola-Cieślik, Prof. US;
• Dr Tomasz Browarek, Prof. UMCS;
• Dr Andrzej Bonusiak, Prof. UR;
• Dr Jan Maciejewski, Prof. UWr;
• Marek Górka, Ph.D., Professor at PK;
• Dr Tomasz R. Dębowski, Prof. UWr;
• Dr Kamil Zajączkowski (CE UW);
• Dr Piotr Grabowiec (UWr);
• Msgr Dr Maciej Malyga (Archdiocese of Wrocław).

The College of Vocational Training in Wrocław is represented by:

• Dr Bartosz Blaszczak - Managing Director of the School of Vocational Training;
• Dr Irena Malinowska - Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences;
• Dr Marek Bodziany - Vice-Dean for Development and Cooperation, Faculty of Social Sciences;
• Dr Aneta Kazanecka - Vice Dean for Student Affairs, Faculty of Social Sciences;
• Dr Justyna Jasinska-Rudzka - Vice-Dean for Educational Quality, Faculty of Social Sciences.

Ślad po drugiej stronie – wyjątkowy wykład o poszukiwaniu osób zaginionych i ofiar utonięć

You are cordially invited to a lecture entitled "A trace on the other side - the role of the expert in the search for missing persons and drowning victims using the latest technology and forensic analysis".which will take place 17 May 2025 at 12.30 pm in the John Paul II Auditorium at the University of Life Sciences.

The event will be hosted by Mr. Maciej Rokus - the Warmińsko-Mazurskie Voivode's representative for safety, head of the Polish Diving Special Group and an expert witness at the Regional Court in Katowice, specialising in trial experiments to determine the causes of drowning.

Expert knowledge, real-world experience and the latest technology

During the lecture, the speaker will present a modern approach to the topic of exploration missing persons and drowning victims - not only from a technical perspective, but also from a humanitarian one. The event will enable the audience to learn about practical use of technology and methods of criminal analysis in field operations and will identify the challenges faced by experts.

The scope of our guest's speciality is:

• waterway safety (drowning, watercraft accidents, water sports accidents);
• conducting surveys in water (searches using hydro-acoustic survey equipment and divers);
• search methods;
• carrying out searches for people or corpses in water areas and areas difficult to access.

You are cordially invited to attend in this extremely interesting event on behalf of the dean's team.

Students of the University of Vocational Training rocked the Wrocław Juvenalia!

9 maja students Wyższej Szkoły Kształcenia Zawodowego dali się porwać juwenaliowemu szaleństwu na Polach Osobowickich we Wrocławiu! Było głośno, kolorowo i radośnie – muzyka, taniec i świetna atmosfera zjednoczyły studentów z różnych uczelni we wspólnym świętowaniu.

Ten dzień był doskonałą okazją, by złapać oddech przed intensywną końcówką semestru, naładować baterie i po prostu dobrze się bawić. Nasi studenci pokazali, że potrafią nie tylko ciężko pracować, ale też cieszyć się studenckim życiem na całego. Dziękujemy wszystkim, którzy byli z nami – to był dzień, który zostanie z nami na długo. Do zobaczenia na kolejnych wydarzeniach!

Nauka wobec konfliktu – V Międzynarodowa Konferencja Naukowo-Praktyczna „Zdrowie i społeczeństwo w warunkach wojny”

Already on 16 May 2025, the 5th International Scientific and Practical Conference "Health and Society in War" will be held.. The event will be held in an online format and provides an important international forum for analysing social and health challenges in the context of armed conflict.

The conference is organised by the School of Vocational Training in Wrocław in cooperation with the Central Ukrainian Institute of Human Development at the Ukrainian University.

Purpose and scope of the event

The conference aims to provide an interdisciplinary analysis of the the impact of war situations on society and health. The discussion will cover medical, psychological, social and administrative issues, showing the the full spectrum of the consequences of armed conflict.

Participants and representation of the University

The event will be attended by researchers and practitioners from many countries, representing renowned academia and public health and social policy institutions.

Higher School of Vocational Training in Wrocław will be represented by:

• Dr Bartosz Blaszczak - Managing Director.
• Dr Irena Malinowska - Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences.
• Dr Justyna Jasińska-Rudzka - Associate Dean for Educational Quality.
• Dr Aneta Kazanecka - Vice Dean for Student Affairs.
• Dr Wojciech Kazanecki - Chair of the Stakeholder Council.
• Dr Marika Szymanska - Director of the Institute of Management and Quality Sciences.
• Dr Natalia Najgiebauer - Programme Director of the Law, Law in Business and Administration courses.
• Dr Mariusz Michalski - Assistant Professor at the Institute of Criminology and Homeland Security.

Post-conference publication

The conference will culminate in the joint publication of a scientific monograph, featuring articles by participants on the impact of armed conflict on different areas of societies.

The authors will undertake an interdisciplinary analysis of social, health and administrative issues, demonstrating the complexity of the challenges faced by individuals and institutions under conditions of war. This monograph will become an important contribution to the development of research on the impact of armed conflict and its long-term effects on public health and the social fabric.

You are cordially invited to attend in this significant scientific event!

From Lower Silesia to Europe - students of the Academy of Vocational Training at the International Job Fair

As early as 15 May 2025, students University College of Professional Education take part in the International Job Fair "With EURES to Europe!"which will take place between 09:30 and 14:00 at Tarczynski Arena Wrocław. This is the largest recruitment event in Lower Silesia, aimed at jobseekers planning their professional development or thinking about a career abroad.

More than 100 exhibitors and first-hand practical knowledge

More than 100 exhibitors from Poland, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Estonia and Slovenia are expected to attend. The event will feature presentations on apprenticeship programmes, social security schemes, career development, and franchising.

This is an excellent opportunity to find out about career opportunities at home and abroad and speak directly to representatives of companies and institutions. Students of the College of Vocational Training -. You can't miss it! You are cordially invited to attend.

Rada Interesariuszy Wyższej Szkoły Kształcenia Zawodowego: wspólne spojrzenie na przyszłość Uczelni

On 15 May 2025, the Stakeholder Council of the College of Vocational Education will meet. This is an important step in developing cooperation between the university and representatives of the socio-economic environment. The meeting was planned as a space for the exchange of knowledge, opinions and ways forward.

In the event programme:

• will be presented information on current studies;
• representatives of partner institutions receive data relevant to the strategic development of the university;
• participants will be invited to express their own observations and recommendations on opportunities to improve teaching and, in the longer term, research.

The College of Vocational Training has been consistently striving to. education and research activities respond to real market needs. The Stakeholder Council meeting is part of a long-term process of strengthening relationships with partners and to adapt the teaching offer to changing socio-economic challenges.

Silent destruction in the company. Does bullying block innovation in small and medium-sized enterprises?

Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the foundation of the Polish economy, having a significant contribution to GDP creation - 28.2% for micro-enterprises and 17.1% for small and medium-sized companies respectively (according to the Polish Entrepreneurship Agency report, 2024). Unfortunately, these values are lower than a year earlier, which experts explain by the effects of the pandemic and dynamic economic and technological changes.

The SME sector, despite its limited resources, plays an important role in the innovation process - as many as one third of companies with 10 to 49 employees and half of medium-sized companies (50-250 employees) are active in innovation. However, success is not determined solely by financial outlay, but also - and perhaps above all - organisational climate and psychological factors: team creativity, level of commitment, work culture and management style.

Why does the working environment matter for innovation?

As the ICAN Institute points out, companies wishing to stay in the market should take special care of three pillars: organisational culture, leadership i employee involvement. It is these elements that create the space for growth and creativity that underpin innovation in SMEs.

The problem remains the phenomenon of the so-called ''green'. quiet quitting, i.e. quiet withdrawal - employees perform only the bare minimum, forgoing commitment and initiative. According to the report State of the Global Workplace As many as 72% of employees in Europe are in the process, and 15% openly manifests a lack of motivation. In extreme cases there is a phenomenon of revenge quitting, i.e. demonstrative departures in response to toxic conditions - often being the effect of mobbing.

Bullying - a threat to stability and the development of innovation

Bullying not only lowers morale and increases staff turnoverbut can completely stifle innovation processes in an organisation. In the SME sector, where every highly qualified employee has a real impact on the development of the company, Creating a working environment based on trust and cooperation is becoming a necessity.

It was these challenges, determinants and consequences that Dr Marika Szymanska, Director of the Institute of Management and Quality Sciences, and Mehmet Omurlu, M.Sc., Programme Director of the Management and Business Psychology course at the College of Vocational Training, discussed at the online conference. "Bullying as a destructive aspect of the working environment". Experts agreed that understanding the impact of workplace atmosphere on innovation is no longer just a question of ethicsbut a real business need for the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) sector.

From the police frontline - behind the scenes of operational work and the fight against pseudo-football crime

Already on 28 May at 19:00 a unique online event will take place in as part of the "Meeting with practitioners" series. The guest speaker will be retired police sub-inspector Krzysztof Hejmowski - former head of the Department for Combating Pseudo Football Crime of the Provincial Police Headquarters in Gdansk.

This is a unique opportunity to learn about the realities of operational work in the police force and get a behind-the-scenes look at activities targeting the criminality of pseudo-fans.

Krzysztof Hejmowski - three decades of service and experience from the front line

Krzysztof Hejmowski served in the police force for more than 30 years (1994-2025). He started as a detective in the Criminal Investigation Department in Gdynia and, in time, took up the position of 1st Deputy District Police Chief in Puck. He specialised in operational activities, prosecution of criminal offenders, combating criminal terrorism and pseudo football crime.

During his career has been involved in a number of high-profile cases, such as:

•  apprehension of the person responsible for digging up human beings remains in the Tri-city;
• breaking up a group of pseudo football fans operating illegal gambling;
• double homicide investigation in Puck County;
• operational measures against so-called "stalls" and brutal hijinks.

When and where?

The event will last one hour and will be held in an online format. To join, simply follow the link: https://meet.google.com/uiy-hnnj-ggv.

Students are cordially invited those interested in security, forensics and uniformed services!

New stage, common goals - Social Sciences Faculty Council meeting inaugurated

A formal meeting of the Council of the Faculty of Social Sciences was held on 28 April 2025, inaugurating a new phase in the unit's operation. The proceedings were chaired by Dr Irena Malinowska - dean of the faculty. The deliberations were not only formal, but were also an important moment for the entire academic community, setting the direction for the Council as a new faculty structure.

Present at the meeting

The Faculty Council meeting was attended by key representatives of university authorities, teams and unitswhich underlined the importance of the meeting and the importance of the topics discussed.

Participants included:

• Dr Justyna Jasińska-Rudzka - Chair of the Education Quality Commission,
• Dr Marek Bodziany - Vice-Dean for Cooperation and Development,
• Dr Aneta Kazanecka - Vice Dean for Student Affairs,
• Dr Bartosz Blaszczak - Managing Director,
• Dr Wojciech Kazanecki - Chairman of the Stakeholder Council,
• Angelika Potracka, MA - Team Coordinator for Science and Parameterisation,
• Magdalena Nogga - Director of the Dean's Office,
• directors of institutes,
• programme directors of faculties,
• scientific discipline coordinators,
• proxies of the rector and dean.

Such a broad representation of the academic community reflected a shared commitment to the development of the faculty and the quality of decision-making.

Key topics and speeches

During the meeting, a number of issues relevant to the functioning of the faculty and the further development of the university were discussed. Below are the most important of these:

• Organisational matters - Dr Bartosz Blaszczak presented current issues concerning the operation of the university and the coordination of key administrative processes.
• Activities of the Education Quality Commission - Dr Justyna Jasińska-Rudzka presented current initiatives, including new procedures for evaluating study programmes and measures to increase student and lecturer involvement. She pointed out the need to cooperate with the socio-economic environment in order to raise didactic standards.
• Faculty development strategy - Marek Bodziany, Ph.D., discussed priority development goals, including activities to support scientific activity, such as the registration of Student Research Notebooks and other initiatives to promote research.
• Internationalisation - Aleksandra Siewert, Pro Vice-Chancellor for International Relations, presented a plan to increase the faculty's international visibility and expand international cooperation.
• Cooperation with the socio-economic environment - Dr Wojciech Kazanecki identified new opportunities for partnerships and their impact on the development of universities and the strengthening of graduates' position in the labour market.
• Student affairs - Dr Aneta Kazanecka, Vice-Dean of Student Affairs, presented the students' voices regarding expectations and needs, which will be taken into account in the Faculty's further activities.
• Work of the Dean's Office - Magdalena Nogga discussed organisational issues, planned events and issues related to delegations and information circulation. The importance of efficient communication in the daily functioning of the unit was emphasised.
• Staff development and scientific affairs - Angelika Potracka, MA, presented the activities of the Science and Parameterisation Team and proposals to strengthen the scientific potential of academic staff.

Commitment, cooperation and common goals

The meeting concluded with an open discussion and a summary of key findings by Dr Irena Malinowska. The dean stressed the importance of all members of the academic community being active and sharing responsibility for the development of the Faculty of Social Sciences. The Faculty Council expressed its thanks to all participants for their substantive commitment and invited to cooperate on further initiatives. The topics and decisions taken are the beginning of a common path - towards a stronger, more modern and even more integrated scientific community.

Business from a psychologist's perspective - students from the College of Vocational Training took part in a unique workshop

An online workshop was held on 6 May 2025 entitled. "Psychologist in business - what for and for whom?", led by Dr Magdalena Slazyk-Sobol -. expert in the application of psychology in the business environment. The event was organised for Psychology and Business Psychology students as part of a series of practical meetings.

Competencies and career paths of a psychologist in an organisation

The meeting aimed to show the role and function of the psychologist working in the organisational structures of the, taking into account areas of activity, target groups and possible career paths. Workshop participants learned about the practical aspects of a psychologist's work in companies, became familiar with examples of ongoing projects and professional challenges, and discussed key competences necessary in the working environment.

Active student participation and debriefing

The workshop was met with great interest - students actively participated in discussions on the importance of soft skills, team collaboration and the specifics of psychological challenges in business. We would like to congratulate Dr Magdalena Slazyk-Sobol on the professional preparation of the meeting and creating a space for an inspiring, substantive exchange. We would also like to thank all participants for their activity and commitment!