Economy, finance and risk - Prof. Britchenko's lecture for WSKZ students. Worth attending!

As early as 12 April 2025, in the Auditorium of the School of Management 'Education', a unique guest lecture will be held pt. "The functioning of the EU banking system in the context of globalisation in terms of economic security: current status and prospects". The meeting will begin at 12.45pm and last until 1.45pm.

The lecture will be given by Prof. Dr. Igor Britchenko - a prominent economist and specialist in economic security. The lecture will provide an excellent opportunity to learn about the current challenges facing the European Union's banking system in a dynamically changing economic and geopolitical reality.

An authority with an international track record

Professor Britchenko is a renowned researcher with an impressive international record. He holds professorial positions at universities in Slovakia, Ukraine and Bulgaria, and he earned degrees and diplomas in 11 European countries, among others. in Poland, Greece, Germany i United Kingdom.

His research interests include economics, finance, banking, marketing, management, security and international relations. He is the author of more than 500 scientific publicationsincluding over 150 works published in EU countries, 50 monographs (of which 9 individual) and 13 academic textbooks.

Prof. Britchenko's output is widely cited in international scientific databases such as Scopus, ResearchGate, Google Scholar, Publons or Semantic Scholar.

Lecture for those interested in the future of the European banking system

The lecture will discuss, among other things. current state of the EU banking system, its resilience to financial crises, as well as development prospects in the context of global economic tensions and challenges.

All are welcome to attend the meeting WSKZ students interested in economics, finance, banking and security.

Don't miss out on meeting an expert with an exceptional academic and practical background - a chance to deepen your knowledge and gain a broader perspective on today's economic challenges.

You won't read about these events in a textbook - a lecture on the history of forensic science with Prof. Malewski

As early as 12 April 2025, in the Auditorium of the School of Management 'Education', there will be a guest lecture entitled 'The origins of forensic science: people, dates, events'. The meeting will begin at 11.30am and last until 12.30pm. The event is aimed at students of the University of Vocational Training in Wrocław, especially those interested in law, forensic and security sciences.

The lecture will be given by Prof. Henryk Malewski (Hendryk Malevski) - a distinguished forensic scientist and academic with an impressive record of research and teaching. The meeting will be an excellent opportunity to learn about the origins of forensic science and hear about its breakthroughs from one of the most important figures in the field.

Who is Professor Henryk Malewski?

Born in 1953 in Vilnius, Professor Henryk Malewski graduated in law from Vilnius University. He began his career as an expert at the Forensic Laboratory of the Lithuanian Interior Ministry. Over the following years, he developed his scientific and teaching activities at a number of universities, including. Michael Romer University, Šiauliai University, Pomeranian Academy in Słupsk and in Police Academy in Szczytno.

He is the author and co-author of more than 100 scientific publications, monographs and textbooks, and promoter of numerous doctoral and master's theses. He actively participates in international conferences and serves on scientific and editorial boards of journals in Poland and abroad. For years, he has co-organised the prestigious conference "Forensic science and forensics: science, study, practice"..

A meeting you can't miss

The topic of the lecture will be fascinating origins of forensic science - the first research methods, landmark events and figures that have shaped this interdisciplinary field of knowledge.

Don't miss the opportunity to meet an authority and listen to a lecture that is sure to broaden your scientific and professional horizons!

10th National Academic Conference on National Security - you can't miss it!

The Higher School of Vocational Education in Wrocław, which is a co-organiser of the event, invites you to participate in the 10th National Scientific Conference "Poland's National Security. Threats and determinants of change". The event will take place on 10-11 April 2025 in Gorzów Wielkopolski and is organised in cooperation with the Faculty of Law and Security of the James of Paradyż Academy.

Topics of the conference

The programme will include topics on contemporary threats and the challenges of building social resilience and community safety, as well as:

• identification and assessment of risks,
• cooperation between military and civilian structures,
• communication strategies in crisis situations,
• safety education,
• the role of civic self-organisation.

Patronage and organisers

The conference will be held under the patronage of Polish Society for Security Studies. Also involved in the organisation of the event are: Faculty of Security, Logistics and Management of the Military University of Technology, Polish Society of Political Science Branch in Gorzów Wielkopolski, Polish Society for European Studies Branch in Gorzów Wielkopolski, Inneko Sp. z o.o. and the International Civil Society Institute.

Submission and publication - what to do

Applications can be sent to by 30 March 2025. In order to send it correctly, you must fill in application form. The organisers envisage the possibility of publishing papers in the peer-reviewed journal 'Administration and Security Studies' and in a scientific monograph. A correctly completed application should include:

• author details,
• affiliations,
• title of speech,
• abstract (short, concise description of the content of the article up to 1,500 characters including spaces).

A handful of highlights!

Cost of attending the conference:

• In-person participation (Day I) + online participation (Day II) - PLN 500 (includes food during the event and dinner; accommodation on your own).
• Online participation (active, with presentation of a paper) - PLN 200.

Publication of the article
Regardless of the form of presentation, participants have the opportunity to priority for publication of your article in the journal 'Administration and Security Studies' (40 pts.), subject to a positive review. Articles will be published in the issues scheduled for 2026.

Payment
The participation fee should be paid to the following account James of Paradyż Academy (Santander Bank Polska): Account no: 13150014161214100107300000
Transfer title: Security

You are very welcome! Additional information related to the Conference can be found at: conference-bnp.ajp.edu.pl.

Social and academic pathologies under the magnifying glass of experts - multidisciplinary conference

On 9-11 April this year, the Sanguszkos Palace in Tarnów hosted a scientific conference entitled 'The Sanguszkos'. "Manifestations of pathology in a multifaceted view".organised by the Business School in Nowy Sącz. The event brought together representatives of various fields of science and practicewho jointly debated the complexity of pathological phenomena in the modern world. The meeting was chaired by the organiser, Professor Tadeusz Mędzelowski.

21 papers were presented during the conference. The speakers also included professors from the Institute of Criminology and Internal Security at the Higher School of Vocational Training, who presented an interdisciplinary perspective on the topic addressed during the meeting. The conference will result in a joint book publication, which will summarise the most important conclusions of the speeches and become a valuable source of knowledge for the scientific community and those interested in the issues of contemporary social pathologies.

Reflections on contemporary social and academic challenges

Speakers at the conference analysed phenomena ranging from problems with a global social dimension to challenges faced by Polish higher education.

Prof. Maria Szyszkowska in her paper "The source of pathological processes" pointed to the loss of human relationships in a world dominated by the pursuit of material goods. She also touched on war as a tool used by global corporations to make profits.

Prof. Piotr Skudrzyk in his speech "What is the treatment for social pathologies?" addressed the perception of the enemy during armed conflicts, referring to the issue of chivalry and moral responsibility in the context of Russia's wartime aggression.

In turn, Prof Robert Borkowski in his paper "Leprosy in the grove of Akademos - some remarks on the pathologies of Polish science". discussed in detail the challenges affecting domestic higher education - from economic problems to teaching burnout to pathological phenomena in the scientific field.

The conference was not only a space for the exchange of ideas, but also a stimulus for further joint reflection - both in academia and in public debate.

Together against trafficking in human beings - invitation to contribute to a special issue of the journal "Law & Security - Law & Security"

In October 2025, it will be published special edition of the scientific journal "Law & Security", dedicated to one of today's most serious social problems - human trafficking. The theme of the issue is: "Human Trafficking - Education, Prevention and Security as a Foundation for Prevention"..

This edition accompanies the celebration of European Day Against Trafficking in Human Beings which falls on 18 October. On this occasion University of Vocational Training in Wrocław organises international online student conferencededicated to countering this phenomenon, and a special issue of the magazine addressing this issue is being produced in parallel.

When human rights are a commodity - the scale of the threat

Human trafficking is a brutal violation of human rights - a phenomenon that is complex, difficult to detect and requires complex solutions. Forced labour, sexual exploitation, organ trafficking - these are just some of the forms this practice takes. Fighting it effectively requires commitment not only state and international institutions, but also academics and practitioners.

The purpose of the special edition is to gather valuable articles that:
- deepen their understanding of the mechanisms and context of human trafficking;
- identify effective prevention and public education strategies;
- emphasise the importance of security as a pillar of counteraction;
- will contribute to real action to reduce this phenomenon.

Whom do we invite to work with us?

Authors from Poland and abroad are invited to contribute to the publication: academics, judges, prosecutors, police officers, border guards and other practitioners dealing with counter-trafficking.

Magazine "Law & Security" (ISSN: 2956-7440, eISSN: 2956-7610, DOI: 10.4467/29567610PIB) publishes articles based on reliable sources and empirical findings. Submitted texts will undergo a review process according to the journal's rules.

The deadline for submitting articles is 15 July 2025.
Detailed guidelines are available on the magazine's website: For authors - Law & Security.

An additional benefit of the cooperation is the planned inclusion of the periodical in the List of Punctuated Journals of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education in 2026.

Don't be indifferent - share your knowledge

We encourage you to contribute to this special issue. Together we can create a valuable space to share knowledge, experience and propose solutions. This is an opportunity to give a real contribution to the fight against one of the most difficult challenges of the modern age.

Professional analysis? Now it's possible with PS IMAGO PRO at the College of Vocational Training!

The Institute of Psychology of the College of Professional Training provides staff and students with an academic licence to PS IMAGO PRO - advanced analytical and reporting solution based on the engine IBM SPSS Statisticswhich is the standard in data analysis. Thanks to the cooperation with Predictive Solutions under the programme ARIADNA users gain access to a range of state-of-the-art analytical functions, process automation and reporting tools.

What does the PS IMAGO PRO contain?

The following components were made available under the term licence:

• PS IMAGO PRO with the IBM SPSS Statistics analytical engine.
• PS IMAGO Designer - application for designing analytical reports.
• PS IMAGO Process - a tool for automating analytical tasks.
• IBM SPSS Statistics Base - basic analysis module.

Everything you need to start analysing

The following is also available to users software operation course (tutorial), comprising more than 70 multimedia presentations in eight areas:
- loading data;
- data operations;
- operations on variables;
- analysis and charts;
- editing the results;
- reporting;
- distribution of reports;
- application interface.

Who can use the licence?

Licences may be used staff and students of the Institute of Psychology of the School of Vocational Training. The programme can be installed both on computers owned by the University and on private devices. The licence holder is Artur Ziolkowski Director of the Institute of Psychology at the School of Vocational Training.

If you have any questions about access and use of the PS IMAGO PRO please contact us by e-mail:

• artur.ziolkowski@wskz.pl,
• working hours: 8:00-16:00.

Terms of use

The PS IMAGO PRO may only be used for teaching purposes and non-commercial research and scientific projects. Detailed licence conditions are available here: https://www.predictivesolutions.pl/warunki-licencji

Access and contact

• product version: PS IMAGO PRO (latest academic version including IBM SPSS Statistics) https://predictivesolutions.pl/ps-imago-pro.
• operating system - Windows.
• technical support - Predictive Solutions support system.
• system requirements - check here.

PS IMAGO PRO under the ARIADNA programme

ARIADNA programme is a collaborative initiative between academic units and Predictive Solutions (formerly SPSS Poland) to promote the use of data collection, analysis and modelling techniques in teaching and research. For more information about the programme: www.ariadna.edu.pl.

"Governance in practice - from strategy to implementation". Join the online workshop!

As early as 3 April 2025 online workshops on practical business management - from planning to branding to implementing modern solutions - are being launched this year. The meetings will be hosted by Prof. Dr. Eng. Michał Ćwiąkała Academic lecturer at the University of Vocational Training in Wrocław, expert in business management and brand strategy. This is an excellent opportunity to understand how modern businesses operate and what management looks like in practice.

What awaits the participants?

Part I: 03.04.2025, 19:00 - 21:00 - the complexity of business management

•  key principles of effective project and business management;
•  risk and safety management in business;
•  Financial strategies - cost optimisation, investing, leasing;
•  Effective sales and customer relationship building;

Part II: 10.04.2025, 19:00 - 21:00 - brand management strategy and process optimisation

• How to effectively build and protect a brand;
• rebranding and corporate identity as an element of success;
• digital marketing and 360° advertising campaigns;
• optimisation of business processes and use of IT;

FILL IN THE FORM AND BOOK YOUR PLACE!

The workshop is ideal for those who want to better understand the mechanisms of governance, learn about the practical aspects of the organisation's operations and gain useful knowledge for future careers. The meeting will take place on the Google Meet platform.

Different faces of trauma - a master class by Prof. Dr. Nina Ogińska-Bulik is behind us

The lecture is over! The meeting attracted an impressive number of participants interested in the topic of trauma and its multidimensional approach. The masterclass by Prof. Dr. Nina Ogińska-Bulik, entitled Different faces of trauma, met with great interest and was very well received by the audience.

Lecture topics included:

• the negative face of trauma - concept, prevalence, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), trauma in children and adolescents;
• the positive face of trauma - Post-traumatic growth phenomenon, definition, incidence, determinants;
• secondary traumatisation.

It was an inspiring meeting, full of commitment and good energy - the most interesting moments were captured in the photos, which are available below.

Article by Prof. Stanisław Kowalkowski soon to be published in prestigious journal

We are pleased to announce that our academic lecturer, Prof. Dr. Stanisław Kowalkowski, has written an article titled 'The importance of the project. Analysis of the performance properties of coating systems for military applicationswhich will officially appear on 1 April 2025 in the magazine Advances in Science and Technology Research Journal (19(5), s. 200-212). 

The publication analyses the physicochemical properties of two-layer camouflage coatings used in military technology. The research involved systems modified with carbon nanotubes and glass microspheres, showing high corrosion resistance, low surface roughness and good mechanical properties. The results confirm the practical applicability of the coatings in armaments and military vehicles.
A link to the article can be found below:
https://www.astrj.com/Analysis-of-the-performance-properties-of-coating-systems-for-military-applications,201155,0,2.html

Who is Professor Stanisław Kowalkowski?

Prof. Kowalkowski is an experienced specialist in the field of engineering military and security. He is a graduate of, among others, the Engineering and Communication Forces Officers' School in Wrocław, the Engineering Forces Officers' College and the National Defence Academy. Since 1997 he has been associated with the National Defence Academy. His research interests include engineering support to military operations, military movement direction, public safety and civil-military cooperation in crisis management.

Communication can do more than you think - a workshop for paramedics!

A workshop like no other in Poland. Responsible for its preparation and implementation is Prof. Aleksander Woźny Director of the Institute of Media and Social Communication at the School of Vocational Training, who will lead it together with the mgr Agnieszka Nehring and guest expert Ms Bogna Bartosz. The aim is more than imparting knowledge - it is about understanding, empathy and effective dialogue in border situations.

Unique workshop for paramedics launched in Wroclaw

360 employees of the Wrocław ambulance service - paramedics, nurses and doctors - will take part in the ground-breaking communication workshop. This is the first training in Poland that aims not only to improve communication skills in difficult emergency situations, but also to counter verbal aggression from patients and professional burnout. The programme covers, among other things, delivering bad news, sensitive communication and building trust in crisis situations.

Effective treatment begins with a conversation

As Professor Woźny, author of the book, points out Narrative medicine and communication in border situationscommunication skills should be considered as an essential part of medical education. It is worth recalling here the results of a study conducted in the United States, which showed a significant discrepancy between the assessment of doctors and the feelings of patients. as many as 75% medics feel they communicate well with patientswhile only 25% patients view these relationships positively. Lack of competence in this area can lead to serious consequences - from difficulties in building trust to a real undermining of treatment effectiveness.