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!

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.

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.

Fresh energy, real change - Student Council gets in the game!

It was no ordinary day at the University - the elections for the Student Council of the School of Vocational Training had just concluded. Students have clearly identified the people they want to entrust their vote to and responsibility for issues that matter both on a daily basis and in the future. From now on, the official representatives of the academic community begin their activities, enjoying the full confidence of their colleagues and taking on the mission of actively contributing to the life of the university from within.

Time for action - students take the initiative

Newly established Local Government takes on the challenges of building an engaged community, organising social and cultural events and creating a space where every student can feel part of the academic community.

Thanks to the energy, creativity and determination of the student representatives, the coming months promise to be a a time of intense action and positive change. Congratulations to all those elected and thanks to those who took part in the vote. This is the start of a new phase in WSKZ student life.

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.

New perspectives for WSKZ students and staff

We are pleased to announce that 20 March 2025. a meeting was held between the Vice-Dean of the College of Vocational Education for Student Affairs, Dr Aneta Kazanecka, and the Director of the Office for Cooperation with Higher Education Institutions, Tomasz Janos, and the Deputy Director of the Office, Monika Sochacka. Discussions focused on the broad possibilities and potential forms of cooperationwhich can significantly support the development of our students and academic staff. Importantly, representatives of the Office enthusiastically accepted the invitation to the inauguration of the academic year at the College of Vocational Training in Wrocław.

New opportunities for our community

The discussions resulted in the following programmes and initiatives that offer real support for students and the University.

Student Activity Fund (FAST)

This fund allows obtaining funding from the municipal budget for study circles, student organisations and groups from universities located in Wrocław. The project is open to initiatives supporting the development of academic entrepreneurship, innovation, creativity and academic excellence.

• maximum amount of funding - PLN 15 000;
• deadline for applications - 28 March 2025.

It's excellent opportunity to implement ideaswhich can significantly enrich the activities of study circles. For more information, please visit:
https://www.wroclaw.pl/akademicki-wroclaw/fundusz-aktywnosci-studenckiej-fast

Competition "Wrocław Magnolia"

The competition is aimed at graduates of Wrocław's universities (both public and non-public). Its aim is to honour the best master's theses that deal with improving the quality of life of Wrocław's inhabitants, such as public health, environmental protection or green space management.

• amount of the award - up to PLN 10 000;
• Only works already defended may be submitted.

Additional information about the competition can be found here:
https://www.wroclaw.pl/akademicki-wroclaw/o-konkursie-wroclawska-magnolia

Student Scholarship Fund

The programme is aimed at students in their third year and above of unified master's studies, second year of first-cycle studies and second-cycle studies (full-time studies). The main objective is to provide financial support to students who have been given the opportunity to study at foreign universities.

• is a great support for, among others, participants in the Erasmus programme;
• the university is currently waiting for the granting of ECHE cards by the European Commission, which will create additional opportunities for participation in international exchanges.

Promotion of academic events

The Office of University Relations provides the opportunity to promote the academic events organised by the WSKZ by publishing information on its website. This will allow increase the visibility of the conference and reach a wider audience.

Working together for development

Study circles, student groups and tutors are encouraged to actively engage with the programmes available to support academic initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity to develop projects and create innovative activities together. Details of the Student Activity Fund (FAST) will be communicated to the tutors of the study circles soon.

Thanks to the commitment of the Vocational Training College and the fruitful coordination with the Office for Cooperation with Higher Education Institutions, it is possible to promote academic innovation and provide real support for student activities in the local community. Programmes such as FAST or "Wrocław Magnolia" reinforce the importance of science in practice and create a space to connect knowledge with real social challenges. We encourage you to visit the website:
https://www.wroclaw.pl/akademicki-wroclaw/wroclawskie-centrum-akademickie