Who are the victims of human trafficking? Expert lecture by Irena Dawid-Olczyk is over
22 June at the University of Life Sciences in the John Paul II Auditorium, an expert lecture took place entitled "Who are the victims of human trafficking and the harm they suffer".which she delivered Ms Irena Dawid-Olczyk - President of the La Strada Foundation, anti-trafficking expert, long-time social activist, author of publications and member of national and international advisory panels.
The meeting started at 9:00 a.m. and brought together people interested in human rights, justice, helping victims of violence and countering modern slavery.
Contemporary forms of human exploitation - key findings from the lecture
During the lecture President of the La Strada Foundation Mrs Irena Dawid-Olczyk brought the audience up to date on contemporary forms of human exploitation. She focused on the profiles of the victims, the mechanisms of enmeshment and the psychological, social and legal effects experienced by the victims.
The most common forms of trafficking are also discussed in Poland and Europe and the challenges of identifying victims and providing them with adequate assistance. The presentation was based on the many years of experience of the La Strada Foundation - one of the key organisations assisting victims of human trafficking in Poland.
Read MoreParticipation of the WSKZ Stakeholder Council in the meeting of the Partner Business Clubs
On 4 June 2025. Representatives of the Council for Social and Economic Relations of the College of Vocational Training participated in a meeting of Partner Business Clubs held at the AC Hotel by Marriott in Wrocław. Discussions included business relations, logistics, business management and the implementation of modern technologies in the business sector. The contacts established with the local business community constitute a a further step towards empowerment University of Vocational Training on the map of Wrocław.
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.
International cooperation of the University of Vocational Training
University College of Professional Education consistently develops academic contacts at international level. The university has recently signed four major agreements with partners in Europe and Asia, involving joint activities in education, research and academic exchange.
Agreement with the Swiss Institute of Management and Sciences in Switzerland
The College of Vocational Training has concluded a letter of intent for international cooperation with Swiss Institute of Management and Sciences (SIMS) - university based in Zug, specialising in areas such as management, finance, logistics, marketing or tourism.
As part of the cooperation, it was planned to teaching and research activities and exchanges of students and academic staff. SIMS offers high quality education, combining a modern approach to education with academic tradition. The university actively participates in international initiatives, working with partners such as. UNESCO and by organising exchanges, seminars and joint research.
Agreement with the Scientific Research Institute of State Building and Local Self-Government of the National Academy of Legal Sciences of Ukraine
The College of Vocational Training has signed an agreement with the Scientific Research Institute of State Building and Local Self-Government of the National Academy of Legal Sciences of Ukraine. It is a leading scientific centre for research into the organisation and functioning of the state, local government and legal systems in the context of public administration.
Cooperation shall include implementation of joint scientific projects, the exchange of knowledge and experience, the organisation of conferences, scientific publications and joint efforts to obtain grants. The agreement provides an important step in the development of joint research and academic exchange in the field of law and administration.
Cooperation with City Unity College Nicosia in Cyprus
City Unity College Nicosia has become another partner of the Higher School of Vocational Training. private educational institution operating in the Cypriot capital. Under the signed agreement, the parties will cooperate in the areas of science, teaching and academic exchange.
City Unity College Nicosia offers Bachelor and Master programmes in fields such as international management, administration, tourism, accounting or computer science. The university also runs studies in partnership with Cardiff Metropolitan University. In addition, it acts as an approved examination centre for VICTVS Global, conducting examinations for Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).
Agreement with the International University of Kyrgyzstan
The College of Vocational Training has also signed an agreement with the International University of Kyrgyzstan - one of the most important academic universities in the region Central Asia. IUK is active in education and research in areas such as management, economics, computer science, humanities and natural sciences.
The cooperation provides for joint research projects, student and faculty exchanges, the organisation of conferences and educational initiatives. The agreement aims to promote the quality of education and the development of international cooperation in academia.
Read MoreMissing children in Europe: shared responsibility and systemic action
On 12 June 2025, an international conference was held pt. Missing persons under 18 in Europe. Challenges, prevention and systemic solutions in the context of parental kidnapping and teenage runaways. The event was organised by ITAKA Foundation - Centre for Missing Persons and federation Missing Children Europe in cooperation with Ministry of the Interior and Administration.
The College of Vocational Training and services and organisations facing a common challenge
The conference was attended by representatives of the College of Vocational Training inter alia, Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences Dr Irena Malinowska and Director of the Institute of Criminology and Homeland Security Dr. Janusz Bryk. Also present were Deputy Minister for Internal Affairs and Administration Czesław Mroczek. At the opening, he stressed that the phenomenon of missing children and adolescents - especially runaways and parental abductions - is an increasingly serious challenge for European countries.
- We need to strengthen and develop even more effective cooperation mechanisms in Europe to react faster and better protect the youngest," he pointed out.
The event was also attended by representatives of national and international institutions, services and non-governmental organisations involved in the search for missing persons.
Thematic panels and conference objectives
The conference included three thematic panels dedicated to parental abductions, missing children in the context of the war in Ukraine and migration and teenage runaways.
It also discussed psychological and legal aspects of disappearances and an analysis of the actions of the services and NGOs. A key objective of the event was to develop common standards for action in Europe and to share good practice.
Parental kidnapping needs better legal cooperation in Europe
Parental abductions remain one of the most difficult legal and emotional challenges in missing children cases. In 2024, 1,338 such cases were reported in Europe, which was nearly 18.5 per cent. of all cases handled by European hotlines. The scale of parental abductions is increasing. Differing legal procedures in EU countries lengthen the process of returning a child home.
- We need uniform, harmonised procedures and real cooperation between countries to act effectively in such situations," stressed Deputy Minister Czesław Mroczek.
The deputy head of the Interior Ministry added that the disappearance of the child is a one of the most traumatic experiences for families - regardless of the child's social status, place of residence or age.
- That is why it is so important that we jointly evaluated existing procedures and searched for new tools. Such as will allow for faster and more effective exploration," said Czesław Mroczek.
Teenage runaways are an alarming sign of crisis
Another theme of the conference was teenage runaways. According to 116,000 as much as 66 per cent. of all missing children in Europe are runaways from homes or institutions care. In Poland, 1,413 such cases were reported in 2024 among people in 14-17 years old. A child running away is always a dramatic sign of a crisis in their environment - family, school or peers.
- It is our duty to create such a systemwhich will make it possible to catch these signals earlier and support young people accordingly," the deputy head of the Interior Ministry pointed out.
Polish police modernise search procedures
He spoke about the police's efforts to find missing children Superintendent Tomasz Michułka, Deputy Chief Constable of the Police.
- Every disappearance of a minor is a case that requires a great deal of attention and empathy from officers. I am pleased that in recent months Child Alert procedure proved effective again. However, by analysing each of its launches, we see room for further improvement," said Superintendent Tomasz Michułka.
He added that In the police, the final stage of work on the amendment is underway of the Regulations of the Police Chief Commandant on the conduct of searches for missing persons. The changes are intended to simplify the classification of searches and introduce more precise rules for triggering procedures in the case of missing children.
Common European recommendations
Anna Jurkiewicz, CEO of the ITAKA Foundation, pointed out that the conference has a mainly practical dimension, and not just analytical. She expressed the hope that the event would be followed by a concrete set of recommendations for institutions at national and European level. The conference was unique in that took place in the final weeks of the Polish Presidency of the EU Council. Deputy Minister Czeslaw Mroczek emphasised that Poland wants to be an active participant and initiator of European cooperation on child protection.
Experts from the Vocational Training College at the G2 Forum in Wrocław
Geopolitics, economy, innovation, energy and business are the main thematic areas of the sixth edition of the G2 Forum, which will take place on 12 June at Tarczynski Arena in Wrocław. The event will be attended by experts from the Higher School of Vocational Training - members of the Security Advisory Team: Maj Gen Jarosław Kaleta, Maj Gen Paweł Dzierżak, Maj Gen Artur Bielecki, Maj Gen Michał Otrębski and Dr Rafał Guzowski.
At the heart of the debate - safety, education and innovation
Experts from our University at the G2 Forum will focus on key aspects of national security - both in the defence and internal dimensions. The discussion will address the geopolitical challenges facing Poland and the need to develop effective strategies to secure the country against threats.
An important element of these strategies is the training of specialist staff. The College of Professional Education provides specialised educational programmes in national security, crisis management and modern technologies used in the uniformed services. Students learn to analyse risks, respond to emergencies and implement solutions to enhance public safety.
G2 Forum - a space for sharing knowledge and experience
The G2 Forum, under the theme 'Turning Points', will bring together nearly 200 speakers from different countries and sectors. The event will be divided into three thematic zones: geopolitics, economy and innovation and Space & Military Zone. Participants will have the opportunity to listen to speeches in the G2 Talks format and benefit from networking and exhibition zones.
Read MoreA shared vision of development. Meeting of the University authorities with the academic staff of the Faculty of Social Sciences
Already 10 June 2025 at 16:00 a meeting will take place on the Google Meet platform, bringing together the University and Faculty of Social Sciences authorities with academics. This is an important moment to look to the future together.
On the agenda - key areas that shape the Faculty's identity and development strategies. Participants will look at, among other things:
- organisational and functional aspects;
- teaching and research plans;
- the development prospects of the student community;
- cooperation with the socio-economic environment;
- technological solutions and infrastructure facilities.
Who will be present?
The meeting will be attended by University and Faculty authorities, heads of institutes and those responsible for:
- cooperation with the socio-economic environment;
- graduation process;
- evaluation of scientific activities;
- administrative support for the teaching process.
It is not only a presentation of the areas of activitybut above all opportunity to talk, exchanging experiences and jointly building the quality of education and research.
Read More"With the law on you, or practically about the law" - webinar with Dr. Damian Wąsik
On 17 June, as part of a series of workshops "With the law on you, or practically about the law" will be held a meeting entitled "On the need to respect patients' rights in the treatment process - the perspective of patients and medical professionals". The topic will be the importance of patients' rights as an inalienable element of human rights and the need to adapt them to the dynamic development of medicine. It will address the issue of preserving the subjectivity of patients and their autonomy in deciding whether to participate in medical procedures.
The operator, based on the applicable legislation, well-established court case law and his/her own professional experience will present how the basic rights of the patient are implemented, the consequences of their violation and the patients' entitlements. The following will also be discussed the limits of patients' rights and the related duties of doctors, nurses, midwives and paramedics.
Profile of the leader
Dr Damian Wąsik - Doctor of Laws, a long-standing academic lecturer and researcher. Former legal adviser employed in the health sector and court-appointed attorney in numerous cases concerning medical malpractice. Author, co-author, editor and co-editor of more than 200 scientific publications and popular science in the field of medical law and criminal law. Participant in more than 100 Polish and international scientific conferences devoted to legal and medical issues. Plenipotentiary of the Rector of the School of Vocational Training for Persons with Disabilities.
Webinar schedule
During the webinar, the presenter will answer the following questions:
- How the catalogue of patient rights is formulated in the Polish legal system?
- What the patient's right is to provide health services in a safe and efficient manner?
- What information can the patient ask for in the course of treatment, who should provide it and how?
- How medical confidentiality is shaping up in relation to the patient? What responsibilities do medical professionals have?
- Is patient consent required in all cases for treatment? When, in what form and to whom should it be given? What are the consequences for medical staff for providing medical assistance without the patient's consent?
- How the patient's right is shaping up to medical records?
- What responsibilities do medical staff have in relation to the need to respect the patient's intimacy and dignity and to respect his private and family life during hospitalisation?
- What is the issue of damage compensation for violation of patient rights?
Following the presentation, there will be time for questions from webinar participants and answers from the presenter.
Read More"Gift of the Heart" - Student Government of the College of Vocational Training with a visit to an orphanage
On the occasion of Children's Day representatives of the Student Government of our University visited one of the local orphanages, donating gifts collected as part of the "Gift of the Heart". The initiative was met with an overwhelming response from the academic community - both students and staff at our University showed that they have really big hearts!
Children's joy and time spent together
Among the gifts donated were games, balls, skateboards, books, toys, sweets, as well as a special gift - The biggest swing we could buy. The joy of the children was immense. The sight of the happy faces and the sparkle in the eyes of the little ones was the best reward for the joint action of the entire JCCC community.
The atmosphere during the visit was full of positive energy, emotion and joy. The shared games, conversations and moments spent together showed, how important such gestures are and how much good they can dowhen we act together.
A day full of smiles and emotions
The biggest joy for the children was the new swingwhich was set up the same day - the smiles on the faces of the little ones and their enthusiasm were priceless! In addition to the swing, the children also received toys, games, books and sweets - all thanks to the huge hearts of our academic community.
The atmosphere was incredibly warm and joyful. The children were eager to unwrap the parcels and their joy was shared by all present. The time spent together, the conversations and games were extremely moving and gave a lot of positive energy to both children and visitors.
Goodness that stays for a long time
Thank you to everyone who added something of their own - we proved that together we can create great joy and leave some goodness behind. This day will definitely stay with us for a long time!
The limits of freedom of expression in the spotlight. Conclusion of the glossary competition
Institute of Law of the University of Applied Sciences settled a competition for a glossary. The Competition Commission has completed the evaluation of the works analysing the Constitutional Court's judgment (ref. SK 54/13) -. concerning the limits of freedom of expression and offence to religious feelings. The level of content of the submitted analyses was very high, and the participants demonstrated an excellent knowledge of constitutional law, a feel for the issues of freedom of expression and the ability to argue in a factual manner.
Competition theme and objective
The theme of the competition was the Constitutional Court ruling of 6 October 2015. - concerning the case of singer Doda. The participants' task was to the preparation of a gloss, i.e. a legal commentary analysing the ruling in the context of human rights and constitutional guarantees of freedom of expression.
Competition winners
- 1st place: Arkadiusz Morka - 83 points / 90 points
- 2nd place: Sebastian Binkowski - 81 points / 90 points
- 3rd place: Catherine Stobieca - 79 points / 90 points
Congratulations to the winners - The works of the prize-winners stood out for both their substantive depth and clarity of argument.
A student voice on an important issue. Competition committee and reflections
We would like to thank all participants for their commitment and the high level of work submitted. We are delighted that so many students in the College of Vocational Training undertook the analysis of the one of the most famous rulings of recent years.
The entries were judged by a Competition Committee consisting of:
- chairman of the commission - Dr Kamil Stępniak,
- deputy chairman of the commission - Dr Damian Wąsik,
- member of the commission - Dr Mirosław Dela,
- member of the commission - Dr Katarzyna Julia Kowalska,
- member of the commission - Dr Daniel Szalbot,
- member of the commission - Dr Natalia Wąsik.
See you in future editions of the competitions - let the voice of the students of our University resound boldly in the debate on human rights and the limits of freedom of expression.
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