New monograph by Dr. Gregory K. Hare published by Routledge - Taylor & Francis Group

We are delighted to announce that a new monograph by Dr Gregory K. Zajac - a member of staff at the Institute of Criminology and Homeland Security of the College of Professional Training - has been published in the UK and the US. The publication is entitled: Safety Regulation in International Aviation Law: Normative Aspects of Safety.

The publication was published by Routledge - Taylor & Francis Group - one of the of the world's most prestigious academic publishers, known for its rigorous review process and broad international reach.

Global aviation safety regulations under the microscope

The book examines complex aviation safety regulations and standards global perspective. The author discusses the institutional system of oversight and presents the normative foundations of international law on the safety of air travel. Monograph combines thorough theoretical analysis with practical examples.

The publication is an important source of knowledge for researchers, practitioners and policy makers dealing with aviation law, as well as for anyone interested in safety issues in air transport. The book is available at the publisher's website.

Join the Criminal Law Circle of the College of Professional Training and develop your passion!

You are interested in topics related to crimes, lawsuits and the operation of the justice system? You want to develop your knowledge of criminal law based on real cases and practical experience? Join the Criminal Law Circle The College of Vocational Training in Wrocław - a space for people with a passion for forensic science and the real aspects of law!

Participation of the College of Vocational Training in the Final Gala of the "WOT Friendly Employer" competition.

On 4 June 2025 in Zegrze the Final Gala of the 3rd edition of the "WOT Friendly Employer" competition was held. At the invitation of the Commander of the Territorial Defence Forces, Brigadier-General Krzysztof Stanczyk, Ph. For the first time, a representative of the University participated in the event - Chairman of the Stakeholder Council Dr Wojciech Kazanecki.

Sharing experiences and discussing safety

The Gala provided an opportunity to meet the Finalists of the competition, including a representative from the Higher School of Vocational Training, and to share experiences of cooperation with the Territorial Defence Forces. The event also promoted reflection on future challenges on security and on the role that community resilience plays in building it.

A unique setting for the event

The shared experience was accompanied by a concert by the WOT Representative Bandwhich added a festive and moving touch to the event. Full coverage of the gala is available at Territorial Defence Forces.

Expert analysis of contemporary trafficking in human beings - report on Dr. Yakimko's lecture

22 June 2025 in the John Paul II Auditorium at the University of Life Sciences, an expert lecture entitled "Adjudication of trafficking cases. The place of the victims. Cross-border nature of the phenomenon. National, European and international perspectives.". It was delivered by Dr. Vytautas Yakimko - a former international judge at the European Union Rule of Law Mission EULEX-Kosovo, where he ruled on human trafficking cases.

The meeting started at 11:00 a.m. and brought together people interested in the justice system, the prevention of cross-border crime and the topic of victims' rights.

A practitioner's perspective - on the realities of working in human trafficking cases

Dr. Vytautas Yakimko shared with participants his experiences of working in an international environment. He outlined the practical aspects of case management on trafficking in human beings, pointing out the consequences for victims and the the complexity of cross-border crime.

During the lecture, he also referred to the current legislation and discussed the national context for the adjudication of such cases. His presentation allowed the audience to see the topic from the perspective of a practitioner who faced the dramas of victims and the challenges of modern justice systems on a daily basis.

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.

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.

Missing 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.

A 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.