Open to the future - WSKZ in consultations on the Wrocław 2050 Strategy

3 April 2025 Dr. Wojciech Kazanecki - assistant professor at the Vocational Training College in Wrocław and member of the Forecasting Committee of the Polish Academy of Sciences - took part in the public consultation concerning Wrocław 2050 Strategy. During the meeting, following speeches by the authors of the document and representatives of the city, issues of inclusivity, public participation and the development of indicators to assess progress in implementing the strategy were discussed.

The WSKZ representative drew particular attention to the importance of building an attractive story about the city - not only on a local scale, but also in the context of the metropolitan area. It was such a narrative can become a coherent foundation for long-term development activities.

A forward-looking strategy - from scenarios to consultation

It is worth recalling that the process of developing the Wrocław 2050 Strategy has not just begun. Already in 2021With the participation of experts - including Dr. Kazanecki - the city has developed a four future scenarios, based on the Delphi method. This is an established heuristic forecasting technique for analysing complex phenomena and trends.

The public consultation will run until 22 April 2025. In parallel, Dr Kazanecki will take part in a workshop on the future of Europe as part of the Metrex network. These meetings focus on thinking about the role of European cities - of which Wrocław - in development and integration processes, which is also of particular importance for the the academic community associated with the WSKZ.

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!

Professional burnout - workshop for uniformed personnel

On 4 April, staff from the Institute of Psychology at the Higher School of Vocational Training, Lidia Młody, MA, and Hubert Ludwiczak, MA, conducted a workshop on the topic of professional burnout and prevention methods. The meeting was aimed at employees of the uniformed services.

The workshop aimed to understand the mechanisms of burnout and to equip participants with tools to help manage stress and prevent burnout. The class concluded with a summary of key findings and recommendations for further mental health care in the workplace. Participants were encouraged to regularly reflect on their own emotional state and apply preventive techniques in their daily working lives.

Online Scientific Conference "Domestic Violence in Poland. Between theory and practice" - 13 June 2025.

The Institute of Homeland Security and Criminology of the College of Vocational Training invites you to participate in a national scientific conference on the phenomenon of domestic violence. The event will take place in an online format on 13 June 2025. The conference provides a space for interdisciplinary exchange of knowledge, reflections and experiences between the world of science and practitioners working to prevent violence.

The aim of the conference is to analyse the issue of domestic violence from three perspectives: legal, criminological and practical. The organisers want to pay particular attention to the existing regulations, the effectiveness of protective procedures and the functioning of support systems. An important element of the event will also be the identification of legal gaps and institutional barriers that affect the effectiveness of actions taken against perpetrators and victims of domestic violence.

What topics will be covered at the meeting?

The event is aimed at representatives of academia, uniformed services officers, judicial staff, psychologists, educators, social workers, members of non-governmental organisations and all those interested in this topic. Participation in the conference is free of charge and each passive participant will receive a personal certificate of participation.

The event will consist of three thematic panels:

Panel I: Practice and institutional support:

• Social support system.
• Local interventions.
• Institutional cooperation.

Panel II: Criminology and data:

• Statistics and scale of the phenomenon.
• The role of law enforcement.
• Enforcement of protective measures.

Panel III: Scientific and legislative perspective:

• Regulatory analysis.
• Effectiveness of legal systems.
• The legislative gap and the need for change.

Didactic dimension of the conference

The conference also has a didactic dimension. Its aim is to inter alia. to disseminate knowledge on procedures related to counteracting violence, to develop the professional competences of participants and to shape their ability to evaluate the effectiveness of legal and institutional actions. The organisers also emphasise the development of interdisciplinary cooperation, enabling contacts to be made between representatives of the various professions and institutions involved in assistance activities.

The notification schedule is as follows:

• until 30.04 - submission of abstracts (active notification form).
• 15.05 - announcement of the conference programme with open access to the platform.
• until 10.06 - to apply for passive participation in the conference via the form available at here (passive application form).
• until 10.06 submission of conference papers and presentations.
• 13.06.2025 – Conference: "Domestic violence in Poland. Between theory and practice'.
• until 28.08 a post-conference publication in a book edition.

We encourage you to visit the website regularly conferenceawroclaw.plwhere all the most important news and answers to frequently asked questions will be published. This is the best source of organisational information - thanks to it, every participant will be up-to-date and properly prepared for the event.

The conference website will be regularly updated. Details of the programme, list of speakers, start times of individual panels, accompanying events, as well as technical and logistical issues will gradually appear there.

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.

From risk assessment to community education - 10th National Scientific Conference "Shaping social resilience - challenges for community safety"

On 10-11 April 2025, the Jakub z Paradyż Academy in Gorzów Wielkopolski will host the 10th All-Poland Scientific Conference "National Security of Poland. Threats and determinants of change" entitled. "Shaping social resilience - challenges
for community safety", co-organised by the School of Vocational Training.

On behalf of our University, their lectures will be given by:

• Dr Grzegorz Zając: Contemporary political and economic determinants of state security.
• Dr Natalia Wąsik: Selected problems in the marketing of dietary supplements - considerations in the area of food safety and nutrition.
• Dr Damian Wąsik: Contemporary threats to the security of the public blood service in Poland.

Conference programme - day I

From 9.30am: Registration of participants

10.00-10.15: Opening ceremony

10.15-10.45: Inaugural lecture

10.45-12.20: Panel I - Security and social resilience: administrative, military and psychological challenges

12.20-13.35: Panel II - Energy use of waste - the key to security and sustainability
future

13.35-14.30: Lunch break

14.30-16.25: Panel III - Security and social resilience in the face of crises - lessons learned
practitioners

14.30-16.25: Panel IV - Cyber security and new technologies - challenges for infrastructure,
society and defence

16.25-16.45: Coffee break

16.45-18.20: Panel V - State security in times of geopolitical conflicts and threats
hybrid

16.45-18.20: Panel VI - Education, community and leaders - pillars of resilience and security

Conference programme - day II (online and student panels)

10.00-11.55: Panel I (online) - Contemporary military challenges and state defence

11.55-13.10: Panel II (online) - Threats and challenges posed by migration and cultural processes

13.10-14.45: Panel III (online) - Information battlefield: from manipulation to diplomacy

14.45-16.40: Panel IV (online) - Education, communication and cooperation for security

16.40: Summary of the remote part of the conference

13.30-15.00: Panel V (face-to-face students) - Legal security of Poland versus legal security of the European Union, part 1.

15.15-16.45: Panel VI (face-to-face students) - Legal security of Poland versus legal security of the European Union, part 2.

17.00-18.30: Panel VII (face-to-face students) - Legal security of Poland versus legal security of the European Union, part 3.

18.30: Closing of the conference and summary

All those interested in the topic of security are cordially invited. This is a unique opportunity to expand your knowledge, learn about practical solutions and establish valuable industry contacts. The joint exchange of experience and interdisciplinary discussion are a step towards a more effective response to modern threats.

"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.

Contest for a gloss on the Constitutional Court's ruling - take up the challenge and speak out on freedom of speech!

Are you a student at WSKZ and interested in constitutional law, human rights or freedom of expression? Do you want to gain new skills and train your scientific and legal skills? Stand out! Take part in the glosses competition and tackle one of the most controversial rulings of recent years!

Gloss topic:

Constitutional Court judgment of 6 October 2015, ref. SK 54/13 - the case of singer Doda and the limits of freedom of expression in the context of offence to religious feelings.

You can find the verdict to the gloss on the website: Case SK 54/13

Your task is to prepare a gloss - that is, a short, analytical form of commentary on the judgment. Show how you understand the constitution, freedom of speech and the limits of expression!

Deadline for submission of works: until 5 May 2025.

Address for submissions: glosa@wskz.pl

To win: prizes and publication of the best works on the university website!

Glos will be assessed by a professional jury.

The text must be no more than 20,000 characters with spaces. Glossary should be formatted in the following way: font Times New Roman - 12 p., leading 1.5, margins on both sides: 2.5 cm. Footnotes: font Times New Roman - 10 pt., interline 1.0. Bibliography divided into legal sources, case law, literature, Internet sources.

Detailed editorial requirements and competition rules can be found in the competition regulations.

Don't miss this opportunity to shine with your knowledge and argumentation! It's not just a competition - it's a chance to make a name for yourself as a young, critical-thinking lawyer!