Relacja po konferencji “Prezydent RP: Kampania, wybory, pozycja ustrojowa”

Nowe technologie niosą ogromny potencjał dla demokratyzacji procesu wyborczego, ale też nowe wyzwania, które nie są jeszcze w pełni rozpoznane przez ustawodawcę. Głosowanie przez internet, kampanie w social mediach czy kierowanie wybranych treści do określonych osób, to kwestie wymagające regulacji – wskazywali uczestnicy konferencji „Prezydent RP: Kampania, wybory, pozycja ustrojowa”.

Nasza Uczelnia współorganizatorem konferencji

Konferencję zorganizowały: Centrum Prawa Konstytucyjnego i Monitorowania Praworządności and University College of Professional Education we Wrocławiu. Eksperci – konstytucjonaliści, politolodzy oraz przedstawiciele życia publicznego – dyskutowali o roli prezydenta w polskim systemie politycznym, przejrzystości kampanii wyborczej, wpływie nowych technologii na wybory oraz wielu innych zagadnieniach związanych z kompetencjami głowy państwa. Konferencja odbyła się 13 maja, moderatorem był dr Kamil Stępniak, prezes zarządu Centrum Prawa Konstytucyjnego i Monitorowania Praworządności. Serwis Prawo.pl był patronem medialnym wydarzenia.

Ochrona wyborów prezydenckich – wskazanie najważniejszych przepisów oraz zagrożeń przez eksperta WSKZ

Dr Damian Wąsik, ekspert z zakresu prawa karnego z Wyższej Szkoły Kształcenia Zawodowego we Wrocławiu, omówił prawnokarną ochronę wyborów prezydenckich. Przytoczył historyczne przykłady nadużyć z czasów dwudziestolecia międzywojennego, tj.:

• wynoszenie kart wyborczych do poświęcenia w kościele;
• opatrywanie pieczywa hasłami wyborczymi;
• satyryczne przyśpiewki, sugerujące fałszowanie wyborów.

Prelegent przypomniał, że w kodeksie karnym mamy cały rozdział poświęcony przestępstwom przeciwko wyborom. To inter alia. artykuły dotyczące:

• fałszowania dokumentów wyborczych;
• podawania nieprawdziwych danych w celu uzyskania prawa do głosowania;
• naruszenia tajności głosowania;
• przestępstw związanych z agitacją, zwłaszcza w dniu głosowania.

Dodatkowo, poza kodeksem karnym, znajdują się także odpowiednie przepisy w:

• kodeksie wyborczym, który przewiduje inter alia. odpowiedzialność za naruszenie ciszy wyborczej czy prowadzenie nielegalnej agitacji;
• ustawie o referendach i niektórych ustawach szczególnych.

Prelegent wskazywał, że najpoważniejsze przestępstwa wyborcze to fałszowanie wyników głosowania, naciski na wyborców, kupowanie głosów czy też utrudnianie oddania głosu.

“Bardzo niepokojącym zjawiskiem jest również organizowanie tzw. transportów wyborczych, czyli przewożenie zorganizowanych grup wyborców przez komitety, które, można powiedzieć, „inwestują” w określone lokalne społeczności – po to, by wymusić określony wynik wyborczy. Te praktyki, mimo że bywają trudne do udowodnienia, mogą nosić znamiona naruszenia zasady wolnych i równych wyborów – podkreślał. Wskazał, że zdarzają się również sytuacje związane z naruszeniem tajności głosowania – np. kiedy osoba trzecia towarzyszy wyborcy w kabinie lub kiedy wyborca jest instruowany, jak ma głosować.”

“Chciałbym też wspomnieć o przestępstwach medialnych, czyli tych, które dotyczą agitacji prowadzonej nielegalnie – np. w czasie ciszy wyborczej, albo z wykorzystaniem materiałów wprowadzających w błąd, jak np. fałszywe informacje o kandydatach. Mieliśmy przypadki, kiedy w przeddzień wyborów publikowane były zmanipulowane materiały mające na celu zniechęcenie do głosowania na określonego kandydata. I choć formalnie czasem trudno je przypisać konkretnym osobom, to efekt dezinformacyjny pozostaje” – mówił prelegent.

Dr Damian Wąsik wskazywał także, że wszystkie takie przypadki naruszają zaufanie obywateli do instytucji wyborczych.

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.

Silent destruction in the company. Does bullying block innovation in small and medium-sized enterprises?

Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the foundation of the Polish economy, having a significant contribution to GDP creation - 28.2% for micro-enterprises and 17.1% for small and medium-sized companies respectively (according to the Polish Entrepreneurship Agency report, 2024). Unfortunately, these values are lower than a year earlier, which experts explain by the effects of the pandemic and dynamic economic and technological changes.

The SME sector, despite its limited resources, plays an important role in the innovation process - as many as one third of companies with 10 to 49 employees and half of medium-sized companies (50-250 employees) are active in innovation. However, success is not determined solely by financial outlay, but also - and perhaps above all - organisational climate and psychological factors: team creativity, level of commitment, work culture and management style.

Why does the working environment matter for innovation?

As the ICAN Institute points out, companies wishing to stay in the market should take special care of three pillars: organisational culture, leadership i employee involvement. It is these elements that create the space for growth and creativity that underpin innovation in SMEs.

The problem remains the phenomenon of the so-called ''green'. quiet quitting, i.e. quiet withdrawal - employees perform only the bare minimum, forgoing commitment and initiative. According to the report State of the Global Workplace As many as 72% of employees in Europe are in the process, and 15% openly manifests a lack of motivation. In extreme cases there is a phenomenon of revenge quitting, i.e. demonstrative departures in response to toxic conditions - often being the effect of mobbing.

Bullying - a threat to stability and the development of innovation

Bullying not only lowers morale and increases staff turnoverbut can completely stifle innovation processes in an organisation. In the SME sector, where every highly qualified employee has a real impact on the development of the company, Creating a working environment based on trust and cooperation is becoming a necessity.

It was these challenges, determinants and consequences that Dr Marika Szymanska, Director of the Institute of Management and Quality Sciences, and Mehmet Omurlu, M.Sc., Programme Director of the Management and Business Psychology course at the College of Vocational Training, discussed at the online conference. "Bullying as a destructive aspect of the working environment". Experts agreed that understanding the impact of workplace atmosphere on innovation is no longer just a question of ethicsbut a real business need for the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) sector.

Silesian LegalTech - about artificial intelligence in law and business

On Friday, 25 April, the Silesian Museum in Katowice hosted Ślōnski LegalTech. This event was organised for lawyers, entrepreneurs, innovators and anyone interested in the digital revolution in the legal industry. The conference combined the topics of modern technology and law. One of the partners of the event were the College of Vocational Training, represented by Dr Kamil Stępniak.

5 key thematic panels

The following topics were covered at the Silesian LegalTech conference:

Panel 1 - "How should the law keep up with innovation while protecting human beings?";

Panel 2 - "LegalTech in Practice: How Technology is Changing Business Services and the Labour Market";

Panel 3 - 'The New Generation of Lawyers: Innovation, Design and Technology in Practice";

Panel 4 - "Regulation, Technology and Business: how to successfully implement LegalTech in a world of regulatory requirements?";

Panel 5 - 'AI, Automation and the Future of Law: From Theory to Business'.

The participation of the College of Vocational Training in Silesian LegalTech is a confirmation of the following the University's involvement in modern developments in legal and technological education. The presence of Dr Kamil Stępniak among the experts and the panel topics discussed prove that the future of law is inextricably linked to innovation, digitalisation and openness to change. This event was not only an opportunity to exchange experiences, but also an inspiration for all those who want to actively shape the legal world of tomorrow.

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.

Dr Mariusz Michalski - Assistant Professor at the College of Professional Training on the challenges of modern forensic science

23 April 2025 Dr Mariusz Michalski, Assistant Professor at the University of Vocational Training in Wrocław, took part as a speaker in the Third National Scientific Conference entitled "Forensic science and the changing reality of crime scenes". The event, organised in a remote format by the Academy of Applied Sciences in Radom in cooperation with the Regional Police Headquarters in Radom, brought together a large number of academics, representatives of the uniformed services and crime practitioners.

Speech by Dr Mariusz Michalski - analysis and reflections

In his speech entitled "'Exclusion of criminal liability in the use or application of direct coercive measures by police officers - some reflections', Dr Michalski carried out a thorough analysis of the statutory counter-narratives that exclude the criminal liability of Police, Border Guard and Military Police officers.

A special place in his lecture was given to the changes introduced by the amendment of the law of 24 May 2013 on means of direct coercion and firearms. Dr Michalski discussed the implications of these changes, pointing out potential violations of the rules on the use of coercive measures. His speech received a lot of attention due to the topicality of the issues raised and their relevance to the practice of the uniformed services.

Forensic science and changing realities - the importance of sharing experience

The conference has become an important space for the exchange of experience between theory and practice. Participants emphasised the need to continuously adapt forensic methods to dynamic social, technological and legal changes. Such events strengthen collaboration between academics and practitioners, enabling a more effective response to the challenges of modern crime.

Cooperation without borders: Professor Soboń and Dr Seleznova at the conference in Szymkent

We would like to inform you that on 22 April this year. Professor Janusz Soboń and Dr. Ruslana Seleznova took part in the International Student Scientific and Practical Conference held in the city of Shymkent, Republic of Kazakhstan.

Together with the lecturers National University of Biological Resources and Natural Economy of Ukraine (Kyiv) prepared student papers on current topics related to the digital economy. Professor Janusz Soboń and Dr Ruslana Seleznova acted as research supervisors for the students as part of the joint international scientific project Poland-Ukraine-Kazakhstan.

Professor Soboń and Dr Seleznova also express their hope for further development of international academic cooperation and invite Polish students to actively participate in scientific activities together with students from other countries.

Silence and loyalty in the uniformed services. Psychosocial mechanisms of victims' failure to report bullying - conference findings

There is a strong culture of loyalty and so-called 'conspiracy of silence' among uniformed services such as the police, border guards and firefighters. As a result of this phenomenon, officers rarely decide to report mobbing, as they fear exclusion from their environment, professional consequences and social stigmatisation. About covert psychological violence in the services during the conference on 23 April 2025, spoke Dr Rafał Guzowski, lecturer and programme director Institute for Homeland Security and Criminology.

Bullying - hidden violence in uniform

Bullying is not just a one-off conflict - it is systematic, long-term psychological harassment in the workplace. It manifests itself through humiliation, ridicule, criticism or obstruction of duties. In the services, where discipline and hierarchy play a key role, distinguishing between command and violence can be difficult - but necessary.

Why are the victims silent?

In his paper, Dr Rafał Guzowski from the University of Vocational Training in Wrocław analysed the complex web of psychosocial conditions that cause officers not to report violence. These include:

• shame, guilt and the need to belong;
• fear of losing one's position, entitlements or even one's job;
• disbelief in the effectiveness of the support system;
• strong pressure to "be tough" and avoid "complaints";
• an organisational culture that prizes loyalty to the group, not to values.

What does the research show?

Surveys among police officers in the Lubelskie Voivodeship showed that:

• 30% experienced verbal aggression;
• 17% received absurd tasks in a systematic way.

In turn, a 2014 Interior Ministry report revealed that:

• Over 40% women in the uniformed services felt discriminated against on the basis of gender, maternity plans or lack of availability outside working hours.

Bullying as the theme of an international conference

This topic was further discussed during the international scientific conference organised by our University and entitled 'The European Union.
"Bullying as a destructive aspect of the work environment"..

This event, aimed at representatives of various professions - not just the uniformed services - addressed the universal issues of bullying:

• How do you recognise the first signs of psychological violence?
• What are its implications for individuals and organisations?
• How to prevent and respond effectively?

Renowned experts from Poland and abroad shared their knowledge, and the conference provided a space for the exchange of experiences, reflections and proposals for viable solutions.

Conclusions

Silence is not the absence of violence - it is the result of it. Loyalty, which is intended to protect the common good, is unfortunately sometimes a tool of intimidation and exclusion. If bullying is operating in the institutions set up to protect society, we must ask a fundamental question: Who protects those who are supposed to protect us?

Our lecturers as guests of honour at the International Scientific Seminar in Shymkent (Kazakhstan)

We are pleased to share a short report on our recent participation in a scientific event. On the 11 April We had the honour of representing our university at the International Scientific Seminar aimed at researchers, lecturers, practitioners and students.

The seminar, which lasted two days, brought together eminent scientists from across the Central Asiapresenting top-quality scientific presentations. The event was organised by our friends and long-standing partners from Akademik A. Kuatbekov People's Friendship University w Shymkent (Kazakhstan).

We have strong scientific and friendship ties with this city. We have had the opportunity to visit Simkent many times - both in person and remotely. This beautiful, sunny and hospitable city has firmly established itself on the map of our international cooperation.

We were invited as guests of honour the second day of the seminar entitled: 'Trends in education and engineering: competence, innovation and technology'. The following spoke on behalf of our university Prof. Janusz Soboń, Prof. Adam Muszyński and Dr Ruslana Selezneva.

We warmly invite all lecturers and students of our university to participate in next year's edition of this unique event.

Conference "Our national micromania and its negative effects in the 21st century".

From March 31 to April 2, professors from the Institute of Criminology and Homeland Security participated in an inter-environmental and interdisciplinary conference organized by the Pedagogium Higher School of Social Sciences in Warsaw and Business School in Nowy Sącz - National Louis University.

The theme of the symposium was 'Our national micromania and its negative consequences in the 21st century'. The spiritus movens of the meeting was Professor Maria Szyszkowska. Proceedings chaired by Prof. R. Borkowski consisted of 25 papers and lively discussion and took place in the beautiful scenery of Nałęczów in the "Ewelina" villa.

Professor Piotr Skudrzyk delivered a paper entitled. "The danger of micromania of humanists", pointing out that the foundation of the resilience and cohesiveness of a nation is a delicate layer of culture. It is formed by the community of academic and non-academic humanists. Humanists should feel the importance of their own role and society the need to support its humanists. Professor Robert Borkowski presented a paper "Laboratory Theatre and Performatics. Grotowski appreciated and underestimated"., speaking not only about experimental theatre, but also about the influence of theatre on the development of performatics as a research perspective in the social sciences.