A champion of evidence-based psychology - Dr Tomasz Witkowski

On 7 December 2024, psychology students at the College of Vocational Training had the extraordinary opportunity to attend an inspiring lecture by Dr Tomasz Witkowski, one of Poland's most respected psychologists. His lecture, full of passion and knowledge, allowed the students to broaden their horizons and better understand the importance of basing psychology on scientific evidence. Such lectures are a unique chance to draw knowledge and inspiration from the best!

Impressive scientific achievements of Dr Tomasz Witkowski

Dr Witkowski is a figure with an impressive track record. He is the author of dozens of scientific articles and more than a hundred popular science texts, published in recognised journals such as: British Journal of Social Psychology, Polish Psychological Bulletin, Journal of Social Psychology, The Scientific Review of Mental Health Practice, or Skeptical Inquirer. His work also appears in national and international magazines, including. Policy, Newsweek, The Republic, Areo Magazine, Science-Based Medicine or Research Digest published by the British Psychological Association.

Author of books that inspire and teach

Dr Witkowski has numerous highly acclaimed books to his credit. Among them are: "Forbidden Psychology" - a must-read for every psychology student. His other popular works include: "Psychology Gone Wrong", "The Dark Sides of Science and Therapy". created with the participation of Maciej Zatonski, ".Psychology Led Astray: Cargo Cult in Science and Therapy", as well as "Fades, Fakes, and Frauds. Exploding Myths in Culture, Science and Psychology".. They give readers the chance to explore both the glories and shadows of psychological science. These books inspire critical thinking and reflection.

Evidence-based psychology - key message from the lecture

Dr Witkowski's lecture at the School of Vocational Training was devoted to the importance of evidence-based psychology. The speaker discussed the dangers of therapies with unproven efficacy, emphasising the need to validate therapeutic approaches based on research. As founder of the Polish Skeptics Club, Dr Witkowski encouraged critical thinking and the use of reliable tools in psychological practice. The event was truly exceptional! The room was filled to capacity, and students not signed up for the lecture also turned up. The meeting, which had been planned for one hour, extended to 2.5 hours, which is the best testimony to the commitment of the participants and the extremely interesting course of the discussion. As a result, students had the opportunity to gain knowledge and inspiration from one of the the most eminent representatives of contemporary psychology. Its message will certainly leave a lasting mark on their further education and professional practice.

International conference on the digital economy

On 2 December 2024, the International Scientific and Practical Conference 'Digital Economy: new business architectures and competence transformation' was held. During the event, WSKZ professors Janusz Sobon, Adam Muszynski and Ruslan Seleznev presented a report on digital innovation in European Union economies.

The event took place at Karaganda Buketov Univesity in Kazakhstan and was held in a hybrid format. The conference was also an opportunity to discuss the establishment of cooperation between the universities, which will result in the signing of a partnership agreement.

Economics and law in the face of the economic downturn

On 23 November 2024, Adam Rzetecki, Ph.D., representing the School of Vocational Training, gave a lecture entitled. "Legal Consequences of Economic Experimentation in the Perspective of Counteracting the Economic Slowdown" at the 4th International Conference "Contemporary Problems of Law & Economics", organised by the Center For American, European & Global Studies. The event brought together experts from around the world to discuss current economic and legal challenges.

Publication by Dr. Grzegorz Hare in the framework of the international conference "Safe Slovakia and the European Union"

Dr Grzegorz Zając, a lecturer at our university who focuses his area of interest on aviation policy and aviation law, took part in the 17th International Scientific Conference "A secure Slovakia and the European Union". At the event, held on 22 November 2024 at the University of Safety Management in Košice (Slovakia), he presented his scientific paper entitled. "European Aviation Safety and Security Regulatory Framework: A Case Study of Slovakia", published in a peer-reviewed scientific monograph accompanying the conference.

The topic of regulation and civil aviation safety in Europe

Dr Hare's publication addresses the key regulatory issues of Safety and Security in Europe, with particular reference to the case of Slovakia. The article analyses the European and national legal framework, examining its impact on the development of the aviation sector and the level of safety of air operations. A great deal of attention is paid to the role of the EU Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), national implementation of civil aviation security rules and passenger safety issues in the European Union. This study is a valuable contribution to the discussion on the challenges and future of aviation regulation in the EU.

Support of the work on the publication by our University

Participation in the conference and the preparation of the publication were made possible thanks to the support of the College of Vocational Training in Wrocław, which contributed to the development of scientific research in the area of aviation safety and regulation.

Article: G. Hare, European Aviation Safety and Security Regulatory Framework: A Case Study of Slovakia, pp.468-481, in Secure Slovakia and European Union, Wyd. Vysoká škola bezpečnostného manažérstva v Košiciach, Košice (Slovakia) 2024, ISBN: 978-80-8185-072-1.

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(PDF) European Aviation Safety and Security Regulatory Framework: A Case Study of Slovakia