University of Economics in Katowice

10/10/2026

As every year, we are kicking off the new academic year with a special video! 🎬

This year's film takes us on a journey through the most important moments of the past academic year - events, meetings, achievements and the moments that together shaped life at . 🎓✨

Before we embark on another year full of new challenges and opportunities, let's take one more look at what happened in our academic community. 💙

09/10/2026

We invite students to take part in the Student-Led Course “How to Manage Green Events”, organised as part of the BAUHAUS4EU Universities Alliance. 🌱

The course will focus on sustainable, responsible and inclusive event management. Participants will work in interdisciplinary teams on a real event organised at the University of Economics in Katowice, analysing aspects such as transport, catering, the use of materials, waste management and accessibility.

📅 Registration deadline: 20 October 2026
👥 Number of places: 20
🇬🇧 Language of instruction: English
🎓 3 ECTS
👉 Registration: https://www.ue.katowice.pl/studenci/aktualnosci/article/zapraszamy-do-udzialu-w-student-led-course-how-to-manage-green-events.html

Zapraszamy studentów do udziału w Student-Led Course „How to Manage Green Events”, realizowanym w ramach Sojuszu Uniwersytetów BAUHAUS4EU. 🌱

Kurs będzie poświęcony zrównoważonej, odpowiedzialnej i inkluzywnej organizacji wydarzeń. Uczestnicy będą pracować w interdyscyplinarnych zespołach nad rzeczywistym wydarzeniem organizowanym na UE Katowice, analizując m.in. transport, catering, wykorzystanie materiałów, gospodarowanie odpadami i dostępność.

📅 Zapisy do 20 października 2026 r.
👥 Liczba miejsc: 20
🇬🇧 Język zajęć: angielski
🎓 3 ECTS

08/10/2026

The new academic year brings with it the 60th issue of "Forum"! 💙

This special edition takes you on a journey through the most important events, initiatives and achievements of from the past academic year.

In this issue, you will find, among other things, a summary of activities carried out within the BAUHAUS4EU Alliance, key academic, student and research events, as well as stories and projects showcasing just how much is happening at our University. 🧾

We invite you to read!

More on our website:
https://www.ue.katowice.pl/en/university/news/article/60th-issue-of-forum-we-invite-you-to-read.html

06/10/2026

A new academic year has begun at UE Katowice - and this one is truly special! 🎓

Under the motto "90 years of UE Katowice. It counts!", we have officially launched our anniversary year, celebrating almost nine decades of academic tradition, achievements and the people who have shaped our University.

The inauguration brought together our academic community to welcome new students, honour members of our community, celebrate the renewal of prof. dr. hab. Jan Pyka's doctoral degree after 50 years, and reflect on the University's legacy and future.

90 years of UE Katowice. It counts - because people, ideas and generations count. 💙

👉 Read the full story on the website: https://www.ue.katowice.pl/en/university/news/article/inauguration-of-the-academic-year-20262027-coverage.html

01/10/2026

A new academic year has officially begun in Katowice! 🎓 💙

Together with six other universities forming the Katowice - City of Science Academic Consortium, we celebrated the opening of the 2026/2027 academic year during the Inter-University Inauguration at NOSPR.

It was a special moment for the entire academic community - filled with inspiring words, new beginnings and a shared belief in the power of science, education and cooperation.

We wish all students, doctoral students and members of the academic community a successful and inspiring academic year! ✨

15/09/2026

Since yesterday, the twelfth edition of the international training week, Erasmus Staff Training Week "Soft Skills in the International Setting", has been taking place at ! 🔝

The event brings together 22 representatives from 16 universities across 13 countries: Spain, Lebanon, Portugal, Romania, Greece, Bulgaria, Italy, Türkiye, Hungary, Slovakia, Germany, the Dominican Republic and Mauritius. 🌏

Our guests have an intensive week ahead, filled with knowledge, inspiration and opportunities to exchange experiences. The programme includes training sessions on time management and interpersonal communication, visits to selected units of our university, a short Polish language course and a tour of the campus. 🤝🏻😊

14/09/2026

From 8 to 11 September, representatives of the BAUHAUS4EU European University Alliance took part in the 36th Annual Conference and Exhibition of the European Association for International Education (EAIE) in Glasgow - the largest edition in EAIE history, bringing together more than 7,300 participants from over 100 countries. 🌍

BAUHAUS4EU had its own booth, where representatives of seven partner universities met with universities, European University Alliances and organisations from around the world. The University of Economics in Katowice was represented by HM the Rector Prof. Celina Olszak, Chancellor Paweł Kadłubiak, Director of the Internationalisation Office Edyta Lachowicz Santos, Head of the International Projects Department Magdalena Skowron and dr Marta Grybś-Kabocik.

🤝 One of the highlights was a meeting with Filip Van Depoele, Head of Unit for International Cooperation at the European Commission’s DG EAC, focused on BAUHAUS4EU activities and the future of European cooperation in higher education.

The conference also brought together 36 European University Alliances, representing more than 300 universities. For BAUHAUS4EU, this was an opportunity to exchange experiences, discuss shared challenges and build new connections.

🇵🇱 UE Katowice also joined the strong Polish presence at the "Study & Research in Poland" national booth organised by NAWA. More than 40 Polish higher education institutions were represented there - the highest number to date at an EAIE conference.

Details: https://www.ue.katowice.pl/en/university/news/article/bauhaus4eu-at-the-eaie-conference-in-glasgow-2026.html

05/09/2026

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30/07/2026

We secured over PLN 670,000 to support research and international cooperation! 🔬

Thanks to the Metropolitan Science Support Fund, our researchers carried out 16 projects, supporting early-career scientists and collaborating with world-renowned experts from India, Ireland, and the United States. 🌍

This is another step towards strengthening our University's international position and enhancing the region's research potential. We would like to thank the Górnośląsko-Zagłębiowska Metropolis for supporting science and innovation! 🤝

📖 Details:

The Internationalisation Office has completed a key stage of last year’s cooperation with GZM and successfully settled the projects financed by the Metropolitan Science Support Fund. In July 2026, the Project Evaluation Committee, appointed by a resolution of the Management Board of the Górnośl....

17/07/2026

Student, this is for you! A new international initiative from the Department of Energy Transition! 🌍⚡

Professor Marzena Czarnecka and Dr Marcin Kraśniewski, in cooperation with the University of Pavia, are delighted to invite you to join the 2nd Polish–Italian Intensive School on Energy Transition - an outstanding international programme dedicated to the future of the energy transition. 🇵🇱🤝🏻🇮🇹

Participants will benefit from:
✅ inspiring lectures,
✅ interactive workshops,
✅ mentoring by internationally recognised experts,
✅ an excellent opportunity to build an international academic and professional network.

🎙️ Our lecturers and mentors include leading experts in energy law and the energy transition, including: Professor Tina Soliman Hunter (Australia), Professor Javier Bustos (Chile), A/Professor Rüdiger Tscherning (Canada).

💸 Participation is completely free of charge.

⚠️ Places are limited, so don't miss this unique opportunity - apply today!

📲 More information: https://www.ue.katowice.pl/en/university/news/article/international-program-on-energy-transition-for-students-of-the-university-of-economics-in-katowice.html

We look forward to welcoming you to Katowice this October! 🌍⚡