University of Silesia in Katowice

Do supermajority rules in constitutional courts enable democratic backsliding? Supermajority voting rules in constitutional courts are often framed as a tool for judicial restraint, but critics worry they actually clear the path for democratic backsliding. It is argued that requiring a supermajority weakens a court’s ability to resist illiberal reforms. But looking at cases in...

We invite students of IT, data science, and technology-related fields to take part in the international HackoWatt hackathon. This event is for those who want to explore in practice how artificial intelligence can support the energy transition and help solve real-world energy challenges. During the hackathon, participants will work on a scenario inspired by a...

Dr. Mirosława Wielopolska-Szymura, Ph.D., completed a one-month research fellowship from June 4 to July 4, 2026, at Sungshin Women’s University in Seoul, which was founded in 1936. The university is a partner institution of the University of Silesia. During her stay, the researcher conducted research on the Korean media and South Korea’s cultural diplomacy. The...

EVENT II – PhD Conference Theme: Thinking Creativity: An International PhD Conference in Philosophy Location and date: Braga, Portugal | 12–14 October 2026 Organiser: Faculty of Philosophy and Social Sciences (Braga Campus) from Universidade Católica Portuguesa, in collaboration with institutional, societal, academic, corporate and GLAM partners. Universidade Católica Portuguesa (UCP) invites applications for T4EU Creativity...

EVENT I – Summer School Theme: Shaping the Future: Philosophy, Creativity, and Human Transformation in the Age of AI Location and date: Braga, Portugal | 12–16 October 2026 Organiser: Faculty of Philosophy and Social Sciences (Braga campus) from Universidade Católica Portuguesa, in collaboration with institutional, societal, academic, corporate and GLAM partners. Universidade Católica Portuguesa (UCP)...

Europe’s traditional mountain landscapes have been undergoing profound transformations for decades as a result of the decline of pastoralism and the expansion of tourism. In an article published in Land Use Policy, Michał Sobala and Anna Żemła-Siesicka from the Landscape Research Group propose a new approach to understanding these changes by applying a modified DPSIR...