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Jolanta Wadowska-Król, holder of USil Honorary Doctorate Degree, will be the focus of a Netflix series

In the 1970s, Jolanta Wadowska-Król became interested in the children falling ill in Szopienice and publicised the scale of the problem of lead poisoning, which was rampant among the youngest residents of Katowice. The communist authorities, seeking to avoid controversy, hindered her work and prevented her from defending her doctorate. In 2021, as a recognition...

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Construction Works Schedule at USil Katowice Campus – Q1 2026

List of construction works related to the development of the Silesian Interdisciplinary Centre for Chemistry: Continued reconstruction of the existing sewage network. Continued reconstruction of the existing telecommunication network. Continued reconstruction of the existing electrical network. Continued reinforced concrete works involving the construction of the foundation slab and walls of the underground garage level (–1)....

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Testing of emergency sirens in Katowice

The Silesian Voivodeship Office has announced that a test of the emergency sirens used in the public warning and alert system will be conducted in the city of Katowice on Tuesday, 16 December 2025, at 11:00 a.m. As part of the test, a continuous siren sound will be emitted for three minutes, signifying the cancellation...

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USil Recreation Centre in Szczyrk Reopens!

Enjoy relaxation and activity in a mountain setting! After a careful and extensive renovation, the University of Silesia’s Recreation Centre in Szczyrk is once again open to guests who enjoy peaceful surroundings, comfort and countless outdoor activities. Whether to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, host meetings, or engage in scholarly activities, the...

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Over 100 mobilities under the PROM project

From May to October 2025, over 100 international mobilities have already taken place as part of the ‘PROM – Short-term academic exchange’ project, financed by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange. Participants included students and doctoral students of the University of Silesia, academic and administrative staff, as well as guests from foreign universities. The...

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