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New Studies in Field of Arts within Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters
The University of Silesia plans to launch an international 2nd cycle studies in Digital Creativity Art & Science European Master (DIGICREA); the degree programme is financed by the Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters. The degree programme is addressed to candidates whose artistic creativity is not limited to contemporary professions but may go beyond the all-known limits...
Prof. Ryszard Koziołek elected Vice-Chair of the Conference of Rectors of Polish Universities
Prof. Ryszard Koziołek, Rector of the University of Silesia, was elected the Vice-Chair of the Conference of Rectors of Polish Universities for the term 2024–2028. Conference of Rectors of Polish Universities has been operating since 1989. As an autonomous assembly of rectors, it works to strengthen cooperation between universities so that they can meet the...
Dariusz Laska becomes Chancellor of the University of Silesia in Katowice
On 1 July 2024, Dariusz Laska became the new Chancellor of the University of Silesia in Katowice. Dariusz Laska completed his Bachelor’s and Master’s degree studies in Political Science at the University of Silesia in Katowice. Moreover, he completed postgraduate studies in commercial and economic law (University of Silesia in Katowice), European project management (University...
Perspektywy University Ranking 2024
The University of Silesia in Katowice took 8th place among universities in the Perspektywy University Ranking 2024, which is an advancement of two positions compared to last year’s edition. Among all academic universities, we advanced four positions, to 26th place. We have been classified highly in categories such as educational conditions, scientific effectiveness, prestige, scientific...
Faculty of Law and Administration Advances in Ranking by ‘Rzeczpospolita’ Daily
The Faculty of Law and Administration advances from the 6th to 5th place among public universities in the latest 13th ranking of law faculties by Rzeczpospolita Daily. Similar to the previous years, the ranking is based on the assessment in three categories: scientific potential, quality of education, and international cooperation. The ranking has been developed...
Nominees for the Professor Józef Pieter Award
The Jury selected five nominees for the Professor Józef Pieter Award. Marta Florkiewicz-Borkowska – teacher at the Karol Miarka Elementary School in Pielgrzymowice; Katarzyna Kurpińska – teacher at the Special Schools Complex by the Anxiety Disorders Treatment Centre for Children and Youth in Orzesze; Andrzej Mazur – teacher at the Adam Mickiewicz Secondary School No....
USil in QS World University Rankings 2025
The University of Silesia in Katowice was ranked in the QS World University Rankings 2025 among the 1503 best universities in the world, featuring 22 best universities in Poland. Moreover, only two universities in the Silesian Voivodeship have been acknowledged in the ranking: the University of Silesia and the Silesian University of Technology. This year’s...