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Portal Games and University of Silesia join forces
On 25 May 2026, the University of Silesia signed a cooperation agreement with Portal Games – one of the most recognisable Polish board game publishers. This marks a historic moment for the university and for the development of research into gamification, game studies, and the use of games in education and social activities. The agreement was...
University of Silesia as one of the leaders in internationalisation – 4th place in terms of the number of implemented NAWA projects
Since the inception of the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA) in 2018, the University of Silesia has received funding for 70 institutional projects through its competitions. This result gives us 4th place in the country – behind the University of Warsaw, the Jagiellonian University, and the AGH University of Krakow. The University of...
A delegation from Baku Slavic University visits University of Silesia in Katowice
A delegation from Baku Slavic University – a university specialising in the study of the languages, culture, history, geography, and political systems of Eastern and Western Europe, the Balkans, Central Asia, and the Caspian region – visited University of Silesia in Katowice on Tuesday, 19 May. The meeting marked another stage in the cooperation between...
University of Silesia Co-Creates Silesian Council for Korean Investments
The inaugural meeting of the Silesian Korean Investment Council took place on 13 May 2026 at the Goldstein Villa in Katowice, with the participation of Jun Youl Tae, the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Poland. The Council was initiated by the Katowice Special Economic Zone, which created a new platform for cooperation to...
From algorithms to behaviours – USil and STS together decode the world of digital entertainment
The University of Silesia in Katowice once again confirms its role as a reliable partner for the business sector. The agreement between the University and STS covers research on analogue and digital games, gaming culture, and all aspects of how games function in society. The University of Silesia’s approach to research is based on interdisciplinarity....