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Minister’s visit to Katowice. Meeting on the development of the space sector in the region
On 3 August 2026, a press conference was held in Katowice devoted to the construction of a national space industry infrastructure network. The event was attended by, among others, Andrzej Domański, Minister of Finance and Economy, Marcin Krupa, Mayor of Katowice, Wojciech Saługa, Marshal of the Silesian Voivodeship, Ryszard Koziołek, Rector of the University of...
A letter from the Rector to Ukrainian students, PhD students, staff and guests at the University of Silesia
‘Where are you coming from, dark caravan, you flock of birds?’ ‘We once lived in a city that no longer exists.’ Serhiy Zhadan, Untitled Dear All, From the very first days of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, the University of Silesia, like many other Polish universities, has taken in refugees – including students – whom...
Nearly five decades of Arctic research and new challenges: University of Silesia scientists head to Svalbard
For nearly five decades, scientists from the University of Silesia in Katowice have been conducting research in the Arctic, documenting the pace and impacts of environmental change in the polar region. From 6 to 21 August 2026, a team from the Centre for Polar Studies at the University of Silesia will once again travel to...
USil among the national leaders in scientific evaluation – 14 A-rated disciplines for our university
The University of Silesia in Katowice achieved impressive results in the evaluation of the quality of its scientific activity for the years 2022–2025. Of the 26 disciplines assessed, 14 received an A-rated category, while the remaining 12 received a B+ category. This means that all disciplines conducted at the University of Silesia retained their authorisation...
Polish Chamber of Patent Attorneys honours University of Silesia invention
At the 19th International Invention and Innovation Fair INTARG® 2026, the University of Silesia received an award for its invention, ‘Composition Improving Herbicide Penetration through the Surfaces of Aerial Plant Organs’, by Maciej Kapkowski, PhD (Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Silesia) and Michał Ludynia, PhD (Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Silesia). The...