Research centres
Centre for Polar Studies
Interdisciplinary studies on the natural environment of the Arctic and Antarctic at a global level and education of young scientists
Silesian Water Centre
An inter-faculty research team conducting research, development, implementation, dissemination and teaching activities related to water and water management
University Laboratory for Atmosphere Control (ULAC)
The scientists from the University of Silesia also investigate air quality, sources of pollution and directions of its movement, having at their disposal a hot air balloon with a mobile laboratory. It is part of the University Laboratory for Atmosphere Control (ULAC). The stationary laboratory equipped with the apparatus for testing atmospheric pollution is also part of this laboratory.
Research Centre for Public Policy and Regulatory Governance (RCPPRG)
This interdisciplinary centre conducts scientific and research activity in the field of the most important regulatory problems and challenges that are part of public policy domain