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From 5 to 10 October 2026, representatives from public universities in the Silesian Voivodeship took part in a study visit to the Republic of Korea, organised as part of the project \u2018Supporting the Just Transition Process through the Promotion of Higher Education\u2019.<\/p>\n
The University of Silesia was represented by Prof. Tomasz Pietrzykowski, Vice-Rector for International and Domestic Cooperation; Dariusz Laska, Chancellor of the University of Silesia; Prof. Ewa \u0141upikasza, Director of the Institute of Earth Sciences of the University of Silesia; and Chang Il You, PhD, Head of the Poland\u2013South Korea Cooperation Centre of the University of Silesia.<\/p>\n
A key aspect of the visit was gaining insight into the Korean experience regarding urban transformation and revitalisation. In Seoul, the delegation explored sites such as the Cheonggyecheon stream\u2014an example of transforming an area once dominated by road infrastructure into an accessible public urban space\u2014and the Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), a venue that integrates cultural, design, and social functions.<\/p>\n
On 7 October, the delegation visited Sungshin Women\u2019s University in Seoul\u2014one of the University of Silesia\u2019s partners in South Korea. Discussions focused on topics such as educational innovation, internationalisation, student support, and the further development of academic cooperation.<\/p>\n
On 8 October, the delegation travelled to Changwon National University, where they discussed scientific and educational collaboration, the university\u2019s ties with industry, and the role of universities in regional transformation processes. The visit also provided an opportunity to explore the university\u2019s research facilities and its engagement with the economic sector.<\/p>\n
The meetings resulted in the signing of a cooperation agreement between the Korean partners and universities from the Silesian Voivodeship.<\/p>\n
The visit by representatives from Silesian universities has laid the groundwork for further cooperation in education, research, and academic mobility, as well as the exchange of experiences regarding regional transformation and the collaboration between the academic community and the socio-economic environment.<\/p>\n
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