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Scientists of the University of Silesia conduct research that is often the answer for the greatest civilizational challenges .Research subjects concern, among others, the effects of climate changes or the current problems in Europe and other countries such as Coronavirus pandemic or Russian aggression in Ukraine.<\/p>\n
For many of our scientists the region itself provides inspiration for research. Our region is the subject of interest for many specialists in different areas: humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, science and technology or art.<\/p>\n
Activities popularizing science and art are also of great importance. Research results are published not only in the scientific journals, but also presented in a little simpler form during festivals, meetings or in popular science magazines of the university like \u201c\u015al\u0105ski badawczy\u201d (Scientific USIL) or \u201cPatenty Uniwersytetu \u015al\u0105skiego\u201d (Patents of the University of Silesia). We are also happy to present the artistic activity of our employees.<\/p>\n
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- The main character of the Silesian Science Festival KATOWICE<\/a> \u2013 one of the flagship activities popularizing science, the leader of which is the University of Silesia in Katowice | photo by Wojtek Korpusik.<\/li>\n
- A post-mining heap in Czerwionka-Leszczyny \u2013 the place that inspired Piotra Siupka, PhD to conduct research of the microorganisms living in extreme conditions<\/a> | photo by Piotr Siupka.<\/li>\n
- A part of the cover of the popular science magazine of the University of Silesia \u201eNo Limits\u201d<\/a>, where scientists publish results of their work | photo: materials of the USIL<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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INSPIRING REGION<\/h3>\n
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OBSERVATORY OF URBAN AND METROPOLITAN PROCESSES<\/span><\/small><\/p>\n
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Assoc. Prof <\/span>ROBERT PYKA<\/span><\/p>\n
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\r\n\r\n \r\n<\/p>\nThe Silesian Voivodship is characterized by an exceptional socio-cultural richness arising from its complex and turbulent history and from the fact that many cultures overlapped on this territory: Czech culture, German culture, and the Polish culture that is now the identity of great majority of Silesians. The richness of the Silesia is exceptional, because the identity of its citizens as well as their way of speaking are exceptional. The European diversity reflected by this region and the hospitality and kindness of Silesians makes foreigners feel at home here. We shouldn\u2019t also forget that Silesia is still the fastest developing industrial centre of the country. Heavy industry has been replaced by the modern industries and services as well as by the creative industry, which makes this region a great example of the successful industrial transformation and a perfect place for both studying and developing one\u2019s professional carrier. The industrial past of Silesia, which was once it\u2019s burden, today is the source of its pride, expressed by revitalising many post-industrial buildings of architectural value. They are given a new life and new functions often becoming unique industrial tourists attractions in this part of Europe. The Silesian voivodship is also rich in terms of nature. It has lakes and forests and is not far from mountains. Katowice, the region\u2019s capital are in almost 50% covered by green areas. This incredible region awaits everyone who wants to hear its fascinating story about the way it went \u2013 the way that made its citizens Europeans long before Poland joint the European Union.<\/p>\n
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\r\n\r\n \r\n<\/p>\nAssoc. Prof. Robert Pyka<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Professor in the Institute of Sociology of the University of Silesia. Prof. Pyka is the founder and the chairman of the Observatory of Urban and Metropolitan Processes (OPMiM). In his research in sociology and political anthropology he focuses mainly on the conditio and future of the state, as well as evolution of its territorial structures in the perspective of globalization and metroploization. Recently Prof. Pyka focused his research primarily on functioning of metripolitan areas in Poland, France and Canada. He is the author of two monographs: Metropolizacja a lokalne governance. Globalne wyzwania pa\u0144stwa narodowego na przyk\u0142adzie V Republiki Francuskiej (Metropolization and local governance. Global challenges of nation- state on the example of French Fifth Republic) (published by University of Silesia Press, 2014) and Globalizacja \u2013 sprawiedliwo\u015b\u0107 spo\u0142eczna \u2013 efektywno\u015b\u0107 ekonomiczna (Globalization \u2014 social justice \u2014 economic effectiveness.) (published by University of Silesia Press, 2008).<\/p>\n
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SILESIAN SCIENCE FESTIVAL KATOWICE
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE SILESIAN SCIENCE FESTIVAL KATOWICE<\/span><\/small><\/p>\n
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JUSTYNA SZOSTEK-AKSAMIT<\/span><\/p>\n
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\r\n\r\n \r\n<\/p>\nOur University is a public good. The good created by specialists and answering important needs. It is also an institution with the outstanding sense of responsibility for many years of environmental negligence, that, in our region, has a significant impact on the citizen\u2019s quality of life and their health. At the University of Silesia we devote a lot of time to thinking about the ways in which science can meet the challenges of the present.<\/p>\n
One of the activities in this area is the Silesian Science Festival KATOWICE, which provides the space for cooperation, creativity and motivation, and for the recipients is a place to learn about Polish science. By holding different forms of speeches and presentations concerning art&science, scientists and academics can show the society their everyday work in an interesting and appealing way. In only a few years the Silesian Science Festival became a brand widely recognizable and frequently awarded in Europe. It proves that our joint social engagement is recognized and appreciated, and above all it is important and serious engagement.<\/p>\n
The University of Silesia in Katowice is the founder and one of 7 member universities of the Academic Consortium Katowice \u2013 City of Science. Together with the most important institutions of the region and other public higher education institutions we build the strategy of the City of science on the basis of science and education. The strategy of the city, where academic activity blends with the urban fabric and initiates the region\u2019s transformation. In 2024 we will organize the celebrations of the European City of Science together.<\/p>\n
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\r\n\r\n \r\n<\/p>\nJustyna Szostek-Aksamit, MBA \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>director of the Rector\u2019s Office at the University of Silesia and the executive director of the Silesian Science Festival KATOWICE. Psychologist and psychotherapist with scientific interests connected with criminology and cognitive processes as well as psychology of witnesses\u2019 testimonies<\/p>\n
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POPULARIZATION OF SCIENCE AND ART<\/h3>\n
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DEPUTY HEAD OF THE MEDIA COMMUNICATION CENTRE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SILESIA <\/span><\/small><\/p>\n
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TOMASZ GRZ\u0104\u015aLEWICZ<\/span><\/p>\n
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\r\n\r\n \r\n<\/p>\nIn July 2021 I have been asked to record a podcast with Karol Pyka PhD. His album \u201eMetamorfozy\u201d was the inspiration to that talk. I had a general idea what I am going to find on the CD: choir music, new interpretations of orchestral music, big-band arrangements\u2026 I would never expect that it will begin with the sharp guitar riff. For a few next weeks I have listened to \u201eMetamorfozy\u201d in every free moment of my day and, with fascination, I was discovering more sound layers of the project. The spirit of the classic progressive 70\u2019s rock hovers above the album \u2013 Pink Floyd, Genesis, Rush\u2026 That is the musical language which I used to communicate with dr Pyka. Using this musical language we managed to make the whole direct sound recording during our very first meeting and by the first try \u2013 which has never happened to me before.<\/p>\n
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\r\n\r\n \r\n<\/p>\nTomasz Grz\u0105\u015blewicz<\/strong> \u2013 deputy head of the Media Communication Centre of the University of Silesia in Katowice, English translator, regionalist and guide of Zag\u0142\u0119bie, director of the I Like Zag\u0142\u0119bie portal, co-author of popular history publications about Sosnowiec. A great fan of music \u2013 from the classical music, through jazz till the post punk.<\/p>\n
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\r\n\r\n \r\n<\/p>\nKarol Pyka, PhD, from the Institute of Music of the University of Silesia in Katowice has prepared the oratory \u201cMetamorfozy\u201d (\u201cMetamorphoses\u201d) as a part of the call for proposals entitled \u201cFreedom of Research\u201d. The premiere of the CD took place on the 20th of December 2021. The album is available in streaming services: Spotify, Tidal, Deezer, Apple Music, and You Tube Music.<\/p>\n
You can listen to the conversation with Karol Pyka PhD about his new CD on the university Spotify<\/a> channel. The interview was made by Tomasz Grz\u0105\u015blewicz.<\/p>\n
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