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Dear Master\u2019s and PhD Students,<\/span><\/p>\n We are pleased to invite you to participate in the second international Seasonal School 2026<\/strong> \u201cBeyond Barriers: the Role of Social Sciences in Building Accessibility,\u201d<\/strong> organized by the Doctoral School at the University of Silesia in Katowice, Poland,<\/strong> which will take place on 8\u201312 June 2026<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n The event has an interdisciplinary character and focuses on accessibility as a key challenge for contemporary societies<\/strong>, including access to education, public space, digital technologies, social participation, and cultural resources. The programme offers a rich and engaging academic experience, combining lectures, interactive workshops, seminars, participant presentations, and collaborative group work<\/strong>. It creates a stimulating and welcoming international environment designed to foster intellectual exchange, interdisciplinary dialogue, and lasting academic connections<\/strong>.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Detailed information about the event, programme, and application procedure<\/strong> is available at: <\/span>https:\/\/us.edu.pl\/szkola-doktorska\/ster\/seasonal-schools\/beyond-barriers\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n The Seasonal School 2026<\/strong> is organised within the framework of the Blended Intensive Programme (Erasmus+) and the project \u201cInternational from the beginning \u2013 support of internationalization\u201d under NAWA STER programme<\/strong>, supporting international academic mobility and the development of research competences among early-career researchers. Participation in the event is free of charge<\/strong>. Participants from European universities may also receive Erasmus+ BIP funding to support their travel and subsistence costs and will have the opportunity to obtain ECTS credits and a certificate of participation.<\/span><\/p>\n Who can participate?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Registration is open until 9 March 2026<\/strong> via the application form<\/a>. <\/span>The number of places is limited. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n As part of the application, candidates are asked to prepare a short presentation of their research interests and motivation (preferred format: a video recording of up to 3 minutes) by 13 March 2026<\/strong>. The presentation should be sent via a link to\u00a0seasonalschool@us.edu.pl<\/a> or uploaded here:\u00a0https:\/\/ssd.us.edu.pl\/index.php\/s\/ibJmlzSwpkIGuWL<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n The University of Silesia in Katowice<\/a> is one of the leading public universities in southern Poland and a member of the prestigious Transform4Europe European University alliance<\/a>, playing a key role in the European City of Science 2024<\/a> initiative. Located in Katowice<\/a> \u2013 the vibrant capital of the Metropolis GZM<\/a> and a UNESCO City of Music \u2013 the University offers an exceptional academic environment at the heart of one of Europe\u2019s most dynamic and rapidly transforming metropolitan regions. This unique setting provides an inspiring \u201cliving laboratory\u201d for exploring key social, cultural, and technological transformations shaping contemporary societies.<\/span><\/p>\n Join us in Katowice and become part of an international academic community exploring the role of social sciences in addressing one of today\u2019s most pressing societal challenges.<\/span><\/p>\n We look forward to welcoming you to the University of Silesia in Katowice.<\/span><\/p>\n Best regards,<\/span><\/p>\n Organising Committee<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Sorry, this entry is only available in Polish. […]<\/p>\n\n
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\nUniversity of Silesia in Katowice<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n