University of Silesia in Katowice

As part of the SUCCESS – Socially Innovative Ukrainian Centres in Central Europe: Empowerment and Social Support project, the University of Silesia in Katowice organised intensive Polish and English language courses for Ukrainians living in Poland. The initiative aimed to strengthen participants’ language skills, facilitate their social integration, and enhance their educational and professional opportunities....

‘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...

The Faculty of Law and Administration is honored to invite all faculty members, PhD candidates, and students to an exceptional guest lecture delivered by world-class specialists in public procurement law. The speakers will provide an insightful overview of the Legal Order of South Africa, with a special focus on Public Procurement Law, anti-corruption, and governance....

Enrolment of candidates admitted to the Doctoral School will take place between 15 July 2026 and 17 July 2026 during the following hours: Wednesday, 15 July 2026: 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.; 1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m. Thursday, 16 July 2026: 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.; 1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m. Friday, 17 July 2026: 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Enrolment must be completed in...

Why do some mountain slopes fail catastrophically, while others remain stable for hundreds of thousands of years despite repeated glaciations, earthquakes, and ongoing tectonic activity? The latest research by an international team led by Dr. hab. Jacek Szczygieł from our Institute of Earth Sciences provides new answers to this question. The results have been published...

We are pleased to announce that Jolanta Makowska, PhD, Associate Professor at the University of Silesia, has been awarded a PLN 44,000 grant by the National Science Centre (NCN) under the MINIATURA 10 programme. As a MINIATURA 10 grant recipient, Makowska, PhD, Assoc. Prof. will carry out the project entitled “The role of the synthesis...

We have completed the first round of admissions for 1st cycle and long-cycle studies at the University of Silesia. This year’s results show a growing interest in studying at our University. Rapid growth A total of 24,968 applications were submitted via the Online Application System (last year there were 19,689, representing an increase of over...

Why do some mountain slopes fail catastrophically, while others remain stable for hundreds of thousands of years despite repeated glaciations, earthquakes, and ongoing tectonic activity? The latest research by an international team led by Dr. hab. Jacek Szczygieł from our Institute of Earth Sciences provides new answers to this question. The results have been published...