At the University of Zielona Góra, discussions focused on how to improve the quality of education, increase financial support for students, and prevent the falsification of university diplomas. The meeting was preceded by a ceremonial concert, which also inaugurated the celebrations of the university’s 25th anniversary.
Vice-rectors responsible for student affairs and quality of education from 21 classical universities visited the university for a meeting of the University Education Committee. As explained by its chair, Prof. Joanna Wójcik from Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań:
“We meet to discuss important and current issues relevant to our academic community. During this meeting, we addressed topics such as accreditation and cooperation with the Accreditation Committee. We also hosted the Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education, Prof. Maria Mrówczyńska, with whom we discussed student welfare issues. These meetings are very important for our community, as they allow us to share experiences and develop common positions on key matters.”
The visit coincided with the 25th anniversary of the University of Zielona Góra, which Prof. Joanna Wójcik also highlighted, expressing appreciation for the opportunity to meet during such a special year.
Dr. hab. Eng. Janusz Uriasz, Chair of the Polish Accreditation Committee, emphasized that the committee’s meetings also address challenges on both national and global levels:
“We meet to discuss the quality and improvement of higher education at universities. We face many challenges. Each institution is part of the European Higher Education Area, where globally around 15% of diplomas are falsified. Ensuring the credibility and recognition of diplomas in Poland and across Europe is one of our key priorities.”
The evening before, a concert titled Ewelina Mech & Mariusz Smoliński Trio took place in the chamber hall of the Zielona Góra Philharmonic im. Tadeusza Bairda.
Dr. hab. Barbara Literska, Vice-Rector for Student Affairs and Quality of Education at UZ and the artistic director of the concert, commented:
“The concert coincided with the presence of the Committee, which was an honor for us. Representatives of universities from across Poland had the opportunity to participate in this artistic inauguration. It was also organized as part of the university’s 25th anniversary celebrations. We wanted to present the university and its musical offerings in an attractive and accessible way—not only to the academic community but also to the city and region. Over 200 people attended, there was an encore and strong applause, so I believe it was very well received.”
From the University of Zielona Góra, the meeting was attended by Vice-Rector Barbara Literska, Rector Prof. Wojciech Strzyżewski, Vice-Rector for Development and Finance Dr. hab. Mariusz Naczk, prof. UZ, and Chancellor Dr. Eng. Katarzyna Łasińska.
