Finished projects
This page contains information on teaching and research projects of an international nature that have been carried out at our University in recent years and have been completed by 2025.
ECOnomics4Climate III
Project Manager | Implementation period | Supporting unit | Funding |
dr hab. Monika Foltyn-Zarychta, prof. UE | 01.03.2025 - 30.11.2025 | Internationalizatrion | Metropolitan Science and Education Support Fund |
The project comprises a cluster of thematically coherent modules that cover activities undertaken as part of promoting a new discipline, specifically the Economics of Climate Change. The research conducted as part of the projects aims to present several interesting, original and diverse scientific studies that are in line with the strategic objectives of the Metropolis GZM, referring to the concept of a "sustainable green metropolis," particularly in terms of low emissions, energy management and the development of innovative industries.
Understanding Just Transition: Prof. Johannes Jager
Project Manager | Implementation period | Supporting unit | Funding |
dr hab. Ewa Dziwok, prof. UE | 01.03.2025 - 30.11.2025 | Internationalizatrion | Metropolitan Science and Education Support Fund |
The project focuses on the specific objective of the "Metropolitan Science and Education Support Fund" program, namely, creating space for research in the area of green finance, thereby addressing the concept of a "sustainable green metropolis." The issue of a just transition is significant from a regional perspective, as Silesia will be one of the biggest beneficiaries of the Just Transition Fund, among others.
The project aims to strengthen the scientific capabilities of our University by providing scientific support to its employees and involving them in existing projects, as well as initiating new ones, which is essential for achieving a broader scope of research.
The development of ESG competencies among young adult Metropolis GZM citizens and their leisure mobility
Project Manager | Implementation period | Supporting unit | Funding |
dr Anna Mercik | 01.03.2025 - 30.11.2025 | Internationalizatrion | Metropolitan Science and Education Support Fund |
This research project aims to identify the leisure mobility pattern of young adults to improve their competencies, with particular emphasis on ESG skills.
Professor Thomas Choi at UE Katowice. That's how it's done
Project Manager | Implementation period | Supporting unit | Funding |
dr inż. Danuta Zwolińska | 01.03.2025 - 30.11.2025 | Internationalizatrion | Metropolitan Science and Education Support Fund |
The project will result in the development of cooperation between employees of the University of Economics in Katowice and one of the most frequently cited scientists in the world dealing with issues of supply chain design and network structures, management of multi-level supply chains, triadic structures in supply networks, supply networks as complex adaptive systems, and financial aspects of supply chain operations.
Consumer behavior in the post-COVID era: New challenges and perspectives according to Professor Justin Paul
Project Manager | Implementation period | Supporting unit | Funding |
dr hab.Artur Strzelecki , prof. UE | 01.03.2025 - 30.11.2025 | Internationalizatrion | Metropolitan Science and Education Support Fund |
This project aims to enhance knowledge of changing consumer behavior in the context of global changes resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. In times of dynamic socio-economic changes, understanding new consumer trends is crucial for researchers, businesses, and policymakers.
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AI in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) according to Prof. Benson
Project Manager | Implementation period | Supporting unit | Funding |
dr hab.Bożena Frączek , prof. UE | 01.05.2025 - 30.11.2025 | Internationalizatrion | Metropolitan Science and Education Support Fund |
The "AI in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) according to Prof. Benson" project aims to raise awareness of the problem and scale of money laundering and to present anti-money laundering (AML) solutions using artificial intelligence (AI) that can support the identification and prevention of illegal financial transactions. The project involves educating students and young scientists in the region, improving their AML skills.
AI in Anti-Money Laundering – cases related to cryptocurrencies
Project Manager | Implementation period | Supporting unit | Funding |
dr hab.Bożena Frączek , prof. UE | 01.05.2025 - 30.11.2025 | Internationalizatrion | Metropolitan Science and Education Support Fund |
The "AI in Anti-Money Laundering – cases related to cryptocurrencies" project is a response to contemporary AML challenges in the area of cryptocurrencies and DeFi (decentralized finance). The growing importance of decentralized finance (including cryptocurrencies) requires modern tools for detecting suspicious transactions and effective risk monitoring.
Professor Teerooven Soobaroyen on improving management processes in regional transformation
Project Manager | Implementation period | Supporting unit | Funding |
|---|---|---|---|
| dr hab.Monika Wieczorek-Kosmala , prof. UE | 01.09.2025 - 30.11.2025 | Internationalization | Metropolitan Science and Education Support Fund |
The project "Professor Teerooven Soobaroyen on improving management processes in regional transformation" focuses on supporting regions undergoing various stages of transformation towards implementing the green economy's requirements.
Prof. Kelum Jayasinghe on scientific excellence: how to build and expand cooperation networks for green transition?
Project Manager | Implementation period | Supporting unit | Funding |
dr hab.Monika Wieczorek-Kosmala , prof. UE | 01.10.2025 - 30.11.2025 | Internationalization | Metropolitan Science and Education Support Fund |
The project "Prof. Kelum Jayasinghe on scientific excellence: how to build and expand cooperation networks for green transition?" emphasizesmultidimensional support for the development of the Centers of Research Excellence emerging at the University. The Professor's visit constitutes a unique and exceptional opportunity for the university community to transfer knowledge and experience. This aspect of the Guest's visit is all the more important as the topics of the debates and mentoring supporting the Center of Research Excellence will focus on the issue of regional transformation, which is so important for the development of the Metropolis GZM.
Ecology or economics – determinants and the propensity of Polish people to energy transition
| Project Manager | Implementation period | Supporting unit | Funding |
|---|---|---|---|
| dr Jakub Kubiczek | 30.05.2023 - 06.2025 | Internationalization | Metropolis GZM |
The project "Ecology or economics – determinants and the propensity of Polish people to energy transition" aims to allow 5 doctoral students to carry out a joint scientific initiative, bringing together their interests and reflecting individual project members' skills.
Main research goal: identification of the determinants and the level of propensity of Polish people to the energy transition.
Secondary research goals:
assessment of the energy transition process in Poland in comparison with other countries of the European Union;
identification of factors influencing the decisions of Polish people as they pursue energy transition.
The project will enhance knowledge regarding the characteristics of society as energy consumers, important for policymakers and for assessing the impact of applied solutions, both from the household and business levels. Understanding the demand side of the energy market will enable better alignment of strategies and actions taken to implement energy transition plans, including Zielony Śląsk (Green Silesia).
Understanding Green Finance
Project Manager | Implementation period | Supporting unit | Funding |
dr hab. Ewa Dziwok, prof. UE | 31.05.2024 - 30.11.2024 | Internationalization | Metropolitan Science and Education Support Fund |
The Understanding Green Finance project focuses on the specific goal of the "Metropolitan Science and Education Support Fund" Program: to create a space for research in green finance and thus to address the concept of a "sustainable green metropolis." The impact of this project will be particularly significant for the Silesian Voivodeship, which will be one of the largest beneficiaries of the green transformation through the Just Transition Fund.
The project's goal is to enhance our University's scientific capabilities, with a key focus on the involvement of our staff. By providing them with academic support and involving them in existing and new ventures, we aim to expand the scope of our research significantly. This will enable us to benefit from economies of scale through joint publications, participation in discussions on green finance, and the development of collaborative research projects. The planned activities for our guests will help to professionalize the research workshop and promote the internationalization of scientific work, with our employees playing a crucial role in these efforts.
The main activities involve cooperation with world-class scientists from leading European centers, including Prof. Ismail Erturk, Prof. Thomas Walker, and Prof. Johannes Jager. In addition to lectures and workshops, the invited scientists will participate in mentoring projects carried out by the academic staff of our University and guest representatives of other universities of the Silesian Voivodeship.
Artificial intelligence and cybersecurity in finance
Project Manager | Implementation period | Supporting unit | Funding |
| dr hab. Bożena Frączek, prof. UE | 27.02.2024 - 30.11.2024 | Internationalizatrion | Metropolitan Science and Education Support Fund |
Cluster project, which focuses on the recently relevant and popular area of cybersecurity. This issue has intensified with the increase in digital services and online shopping. Reducing its level in the region is a task that requires numerous activities dedicated to a variety of social groups. Young people are particularly important as they enter independent life and should be aware of the problems associated with the rapidly developing generative technology (artificial intelligence) and related risks. Education in this area is vital and requires appropriate innovative educational methods. This project is the answer to that need. Thanks to the cooperation with an internationally acclaimed scientist, modern teaching methods incorporating artificial intelligence will be introduced, and awareness and knowledge of cybersecurity will increase.
ECOnomics4Climate II
Project Manager | Implementation period | Supporting unit | Funding |
| dr hab. Monika Wieczorek-Kosmala, prof. UE | 27.02.2024 - 30.11.2024 | Internationalizatrion | Metropolitan Science and Education Support Fund |
The project is a cluster of thematically coherent modules, including activities to promote a new discipline of the Economics of Climate Change. The main activities involve collaboration with world-class scientists (3 guests), from leading European centers. In addition to lectures and workshops, the guest scientists will join in mentoring projects implemented by the faculty members of our university. They will especially mentor young scientists who will research the subjects of the other modules. The proposed research topics are aimed at demonstrating some of the interesting, original and, at the same time, different scientific research that fit into the strategic goals of the GZM, referring to the concept of a "sustainable green metropolis" in its dimensions related to low emissions, energy management and the development of innovative industries in particular.
Massive Open Online Week for Collaborative Digital Education (MOOW CODE)
Project Manager | Implementation period | Supporting unit | Funding |
dr hab. Agata Austen, Prof UE | 01.01.2022 - 31.12.2024 | International Relations | Erasmus+ , Partnerships for cooperation (Action 2) |
MOOW CODE is a future-oriented and impact-driven project that aims to develop and promote MOOW, a multifaceted, synergistic digital learning and co-creation format in higher education. The project's ambition is to initiate a strong MOOW movement across Europe by providing all the necessary methods and tools for planning, organizing, and implementing MOOW.
Feel good @UEKat – support for improving the psycho-physical condition of foreign students at UE Katowice
Project Manager | Implementation period | Supporting unit | Funding |
Magdalena Skowron | 01.07.2023 - 31.12.2024 | Internationalizatrion | Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA) |
The primary objective of the project is to create a supportive environment for students that will contribute to enhancing their psychological and physical well-being.
International Centre of Research Excellence in Transition of Coal Regions (ExCORE)
Project Manager | Implementation period | Supporting unit | Funding |
dr hab. Monika Wieczorek-Kosmala, prof. UE | 01.07.2022 – 30.06.2024 | Internationalization | Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA) |
The project aims to create opportunities for international research teams to work together on the green transition in coal regions.
Digital Area for Networking Teachers and Educators (DANTE)
| Project Manager | Implementation period | Supporting unit | Funding |
|---|---|---|---|
| dr hab. Monika Wieczorek-Kosmala, Prof UE | 01.03.2021 - 28.02.2023 | International Relations | Erasmus+ , Strategic partnerships (Key Action 2) |
DANTE is a project created to support education at universities through supporting digital competencies among university teachers, staff, university education providers and students, and networking among educational institutions. The results will target these goals and help improve the quality of teaching and the attractiveness of studies. The main target group of the DANTE project are university teachers, IT staff and university management. The second target group is educational service providers, policy makers and university students.
Master in Customer Relationship Marketing (MERCURI)
| Project Manager | Implementation period | Supporting unit | Źródło finansowania |
|---|---|---|---|
| dr hab. Justyna Matysiewicz, Prof UE | 01.02.2022 - 30.04.2023 | International Relations | Erasmus Mundus Design Measures |
The project aims to build a new, fully integrated and innovative study program in consumer relations marketing. Project activities in particular address the following areas: coordination and management of the study program, definition of joint recruitment rules and criteria, integrated and unified student services, graduation rules and procedures, financial management, quality assurance and accreditation, joint promotion strategy.
Experiential education. Interactive/Intensive course of European brand management (brandY)
| Project Manager | Implementation period | Supporting unit | Funding |
|---|---|---|---|
| dr hab. Justyna Matysiewicz, Prof UE | 01.09.2020 - 31.08.2023 | Biuro Współpracy Międzynarodowej | Erasmus+ , Strategic partnerships (Key Action 2) |
The project's primary objective is to design, implement and test an innovative experiential learning tool. The tool will be used to educate Marketing students. This will increase their employability. Combining interdisciplinary knowledge and experience, the project partners will develop materials for a modern and fully interactive training program in international brand management, including:
- an e-book containing innovative teaching materials and tools, as well as ready-made procedures for their implementation;
- textbooks, both for students and lecturers;
- an online platform in the form of an interactive game to access the developed materials.
Digital skills and cross-domain entrepreneurship for societal challenges (DIGI-SOC)
| Project Manager | Implementation period | Supporting unit | Funding |
|---|---|---|---|
| dr Artur Ochojski | 01.12.2021 - 31.11.2023 | International Relations | Erasmus+, Cooperation partnerships (Key Action 2) |
The DIGI-SOC project offers a framework for the development of transnational cooperation to support innovative curricula that promote entrepreneurial attitudes and competencies in combination with digital skills. The project aims to transform transnational collaboration into curriculum material that addresses digital skills and cross-domain entrepreneurial competencies for students prepared to face societal challenges.
Learning from Masters: Prof. Yannis Tsalavoutas
| Project Manager | Implementation period | Supporting unit | Funding |
|---|---|---|---|
| dr hab. Monika Wieczorek-Kosmala | 01.02.2023 - 30.11.2023 | Internationalization | Metropolis GZM |
The project aims to improve the scientific and research competence, support young scientists through their internationalization and increase their research competence, and internationalize the University.
Learning from Masters: Prof. Reggie Hooghiemstra
| Project Manager | Implementation period | Supporting unit | Funding |
|---|---|---|---|
| dr hab. Monika Wieczorek-Kosmala | 01.02.2023 - 30.04.2023 | Internationalization | Metropoliz GZM |
The project aims to implement our University's social responsibility strategy, increase the chances of gaining international accreditation, internationalize our University, and support young scientists through their internationalization and increase in their research competence.
Learning from Masters: Prof. Nazim Hussain
| Project Manager | Implementation period | Supporting unit | Funding |
|---|---|---|---|
| dr hab. Monika Wieczorek-Kosmala | 01.02.2023 - 30.04.2023 | Internationalization | Metropolis GZM |
The aim of the project is to internationalize scientific research, support young researchers, implement our University's social responsibility strategy and increase our chances of gaining international accreditations.
Learning from Masters: Prof. Steffen Andersen
| Project Manager | Implementation period | Supporting unit | Funding |
|---|---|---|---|
| dr hab. Monika Wieczorek-Kosmala | 01.02.2023 - 30.11.2023 | Internationalization | Metropolis GZM |
The project aims to improve the scientific and research competence of our University's scientific staff, internationalize our University, increase the chances of obtaining international accreditations, and support young scientists through their internationalization.
Greening Ideas – a climate campaign
| Project Manager | Implementation period | Supporting unit | Funding |
|---|---|---|---|
| dr hab. Monika Wieczorek-Kosmala | 01.02.2023 - 30.11.2023 | Internationalization | Metropolis GZM |
The project aims to promote our University and expand the competence of high school students in group work, artificial intelligence and finding reliable sources of information.
Diverse Trajectories of Research in Economics of Climate Change
| Project Manager | Implementation period | Supporting unit | Funding |
|---|---|---|---|
| dr hab. Monika Wieczorek-Kosmala | 01.02.2023 - 30.11.2023 | Internationalization | Metropolis GZM |
The project aims to create conditions for international networking of young scientists, increase opportunities for young researchers to publish in high-scoring scientific journals, and internationalize scientific research.
Sustainable Logistics4Climate
| Project Manager | Implementation period | Supporting unit | Funding |
|---|---|---|---|
| dr hab. Monika Wieczorek-Kosmala | 01.02.2023 - 30.11.2023 | Biuro Internacjonalizacji | Metropolis GZM |
The project aims to expand students' skills in data analysis, project management, and group work. Furthermore, this project is intended to create opportunities for students to participate in international events and become more internationalized.
Implementation of COILs in Education on Economics of Climate Change
| Project Manager | Implementation period | Supporting unit | Funding |
|---|---|---|---|
| dr hab. Monika Wieczorek-Kosmala | 01.02.2023 – 30.11.2023 | Internationalization | Metropolis GZM |
The project aims to improve students' competencies in various fields, increase the attractiveness of the teaching offer, and internationalize it.
SI&E Artificial Intelligence and Education
Project Manager | Implementation period | Supporting unit | Funding |
dr hab. Bożena Frączek, prof. UE | 16.30.2023 – 30.11.2023 | Internationalizatrion | Metropolis GZM |
The project aims to increase the knowledge and awareness of artificial intelligence and its use in the education process (teaching and learning) with moral and social aspects.
Creative Education Academy
Project Manager | Implementation period | Supporting unit | Funding |
Prof. Sławomir Smyczek, Ph.D. | 01.10.2021 - 30.06.2023 | Internationalizatrion | Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA) (PO WER) |
The aim of the project is to internationalize the didactic program, make the educational offer more attractive to foreign students, and promote Poland and the Silesian voivodeship.
Economics without borders
Project Manager | Implementation period | Supporting unit | Funding |
Magdalena Skowron | 01.12.2021 - 31.05.2023 | Internationalizatrion | Ministry of Science and Higher Education |
The project aims to popularize science internationally by organizing events that provide an opportunity for debates and presentations of the work of scientists from around the world.
Your place - your space - your future
Project Manager | Implementation period | Supporting unit | Funding |
Małgorzata Majeranowska Deputy Chancellor | 01.10.2018 - 30.09.2022 | Scientific Excellence | Operational Programme Knowledge Education Development 2014-2020 |
The project aims to enhance the competencies of individuals participating in higher education, responding to the needs of the economy, labor market, and society.










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