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Conference "International Students in Poland 2025" with the Participation of the Rector and Edyta Lachowicz-Santos

The main topics discussed at the conference included the strategy for the internationalization of higher education and the related challenges, opportunities, and risks. Among the participants were, among others, the Rector of the University of Economics in Katowice, Prof. Dr. hab. Celina M. Olszak, and the Director of the Internationalization Office, Edyta Lachowicz-Santos.

The development of internationalization requires defining key areas of action and setting realistic goals. It is also essential to build cooperation skills and to convince authorities and state institutions of the value of international academic collaboration.

The "International Students in Poland" conference serves as a recognized forum for debate on internationalization strategies and practices in the country and Europe. The event is organized by KRASP, the "Perspektywy" Educational Foundation, and the host university – this year, the University of Gdańsk, under the honorary patronage of the Minister of Science.

During the event, Edyta Lachowicz-Santos moderated the debate "Relations with International Alumni as a Key Element of the Internationalization Process."

Participants of the debate included:

  • Ewa Kiszka – Chair of IROs Forum; Head of the Internationalization Office, Medical University of Gdańsk
  • Anna Kiryjow-Radzka – President of the Association for PR and Promotion of Polish Universities "PRom"; PR and Social Media Specialist, Warsaw University of Life Sciences
  • Dr. Piotr Kępski – Director of the Institutional Programs Office at NAWA
  • Dr. hab. Katarzyna de Lazari-Radek, Prof. UŁ – Vice-Rector for Internationalization of Science and Education, University of Łódź
  • Rene Helmans – Director of the Alumni Relations Office, Kozminski University

The conference gathered around 300 participants, including rectors, vice-rectors, directors, and staff from the international cooperation, science, and development departments of Polish universities. The main topic of this year's discussions was the internationalization of science.

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