On September 27, one of the most important academic events will be held: the Inter-University Inauguration of the Academic Year 2024/2025 in the European City of Science Katowice 2024. The celebrations begin at Katowice Market Square at 3 p.m. with performances of folklore ensembles and a traditional march of the academic processions, and then at 4 p.m. the ceremony will continue in the Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra (NOSPR) in Katowice.
Ceremony program:
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Wish Concert – a special edition of the Radio Nowy Świat broadcast, live from Klub Rawa, spinPLACE, Bankowa 5, Katowice. Hosted by: Joanna Kołaczkowska, Prof. Ryszard Koziołek – Rector of the University of Silesia
12:00 PM, Katowice, Rynek (The Main Square)
- Science village of the European City of Science Katowice 2024
- Performances by folklore ensembles: Academic Dance Ensemble of the Silesian University of Technology "Dąbrowiacy", Student Song and Dance Ensemble "Katowice" of the University of Silesia, Song and Dance Ensemble "Silesianie" of the University of Economics in Katowice.
The official part of the ceremony:
- ceremonial march of the academic processions,
- ceremony opening and inauguration speeches,
- matriculation and oath of doctoral students,
- opening lecture - prof. Norman Davies "Knowledge and ignorance: does the West understand everything?".
Artistic performances during the official part: Cieszyn Brass Band of the University of Silesia, “Harmonia” Choir of the University of Silesia, Academic Choir of the Silesian University of Technology, Choir of the Medical University of Silesia in Katowice and Choir of the University of Economics in Katowice.
Concert program
- Stanisław Moniuszko – ballet music from “Hrabina” (“The Countess”) opera:
- „Zefir goniący Florę”,
- „Neptun na Wiśle”,
- „Taniec Satyrów”.
- Antonín Dvořák – The Slavonic Dances op. 72, no 1, 2, 6 & 7,
- Stanisław Moniuszko – Mazur from the opera “Straszny Dwór” (“The Haunted Manor”),
- Szymon Bywalec – the conductor,
- the Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra.
- “Harmonia” Choir of the University of Silesia, Academic Choir of the Silesian University of Technology, Choir of the Medical University of Silesia in Katowice and Choir of the University of Economics in Katowice.
The Inauguration is organized by the Academic Consortium Katowice – City of Science:
- the University of Silesia in Katowice,
- Karol Szymanowski Academy of Music in Katowice,
- the Academy of Fine Arts and Designs in Katowice,
- the Academy of Physical Education in Katowice,
- the Silesian University of Technology,
- the Medical University of Silesia,
- the University of Economics in Katowice,
- Conference of Rectors of Academic Schools in Poland,
- Regional Conference of Rectors of Academic Schools,
- Conference of Rectors of Economic Universities.
Co-organizers: the City of Katowice, Silesian Voivodeship, Metropolis GZM.
Event's partners
The honorary patronage of the event is held by:
- Minister of Science,
- Minister of Sport and Tourism,
- The Polish Academy of Sciences,
- Mayor of the City of Chorzów,
- Mayor of the City of Cieszyn,
- Mayor of the City of Gliwice,
- National Representation of Doctoral Students,
- Mayor of the City of Rybnik,
- Minister of Culture and National Heritage,
- Minister of Health,
- Parliament of Students of the Republic of Poland,
- Conference of Rectors of Universities of Arts,
- Mayor of the City of Bielsko-Biała,
- Mayor of the City of Bytom,
- Mayor of the City of Sosnowiec,
- Mayor of the City of Zabrze.
Media Patronage:
- Forum Akademickie,
- Gazeta Wyborcza,
- Radio Nowy Świat.
The institutional partner is the Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra.
The event is co-financed by the Silesian Voivodeship: the co-organiser of the European City of Science Katowice 2024.
Accessibility for all
The building of the Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra (NOSPR) was chosen as the venue for the Inter-University Inauguration of the academic year 2024/2025. It meets the highest standards of architectural accessibility. People with mobility impairments should not encounter any difficult obstacles to overcome there.
State-of-the-art assistive technologies have been used to increase accessibility for people with sensory disabilities.
Communication accessibility
The main language during the event will be Polish.
During the event, it will be possible to access live subtitles provided in Polish and English.
We recommend using the links below to view subtitles on mobile devices:
The organizer provides interpretation into Polish Sign Language.
Assistance available
Participants will be greeted upon entry by people who will answer any additional questions about the accessibility of the event.
Registration
Registration for the event is required via the registration form.
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