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"Internationalization Stars" – Award for Edyta Lachowicz-Santos, Director of the Internationalization Office at the University of Economics in Katowice

Thanks to the systematically undertaken initiatives in the area of internationalization, the University of Economics in Katowice is becoming a leading center of international cooperation. The Development Strategy and the Internationalization Strategy include a number of innovative actions in this regard, such as the establishment of the Welcome Point – a space supporting international students and faculty members. Under the leadership of Edyta Lachowicz-Santos, the University has implemented numerous initiatives and, as the first in the region, has also obtained the prestigious CEEMAN IQA and EFMD Accredited accreditations.

As a member of the Board of the BAUHAUS4EU Alliance and the coordinator of activities initiating its operation, the awardee not only connects academic environments from various countries but also creates conditions that foster innovation and inclusivity. She is also a key figure in the EAIE Barometer study, engaging universities from Poland and Central-Eastern Europe, which enables influencing European Commission policies in the field of education.

For her work, she has received numerous awards, including the prestigious "EAIE Rising Star" in 2015 and the Bronze Cross of Merit in 2018. She is also a multiple recipient of the Rector's Award from the University of Economics in Katowice for outstanding achievements. The projects she has carried out, such as "Solidarity with Ukraine" and "Economy without Borders," demonstrate her commitment to the academic community in the area of social responsibility and building bridges between different cultures and nations.

– "I see the future in stronger collaboration among universities within the European Universities framework, building open and inclusive communities, and using modern technologies, such as artificial intelligence, to address global challenges," - said Edyta Lachowicz-Santos in an interview with perspektywy.pl.

- Edyta Lachowicz-Santos combines professionalism with passion, effectively promoting the internationalization of Polish higher education both locally and globally. - emphasizes Prof. Wojciech Dyduch, PhD, Vice-Rector for Education and International Cooperation at the University of Economics in Katowice.

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