By the decision of the representatives of the member universities of the Regional Conference of Rectors of Academic Universities, dated September 25, 2024, HM The Rector prof. dr hab. inż. Celina M. Olszak, took over the position of chairwoman of the Regional Conference of Rectors of Academic Universities for the second time.
"Being entrusted with this function for a second time is a great honor, but also a huge responsibility. I thank everyone for their immense trust. I hope that our further cooperation will be as fruitful as it has been so far. The academic community faces new challenges, which I will address with full commitment and enthusiasm," - emphasizes the Chairwoman of the Regional Conference of Rectors of Academic Universities, HM The Rector prof. dr hab. inż. Celina M. Olszak
The position of Vice-Chairman of the Regional Conference of Rectors of Academic Universities has been taken by the Rector of the University of Bielsko-Biala, dr hab. inż. Jacek Nowakowski, prof. UBB. HM the Rector of the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice, prof. dr hab. Grzegorz Hańderek was elected as the Secretary.
The Regional Conference of Rectors of Academic Universities was established to develop a common position of university rectors and to express opinions on matters related to education, as well as on matters concerning the academic community of the member universities. The task of the RKRUA is also to inspire cooperation between universities or research institutes.
The Conference undertakes joint initiatives in the field of teaching, research, and investment, with the simultaneous participation of government and local authorities.
The members of the Regional Conference of Rectors of Academic Universities include rectors of universities in the Silesian and Opole Voivodeships, the president of the Katowice Branch of the Polish Academy of Sciences, the director of the Silesian Library, a representative of the Main Council of Research and Development Units, rectors of theological seminaries of the Archdiocese of Katowice and Częstochowa and the Diocese of Opole, as well as the head of the Katowice Scientific Station of the Polish Academy of Arts and Sciences.
HM The Rector - prof. dr hab, inż. Celina M. Olszak was first elected Chairwoman on March 4, 2022, by a decision of representatives of member universities.
More For more detailed information about the RKRUA, please visit: https://rkrua.pl/
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