The University of Warsaw, Jagiellonian University and Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań have signed a cooperation agreement for the development of doctoral schools. The initiative aims to enhance the quality of doctoral education, develop joint projects and build lasting relationships between leading research universities in Poland.
The agreement was signed on 9th April in the Golden Hall of the Casimir Palace on the UW’s Main Campus. The event was attended by the rectors of the three universities: Prof. Alojzy Z. Nowak (University of Warsaw), Prof. Piotr Jedynak (Jagiellonian University) and Prof. Bogumiła Kaniewska (Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań), as well as representatives of the academic community and institutions supporting research.
The aim of the cooperation is to develop modern models of doctoral education, enhance the quality of supervision, and create joint research and educational initiatives. The agreement also provides for the exchange of experiences and best practices, as well as the development of projects that will address the challenges of modern science and the labour market.
“Modern science requires close cooperation between universities and the creation of strong, mutually supportive academic communities. The development of doctoral schools is an investment in the future of science – both in Poland and internationally. That is why it is so important to build partnerships that will allow young researchers to develop in the best possible conditions,” emphasised Prof. Alojzy Z. Nowak, the UW Rector.
The signing of the agreement was accompanied by a panel discussion entitled „Kształcenie doktorantów w Polsce – szanse i zagrożenia” (ENG: “Doctoral education in Poland – opportunities and challenges”), attended by: Prof. Jolanta Itrich-Drabarek, Vice-President of the Łukasiewicz Research Network; Rafał Ramut, Chair of the National Doctoral Students’ Representation; and Tomasz Piotrowski, Deputy Director of the Department of Science at the Ministry of Science and Higher Education. The discussion was moderated by Prof. Adam Niewiadomski, UW Vice-Rector for Doctoral Affairs and Legal Matters.
During the meeting, the results of the working groups’ efforts were also presented, along with directions for further cooperation, including the development of joint programmes, initiatives such as PhD Bridge, and measures to improve the quality of education and support young researchers.
