Polish universities hold Senate meetings to discuss strategic updates and academic honors

The Senate of Bialystok University of Technology held its 20th meeting on October 29, 2026. A primary outcome was the approval of the Social Responsibility Strategy for 2026–2030. This new document aims to adapt to changing socio-economic conditions and integrates with the university's broader development, internationalization, and sustainability goals.

Key achievements noted during the session include the development of the European University Across and the Via Carpatia inter-university network, increased digitalization through the TETA and PB Document Base systems, and the establishment of psychological support services for the academic community. Additionally, the Senate modernized postgraduate programs at the Faculty of Management Engineering and updated various senate commissions.

Simultaneously, the Senate of the University of Szczecin met to address institutional matters and honor academic excellence. Rector Waldemar Tarczyński congratulated faculty members receiving professorial nominations and recognized winners of the US Scientist of the Year and Best Young Scientist US awards across various disciplines, including humanities, social sciences, and exact sciences. The meeting also celebrated long-term staff anniversaries and bid farewell to retiring employees.