Recruitment for the third edition of the KUL Studies for the Polish community and Poles abroad has started

As many as 18 course proposals are to be found in the recruitment offer for the third edition of the KUL Studies for the Polish community and Poles abroad, run by the KUL Polonia Academy. Novelties among them include artificial intelligence, speech therapy, mediation and negotiation, effective management, culture of the Polish language, history of literature, study of reportage and interview, and Christianity and Judaism - common roots.

Classes, in the form of lectures and workshops, will start in the autumn. The meetings will be online; however, meetings are also planned, for example, in Paris and London. The KUL Polonia Academy has also prepared a special offer for USA and Canada, taking into account the time differences. Registration and detailed information at polonia.kul.pl.

The rector KUL, Rev. Prof. Miroslaw Kalinowski said that actions for the Polish community in diaspora are part of a long tradition of cooperation between our university and our compatriots around the world. As an academic community, he added, we want to meet the expectations of the Polish community abroad and share our knowledge and experience with those who, regardless of where they live, want to gain knowledge at the highest level and improve their competences.

The director of the KUL Polonia University, prof. Janusz Bień emphasizes that the prepared new offer of courses is a response to the great interest which the Polish community showed in the first two editions of the Study. As the Polonia Academy of KUL, we often hear that we should continue and expand educational activities aimed at developing professional skills and competences of Poles living abroad. That is why we have prepared a wide range of courses as part of the third edition of the Study, which will be actualized in the upcoming academic year 2023/24. We cordially invite you to register after familiarizing yourself with the offer, Prof. Bien concluded.

Dr. Wojciech Wciseł, coordinator of the KUL Study indicates that classes and workshops carried out as part of the Study are more than mere educational gatherings. These meetings, conducted live, with the active participation of the hosts and participants, are the beginning of making friends and building relationships among the Polish community from around the world. Characteristically, they often integrate the Polish diaspora community, resulting in joint activities. Dr. Wciseł emphasized that study is something more than just learning; for many, it is a way to strengthen ties with Poland and Poles, regardless of where they live.

The KUL Studies for the Polish community and Poles
abroad was inaugurated in November last year. The two editions so far were attended by over 550 participants from 16 countries, including France, Germany, Great Britain, USA and Canada. All classes are free for participants and are conducted by KUL professors, lecturers and experts. Graduates receive KUL diplomas and certificates for the completion of studies in Polish, English and in the language of the country of residence. It will be possible for those who wish, to continue their studies.

A detailed description of the proposed courses is available in the third edition 

The registration form for those interested in specific courses is available here.