On September 1, the Polish Super Cup was held in Poland. The United League team Zielona Gora beat Stal Ostrow – 84: 69. Devo Joseph scored 22 points and became the most scoring player of the game. Polish forward Jaroslaw Zyskowski became Super Cup MVP and scored 18 points. A post shared by Enea Zastal BC Zielona Góra (@basketzg) This is the second title for Zielona Gora in 2021 beating Spojnia Stargard in the final game (86:73) This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Britain’s SGP3 bronze medallist William Cairns will make his Polish debut with Zielona Gora in 2025 after joining the club’s Under-24 Ekstraliga side Cairns has emerged as one of the world’s brightest under-16 stars in recent years and finished third at the 2024 FIM SGP3 Final – Gorzow on June 28 He ended this season with the Belle Vue Colts in Britain’s National Development League and will be eligible for professional competition in the UK and Poland when he turns 16 on June 29 While he will only be able to make his Falubaz debut after this date Cairns can’t wait to get started in the world’s biggest speedway nation He told Falubaz.com: “I am glad that I have joined a team like Falubaz Zielona Góra I have a very important year ahead of me and I am convinced that many great moments await me I can't wait for my first starts in the U24 Ekstraliga.” There’s no doubt a rider trained by four-time Speedway GP world champion Greg Hancock has caught the eye across the speedway world Zielona Gora boss and former Speedway GP rider Piotr Protasiewicz said: “I had the opportunity to watch William this season during his several visits to Zielona Góra which is best demonstrated by his cooperation with Greg Hancock.” Falubaz club president Wojciech Domagała hopes Cairns will stay much longer than just the tail end of the 2025 season He added: “William is another rider rider of the young generation along with (Aussie star) Mitchell McDiarmid “I am glad that this player connects his future with us and wants to develop in the colours of Falubaz I hope that our cooperation will not end with the 2025 season but will last much longer.” ZMARZLIK SWAPS SPEEDWAY GP BIKE FOR EWC MACHINE EKSTRALIGA | VACULIK LEADS GORZOW TO DERBY DELIGHT ZMARZLIK LANDS MAXIMUM POINTS IN LANDSHUT AFTER SPEEDWAY GP & SPRINT DOUBLE Another International Agreement Signed: The University of Zielona Góra Partners with the University of Alicante The University of Zielona Góra has officially signed a cooperation agreement with the University of Alicante The establishment of this bilateral partnership marks an important step in the development of international relations The collaboration will focus on joint research projects and the future development of academic cooperation This is yet another milestone in building an international network of partnerships opening new opportunities for both students and researchers at the two institutions Representing the University of Zielona Góra during the visit to Alicante were Prof Vice-Rector for Science and International Cooperation Vice President for International Relations and Development Cooperation Head of the International Cooperation Office at UZ and Julia Kowalczykiewicz from the Welcome Center During the meetings at the University of Alicante particular emphasis was placed on promoting the University of Zielona Góra as a dynamically developing institution offering a wide range of academic programs and international cooperation opportunities Details of the Erasmus+ program were presented including student and staff exchange options Flexibility in adapting study programs to partner needs and the administrative support provided by the Welcome Center were also highlighted The delegation showcased study programs available at the University of Zielona Góra — with special attention given to those likely to interest international students The innovative nature of the curricula and their alignment with international standards were also emphasized potential areas for collaboration in joint research projects were discussed rektorat@uz.zgora.pl Danish racer Leon Madsen will complete one of the PGE Ekstraliga’s biggest transfers this winter after agreeing a two-year deal with Zielona Gora The Speedway GP star finished second only to five-time Speedway GP world champion Bartosz Zmarzlik in the PGE Ekstraliga average charts notching an impressive mark of 2.416 points per race After eight straight seasons in Czestochowa colours Madsen is on his way to Zielona Gora and will pen his contract in November once his deal with the Lions expires Speaking ahead of Saturday’s FIM Speedway Grand Prix finale – the DeWalt FIM Speedway GP of Poland – Torun – the former world No.2 told Falubaz.com: “I am very happy Everyone in the club welcomed me with open arms because there is a unique atmosphere here.  Falubaz is one of the greatest speedway clubs in the world Together with the president Wojciech Domagała but now the time has come when we have reached a final agreement We have big goals together and the ambition to achieve them The team for the next season looks great.” Madsen heads into the DeWalt FIM Torun Speedway GP placed ninth in the SGP World Championship standings hoping for a big finish to his 2024 season in a bid to push his case for a permanent wild card place in next season's series The University of Zielona Góra is taking another milestone step towards innovation and regional development and the Science and Technology Park are joining forces by integrating their resources and expertise under the newly established Research and Development Center of the University of Zielona Góra (CBR UZ) The University of Zielona Góra's Research and Development Centers form a modern enterprise that brings together the potential of science and business to create innovative technological solutions the center will carry out R&D projects support businesses and public institutions and effectively implement innovations through knowledge transfer and technology commercialization The synergy of these three areas is aimed at creating and implementing innovative solutions – from concept to commercialization This is the University of Zielona Góra’s special purpose vehicle’s response to the needs of a rapidly changing market and the expectations of modern enterprises “Our goal is to build strong and lasting relationships between the world of science and business CBR UZ is a space where these two worlds co-create innovations with real value for the economy” says Radosław Grech The new management structure will enable even more effective use of the resources of nearly 40 state-of-the-art laboratories and years of experience in implementing projects worth over 20 million PLN The center’s existing clientele – over 720 companies from various industries – already benefit from advanced solutions in energy efficiency New opportunities for cooperation will open up not only for local entrepreneurs but also for national and international partners “Science for Business” is the flagship project of the new strategy offering comprehensive support for companies in technology transfer and access to R&D financing instruments “Go Green Kompetenzzentrum” is another pillar of the strategy – a Polish-German Competence Center for Green Transformation that addresses the growing demands of the Green Deal and sustainable development The center will support companies in measuring and reducing carbon footprints “We’ll demonstrate how the obligations stemming from the Green Deal can be turned into a competitive advantage We help companies become not only greener but also more profitable,”adds R The “Go Green Kompetenzzentrum” project is not only about supporting energy and environmental transformation but also about significantly increasing companies’ competitiveness on both the national and European markets The integration of these structures is also intended to streamline administrative procedures and create even better conditions for startup incubation and building regional innovation ecosystems By strengthening staff and infrastructure capacity entrepreneurs can expect comprehensive support – from idea to implementation of a breakthrough solution The University of Zielona Góra has joined the educational program "Direction – Medical Nutrition." We are the eighth university in the country to sign an agreement with the Nutricia Foundation thereby committing to conducting classes in nutritional therapy the Medical Simulation Center at Collegium Medicum will receive specialized educational equipment Students will have access to training mannequins for enteral nutrition (both pediatric and adult models) as well as simulation suits designed to mimic obesity and the sensory experiences of aging The training equipment will allow our students to gain practical knowledge in assessing nutritional status and implementing nutritional therapy in various clinical situations Medical and nursing students will benefit from this equipment "The Nutricia Foundation program provides crucial educational support for our students in the field of nutritional therapy Through both theoretical and practical classes they will not only acquire solid foundational knowledge but also develop the skills necessary to implement effective nutritional treatment in different clinical cases It is important to remember that nutritional therapy plays a key role in oncology As a relatively young medical and healthcare education program we greatly appreciate that such a prestigious organization is willing to collaborate with us I hope our students will gain valuable experience in something that might seem obvious—how to properly nourish and provide dietary care for sick patients The specialized and professional nutritional approach offered by the Nutricia Foundation serves as the best possible training tool to prepare our students for their future careers," said Prof The equipment provided by the Nutricia Foundation ensures that students gain knowledge not only through lectures but also through multisensory learning "This experience will help our students better understand patients' perspectives and effectively apply the principles of nutritional therapy in daily clinical practice we will implement a structured curriculum with the appropriate number of hours and topics all under the supervision of experts in the field," emphasized Prof Vice-Rector for Collegium Medicum at the University of Zielona Góra Students of the University of Zielona Góra will start using the specialized equipment from the new academic year The agreement between the university and the Nutricia Foundation is also welcomed by the authorities of the Karol Marcinkowski University Hospital in Zielona Góra Qualified graduates with additional skills will join the hospital and its associated nutrition clinic we have been a certified hospital in the field of good nutritional practices which also contributes to our ministerial accreditation points I am pleased that this agreement has been signed and that such well-prepared graduates will be joining us," said Dr President of the University Hospital in Zielona Góra Nutritional therapy is a specialized approach recommended for all patients at risk of malnutrition or already experiencing it Statistics show that this issue often goes unnoticed yet its consequences are serious and widespread ranging from postoperative complications to prolonged recovery 30-55% of patients are already malnourished and the condition of another 30% deteriorates during hospitalization "We are pleased that the University of Zielona Góra is joining our program Students of Collegium Medicum UZ will use them to learn practical skills how to administer a specialized diet through a feeding tube and how to properly maintain this equipment This is knowledge that students have not had the opportunity to acquire in a practical way until now but now it will be possible," explains Anna Cywińska On the occasion of signing the agreement between our university and the Nutricia Foundation a special exhibition titled "Faces of Support in Illness" was officially opened The exhibition features examples of medical nutrition equipment and photographs of individuals who have benefited from this form of treatment One of the key figures in the exhibition is Adrian Witczak chairman of the Parliamentary Team for Nutritional Therapy and a member of the Parliamentary Health Committee "I have been living with Crohn’s disease since 2005 I have undergone several intestinal resections and thanks to enteral feeding through a tube we aim to highlight the importance of education on medical nutrition and raising awareness—both among students and healthcare professionals Medical staff must ensure that patients receive specialized therapy and proper nutrition a patient cannot fight disease without adequate nutrition," says MP Adrian Witczak The exhibition "Faces of Support in Illness" can be viewed in the lobby of Building A-29 (ground floor) on Campus A the exhibition will travel to all medical universities in the country by the end of June the University of Zielona Góra was buzzing with life thanks to Orientation Week – a special event designed to welcome international students and help them integrate into their new academic environment 115 students arrived from countries such as China meetings and unforgettable moments became the perfect start to the semester for participants of the Erasmus+ program.The first day began with a ceremonial welcome meeting during which the UZ International Cooperation Office and the ESN UZ Association introduced students to the university’s structure students were given a guided tour of Campus A where the Faculty of Physics and Astronomy staff organized fascinating scientific demonstrations The students had the opportunity to witness experiments that sparked their curiosity and encouraged them to explore the world of science further.On the second day culminating in a city game focused on searching for "Bachusiki" – the charming symbols of the city It was not only great fun but also a chance to learn about local history and culture Discovering the city together helped foster friendships and create a welcoming atmosphere.The third day was dedicated to the practical aspects of academic life Students visited Campus B and the University Library where they learned about the available academic resources and the opportunities offered by the university The information gained that day will undoubtedly make their daily life at the University of Zielona Góra much easier.On the fourth day participants went on a trip to the Muskau Park – one of the most beautiful natural landmarks in the region A walk through its picturesque alleys and gardens was a perfect opportunity to relax and discover the charm of the local landscape.Orientation Week 2025 concluded with a spectacular international dinner where students prepared traditional dishes from their home countries cultures and integration – a moment that will remain in the memories of all participants for a long time.Orientation Week 2025 was more than just an introduction to life at the University of Zielona Góra We are pleased to announce that the University of Zielona Góra has been accepted as an associate partner of the EUNICE4U project the European University for Customized Education is an innovative alliance of European universities whose mission is to transform higher education into a more flexible personalized system tailored to the needs of modern society The alliance was established under the initiative of the European Commission aiming to strengthen cooperation between universities from different European countries This alliance focuses on the internationalization of education and the promotion of research and innovation students have the opportunity to take advantage of online courses participate in international exchange programs and pursue personalized educational paths that meet their individual needs and aspirations The EUNICE alliance is part of the broader European Universities initiative which aims to create integrated networks of universities functioning as a single academic entity students can freely choose modules and courses at various partner universities and obtain joint degrees This initiative supports the development of education and facilitates the mobility of both students and academic staff The EUNICE alliance consists of the following universities: As an associate partner of this prestigious alliance the University of Zielona Góra plays an important role in achieving these objectives Collaboration with EUNICE opens up new opportunities for the university in terms of internationalization and jointly shaping the future of higher education in Europe It is also a chance to strengthen the position of the University of Zielona Góra on the international stage and to develop innovative educational and research projects EUNICE is a unique project that brings together universities with diverse profiles and traditions united in their efforts to create a modern and inclusive system of higher education this is an opportunity to establish cooperation with leading academic centers in Europe and introduce new standards in education and scientific research These were concrete and substantial discussions the international scientific conference titled "Development in Business and Germany engaged in debates on all these topics Students from UZ also participated in the conference The event was organized by the Institute of Management and Quality Sciences at UZ this is an exchange of experiences and insights in the fields of digitalization and new technologies Experts are analyzing their impact on finance “I am pleased that this is yet another international conference featuring a group of highly specialized professionals in the fields of finance and economics we have launched a new program—Finance and Accounting” added Prof discussions included topics such as corporate income tax macroeconomic factors influencing business performance within the EU-27 as well as bankruptcy and forecasting using AI Thursday's agenda included subjects such as professional burnout—the condition of academic staff at universities in 2025—and selected issues regarding the use of Standard Audit Files for management reporting The latter topic was presented by Piotr Ostręga from the Polish Chamber of Certified Auditors Regional Office in Zielona Góra.“As certified auditors engaged in the audit of financial statements We need to thoroughly understand these issues to be aware of the market situation and its environment The past few years have not been favorable for business politics—all of these factors make business quite unpredictable” explained Piotr Ostręga “It’s currently very difficult to prepare a financial statement that can confirm a lack of risk to the continuation of a company’s operations companies made forecasts for three to five years Now it’s hard to predict anything beyond one year” added the representative of the Polish Chamber of Certified Auditors a cooperation agreement was also signed between the University of Zielona Góra and NEWTON University in Prague What joint activities will both universities focus on “This cooperation will involve both students and staff—not just in the form of exchanges We will also implement joint educational and research projects We aim to organize conferences together as well” said Dr UZ from the Faculty of Legal and Economic Sciences The scientific committee of the "Development in Business Finance and Management" conference included among others: the University of Zielona Góra Wrocław University of Economics and Business and the Warsaw University of Life Sciences we are pleased to present two laureates of the "Absolwent Extra 2024" competition from the Faculty of Legal and Economic Sciences at the University of Zielona Góra During the official Absolwent Extra 2024 Gala the distinguished laureates received their statuettes from:• Rector Prof Wojciech Strzyżewski• Vice-Rector for Student Affairs and Quality of Education Dr UZ• Vice-Dean of Legal and Economic Sciences Dr The University of Zielona Góra will collaborate with the Jacob of Paradies Academy in Gorzów Wielkopolski The rectors of both Lubusz-region universities – Prof Elżbieta Skorupska-Raczyńska – discussed future plans during a meeting held on Thursday One of the key topics of discussion was cooperation in education programs related to improving the quality of life for the region’s residents particularly in broadly defined medical-related fields The conversation also covered joint educational and scientific initiatives."We addressed an important issue concerning demographic challenges specifically the declining number of high school graduates and the recruitment of new students for both our universities – including candidates from outside the Lubusz Voivodeship," said Prof The meeting also provided an opportunity to discuss planned individual investments by both institutions "These are the only two public universities in the region Each has its own profile and should develop independently we also see an opportunity for collaboration which we will certainly continue to expand," said Prof This is already the third edition of the event originally aimed at presenting the results of diploma theses by graduates of the Geoinformatics and Satellite Techniques program at the Faculty of Engineering and Technical Sciences of the University of Zielona Góra has been expanded to include an international conference titled "Innovations for Sustainable Development".During the event and knowledge possessed by graduates of the Geoinformatics and Satellite Techniques program as they enter the job market were showcased The presented diploma theses focused on geoinformatics techniques and artificial intelligence based on the theme of sustainable development Chair of the SatGisPlan Scientific Committee: - The fundamental idea of SatGisPlan is to inform local government units and secondary schools that such a program exists at the University of Zielona Góra We want to promote the idea of geoinformatics which is widespread in our world.The official opening of this two-day event was attended by Prof as well as vice-rectors and the university chancellor The Marshal's Office was represented by Dr Director of the Department of Economy and Development at the Marshal's Office of the Lubusz Voivodeship Also present was the Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of Science and Higher Education who stated: - This is a very significant development for both Poland as a whole and the Lubusz Voivodeship These fields - not only geoinformatics and satellite techniques but all technical fields - are currently crucial not only due to the geopolitical situation but also for national development We know that these fields are not the most popular choices because studying them is demanding I encourage high school graduates to consider technical studies as they are both rewarding and offer exciting career opportunities after graduation Mrówczyńska.The event also featured a welcome address from Prof President of the Space Technology Park.This year’s edition was organized with the participation of faculty members from the Institutes of Architecture and Urban Planning as well as representatives of enterprises collaborating with the Faculty of Engineering and Technical Sciences at UZ The expert panels featured 25 presentations covering various aspects of modern technology applications including the role of geoinformation in the modern economy SatGisPlan 2025 brought together representatives from public administration as well as teachers and students from secondary schools at the Space Technology Park in Nowy Kisielin The event also provided an opportunity for affiliated research institutions and R&D centers to present their offerings The FilmFestival Cottbus and the Public Regional and City Library C Norwid in Zielona Góra continue their successful cooperation. Dr sign the cooperation agreement in Cottbus' Polish twin town on March 13th 2018. The agreement emphasises the exchange between the FFC and the Zielona Góra Film and Theatre Festival (Zielonogórski Festiwal Filmu i Teatru The Norwid Library is organizer and one of 14 venues of the Polish Festival Andrzej Buck as art director. With the agreement the FFC and ZFFiT confirm their intention to continue consulting each other on artistic ideas organise film presentations and work together in the field of youth film education. Following the programme concept the focus of the ZFFiT is traditionally on great personalities from the Polish film and theatre world This year these are Maciej Maciej Kozłowski The 4th Zielona Góra Film and Theatre Festival "Kozzi – Kozłowski Głowacki – Holoubek" will take place from June 9th to 13th Just three days after signing the cooperation agreement Cottbus and Zielona Góra will meet again as cineastic twin cities Angela Schuster will personally present her short film ZMIJ – THE DRAGON at the school amateur film show of the 5th Lyceum "Krzysztof Kieslowski" in Zielona Góra the filmmaker won the main prize at the 14th Filmschau Cottbus. The 5th lyceum - a school with a strong pedagogical orientation on film and media - is hosting the amateur film show for the ninth time on the occasion of the anniversary of the death of Polish cult director Krzysztof Kieslowski The event offers an insight into the students' cinematic work with a jury awarding prizes in various categories to the best films.  Further information on the website of the Zielona Góra Film and Theatre Festival: www. festiwal.zgora. pl Some of them are essential for the operation of the site while others help us to improve this site and the user experience (tracking cookies) You can decide for yourself whether you want to allow cookies or not you may not be able to use all the functionalities of the site the FFC has been cooperating with the Kozzi Film and Theatre Festival in the Lubuskie region in Western Poland.Founded in Kargowa the birthplace of crime film actor Maciej ‘Kozzi’ Kozłowski it has been held in Cottbus' Polish twin city Zielona Góra since 2015.This year In addition to current Polish films and tributes to the actors Jan Nowicki a selection of US films curated by the American Film Festival in Wrocław was also screened The ‘Cinema on the Border’ series presented in co-operation with the FilmFestival Cottbus from Oscar nominee THE TEACHER'S ROOM to the current Wim Wenders cult film PERFECT DAYS Eleven current Polish films ranging from arthouse to action films had been  nominated which was made in 2023 with the support of the German-Polish Film Fund The psychologically sophisticated drama shows the final journey of two sisters together the older of whom is suffering from cancer and seeks euthanasia in Switzerland A prize of the Youth Jury and the Audience Award completed the awards list The jury consisted of Andrzej Buck (Artistic Director of the organising Norwid City and Regional Library) Radosław Domke (historian at the University of Zielona Góra) Łukasz Maciejewski (film critic) and Bernd Buder (FFC Programme Director) Buder on the long-standing cooperation: „I am very pleased to have been working with our partners in Zielona Góra for so long It's a small festival that gives you time and space to really discover the films shown here and also the region which makes you feel quite at home in the Polish wine town The festival provides a good overview of current Polish film production and very good opportunities for networking.“ Join the Special 10th Anniversary Edition of the Transplantation Run The event will also feature a Health Town and attractions for families and children we are discontinuing the remote run and focusing solely on the main event with a mass start Participants can also complete the route by walking with Nordic walking poles The run and walk will take place on May 25th at 11:00 AM in Poet's Park located at Wyspiańskiego 60 in Zielona Góra registration is required via the official form Registration is open until all 300 spots are filled at: www.super-sport.com.pl Each participant will receive a commemorative T-shirt The picnic attractions will be available not only to runners but also to their friends and families and all residents of Zielona Góra and the surrounding region For detailed information and race regulations, please visit the event calendar: uz.zgora.pl UZ Physical Education and Sports Department Event Partners: National Association "Nerka" Association for Children with Liver Diseases "Liver" The University of Zielona Góra has unveiled another state-of-the-art laboratory they have established a cybersecurity lab equipped with modern computer hardware and software ensuring the development of IT skills and an even deeper exploration of IT security systems The newly established lab is part of the "Cybersecurity" postgraduate studies program We have been working with the University of Zielona Góra for ten years now our collaboration focused on the Perceptus IT Security Academy which provided cybersecurity education to full-time students This year marks an evolution—shifting from basic training to postgraduate studies," explains Jacek Starościc "The lab is designed to showcase cybersecurity opportunities to students We provide insights into the security challenges faced by public administration units but modern hybrid warfare highlights them even more We must take these issues seriously," adds Jacek Starościc the partnership with Perceptus ensures that students have access to industry-relevant hardware and software "Our partners understand what equipment and software are needed in the job market and what tools professionals use The collaboration with Perceptus is a great example of how our students benefit from cutting-edge and industry-relevant technology The lab has been equipped with high-capacity computers allowing students to test different cyberattack prevention techniques." the equipment will also be used for other advanced courses such as virtualization techniques and containerization testing "This technology makes testing and exercises much faster Access to the latest technology significantly improves our work It's amazing to see how much has changed in the last twenty years since I completed my first degree," says Marcin Czerniak The Perceptus Laboratory has been established at the Faculty of Engineering and Technical Sciences at the University of Zielona Góra Three researchers from the University of Zielona Góra were recognized during this year’s Polish Science Gala The Minister of Science and Higher Education’s awards were presented on Wednesday These scientists from Zielona Góra joined the ranks of Poland’s most distinguished researchers The awards were granted in five categories: 33 awards for significant contributions to scientific research 4 awards for outstanding achievements in teaching 6 awards for significant contributions to applied research 2 awards for outstanding achievements in organizational activities Minister Marcin Kulasek emphasized the significance of the laureates' accomplishments: "Your achievements prove that Polish science is at a world-class level Each of you has a real impact not only on the advancement of technology and education but also on the daily lives of millions of Poles." The minister also discussed the ministry’s priorities for improving working conditions for scientists and strengthening international cooperation "We want Polish scientists to have an even greater influence on shaping European science policy" he added Professor Paulina Komorowska-Birger was honored with the Minister’s Award for her lifetime contribution to science She studied at the Faculty of Ceramics and Glass at the PWSSP (now the Academy of Fine Arts) in Wrocław from 1985 to 1990 she received the title of Professor of Art She has been working at the University of Zielona Góra since 1992 including: Deputy Director of the Institute of Art and Visual Culture (1999-2002) Head of the Department of Art and Visual Culture (2005-2008) Vice-Dean for Student Affairs at the Faculty of Arts (2008-2012) Member of the Polish Accreditation Committee (2012-2024) Director of the Institute of Visual Arts (2015-2016 Chair of the Scientific Discipline Council for Fine Arts and Art Conservation (2019-2024) She currently leads the Drawing and Artistic Glass Studio at the Institute of Visual Arts She has exhibited her works in numerous solo and group exhibitions in Poland and internationally Her works are part of collections at the National Museum in Poznań and institutions such as The Studio Corning Museum of Glass (USA) and the Ao Dai Museum in Vietnam Professor Tomasz Ratajczak from the Institute of Polish Philology was recognized for his outstanding scientific achievements His award-winning research includes a series of monographs on historical prayer books of various denominations Lichański (University of Warsaw): “Such a comprehensive study has not been done before though its necessity has been frequently emphasized.”Prof Krzysztof Migoń (University of Wrocław): “Ratajczak’s publications bring new value to the humanities filling previously unrecorded gaps in many disciplines and enriching research methodologies.” in literary studies (Nicolaus Copernicus University) and his habilitation in social sciences (University of Wrocław) including the Excellent Science – Support for Scientific Monographs grant (2022) and has been awarded seven times by the Rector of UZ for his research and organizational contributions from the Institute of Environmental Engineering was recognized for her outstanding contributions to education She has been teaching at the University of Zielona Góra since 2011 focusing on energy storage and flood protection Her lectures integrate the latest technological advancements she coordinated an international educational project Modern Energy Storage Methods in the Spree-Nysa-Bóbr Region conducting lectures and workshops for 200 students from Germany and Poland She also supervised Polish students at Brandenburg University of Technology (BTU) in Cottbus and organized specialized four-day courses at UZ for BTU students Her dedication extends beyond standard coursework as she organizes additional classes to enhance students’ skills and prepare them for professional challenges She also developed educational materials on thermal energy storage and energy efficiency The recognition of these outstanding researchers highlights the University of Zielona Góra’s contribution to Polish and global science Graduate Extra 2024 GalaDuring the official Graduate Extra 2024 Gala the awards were presented to the distinguished laureates by: Rector – Prof Vice-Rector for Student Affairs and Quality of Education – Dr Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Technical Sciences – Prof The latest World University Rankings are now available the University of Zielona Góra has been ranked among the best universities in the world we obtained the 1768th place in the Global 2000 list placing us in the prestigious group of the top 8.5% of universities in the world This year's ranking included 20,966 academic institutions from around the world 41 Polish universities made it onto the Global 2000 list The ranking was published on May 13th of this year 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by the number of scientific articles appearing in high-impact journals (10%) Citations: measured by the number of most cited scientific articles (10%) The dates displayed for an article provide information on when various publication milestones were reached at the journal that has published the article activities on preceding journals at which the article was previously under consideration are not shown (for instance submission All content on this site: Copyright © 2025 Elsevier B.V. another meeting with a delegation from the Faculty of Law and Administration of the University of Zielona Góra was held at the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Nairobi the deputy directors of the Institute of Legal Studies of the University of Zielona Góra the heads of the faculty and institute traveled to Kenyatta University School of Law (an agreement on cooperation between the universities was signed at the University of Zielona Góra on June 19 Cooperation is beginning to take on real shapes - as discussed at the meeting at the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Nairobi by the director of the Institute of Legal Studies and the dean of the Faculty of Law and Administration They announced the opening of a study program at the Faculty of Law and Administration of the University of Zielona Góra in English where Kenyan citizens will be able to study and emphasized the importance of scientific cooperation and academic exchange between Kenyatta University School of Law and the University of Zielona Góra Ambassador of the Republic of Poland in Kenya emphasized the importance of cooperation between higher education institutions and businesses which contributes to the development of entities in the public and private sectors He expressed hope that cooperation between Polish and Kenyan scientific centers will develop economic cooperation between Poland and Kenya Martyna Łaszewska-Hellriegel from UZ and Prof Tomasz Milej from Kenyatta University School of Law Consul of the Republic of Poland in Nairobi from the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Nairobi the headquarters of the Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen (THM) - a partner university of the University of Zielona Góra to award diplomas to the graduates of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology (EI THM) from the academic year 2022/2023 One of the recipients of the completion diploma from THM was a student of the Faculty of Computer Science Electrical Engineering and Automation of the University of Zielona Góra a participant of the Integrated Foreign Studies at THM and UZ Dominik Zaborniak was one of over fifty graduates of the Integrated Foreign Studies THM-UZ awarded by THM to graduates who finish their studies with a sufficiently high final grade It is worth noting that our student was one of the few graduates receiving honors during the ceremony and the only one to complete his studies with the highest possible final grade - a grade of 1.0 It is worth mentioning that the so-called Integrated Foreign Studies are one of the first and most important results of over 25 years of cooperation between the two partner universities which began with a bilateral agreement on partnership in teaching and research signed in December 1997 by the then Zielona Góra University of Technology and Fachhochschule Giessen – Friedberg – now Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen This unique form of student education was started in the academic year 1998/99 predating the intentions of the Bologna Process in this field According to the concept developed at that time integrated studies are conducted in two languages partly at the University of Zielona Góra and partly at THM and end with a thesis supervised simultaneously by mentors from both universities Graduates of the Integrated Studies receive diplomas from both universities simultaneously The first graduates completed the Integrated Studies THM-UZ in the academic year 2000/2001 A total of 54 students from the Faculty of Computer Science Electrical Engineering and Automation of the University of Zielona Góra took part in the program including 25 specializing in electrical engineering who studied at THM at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology and at the Faculty of Mathematics The aforementioned diploma award ceremony coincided with the annual autumn meeting of delegations forming the network "Cooperation of Universities in Central and East Europe" – CUCEE During the THM-organized meeting on November 17-18 in addition to the hosts of the meeting and the UZ delegation (Prof delegations from the Tallinn University of Technology and the Silesian University of Technology were present the network's activities in 2023 were summarized and plans for activities between 2023 - 2025 were discussed In addition to typical activities related to student and academic staff exchanges (integrated studies standard exchanges within the Erasmus+ program) efforts were made to intensify actions to obtain EU funds for research and teaching programs (the first application will be submitted in March 2024 – Erasmus+ program competition) joining the European university initiative (concerning THM and UZ) actions aimed at expanding the CUCEE network to include another university The delegations also met with the Vice President of THM the premiere presentation of the "XX YEARS OF CUCEE" album released in August of this year on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the CUCEE network An unusual and touching part of this meeting was the official thank you to the outgoing coordinator and creator of the CUCEE network for his previous activities within the network joined the other participants in expressing gratitude Rafael Greszczynski formally holds the role of CUCEE coordinator Nightly scandal – everything may happen at our party in the name of twin cities Cottbus and Zielona Góra Actress Beata Małecka, protagonist from 33 MINUTY W ZIELONEJ GÓRZE CZYLI W POŁOWIE DROGI/ 33 MINUTES IN ZIELONA GÓRA will take over the turntables as DJane „Żaba“ at the FESTIVALClub Scandale Mighty and  Pocki complete the trio at the turntables of this night We invite you to a glass of finest wine from Zielona Góra - while stocks last Start at 20.00 and entrance is free of charge the Bangkok International Intellectual Property and Technology Exposition (IPITEx 2025) took place in Bangkok Inventions from the Academic Automobile Association (AZM) of the University of Zielona Góra submitted by the Institute of Mechanical Engineering of UZ gained recognition from the international jury and were awarded gold and silver medals at this prestigious invention fair This event evaluates inventions from around the world with approximately 3,000 inventions competing in eight categories Poland is one of several international representatives at the fair Projects submitted by the Institute of Mechanical Engineering of the University of Zielona Góra won gold and silver medals Gold Medal: Project "Orthosis for Upper Limb Rehabilitation" Silver Medal: Project "Hydrogen Production System The projects have been submitted for patents and are funded under the Klakson IV-V – Lubuskie Warte Zachodu program Zdzisław Wałęga and the students of the AZM scientific association as well as confirmation that Polish and Lubusz-region technological innovations are recognized worldwide The fair is held annually as part of Thailand Inventors’ Day organized by the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT) – a government organization under the Ministry of Higher Education NRCT serves as a key entity supporting research and technology transfer to both the public and private sectors On August 26 in Poland Supercup took place. Team-participant of United League Zielona Gora beat Anwil – 75:66 The top scorer on Zielona Gora’s roster was Danish guard Gabriel Lundberg who scored 14 points The most efficient player of the Supercup is Zielona Gora’s captain Lukasz Koszarek with 8 points and 4 assists This is the second title for Zielona Gora in 2020: after season suspension Zielona Gora became Poland champions ahead of schedule Nizhny Novgorod announced the signing of a contract with Rolands Freimanis The sixth man of the United League in the 2020/21 season signed a one-year contract with the Nizhny Novgorod Freimanis played for Zielona Gora and became one of the best scorers of the team averaging 17.8 points per game with 42.6% of three-pointers The Latvian forward also averaged 5.6 rebounds and 1.4 assists Freimanis was recognized as the sixth man of the League was putting up big numbers in Bulgaria earlier this year when COVID-19 cut his rookie season short Few Yale graduates take their first job in eastern Europe leading Chernomorets Burgas in its first season in Bulgaria’s top division By the time he took a flight back home to the United States in early March Reynolds ranked third in the league with 17.5 points a game and was averaging 7.2 rebounds and 2.8 assists for Chernomorets which never got the chance to complete the final third of its canceled season.  Now, nearly five months after his last start in Bulgaria, Reynolds is set to return to Europe. Earlier this week, he inked a one-year deal with the reigning champions of Poland’s first division, Stelmet Enea BC Zielona Góra. Sportando a European publication that covers basketball I didn’t know what to expect,” Reynolds said “After I was over there and was able to get a feel for everything I felt like I could play at a higher level … It was midway through the season when I kind of started feeling like I can move up and continue to play for better competition and bigger clubs in Europe.” Reynolds said teams from leagues in Spain, France and Germany reached out to his agent, Charly Mandic, after seeing film from his first professional season. Former Yale assistant coach Tobe Carberry who enjoyed his own successful career in Europe after graduating from the University of Vermont was originally the one who helped connect Reynolds with his agent But Zielona Góra, which finished first in the Polish Basketball League five times in the last decade, stood out to Reynolds. The club’s head coach Žan Tabak played eight seasons in the NBA — and though he was never a star center in America he began coaching after rounding out his playing career in Europe Tabak served as an assistant at Real Madrid before earning head coaching gigs in Spain With training set to begin at the end of August Reynolds said he plans to fly to Poland early next week Although he has not yet spoken with coach Tabak and his new teammates the 6-foot-7 forward — whose height is advertised as 201 centimeters in European basketball circles — has shared calls with the club’s general manager and media relations director a return to Europe caps a year of significant change brought on by his first professional contract in Bulgaria and the coronavirus in America A family move this summer from his hometown of Jackson where he participated in a Wednesday phone interview with the News “I’d been to a lot of western European countries in the past but never explored eastern Europe and the differences in lifestyle in food and just overall culture … You miss your family a lot for sure I never regret being over there just because I get to wake up and play basketball every day and that’s my job It doesn’t really get much better than that.” International basketball also presented differences. European teams play four quarters of 10 minutes each which sums to the two 20-minute halves men’s college basketball teams play Reynolds said his Bulgarian league lacked media timeouts which required significant conditioning for a player who led his team with 33.7 minutes per game Reynolds sometimes played eight or nine straight minutes without a break from the floor if neither coach called any timeouts Professional basketball required serious commitment from Reynolds At Yale he and other student-athletes balanced a significant amount of practice and competition with coursework and other campus activities but his experience in Bulgaria was completely basketball-centric He said his Bulgarian teammates “gave their whole lives” to basketball and he appreciated being able to learn in that environment He would wake up and leave his apartment for a morning practice return home in the middle of the day for a nap and then head back to the gym “There’s really not time for anything but that,” Reynolds said The club handles the flight to the city next week and will also set him up with a car and apartment Reaching the Polish city of about 140,000 residents requires a five-hour drive from the capital in Warsaw but the city sits closer to the German border Berlin and Dresden are about two and a half hours away by car.  Yale’s all-time blocks leader Greg Mangano ’12 has also played overseas for eight years Reynolds said he talked a lot last summer with the group of Mason Sears and Sherrod as he was preparing to launch his European career seeking advice on everything from how European teams operate to handling life with no family or friends in a foreign city All four played on the 2015–16 Yale team that captured the program’s first NCAA Tournament win over Baylor Mason went on to captain the Bulldogs during the 2017–18 season By the end of his career with the Blue and White Reynolds had made 86 starts and scored 970 points “Blake was definitely a guy that led by example rather than being super vocal all the time and I think that’s a super important aspect that can be kind of forgotten by people in general when they’re thinking about leadership,” former captain Eric Monroe ’20 said last October as his senior season began “If you’re a guy that shows up every day when you’re supposed to that will rub off on others … Blake was great with just being super professional about everything.”  Zielona Góra announced that Reynolds will wear number 32 William McCormack | william.mccormack@yale.edu Travel to the United States on a temporary basis For foreign citizens who want to live permanently in the U.S The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) allows citizens of participating countries* to travel to the United States without a visa for stays of 90 days or less Learn more about quality higher-education opportunities in the U.S that you will not find anywhere else in the world Find the closest American Space in Poland where you can connect with the U.S some with offices in the Embassy and some throughout the country Embassy’s Public Affairs Section participated in the opening of the first football field in Poland in Zielona Gora on October 21 Also participating in the opening day events were 50 soldiers from the 497th Combat Service Support Battalion located in Powidz army soldiers first took part in a flag football tournament with the local football team The soldiers then interacted with the crowd handing out flags and mini-footballs to the youth football teams and teaching the younger players how to throw The stadium was built thanks to the support of the local government in Zielona Gora and includes a state-of-the-art field turf surface lighting and covered seating for up to 1000 spectators The local football team worked with the city to build the stadium based on the support of local residents and the team’s efforts to introduce and grow the game in the local schools Embassy’s sports diplomacy program supports this and other initiatives that seek to increase the popularity of sports Sports are a wonderful way to connect with youth and teach them positive values of leadership Congratulations to the city of Zielona Gora for the opening of the first field dedicated to American football and to the Zielona Gora Wolfpack on their inaugural victory By | 23 October, 2017 | Topics: Culture, Events, News We use cookies to make our website work better and improve your experience. By continuing to use the site, you agree to our privacy policy. VTB United League club Zielona Gora has announced the name of its new head coach. It was taken by the Serbian specialist Oliver Vidin. On a post of the head coach of Zielona Gora Oliver Vidin replaced Zan Tabak. Vidin started his coaching career in 1999, when he took over the Serbian club Drvomarket at the age of 22. During his 22-year career he has managed teams in Serbia, Slovakia, Finland and Poland. Vidin’s major accomplishments include the Slovak championship (2013, 2017), the title of best coach of the Slovakian championship (2010, 2017) and the Finnish championship (2016). Before the 2019/20 season, the 43-year-old coach headed Wroclaw Poland. “Zielona Gora is a team that is constantly fighting for the Polish championship and playing in the United League,” Oliver Vidin said at a May 19 press conference. “I’m very happy to be in charge of this team next season, it’s a big part for me. Expectations are high: both the club and I want to meet the most serious challenges”. Zielona Gora beat CSKA at home – 93:90 (24:29, 24:28, 22:12, 23:21) A post shared by Единая Лига ВТБ | VTB League (@vtbleague) the Poles managed to stand it and scored lots of three-pointers (18 from 24 team points were scored from beyond the arc) The main Gora’s force was Kris Richard who scored 14 points in the first quarter The hosts started the second quarter confidently but CSKA rearranged the defense and used wider rotation giving a hard time to the Poles CSKA were depending on Daniel Hackett and Tornike Shengelia the Red-Blues gained a comfortable lead by the second half – 57:48 During the half time Zielona Gora coaching staff that was led by Zan Tabak’s assistant Felix Alonso contributed to the game In the third the hosts showed perfect defense 5 minutes in a row Zielona Gora didn’t let CSKA score and took the lead beginning the final quarter as leaders – 70:69 The game was expected to be decided in last seconds After a miss by Rolands Freimanis with 90-90 on the scoreboard CSKA had comfortable 15 seconds for the decisive shot The main game hero Kris Richard stole the ball from Hackett and hit a game-winning three with 1,7 seconds left Photo The American forward Drew Gordon joined Zielona Gora with a 1-year contract Gordon played for Zenit with 11,1 points and 6,8 rebounds in VTB League games he played for Long Island Nets in the NBA G-League Zan Tabak has been named the new head coach of Zielona Gora The 49-year-old Croat has previously coached at Girona Tabak was also an assistant at Real Madrid and on the Croatian national team He currently coaches the Slovakian national team three EuroLeague titles and four Yugoslavian titles Zielona Gora debuted in the VTB United League last season Team-participant of VTB United League Zielona Gora are recognized champions of Poland ahead of schedule, source tournament’s official web-site. There were 22 rounds in Polish highest league Zielona Gora with 19 wins hold 1st place in standings season was suspended because of coronavirus Zielona Gora became Polish champions 4 times in its history: in 2013 In VTB United League the Polish team play since 2018 and now keep 6th spot with 8-11 record We are recalling that VTB United League season is suspended till April, 10 to prevent the spread of COVID-19 Astana Kazakhstan defeated Zielona Gora Poland at home Zielona Gora was coming off a statement win on Sunday vs But the early momentum faded quickly as the home team with a 9-0 run of its own Astana dominated the rest of the first half Geoffrey Grosselle scored eight points in three minutes as the Zielona Gora defense struggled to contain Astana inside Four different players scored on an 8-0 run that brought the Poles back to within 10 but Astana’s Anthony Clemmons finished the half with a three-point play to give his team a comfortable 13-point lead Zielona Gora tried to mount a comeback in the 3rd quarter The visitors limited Astana to four points over the first six minutes and cut the lead to six Emil Rajkovic was forced to take a timeout and Stephen Holt knocking down a triple to push the lead back to nine Zielona Gora had more chances and only trailed by eight entering 4th quarter but the visitors never got closer than six the rest of the way Astana slammed the door shut with back-to-back 3’s from Holt and Alexander Zhigulin in the first 30 seconds of the 4th quarter The home team had little trouble the rest of the way securing its 10th win of the season and moving within a game of Lokomotiv-Kuban for 4th place Zielona Gora falls to 4-12 with the defeat The Kazakh club last won 10 games in the 2014-15 season (finishing with 13) Zielona Gora head coach Igor Jovovic: “This was a very challenging game but we had a lot of opportunities to come out on top but gave up three straight offensive rebounds and let them hit a few 3-pointers Astana gained confidence and started to control the game Our opponent has played excellent basketball all season Congratulations to Astana on this win.”  199 cm) have moved from PARMA Perm to Zielona Gora Poland Both Americans have already joined the League newcomers and could debut on Sunday vs Humphrey has appeared in 16 games this season 2.3 assists and 1.6 rebounds in 17 VTB League games Zielona Gora is in 12th place in the League with a 4-12 record Following a majority vote of the League Board Polish club Zielona Gora was accepted into the VTB United League for the 2018-19 season Several Polish teams have already competed in the League Asseco Prokom Gdynia was a member of the League from 2010-12 while Turow Zgorelec participated from 2012-14 – I’m very happy about the decision made at the VTB United League – This is a big honor for our team to participate in one competition with top European clubs everyone from our players and the club to our city region and sponsors will be promoted and recognized on the Russian market Website: www.basketzg.pl Jan 5, 2024 | Law, Politics An MP from Poland’s former ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party has been hit with a 78,500 zloty (€18,000) fine for illegally putting up over 1,000 campaign posters in a city where he was standing in October’s parliamentary elections The punishment was announced yesterday by Janusz Kubicki the city where Łukasz Mejza was elected as a candidate for the national-conservative PiS party Mejza i plakaty, jest kara ponad 78 500 zł. Pamiętacie w nocy z 11 na 12 października kiedy plakaty wyborcze zaśmieciły dużą cześć miasta. Mówiłem, że nie ma na to zgody i nie będzie zero tolerancji. Wszystko zostało zdjęte i policzone.Szczegóły:https://t.co/VzM9UfoYJo pic.twitter.com/U4nBSJtezP — Janusz Kubicki (@KubickiJanusz) January 4, 2024 hundreds of Mejza’s election posters appeared around the city As well as being put up without permission some of the adverts also blocked street signs such as warnings to drivers about pedestrian crossings The posters featured not only Mejza’s name image and the PiS logo but also the slogan “We’ll drive out Tusk” then leader of the opposition but who after the elections became prime minister the deputy commander of the municipal police told local broadcaster Index Radio that attempts to contact Mejza’s offices and PiS’s election headquarters had been unsuccessful She added that the advertising would be removed at the candidate’s expense Kubicki – who had once employed Mejza as a consultant – also condemned his former associate’s actions on social media and instructed officials to remove the illegally placed adverts They eventually gathered 1,187 small posters and 13 larger banners the city issued Mejza with a fine of 78,500 zloty Kubicki notes that he was only able to announce the decision now because for a long time notifications of the fine sent to Mejza’s office and home address were returned to city hall marked as undelivered Efforts to deliver them in person were also unsuccessful the local PiS electoral committee also said that it was not responsible for the issue The mayor says that the decision to issue the fine will now go into force within 35 days after which efforts to enforce payment can begin Candidates from Poland's recent elections have been donating their campaign banners to animal shelters Some are also being turned into bags while one group wants to send them to Ukraine to help seal soldiers' dugouts https://t.co/sDPYscEEha — Notes from Poland 🇵🇱 (@notesfrompoland) October 26, 2023 Mejza was also accused by the mayor of Krosno Odrzańskie published an investigation indicating that Mejza had used at least 100 fake Facebook accounts to promote his campaign In 2021, another Wirtualna Polska investigation found that a company run by Mejza – who was then serving as a deputy minister in the PiS government – marketed unproven medical treatments to the families of seriously ill children The politician has consistently denied any wrongdoing in the latter case saying he is the victim of “the biggest political attack since 1989” Prosecutors are continuing to investigate and no charges have been brought Ta dziewczyna z Ukrainy w 2020 r. zachorowała na ostrą białaczkę. Zaczęła zbierać na leczenie. Ludzie odpowiedzialni za przygotowanie fabryki trolli wspierającej Mejzę ukradli jej zdjęcie i zrobili z niej Dorotę Wilk z Drezdenka, popierającą posła PiS.https://t.co/tfAMAiFjPA pic.twitter.com/Tr3g6dheAU — Szymon Jadczak (@SzJadczak) November 8, 2023 another business founded by Mejza was accused of earning almost 1 million zloty – most of it from EU funds – for providing vouchers for training that there is no evidence actually took place Prosecutors are also investigating that case Mejza was on 15 October successfully elected for another term in parliament he was then part of a smaller allied party called the Republicans Mejza was again reported to prosecutors for a further alleged crime after Wirtulna Polska reported that the MP appeared to have failed to include a property worth half a million zloty in his declaration of assets as required Pressure is growing on the government over a deputy minister accused of running a company that marketed unproven medical treatments to the 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League expresses its deepest condolences to Zielona Gora head coach Zan Tabak and his family in the passing of his mother — VTB League (@VTBUL) January 29, 2021 First five minutes were even: Kalev players attacked from beyond the arc and the Poles were dominating in the paint The guests were up by the end of the quarter: easy 2 points by Gabriel Lundberg and Rolands Freimanis’ three let the Poles earn the lead – 21:20 The pause brought benefits to Kalev: in first two minutes the Estonians made an 8-0 run that was started by Marcus Keene the hosts couldn’t develop the success Iffe Lundberg put Zielona Gora back to the game scoring 6 consecutive points In the second half of the quarter the teams paced up Fast offensive possessions led to high scoring and lots of turnovers: the hosts turned it over 6 times The first half ended with 47:44 on the scoreboard in Zielona Gora favor Iffe Lundberg with the steal and slam in fast break in Tallinn!@IffeLundberg pic.twitter.com/FAATY98Y44 — VTB League (@VTBUL) January 29, 2021 The third quarter was the same: Kalev started well but Zielona Gora quickly evened the game. The swing lasted till the end of the quarter, this time the hosts were luckier. Two three-point bombs by Janis Kaufmanis and Brano Djukanovic maintained the lead by the final quarter – 72:66. In the beginning of the quarter Zielona Gora became tougher at defense and almost didn’t missed in offense. The heroes were Filip Put and Rolands Freimanis who made a 13:0 run. A post shared by Единая Лига ВТБ | VTB League (@vtbleague) The Poles took 9th victory of the season – 86:79 Photo