The II Forum of Rectors of Poland and Uzbekistan
On 23 April 2025, the II Forum of Rectors of Poland and Uzbekistan was held in Warsaw. The Silesian University of Technology delegation was one of the largest at this event. It included the Honorary Chairman of the Conference of Rectors of Academic Schools in Poland (CRASP), prof. Arkadiusz Mężyk; Vice-Rector for Science and International Cooperation, prof. Sebastian Werle; Head of the International Relations Office, dr. Grzegorz Kłapyta; Rector's Plenipotentiary for Cooperation with the Countries of Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia, prof. Aleksander Sładkowski. On this day, the Forum sessions took place in the academic buildings of the University of Warsaw, and the following day, the participants planned to visit the Lodz University of Technology.
Plenary session of the II Forum of Rectors of Poland and Uzbekistan
The Forum was attended by Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Poland Andrzej Szeptytsky; Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation of the Republic of Uzbekistan Sarvarkhon Buzrukhonov; Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Poland Amirsaid Agzamkhodjaev, heads of many Uzbek and Polish universities, as well as representatives of several public organizations. On behalf of the organizers, the participants were welcomed by Chancellor of the University of Warsaw Robert Gray. Then, professor Arkadiusz Mężyk, who organized such meetings in previous years in Poland and Uzbekistan, made a report. In his presentation, he noted the areas of further cooperation between the higher education systems of the two countries. The current crisis associated with issuing Polish visas for Uzbek students was also noted.
The report is delivered by the Honorary Chairman of the Conference of Rectors of Academic Schools in Poland (CRASP), prof. Arkadiusz Mężyk
This speech by the former rector of the Silesian University of Technology echoed the exposé of the Minister of Foreign Affairs Radosław Sikorski, which was presented in the Sejm on the same day and which noted Poland's interest in providing educational services to students from other countries. At the same time, the minister noted that Polish visas should be received only by real students, not pseudo-students. Thus, it should be expected that the requirement of good knowledge of the language of instruction will be mandatory for future students from Uzbekistan who want to receive a Polish diploma after successfully completing their university studies.
After the plenary session, the participants were divided into 2 parallel sections for representatives of classical universities and specialized higher education institutions. Each representative of the educational institution had the opportunity to briefly inform about the areas of educational training of students at their university. In particular, the presentation of the Silesian University of Technology was given by the Vice-Rector for Science and International Cooperation, prof. Sebastian Werle.
The delegation of the Silesian University of Technology during a sectional session
It should be noted that in previous years, the Silesian University of Technology actively cooperated with a number of Uzbek universities. 16 different agreements were previously signed with them. The above-mentioned Forum was no exception. As a result of the preparations carried out in advance, preliminary discussions, as well as bilateral negotiations during the Forum, the Vice-Rector for Science and International Cooperation, prof. Sebastian Werle signed 3 cooperation agreements with Uzbek partner universities.
Signing of the Memorandum of Understanding with the Rector of Westminster International University in Tashkent, Prof. Komiljon Karimov (left)
Signing of the Letter of Intent with the acting rector of the Urgench State University named after Abu Rayhan Beruni, prof. Sardor Khodjaniyazov (left)
After signing the Agreement on Academic Cooperation with Karshi State Technical University (from right to left): Head of the Department of Ecology and Environmental Protection dr. Ravshan Eshonkulov; Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs prof. Zarip Mukimov; Vice-Rector for Science and International Cooperation, prof. Sebastian Werle; Rector's Plenipotentiary for Cooperation with the Countries of Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia, prof. Aleksander Sładkowski
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