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Pokolenia Gonią Lenia 2025
The University Sports Centre encourages participation in free sports activities organised throughout Poland under the slogan ‘Pokolenia Gonią Lenia’. People aged 20-60 can take part in the programme.
‘Pokolenia Gonią Lenia’ is a multidisciplinary programme of the Academic Sports Association, which aims to encourage Poles to be physically active. Free sports classes in various disciplines are organised in different cities across Poland, giving local residents the opportunity to train under the supervision of professional instructors.
The University Sports Centre invites you to free rowing ergometer training sessions, which start on 15 September and last until 11 December. Classes are held every Monday and Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. In addition, the USC free classes also include a sauna. From 22 September to 30 October, the sauna will be available twice a week, every Monday (5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.) and Thursday (5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.), and from 3 November to 8 December only on Mondays.
Due to the limited number of spots (maximum 9 people per group), registration is required. To register, please send an email to pokolenia2025@wp.pl with the following information:
- first and last name
- age
- type of classes selected
- selected dates on which you wish to participate in classes
- contact telephone number
After sending the message, please wait for an email confirmation. The class schedule can be added to Google Calendar.
Exhibition: Between/Inter by Basia Sokołowska
Between/Inter by Basia Sokołowska is the title of an exhibition prepared as part of the Vintage Photo Festival at the Nicolaus Copernicus University Museum (M. Rapacki Square), the opening of which will take place on October 10, 2025, at 3:00 PM.
The exhibition will feature 30 photographs by Basia Sokołowska from four series: Interior/Apartment (1993), Beyond Surface (1994), Ars Moriendi (1998), and Tissues/Adaptation (2005). The works draw on the tradition of still life and explore the duality of the world of dreams and reality, crossing internal barriers and maturing, transience, the cyclical nature of life and death, and adaptation on many levels and in many contexts. They reveal the transformations taking place in the artist's life and psyche, the multi-layered nature of the world around her. Veiled and mysterious, they evoke curiosity and anxiety, resonating. They engage emotionally and physically. They create a mood, are honest, and open to interpretation. The artist uses collage techniques, creates spatial photographic compositions, highlights detail, color, and texture, and stages them.
All works in the exhibition are a gift from Basia Sokołowska to the University Museum in Toruń. The exhibition will be on view until February 13, 2026.
2nd Student Art Fair
The NCU Faculty of Fine Arts invites you to the second edition of the Student Art Fair, during which young artists will present and sell their unique works. The event will take place on 6 December from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Faculty of Fine Arts building (30/32 Sienkiewicza Street). Entrance is free.
The Student Art Fair is an open artistic event during which students present and sell their original works – from paintings and graphics to sculptures, jewellery and handicrafts. It is not only an opportunity to purchase unique works, but also a chance to meet young artists in person, learn about their inspirations and support emerging artists. The fair creates a space for exchanging experiences, building a community of art lovers and promoting creativity and innovative forms of expression.
The Christmas edition of the Fair is organised by the NCU Faculty of Fine Arts in cooperation with the Amicus UNC Foundation and the NCU Student Council.
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International X-mas party
Christmas treats, decorating the traditional tree, and carol singing - these are the highlights of the International X-mas party at Od Nowa, scheduled for December 8 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Free tickets are required for the event.
The idea behind the meeting is to promote international integration and have fun together in a Christmas atmosphere. Foreign students will have the opportunity to learn about Polish Christmas traditions. The meeting will be accompanied by the UniBand 23 band from the Toruń University of the Third Age, which will perform well-known Christmas carols and pastorals. During the concert, participants will create a large Christmas chain, which will then be used to decorate the Christmas tree. After the concert, there will be workshops on making decorations, decorating gingerbread cookies, and traditional Polish games and activities.
The event will also feature Christmas Eve dishes, including croquettes and borscht. An admission ticket entitles you to a portion, so please keep it with you after entering the event.
The meeting will be held in English. The number of places is limited - tickets are required, which can be collected at the Copernican Integration Centre (room T.5) from Monday to Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
The event is co-organised by the Copernican Integration Centre and the Department of International Partnerships and Educational Mobility. The event is supported by the Aleksander Jabłoński Foundation, the Ethnographic Museum in Toruń, and the Toruń Gingerbread Museum.
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Mystery Friend #3 - Mystery Spider
The Amicus Foundation UNC invites you to a meeting in the "Mystery Friend" series, which will take place on December 11 at 5:00 p.m. at the Copernican Integration Centre. The theme of the event will be "Mystery Spider".
"Mystery Friend" is a series of monthly integration meetings full of surprises. Each meeting is a new challenge and a chance to develop in an atmosphere of intercultural exchange and social education. It will provide you with great fun and unforgettable experiences, while teaching you how to cooperate and integrate in a multicultural environment. Their goal is to integrate the entire academic community - students from abroad are welcome.
What does a "spider" have to do with the upcoming holiday season? Come and help us solve the mystery of the "spider" that has adorned Polish homes during Christmas for generations.
Admission to the event is free, and all necessary materials will be provided on site. Due to the limited number of places, registration is required. You can submit your application using the form available on the Amicus Foundation website.
The project is part of the YUFE 2030 initiative.
School on Space Quantum Technology
The FAMO consortium, together with MoSaiQC and QuRIOUS, invites master's students and young researchers at the beginning of their scientific careers to a three-day School on Space Quantum Technology, which will take place on December 15-17. Registration is open until December 5, 2025.
This year's meetings will focus on quantum communication, computing, and sensors in space. The detailed program and topics of the presentations can be found on the website.
Participation in the school is free of charge, but participants must cover their travel and accommodation costs.
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Mystery Friend #4 - Mystery Quiz Show
The Amicus Foundation UNC invites you to a meeting in the "Mystery Friend" series, which will take place on January 15 at 5:00 p.m. at the Copernican Integration Centre. The theme of the event will be "Mystery Quiz Show".
"Mystery Friend" is a series of monthly integration meetings full of surprises. Each meeting is a new challenge and a chance to develop in an atmosphere of intercultural exchange and social education. It will provide you with great fun and unforgettable experiences, while teaching you how to cooperate and integrate in a multicultural environment. Their goal is to integrate the entire academic community - students from abroad are welcome.
Join a team quiz where knowledge, cleverness, and teamwork all matter. Mysterious riddles and unexpected clues await, adding a thrilling twist to the competition.
Admission to the event is free, and all necessary materials will be provided on site. Due to the limited number of places, registration is required. You can submit your application using the form available on the Amicus Foundation website.
The project is part of the YUFE 2030 initiative.