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Events: October 2025
30 Years Together – Exhibition
From September 15, the University Library will host an exhibition entitled “30 Years Together - The NCU Alumni Association Through the Lens,” prepared to mark the anniversary of the Association's activities. The exhibition will be open until October 1.
The exhibition will consist of 30 boards with historical photographs (including those from alumni reunions, trips, lectures, and club meetings) presenting the most important activities of the organization that has been connecting generations of NCU alumni for three decades.
The works will be presented on the ground floor of the University Library building. The exhibition is curated by Anna Klugowska and authored by Alina Dauksza-Wiśniewska and Olga Narbutt.
Dialogue with Knapp in the Fine Arts Section
The Faculty of Fine Arts invites you to the opening of the exhibition ‘Dialogue with Knapp’ by dr hab. Aleksandra Sojak-Borodo, NCU Prof., which will take place on 1 October 2025 at 3 p.m. in the Fine Arts Section of the University Library in Toruń.
At the exhibition ‘Dialogue with Knapp,’ Aleksandra Sojak-Borodo will present a series of works that are an artistic dialogue with the works of Stefan Knapp. The exhibition consists of drawings, puzzles and spatial forms, some of which allow for interaction with viewers. The series was born out of the artist's fascination with Knapp and is a conscious dialogue with works she has studied and analysed. It is also a confrontation with personal memories of when, as a little girl, she marvelled at the colourful composition on the façade of the Nicolaus Copernicus University Auditorium, which contrasted with the grey reality of communist Poland.
The opening of the exhibition is planned after the ceremonial inauguration of the 2025/2026 academic year.
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Plague through the Ages – An Archaeogenetic Perspective
Dr. Alexander Herbig from the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology will give a lecture entitled “Plague through the Ages – An Archaeogenetic Perspective.” The meeting will take place on Thursday, October 2, at 7:00 p.m.
Plague has shaped human history for millennia, from prehistoric outbreaks to the devastating pandemics of the Middle Ages and beyond. This presentation will give an overview of archaeogenetic research on the plague bacterium Yersinia pestis, tracing its evolutionary history from the Neolithic to the early modern period. The meeting is part of the kick-off meeting for the Synergy ERC grant entitled “Re-understanding the role of pandemics (1300–1800): history, natural sciences, and machine learning,” led by Prof. Adam Izdebski from the NCU.
The lecture will take place on October 2 at 7:00 p.m. on the patio of the Interdisciplinary Center for Modern Technologies
at 4 Wileńska Street.
About the Speaker
Alexander Herbig received his PhD in Bioinformatics from the University of Tübingen in 2015. He specialized in the study of past infectious diseases during his postdoctoral work at the Institute for Archaeological Sciences in Tübingen. Since 2015, he has led a research group in the Department of Archaeogenetics at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig. His team develops and applies computational methods in pathogen genomics to investigate the role of infectious diseases in human history.
80th anniversary of the Faculty of Chemistry
The Faculty of Chemistry at Nicolaus Copernicus University invites the university community to celebrate its 80th anniversary.
The program will include lectures, an exhibition of commemorative photographs, and a chemistry show performed by the Student Chemistry Research Club.
Folk Dance & Silent Disco - Welcome Party in KOI
On Friday, October 3, Copernican Integration Centre (KOI) invites the entire academic community to a welcome dance party. Participants will have a choice of three music channels, and two DJs, MIC-A & Fransua, will ensure a good time. Everyone is welcome, regardless of age or dancing skills.
The event is free—please show your student or employee ID at the entrance. NCU employees who do not have IDs can pick up free tickets at International Point KOI, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Regional food for autumn
At the Nasze Lokalne online store, you can place orders for fresh, regional specialities straight from producers in Kujawsko-Pomorskie Province at any time. Purchases made by 6 October (6:00 a.m.) will be available for collection on 9 October at designated points in Toruń or delivered by DPD FOOD on 9 or 10 October.
Nasze Lokalne is an example of the implementation of the idea of short food supply chains, i.e. deliveries directly from farmers or local producers. Orders can be placed at any time, and deliveries are made twice a month. The Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń is a partner in the project.
The shop's offer includes cheese, cold cuts, fish, fruit and vegetable preserves, and homemade baked goods. Orders placed by 6 October will be ready for collection on 9 October at one of three locations in Toruń and Przysiek:
- Marshal's Office, pl. Teatralny 2, cafeteria (2:30–4:00 p.m.);
- Marshal's Office, ul. M. Skłodowskiej-Curie 73, room 16 (2:30–4:30 p.m.);
- NCU Auditorium, ul. Gagarina 11 (3:00–4:00 p.m.);
- Naszelokalne.pl distribution centre in Przysiek, ul. Parkowa 1b (10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.).
There is also an option for delivery to a specified address in Toruń. Those who select this option can expect their package on 9 October between 15:00 and 20:00. Delivery to the specified address is free for orders over PLN 300. Delivery via DPD FOOD is also available. Those who choose this option can expect their package on 9 or 10 October.
Renewable Energy Development Congress
Registration for the third edition of the Renewable Energy Development Congress KREO25 is open until September 30. All those interested in the interdisciplinary aspects of Poland's energy transition are invited to participate. The conference will be held on October 7-8 at the Faculty of Economic Sciences and Management of Nicolaus Copernicus University.
This year's conference will be the third edition of meetings on the development of the energy sector. Its aim is both to develop model solutions for this area of the economy and to exchange knowledge and experiences between professionals from various disciplines. The congress is not limited to business and economic components, but also takes into account the fundamental importance of scientific theories. As the organisers emphasise, economic development in the third decade of the 21st century requires increasingly intensive cooperation between scientific institutions and entrepreneurs.
The conference will address topics related to the creation of new ideas and the future of the energy sector. The first day will feature panel discussions with politicians, local government officials, and representatives of science and business. The second day of the congress will take the form of a scientific conference.
More information and the event program can be found on the KREO25 website.
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Wilhelmina Iwanowska. The stars were meant for me – exhibition
An exhibition dedicated to Prof. Wilhelmina Iwanowska will be on display at the University Library until 21 October. The exhibition can be viewed on the second floor.
The exhibition has been prepared to mark the 120th anniversary of the birth of the First Lady of Polish astronomy. It shows the most important stages of her life and scientific work: childhood, studies in Vilnius, the beginnings of her scientific career, forced expatriation, teaching and research activities, and the development of the Toruń astronomical centre and international achievements.
The exhibition is supplemented with materials from the Archive of the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń and from the collections of the Książnica Kopernikańska library in Toruń, including medals, glasses, photographs, diplomas, manuscripts, notes and letters. It is worth noting that Prof. Wilhelmina Iwanowska has been named the patron of 2025 in the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Province.
The curators of the exhibition are Bożena Kierzkowska, Weronika Krajniak and Dr Anna Supruniuk, NCU Prof. The graphic design was created by Kamil Snochowski.
The exhibition is held under the honorary patronage of the Minister of Science, the Minister of Education, the Governor of Kujawsko-Pomorskie Province, the Marshal of Kujawsko-Pomorskie Province, the Mayor of Toruń, the Kujawsko-Pomorskie Province Superintendent of Education, Nicolaus Copernicus University and the Polish Space Agency.
Open doors at the Faculty of Fine Arts
The Faculty of Fine Arts at Nicolaus Copernicus University invites you to an open house on October 7 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
With 8 majors, 18 departments, and 4 buildings, this four-hour tour of the Faculty of Fine Arts will satisfy the curiosity of anyone who would like to learn more about studying art. The faculty community welcomes all interested parties and will be happy to answer any questions you may have. In various buildings, rooms, and studios, you will be able to see last year's projects from the classes:
- interior design – 50/56 Szosa Bydgoska Street
- graphic design – 30/32 Sienkiewicza Street
- art history – ul. Sienkiewicza 30/32
- conservation and restoration of works of art – ul. Sienkiewicza 30/32
- art criticism – ul. Sienkiewicza 30/32
- painting – ul. Sienkiewicza 30/32
- cultural heritage protection – 30/32 Sienkiewicza Street
- media art and visual education – 121 Mickiewicza Street/4 Sienkiewicza Street/50/52 Szosa Bydgoska Street
The event is open to anyone interested (individually) or organized groups. Admission is free, but group leaders should contact the organizers in advance by email or phone: piotrczyzby@umk.pl, 601 045 -91.
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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.
Absent Legacies: Lotte Jacobi and Janina Gardzielewska
On October 10th at 6:00 PM, the exhibition "Absent Heritage: Lotte Jacobi and Janina Gardzielewska Rediscovered", curated by Dr Katarzyna Gębarowska, will open at the Centre for Contemporary Art in Toruń.
The exhibition, organised as part of the Vintage Photo Festival, showcases the artistic heritage of two photographers associated with Toruń: Lotte Jacobi and Janina Gardzielewska. Although both came from families with a tradition of studio photography, they decided to pursue a dynamically developing artistic photography, aiming to transform photography into abstract art. Jacobi created photograms, Gardzielewska created large-format collages. Both pushed the boundaries of traditional photography and were avid travellers. Despite achieving international fame, they experienced exclusion. Jacobi was excluded because of her ties to the city's Prussian past, while Gardzielewska was forgotten.
The exhibition will juxtapose Lotte Jacobi's photographs of Toruń with 21 photographs by Janina Gardzielewska from the University Library in Toruń collection. Gardzielewska's works will include portraits of visual artists associated with the Faculty of Fine Arts at the Nicolaus Copernicus University, including Mirosław Piotrowski, Maria Pokorska, and Tymon Niesiołowski. Some works were created using photomontage techniques as part of the series "My Acquaintances of Toruń Visual Artists," presented in 1983 at the Mała Galeria Fotografiki in Toruń. The exhibition will be complemented by theatrical photographs documenting scenes from performances at the Wilam Horzyca Theatre from the 1960s and 1970s.
The exhibition will be on display until November 16th.
The Pierogi Problem
The Culinary Heritage Centre at the Faculty of History of Nicolaus Copernicus University invites you to a meeting with Professor Fabio Parasecoli from New York University and Dr Agata Bachórz from the University of Gdańsk. The meeting will take place on 13 October at 4:30 p.m.
During the meeting, the speakers will talk about their many years of research on Poles' attitudes towards food and their own struggles with Polish and non-Polish cuisine. The topic of the meeting refers to the publication "The Pierogi Problem. Cosmopolitan Appetites and the Reinvention of Polish Food".
The meeting will take place on 13 October at 4:30 p.m. at Collegium Humanisticum (ul. Bojarskiego 1) in room C.039 on the ground floor. Admission to the event is free.
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Immortality locked in the body
As part of the “MAXIMUM. Thinking Anew” series, the first open meeting after the summer break will be held on October 13 at 5:00 p.m. at Collegium Maximum (Plac Rapackiego 1). The guest of the event will be Dr Cezary Odrzygóźdź, director of the Centre for Academic Entrepreneurship and Technology Transfer at Nicolaus Copernicus University.
The topic of Dr Cezary Odrzygóźdź's presentation will be “Immortality locked in the body” – a story combining ancient myths about elixirs of longevity with the latest discoveries in molecular biology and regenerative medicine. Participants will learn how research on exceptionally long-lived organisms, regenerative therapies, and gene editing capabilities translate into practical strategies for slowing down the aging process. The meeting will provide a new perspective on the future of humanity and showcase the tools that modern science is already putting at our disposal.
“MAXIMUM. Thinking Anew” is a series of meetings with interesting people, which was inaugurated in June 2025. The guest of the first meeting was Janina Ochojska, social activist and Ambassador of the Nicolaus Copernicus University.
Lecture by Prof. Krystyna Matusiak from the University of Denver
The Faculty of Philosophy and Social Sciences invites you to a guest lecture by Prof. Krystyna Matusiak entitled "Visual Resources in Student Academic Work". The meeting will take place on 14 October at 9:30 a.m. in room C.0.39 at Collegium Humanisticum (ul. Bojarskiego 1).
Dr. Krystyna Matusiak is a Professor at the Department of Research Methods and Information Science of the University of Denver, USA. She is a Visiting Scholar at the Institute of Communication and Information Research of the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń.
Abstract of the lecture: Digital technology has dramatically changed the way students utilize visual materials by enabling easy creation and reuse. The influx of visual resources has created new possibilities for teaching and learning in an academic environment that has traditionally favored the text as a source of knowledge. However, the proliferation of images and ease of copying and pasting do not mean that students know how to select appropriate images, evaluate them in regard to meaning, quality, and copyright, and integrate them into academic work effectively. This presentation will report the findings of a research project that examined the use of visual resources among university students in the context of academic work. The study focused on students’ visual literacy skills and the role of images in student academic work. The study adopted the Consensual Qualitative Research (CQR) method. The findings indicate that students utilize a range of visual resources in their presentations, but rarely incorporate images into their written work. Students primarily use images as illustrative objects or sources of information. This study demonstrates that despite living in a visually rich world, students are not experts in using images and require assistance in developing visual literacy skills.
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24 hours with sports
The University Sports Centre is joining the nationwide Academic Sports Day campaign, which will take place on 15 October. The event was conceived by the Academic Sports Association.
At the UMK University Sports Centre, participants can enjoy a full day of sports activities – from morning fitness exercises, through team sports, to night-time strength training. The campaign aims to promote an active lifestyle among students, staff and supporters of the university.
To participate in the event, send a message with your first and last name, as well as the time and name of the selected activities, to rodzar@wp.pl. Participants will also need to fill out a declaration form, which can be completed in advance and brought to the selected activities or filled out on site.
The schedule of the Academic Sports Day at NCU and the rules and regulations can be found on the University Sports Centre website.
Scientific Wednesday at Psychologists: does a place have personality?
The Institute of Psychology invites you to the first meeting of this academic year in the series "Scientific Wednesdays at Psychologists". On 15 October, Prof. Maria Lewicka from the NCU Institute of Psychology will give a lecture entitled "Does a place have personality? Towards a circular theory of places".
"Scientific Wednesdays at Psychologists" is a series of short lectures held at the Institute of Psychology every Wednesday at 2 p.m. in room 105. Admission is free.
Circular theories are very popular among psychologists. Among the many different theories, we can find numerous circular theories of personality and circular theories of emotions. An interesting attempt to reconcile several trends in personality research is the circular theory of personality meta-traits formulated by Jan Cieciuch and his colleagues. Another popular concept is the circular theory of emotions, whose development and application in environmental research is attributed to the American researcher James Russell.
In her paper, Prof. Maria Lewicka will propose yet another circular theory, integrating both of the above concepts in the form of a circular theory of places. She will show that places not only trigger emotions, but that they can be classified by combinations of the five known dimensions of personality, forming the so-called Big Five. The proposed circle of places can be a starting point for more systematic research into the relationship between people and places – the emotional relationship to a place and the sense of belonging to a place.
Lectures by Prof. Colin Tyler at the Institute of Philosophy
The Institute of Philosophy invites you to two guest lectures by Prof. Colin Tyler from the University of Hull in the United Kingdom. The lectures will take place on 16 and 23 October at 1:15 p.m. at the Institute of Philosophy (ul. Fosa Staromiejska 1a, room 305).
Professor Colin Tyler is a political philosopher and ethicist. He specialises in the history of political thought, social ethics and the theory of the common good. On 16 October, he will give a lecture entitled "Pluralised Moral Panics and Morphological Theory: The case of the trans. Debate". The speaker will propose a new theory of "moral panics", developing a modified version of Michael Freeden's morphological theory and using analyses of the framing of collective actions. The lecture will show how the fragmentation of public discourse influences the formation of moral conflicts and how philosophical reflection on concepts can help to understand them.
The lecture "Self-determined Lives and the Moral Duty to Protest: A tragic, perspectival account", which will take place on 23 October, will focus on the moral foundations of protest in pluralistic societies. Prof. Tyler will develop a perspectival concept of relational social ontology, according to which conflicts and tensions are an inherent part of community life. From this perspective, protest appears as a moral duty arising from recognition of the diversity and tragedy of human coexistence. The lecture combines ethical, political and ontological reflection, offering an in-depth analysis of the relationship between individual self-determination and the duty of civil opposition.
Admission to the event is free for all interested parties.
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Behind the curtain of resocialisation – conference
The Faculty of Philosophy and Social Sciences at Nicolaus Copernicus University is organising another edition of the nationwide scientific conference ‘Behind the curtain of resocialisation – controversies, challenges, perspectives’. The meeting of experts will take place on 17 October.
The growing dynamics of adult and juvenile crime, the increase in social pathologies and the emergence of new forms of them, including behind prison walls, pose challenges for contemporary resocialisation. For a long time, there has been growing scepticism about the implementation of the idea of resocialisation as subjective activities aimed at changing the behaviour of lawbreakers. The ineffectiveness of these measures applies in particular to broadly understood institutional resocialisation concentrated in correctional and penal institutions. It should be emphasised that solutions suggesting the priority of isolation and punishment over resocialisation and therapeutic measures are not only burdened with a false vision of the effectiveness of social deterrence, but also dangerously suggest the idea of abandoning solutions focused on improvement and readaptation.
The 9th edition of the conference 'Behind the curtain of resocialisation- controversies, challenges, perspectives' is intended by the organisers as an invitation to reflect and discuss various aspects of resocialisation and prevention activities, controversies and challenges that are subject to discourse due to changing social threats, analyses of original empirical research and reflections on the complexity of the human mind.
Following the example of previous conferences, it will be a platform for the exchange of experiences, thanks to which participants will jointly seek innovative and effective methods of social resocialisation, correctional and therapeutic interventions, both in conditions of isolation and in a broadly understood open environment.
More information about the conference can be found at https://za-kurtyna-resocjalizacji.umk.pl/pages/home/
Tennis tournament for the Vice-Rector for Collegium Medicum Cup
The NCU Department of Physiotherapy invites adult students and employees of Nicolaus Copernicus University from both campuses, as well as healthcare professionals from the region, to participate in the 18th NCU Tennis Championships in Toruń. Participants will compete for the Vice-Rector for Collegium Medicum Cups.
The competition will take place on Saturday, 18 October, at Tenispoint (ul. Skłodowskiej Curie 33b, Bydgoszcz, behind the Balaton shopping centre). The women's competition will start at 10:00 a.m. and the men's at 11:15 a.m. The tournament will be played using a knockout or group system, depending on the number of participants. Registration is free of charge and will be accepted on the day of the competition:
- between 9:45 and 10:00 a.m. - women
- between 11:00 and 11:15 a.m. - men
Those who wish to participate in the tournament should confirm their attendance in advance by calling 509 336 764.
The organisers provide medical coverage (accident insurance at your own expense). The event is held under the patronage of the Bydgoszcz Medical Chamber and the Kujawsko-Pomorskie Regional Medical Chamber.
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Lecture by Prof. Peter W. Marx
The Polish Society for Theater Research and the Department of Cultural Studies at Nicolaus Copernicus University invite you to a lecture by Prof. Peter W. Marx from the University of Cologne.
The topic of the lecture is Why bother? What is the place of Critical Media History? The lecture will be held as part of the 6th PTBT Congress on October 18, at 10:00 a.m. in the Ludwik Kolankowski Hall (307) at the Faculty of Humanities (Collegium Maius UMK, 3 Fosa Staromiejska Street in Toruń).
YUFE International Café
Join us for a cup of hot coffee and an even hotter debate on how our cultural differences affect communication. The hybrid event planned for 23 October will start with the lecture ‘Say What?! Understanding Communication through Culture, which will be followed by workshops raising awareness of differences in the perception of language.
To try theory in practice, we’ll run simultaneous sessions in different YUFE countries and online. Participation in the event is free of charge. Registration is required:
- If you would like to participate in the online event, please register here: https://virtualcampus.yufe.eu/p/course/fK6ZYNxPBK4MiRqs
- If you would like to participate in the meeting at the Copernican Integration Centre, register here: https://virtualcampus.yufe.eu/p/course/IsObWRH9bVjnzt3O
YUFE International Café is a new joint initiative where students, university staff, and citizens come together to share cultural experiences and practices. It’s a space to connect, learn from each other, and discover how diverse perspectives shape the way we see the world.
Dialogue with Knapp – meeting with the artist
On 23 October at 6 p.m., a meeting with Dr Aleksandra Sojak-Borodo, NCU Prof., will take place on the small stage of the Academic Centre for Culture and Art "Od Nowa" (ul. Gagarina 37a), accompanying the exhibition "Dialog z Knappem" (Dialogue with Knapp). The conversation will be moderated by Witold Sadowski, Stefan Knapp's nephew. The meeting is part of the "MAXIMUM. Myślenie Od Nowa" series.
During the meeting, the artist will talk about her work inspired by the works of Stefan Knapp - an outstanding artist, known primarily for his monumental works present in many cities, including the work located in the NCU Auditorium. The meeting will be an opportunity to look at art from two perspectives: the artistic one, showing the creative process, and the personal one, related to memory and family ties. The event is an opportunity to reflect on how art connects generations, builds dialogue between the past and the present, and opens up space for analysis of its meaning in the life of every human being.
"MAXIMUM. Myślenie Od Nowa" is a series of meetings with interesting people, which was inaugurated in June 2025. The guest of the first meeting was Janina Ochojska, social activist and Ambassador of the Nicolaus Copernicus University.
Self-defence course for women
The Amicus UNC Foundation invites women to participate in a self-defence course entitled "A lady defends herself". The training will take place on 25 October at the University Sports Centre.
The classes will be led by experienced instructors who will teach participants how to react in dangerous situations. The intensive course will last 4 hours and will be conducted in a friendly atmosphere - without pressure or judgement. The training will start at 9:00 a.m. and last until 2:00 p.m., with two half-hour breaks.
The cost of the course is PLN 170. The NCU community (employees, students, doctoral students and graduates) can count on a 10% discount.
Detailed information can be found on the Foundation's website.
Mystery Friend #1 - Mystery Mug
The Amicus Foundation UNC invites you to a meeting in the "Mystery Friend" series, which will take place on October 27 at 5:00 p.m. at the Copernican Integration Centre. The theme of the event will be "Mystery Mug".
"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.
During the upcoming meeting, participants will prepare personalised mugs decorated using a mysterious technique. You will be able to take your finished mug home with you as a souvenir. As the organisers assure, you don't need to have artistic skills - what counts most is openness, creativity, and a willingness to cooperate.
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.
Polish native faith – author's meeting
On Monday, 27 October, at 6 p.m., a meeting dedicated to the book "Polskie rodzimowierstwo. Dziedzictwo przedchrześcijańskich Słowian w świecie późnej nowoczesności" (Polish Native Faith. The Heritage of Pre-Christian Slavs in the Late Modern World), authored by Dr Piotr Grochowski, professor at the NCU Faculty of Humanities, will be held. The meeting is part of the "MAXIMUM. Myślenie Od Nowa" series.
The meeting is aimed at anyone interested in culture, religious studies, anthropology and the broadly understood Slavic heritage, and will be held in Polish.
Prof. Piotr Grochowski is a folklorist, cultural studies scholar, ethnologist and editor-in-chief of the journal "Literatura ludowa/Journal of Folklore and Popular Culture". For years, he has been researching the transformations of folk traditions, folklore and contemporary social movements referring to the pre-Christian heritage of the Slavs.
Rodzimowierstwo (native faith), the subject of his latest book, is a contemporary religion that draws on ancient beliefs and practices, part of a trend of reviving traditions and a growing fascination with Slavic culture. The publication presents a comprehensive picture of this phenomenon: from its history and organisational forms, through its belief system and rituals, to the social, political and economic contexts that shape the movement in today's Poland. The author also questions the place of pre-Christian traditions in national culture and their role in the processes of identity building.
Fantastic forensics
"Fantastic Forensics: From the World of Mysteries to Crime Stories" is the title of a meeting that will take place on Tuesday, 28 October, at 5:00 p.m. at the Faculty of Chemistry's library. The meeting will be held in Polish. Registration is required.
During the event, participants will hear about the work of uniformed services at the scene of an incident, and in particular about the work of forensic technicians. The guests of the meeting will be Commissioner Małgorzata Olewińska and Assistant Inspector Sławomir Kardyś from the Municipal Police Headquarters in Toruń, Dr Andrzej Wolan from the NCU Faculty of Chemistry, and Robert Małecki, one of the most recognisable Polish authors of crime novels. The discussion will be moderated by Aleksandra Kruszyńska.
The discussion on forensics from a professional perspective will be complemented by a presentation of the second volume of Robert Małecki's best-selling thriller ‘Zmora’ (Nightmare), which will premiere on 15 October.
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