November 6

The University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn invites to “Together for Equity – From Knowledge to Action for Migrant Communities”, part of the ChallengeEU ODEI M.A.R.K.E.T. Meet-Up series. The main aim of the event is to create a space for dialogue and cooperation between academia, local government, non-governmental organisations and employers to promote equality, diversity and inclusion, with a particular focus on the situation of foreign nationals in Olsztyn and the surrounding region. The organisers aim to build a lasting coalition of academia, local government, NGOs and business to promote equality and intercultural integration in Olsztyn and the region through the ChallengeEU ODEI M.A.R.K.E.T. Meet-Up format. The event will take place on Friday, 6 November, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the University Library of the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, in room 306. Meeting agenda: 10:00–10:10 a.m. – Opening and official welcome by Prof. Paweł Wielgosz, Rector’s Representative for the European University. 10:10–10:40 a.m. – Lecture/presentation by Prof. Krzysztof Żęgota, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Warmia and Mazury, entitled “The Impact of Russian Propaganda on the Situation of Foreign Nationals in Poland and the Region”. 10:40–11:10 a.m. – Lecture/presentation by Mariusz Sieniewicz, Director of the Municipal Cultural Centre in Olsztyn, entitled “The Situation of Foreign Nationals in Warmia and Mazury – The Perspective of a Commentator and Social Activist”. 11:10–11:30 a.m. – “Science for Equality” competition: award ceremony for the third edition of the competition, led by Prof. Mariola Grzybowska-Brzezińska, Vice-Rector for Human Resources and Financial Policy. 11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. – Panel discussion. 12:00–12:30 p.m. – Coffee break. 12:30–1:30 p.m. – Workshops (three groups of up to 30 participants each): Those interested in attending the event are asked to complete the registration form by 26 October: Register here