Dear students,
Today we observe the International Mother Language Day, which is celebrated worldwide in order to stress the importance of preserving all the languages as a vital part of cultural heritage. The date commemorates the death of five students who were shot by the police in 1952 under Pakistan government, during a demonstration for recognizing Bengali as a national language of East Pakistan.
Although we do not approve of overusing your mother language in the multinational environment of the university, today might be the best way to talk about your language and perhaps teach some of it to your friends from other countries.
Introducing Cultures Follow-Up
Just a couple of days ago, some of you missed the first meeting of Introducing Cultures series, and, consequently, neither got acquainted with Aisha nor with Kyrgyzstan, her homeland. It’s a pity. Aisha’s presentation was extraordinary. Not only have we learnt how...
Sociologist of Religion visiting the University of Opole
The Institute of Sociology will be hosting a colleague from the Southern Denmark University, professor Martin Lindhardt, during the next week. He did research on Pentecostalism in Chile and Tanzania and will be working with the students for several days. If you are...
Spring University Prague 2018: Understanding Europe in an Age of Uncertainty
Spring University Prague 2018: Understanding Europe in an Age of Uncertainty is a new academic programme, taking place at Charles University in Prague (Czech Republic) during April 2018 (April 8 – 19). Its aim is to provide students with knowledge necessary to...
Introducing Cultures – Kyrgyzstan
Would you like to learn more about other countries? Gain a better understanding of cultures and traditions of people living in different regions of the world? You are living in the perfect environment to achieve it! In late November, we begin a new cycle of meetings...
Łukasz Walkowiak on Roma in Poland And Slovakia
Erasmus+ programme opens up many opportunities for students. Doing an internship in the company or institution of your choice contributes a lot to your personal develpment and enhances the skills necessary for professional growth. Łukasz Walkowiak, MA sociology...
Workshop dedicated to Roma in Poland and Slovakia
Dear students, We invite you to attend the workshop dedicated to Roma in Poland and SLOVAKIA, that will be held at the Institute of Sociology on Wednesday, November, 22, by Lukasz Walkowiak, a sociology MA student. It will take place at 12 p.m. in room 119 in...
Countries old and new: memorialisation among Polish migrants in Hull
Within the framework of methodology seminars organised by the Department of Social and Marketing Research, Institute of Sociology, Dr Lisa Dikomitis (University of Hull) will deliver a lecture - Countries old and new: memorialisation among Polish migrants in Hull on...
Meeting with the US Consul
Would you like to spend your summer vacations in the USA, but you do not know how to apply for one of the Summer Work & Travel programmes? The US Embassy in Warsaw, together with a partner of the State Department, Camp Counselors USA-Poland, invite all students...
Jam Session
On November, 9, Artistic Manor in Opole hosted 18th Jam Session organised by the Opole Blues Foundation. Every person who was willing, could perform on the stage, regardless of the instrument they play. Among the artists was one of our Erasmus Exchange Students, Miray...
National Independence Day in Poland
In November, we have two important holidays: we celebrated All Saint’s day on the 1st of November, and this Saturday we have another celebration, National Independence Day. Since it is a public holiday, please, keep in mind that on this day all shops are closed. Why...