Tłusty czwartek in Poland – beware of donuts!
Traditionally, as every year, we want to warn you of danger. No matter where you will go shopping today, your encounter with greasy delicacies is just unavoidable – nice looking donuts with rosy, cheese, pudding or chocolate stuffing or dry crispy cakes in a form of a bow – they all will seduce you to make an impulsive purchase and get a massive dose of calories. Watch out! It’s Fat Thursday (Tłusty czwartek in Polish) – the last Thursday before Lent (the time of fasting), which prepares Christians for the most important holiday: Easter. Some would call it one of the tastiest Polish traditions – regardless of whether the holiday is celebrated on the grounds of religion, superstition, or the desire to continue the tradition, it is an inseparable part of the Polish culture.
Have you experienced the donut madness already?
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...
Social scholarship
The Board of The Dr Marian Kanton Bank Pekao S.A. Foundation created a special social scholarship for students, who despite their struggle against adversity, excel in their academic performance. This academic year, five students from the faculties of Economics and Law...
Free Mock FCE & CAE Exams at University of Opole
In November the University of Opole Cambridge Exam Preparation Centre organizes the first, free of charge, mock exams at FCE (B2) and CAE (C1) levels with the use of original materials supplied by the University of Cambridge. This is an incredible opportunity to test...