University of Lodz Gabriela Szkup

Outline of presentation 1.University of Lodz – past and current time 2.Role of the University of Lodz 3.My work at the University of Lodz

History of the Univeristy of Lodz Founded in 1945 Consisted of 6 faculties in the 1950s First year numbered about students 60 years of the School of Polish for Foreigners at UL

Current information about the UL 67 th anniversary of the UL foundation 12 faculties, approx students, almost 2400 academics 37 field of studies, 134 specialisations 1 branch in Tomaszów and a few local didactic centres in Lodz Voivodship

Mission of the UL Reason is the soul of freedom Community Openness Unity in diversity Innovation for development Elites

Role of the University of Lodz Huge employer in the city Higher Educational Institution students Participant of many local, national and international events, actions, conferences Huge scientific and academic centre in Lodzkie Voivodship Creator of highly-skilled workers Creator of advanced industries Supporter of substainable transport

My work at the University of Lodz International Relations Office in the Rectorat Office IRO team 10 girls & 1 man 17 months 5 days a week a.m. to 3.30 p.m.

Polish website of International Relations Office at the UL

Role of International Relations Office at UL service of incoming and outgoing students within the LLP Erasmus and other mobility programmes service of outgoing academics and administrative staff within the LLP Erasmus disseminate information about available scholarships enrolment of foreign students promotion of UL during education fairs and foreign conferences preparation of Info guides about the UL in English prepare and record all university agreements

My main tasks at work keep agreements and introduce data into e- system e-cooperation with partner univeristies organise events connected with LLP Erasmus coordination Campus Europae at the UL e-enrolment for Erasmus student mobility participation in events for Erasmus students organise Info days for Polish students about Erasmus preparation of reports and statistics for varied need and institutions update IRO website and Facebook represent UL at educational fairs and conferences

The most stressful moment

The most unforgettable moments

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