19th Inauguration of WSB University’s Dąbrowa Górnicza Children’s University

On 17 October 2026, WSB University hosted the 19th Inauguration of the Dąbrowa Górnicza Children’s University, marking the beginning of the 2026/2027 academic year.

On behalf of Her Magnificence the Rector of WSB University, Prof. Zdzisława Dacko-Pikiewicz, participants were welcomed by Prof. Marek Walancik, Chair of the Scientific Discipline Council for Pedagogy, Head of the Department of Pedagogy and Director of the Centre for Research and Education of Uniformed Services.

The event was also attended by:

• Mateusz Bochenek – Member of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland,
• Marek Węgrzynowicz – Deputy Mayor of Dąbrowa Górnicza,
• Alicja Biegańska – Headteacher of Primary School No. 16 with Preschool Classes in Dąbrowa Górnicza.

During the formal matriculation ceremony, the Young Students took an oath, symbolically joining the academic community of the Dąbrowa Górnicza Children’s University.

The academic part of the event featured the inaugural lecture entitled “Force, Gravity and Courage! Science in the World of Paratroopers”, delivered by Second Lieutenant Grzegorz Maślikiewicz of the 6th Airborne Battalion in Gliwice. An additional attraction was a demonstration stand prepared by the soldiers, which attracted considerable interest among the youngest participants.

For 19 years, WSB University’s Dąbrowa Górnicza Children’s University has been inspiring children to discover the world, develop their passions and acquire knowledge.

The Dąbrowa Górnicza Children’s University is held under the Honorary Patronage of Marcin Bazylak, Mayor of Dąbrowa Górnicza.