WSB University Ceremonially Welcomes New Doctoral Students. Inauguration of the 2026/2027 Academic Year

A new stage of academic development, inspiring lectures and further opportunities to conduct research - WSB University ceremonially inaugurated the 2026/2027 academic year for its doctoral students. This year’s ceremony held particular significance. For the first time, it was attended by doctoral students representing three academic disciplines: Medical Sciences, Health Sciences, and Economics and Finance.

The ceremony was formally opened by Professor Katarzyna Szczepańska-Woszczyna, Vice-Rector for Research and Education at WSB University, and Professor Łukasz Sułkowski, President of WSB University and Head of the Doctoral School.

The inauguration provided an opportunity to welcome new members of the academic community, emphasise the importance of scientific research, and present the development opportunities offered to doctoral students by WSB University.

A Doctorate as the Beginning of a New Stage
Two inaugural lectures formed an important part of the ceremony. The first, entitled “A Doctorate as a Turning Point in Professional and Personal Life”, was delivered by Professor Łukasz Sułkowski, who addressed the significance of a doctorate for professional and personal development.

The second lecture, “A Question of Two Rationalities, the Hero of Emptiness, and the Meaning of Scientific Research”, was delivered by Professor Mirosława Nowak-Dziemianowicz, directing participants’ attention towards reflection on the essence and significance of scientific activity.

Later in the programme, doctoral students met with the chairs of the Academic Discipline Councils and the heads of WSB University’s Doctoral School and Doctoral Seminar. Seminars and lectures were also organised on topics including research methodology, the master–student relationship, security, and contemporary challenges in the engineering and social sciences.

WSB University Holds Degree-Awarding Powers in 10 Academic Disciplines
WSB University holds full academic powers to award doctoral and habilitated doctoral degrees in 10 academic disciplines – the highest number of such authorisations among non-public higher education institutions in Poland.

These powers cover the following disciplines:

• Management and Quality Sciences,
• Education,
• Security Studies,
• Civil Engineering, Geodesy and Transport,
• Family Studies,
• International Relations,
• Safety Engineering,
• Economics and Finance,
• Medical Sciences,
• Health Sciences.

This broad range of disciplines enables research across various fields of science, fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, and creates scope for the development of new research projects.

Opportunities for Academic Development at WSB University
WSB University offers opportunities to develop academic interests and carry out research projects through its Doctoral School and doctoral seminars.

The University also runs the International Doctoral Academy (PhD) - international doctoral seminars conducted in English, enabling participants to develop research competencies in an international environment.

The inauguration of the 2026/2027 academic year symbolically marked the beginning of another stage in the academic work of WSB University’s doctoral students, opening up new opportunities for them to acquire knowledge, conduct research, and develop their academic careers.

We wish all doctoral students inspiring discoveries, perseverance in carrying out their research projects, and satisfaction in tackling academic challenges.

More information about doctoral education at WSB University