Areas of cooperation

Architecture and urban planning

Architecture and urban planning play a key role in today’s economy and society, not only providing shelter and safety for residents but also facilitating the functioning of society, reflecting its values, goals, and aspirations, contributing to prosperity, and increasing material wealth. Architecture has a significant impact on social bonds and interactions and on collective and individual emotional experiences, shaping cultural identity and the sense of beauty. Important architectural structures and historic monuments, as well as outstanding works of contemporary architecture, are not only symbols that build the image and identity of places but also media and tourist attractions, concentrating economic activity and offering economic benefits to the surrounding regions. Architecture is a mirror of the values of the societies from which it originates, fostering a sense of pride and national identity.

Linguistics

• under development

Medicine

• Research projects on modern cardiovascular imaging diagnostics.
• Research on optimizing the treatment of acute coronary syndromes.
• Research projects on pituitary tumors with regard to early diagnosis, markers of their aggressiveness, and the effectiveness of therapeutic management.
• Research on autoimmune thyroid diseases.
• Research evaluating early diagnosis and treatment outcomes of thyroid cancers.
• Research projects in the field of neurodegenerative diseases.
• Research on the pathophysiology and clinical aspects of sleep disorders.
• Research on innovative methods of diagnosing and treating rheumatic diseases in adults and children.
• Research projects in surgical oncology concerning breast, gastrointestinal, and skin cancers and malignant melanoma.
• Research projects on tropical diseases, with particular emphasis on the risk to persons staying temporarily in the areas where they occur.
• Research on congenital cytomegalovirus infection.
• Research on corneal diseases.
• Molecular and genetic diagnostics in gynecologic oncology.
• Research projects on prenatal diagnostics.
• Modern diagnostics and management of rare diseases.
• Research on the mechanisms of carcinogenesis and the biological determinants of response to anticancer treatment, in particular based on the analysis of the biological characteristics of malignant tumors as prognostic and predictive factors.
• Research on the role of human papillomavirus in oncogenesis and the impact of infection on the effectiveness of therapy.
• Analysis of genetic polymorphisms and variants and expression profiling of protein-coding genes and non-coding RNAs.
• Design and synthesis of new biologically active chemical compounds with potential for the development of oncology, antidepressant, and analgesic drugs.
• Research and analysis in epidemiology and health economics, with particular emphasis on lifestyle diseases

Health

1. Joint development of research projects: Combining the knowledge and resources of the units to develop innovative projects in areas such as

• personalized care (chronic diseases, population aging, well-being, pharmaceutical care in geriatrics, the impact of nutrition on health)
• educational programs for patients and their families: secondary and primary prevention of chronic diseases using innovative educational methods (e.g., AI, storytelling)
• educational programs aimed at: raising public awareness of treatment involving organ, tissue, and cell transplantation, and increasing the number of transplants from living donors within the existing legal framework
• ensuring health security in the event of emergencies (epidemic threats, war)
• assessment of the biocompatibility and activity of new biomedical materials, consolidation of research infrastructure
• new strategies for counteracting antimicrobial resistance from a One Health perspective
• biopolymers and biodegradable materials in the context of health security
• research on the impact of microplastics on living organisms
• drug–food interactions

2. Joint applications for funding:

• EU programs: e.g., Horizon Europe.
• national funds: the National Science Centre (NCN), the National Centre for Research and Development (NCBiR), the Medical Research Agency (ABM), the National Health Fund (NFZ).
• grants from central and local government agencies: e.g., programs supporting innovation and public health, or local grants

Economics, finance and management

In economics and finance: market analyses, resource utilization plans, feasibility studies and investment business plans, asset valuation, modeling of solutions in the areas of performance measurement, auditing, and controlling, development of systems for implementing and assessing ESG factors, development of sustainable development strategies, use of trade credit instruments in maintaining short-term financial equilibrium, etc.

In management and quality studies: resource utilization plans, feasibility studies and business plans, development of ESG assessment systems, analysis of existing and newly introduced human resources solutions, development of modern tools and procedures for influencing employees and job candidates, development of sustainable development strategies, critical infrastructure protection plans, and stakeholder management systems for building resilient and socially responsible organizations, development of business communication programs, research on entrepreneurial and managerial capabilities, analysis of employee and consumer behavior

Law

The offer of the discipline of legal sciences in the areas of cooperation with the economy and society encompasses both knowledge transfer and the co-creation of institutional solutions that respond to the real needs of the market and the community. In relations with the business sector, legal sciences offer: compliance analysis and audits in regulated sectors; drafting and reviewing agreements and contractual models; assessment of legal risks in investments, restructurings, and M&A transactions; support in the protection of intellectual property, data, and technology (including AI); and the development of corporate governance standards and ESG policies. Another important component is cooperation in dispute resolution – from drafting mediation and arbitration clauses to analyses of the effectiveness of procedures and litigation strategies. In the social dimension, the discipline offers expert opinions for public administration and non-governmental organizations, evaluation of laws and public policies, legislative support, and educational activities that raise citizens’ legal awareness. These are complemented by empirical research on the functioning of institutions, deregulatory and anti-bureaucratic recommendations, and the development of good-practice tools that strengthen trust in the state and legal certainty in everyday life.

Psychology, Pedagogy and Family sciences

The unit remains open to scientific cooperation within consortia, national and international projects, and interdisciplinary initiatives. Cooperation includes research in psychology, clinical psychology, and neurocognitive science, as well as projects concerning new forms of psychological support, information technologies, and undertakings at the intersection of the social and biological sciences.

Central and local government units, social welfare centers, day support facilities, foster care institutions, family and psychological-educational counseling centers, non-governmental organizations, church institutions, and entities of the healthcare and justice systems are invited to cooperate. The unit offers diagnostic and evaluation research, co-development of support programs, preparation of tools for assessing family functioning, and specialized training for those working with families (including social workers, family assistants, court-appointed probation officers, therapists, and teachers). The unit is also open to participation in national and international research projects and in consortia developing innovative forms of family support in local communities and in the workplace.

Politics, administration, international relations and security

Within the area of International Relations, cooperation may be undertaken in the following fields:

• the theory and history of international relations, in particular of the Middle East in terms of culture, religion, institutions, regional conflicts, and political transformations, as well as the use of hard and soft power instruments by the states of this region
• the common commercial policy of the European Union and trade policy instruments, i.e., issues relevant to doing business for both small and medium-sized enterprises and multinational corporations
• the security of global trade, customs issues, and business transactions, which enables smooth navigation in the world of global trade and generating profits by avoiding barriers
• integration processes, in particular those concerning Europe, including the fundamental freedoms and common policies, which, when properly explained, dispel myths about the European Union and enable optimal use of the EU single market
• defense diplomacy and knowledge support regarding the use of armed forces, in particular special forces, as an instrument of the state’s foreign and security policy, for example preparing members of Polish Military Contingents for service abroad in terms of knowledge of the politics, history, or culture of a given country
• information warfare in cyberspace, in particular raising awareness and supporting the building of societal resilience, and analyses of an adversary’s information influence and its impact on the state and society in connection with the adversary’s objectives and the instruments used
• explaining the role of middle and small states in international relations, in particular in the context of a changing international security system
• national minorities, especially the Jewish minority in Poland, their history, traditions, and religion, and their significance in international relations
• European national cultures and Freemasonry as a secret organization potentially capable of influencing international relations
• international security, including security policy, international disputes and conflicts, armed interventions and wars, including hybrid warfare, from historical and contemporary perspectives, response to crisis situations, challenges and threats (military and non-military), and security institutions, both regional and global

Within the area of political science and public administration:

1. Quality of governance and public administration

• better design and implementation of public policies (evidence-based policy),
• improving the quality of legislation (regulatory analyses, legislative recommendations),
• improving the transparency and accountability of public authorities.

Research in political science and public administration can contribute to improving the quality of governance and the functioning of public administration by formulating recommendations on the design, implementation, and evaluation of public policies.

2. Strengthening civil society and participation

• development of participation tools and methods (consultations, participatory budgets, citizens’ panels),
• support for social movements, non-governmental organizations, and local initiatives,
• dissemination of knowledge about democracy, human rights, and mechanisms of citizen influence.

The discipline can contribute to strengthening civil society by developing and implementing solutions that increase citizen participation in decision-making processes at the local, national, and European levels.

3. Equality, human rights, inclusion

• diagnosis of inequalities (gender, social status, ethnic origin, disability, migration),
• design and evaluation of equality and anti-discrimination policies,
• support for ombudsman institutions (the Commissioner for Human Rights, equal treatment officers, etc.).

Research within the discipline can provide a basis for developing and adjusting equality and anti-discrimination policies, supporting the protection of human rights and of groups at risk of marginalization.

4. Security, trust in institutions, system resilience

• analyses of internal security and crisis management policies,
• recommendations on government communication in crisis situations,
• building the resilience of institutions and local communities.

In the area of internal security, political science and public administration can support the development of solutions that increase the resilience of public institutions and local communities to political, social, and security crises.

5. Regional and urban development

• urban policies (transportation, housing, environment, “smart city”),
• regional development strategies (EU funds, infrastructure investments),
• local government–business–NGO partnerships.

Research on urban and regional policies can support the preparation of local and regional development strategies, which directly affects investment attractiveness, the labor market, and residents’ quality of life.

6. Human capital and administrative competencies

• training for civil servants and management staff,
• development of competencies in public management, participation, and crisis communication,
• strengthening the capacity to obtain and manage EU funds.

Teaching and training activities within the discipline can contribute to raising the qualifications of public administration personnel, which affects the quality of public services and the capacity to use national and EU funds effectively.