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Announcements of the Doctoral Students’ Council
Joining the Agreement of Doctoral Candidates of the Institutes of the Polish Academy of Sciences
We are pleased to announce that on November 23, 2025, our Doctoral Students’ Council officially joined the Agreement of Doctoral Candidates of the Institutes of the Polish Academy of Sciences (PDIPAN). The mission of the Agreement is to represent and support doctoral candidates across PAN Institutes, with particular emphasis on their educational, social, economic, and cultural needs. The accession document was signed on behalf of our Council by the Chair, MSc Szymon Kordylewski..
Escape Room – Integration Event for Doctoral Students of the Krakow Interdisciplinary Doctoral School and the IF PAN Doctoral School
Amid the rush of everyday academic responsibilities, moments that allow for integration and strengthening cooperation in a more informal setting are especially valuable. Such an opportunity was created by the integration event for our Institute’s doctoral students, held on November 20, 2025, in an escape room.
Participants faced a series of logic puzzles and tasks requiring teamwork, this time in a relaxed, social atmosphere. Working together to find solutions offered a welcome break from daily duties while fostering relationship-building and helping colleagues get to know one another outside the academic environment.
I hope that this year’s integration outings – initiated as part of my term – were enjoyable and meaningful for all doctoral students. At the same time, I wish the new Doctoral Students’ Council all the best and many successful initiatives in the coming academic year.
Anna Alwani
Election of the New Doctoral Students’ Council of IP PAS
At the beginning of the new academic year, a new Doctoral Students’ Council of IP PAS was elected. MSc Szymon Kordylewski assumed the position of Chair, MSc Agnieszka Kania became the First Vice-Chair, and MSc Andrzej Łach was elected Second Vice-Chair. We wish the newly appointed team a productive term and many successful initiatives for the doctoral community.
21st Congress of Delegates of the National Representation of Doctoral Students (KRD)
During the Congress, delegates elected the new KRD authorities for the 2025 term. The majority of votes went to MSc Eng. Anna Nieczaj, a doctoral student at the Łukasiewicz Rzeszów University of Technology, who will lead the National Representation of Doctoral Students in the coming year.
We are pleased to announce that MSc Szymon Kordylewski, Vice-Chair of the IP PAS Doctoral Students’ Council, took part in the 21st Congress of Delegates of the National Representation of Doctoral Students (KRD), held on December 6–8, 2024, in Lublin.
Szymon Kordylewski’s active participation in such a prestigious event highlights the strong commitment of IP PAS’s doctoral representatives to supporting and advancing the broader academic community.
We congratulate the newly elected KRD authorities and wish them every success in representing doctoral students across Poland!
Election of the Deputy Representative of the IF PAN Doctoral Students’ Council
On November 20, 2024, at 12:00, a meeting of the doctoral students from the Krakow Interdisciplinary Doctoral School and the IF PAN Doctoral School took place at the Jerzy Maj Institute of Pharmacology, Polish Academy of Sciences. The purpose of the meeting was to select a candidate for the position of Deputy Representative of the IP PAS Doctoral Students’ Council.
We are pleased to announce that the doctoral students unanimously supported the candidacy of MSc Szymon Kordylewski, who has been elected as the third member of the IP PAS Doctoral Students’ Council.
We extend our warmest congratulations and wish him success in his work for the doctoral community!
The current composition of the IF PAN Doctoral Students’ Council is as follows:
Chair: MSc Anna Alwani
I Vice-Chair: MSc Agata Korlatowicz
II Vice-Chair: MSc Szymon Kordylewski
Meeting of Doctoral Students from the Krakow Interdisciplinary Doctoral School and the IF PAN Doctoral School
On February 7, 2025, a meeting was held between the doctoral students of the Krakow Interdisciplinary Doctoral School and the IP PAS Doctoral School. The purpose of the meeting was to present 5–10 minute talks focusing either on the research methodologies most commonly used by the participants or on methods in which each presenter felt particularly experienced.
The event served both integrative and introductory functions, offering participants the opportunity to learn about the research techniques most frequently employed by their fellow doctoral students. It was a valuable occasion for exchanging knowledge and experiences, enabling a better understanding of diverse research approaches and their applications in scientific work.
The meeting took place in a collaborative atmosphere, with lively discussions that allowed for a deeper understanding of selected research methods and their practical use in ongoing projects.
A Visit to the Krakow Opera for the Performance of The Marriage of Figaro
Amid the daily rush of academic duties and research work, it is worth taking a moment to step away from routine and immerse oneself in culture. Such an opportunity came for the doctoral students of our Institute, who on March 29, 2025, attended an unforgettable cultural event – W.A. Mozart’s opera The Marriage of Figaro, staged at the Krakow Opera.
This outing proved to be an excellent occasion to take a break from intensive scientific work and relax while enjoying exceptional music, wonderful vocals, and masterful performance. Filled with humor, intrigue, and unforgettable arias, the opera created not only a space for artistic delight but also for integration and exchange of experiences among our PhD candidates.
It is important to remember that despite numerous professional challenges, moments like these remind us how valuable it is to find time for rest and inspiration drawn from culture. In a world full of academic responsibilities, it is sometimes worth taking a step toward the arts and allowing oneself a moment of relaxation – for it is precisely such experiences that can bring fresh energy and new ideas for future work.
We look forward to the next shared events that will continue to inspire and motivate us in the challenges ahead!
