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Wyższa Szkoła Edukacja w Sporcie Inaugurates the 2026/2027 Academic Year in Warsaw and Bielsko-Biała

2026/10/20


Wyższa Szkoła Edukacja w Sporcie (WSEWS) has officially begun the 2026/2027 academic year. The inauguration ceremonies took place on October 10 in Warsaw and October 17 in Bielsko-Biała. Both events brought together university authorities, academic staff, students, graduates, and invited guests from the academic and sports communities. The ceremonies also provided an opportunity to present awards and distinctions for academic and sporting achievements, as well as contributions to the University.
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Warsaw - Inauguration at the Polish Olympic Committee Centre
 
On Saturday, October 10, 2026, the official inauguration of the academic year at Wyższa Szkoła Edukacja w Sporcie took place at the Polish Olympic Committee Centre in Warsaw. The event was attended by university authorities, academic staff, students, graduates, and numerous guests representing the worlds of science, sport, and business.
 
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The ceremony began with the traditional entrance of the University's ceremonial banner and the singing of the Polish national anthem. Opening addresses were delivered by Prof. Marek Rybiński, Chancellor and Chairman of the WSEWS Governing Council, and Prof. Jacek Dembiński, Rector of the University. Urszula Gref, Vice-Chair of the Student Government, also addressed the audience on behalf of the student community. The ceremony was hosted by Małgorzata Pawlak, Chair of the WSEWS Student Government.
 
An important part of the inauguration was the official oath-taking ceremony for first-year bachelor's and master's degree students, who formally joined the academic community of Wyższa Szkoła Edukacja w Sporcie. The inaugural lecture, entitled "The Olympic Ideal in the Face of Contemporary Conflicts: On the Limits of Neutrality in Sport," was delivered by Ryszard Bartoszewicz, Dr. habil., Professor at WSEWS.
 
Honouring Individuals Who Have Contributed to the University and Polish Sport
 
The Warsaw inauguration also provided an opportunity to present numerous awards, academic appointments, and distinctions. The title of Ambassador of Wyższa Szkoła Edukacja w Sporcie was awarded to Katarzyna Bachleda-Curuś, an outstanding Polish speed skater and multiple-time Olympian. The distinction recognised her sporting achievements and the values she represents.
 
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Leszek Cichocki, who has played an important role in the development of Polish cheerleading and cooperation with the academic community, received the Friend of EWS 2026 title and statuette. Another significant moment was the presentation of the Golden Bib Award to Prof. Czesława Tukiendorf, in recognition of her 65 years of academic service and long-standing contribution to science and higher education. The EWS Academic Laurel was also awarded in recognition of the achievements of Prof. Jerzy Telak. The award was accepted on his behalf by Prof. Oksana Telak.
 
During the ceremony, new representatives of the University's External Stakeholder Partnership Council were welcomed and presented with commemorative Gloryfikat awards. The University's group of partners was joined by representatives of Akademia Podbeskidzia, Fundacja Koordynacja, Szczyrkowski Ośrodek Narciarski, and the "Syrenka" School Recreation Centre in Maróz.
 
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Olympians and Outstanding Athletes Recognised by EWS
 
A key part of both inauguration ceremonies was the presentation of the Golden Olympian Index and Golden Athlete Index awards, recognising students for their achievements in national and international competitions. The Olympians honoured included Anna Twardosz, Pola Bełtowska, Karolina Bosiek, Paulina Paszek, Karolina Riemen, Milena Rosner, Natalia Partyka, Jakub Dyjas, Sylwester Bednarek, Mateusz Sochowicz, Piotr Michalski, Szczepan Kupczak, and Mateusz Borkowski.
 
The Golden Athlete Index awards were also presented to numerous students representing different sports who had achieved significant success in national and international competitions over the past year. These awards also provide practical support in combining sporting careers with education, including financial assistance and individual study arrangements.
 
For the first time in the University's history, Golden Coach Index awards were presented to Paulina Kawalec, coach of the Polish women's under-17 national football team, and Marcin Tylkowski, a strength and conditioning coach also involved in cheerleading.
 
Another highlight was the presentation of the EWS Athlete of the Year 2026 awards. This year's recipients were:
 
●Anna Twardosz - Olympic ski jumper,
●Oliwia Strugińska - European champion in rugby sevens,
●Grzegorz Brzozowski - European dance champion.
 
Academic Achievements and the Best Sports Management Projects
 
The inauguration was also an opportunity to recognise the academic and organisational achievements of students and graduates, alongside their sporting successes.
 
The ceremony included a summary of recent editions of the Fabryka Menedżerów Sportu (Sports Managers' Factory) programme, during which students presented their own sports management projects. The best submissions were selected from more than 360 projects. The award recipients included Aleksandra Krukowska, Kamila Dzierbun, Kamila Wantulok, Piotr Pilarz, and Marcin Tylkowski.
 
Diplomas were also awarded to strength and conditioning coaches, while the Golden Tulip awards were presented to students with outstanding academic achievements. The prestigious Golden Graduate Diploma was awarded to Maciej Stępiński, who completed his studies with a grade point average of 4.69.
 
Bielsko-Biała - Official Inauguration at the Rekord Sports Championship School
 
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One week later, on Saturday, October 17, the academic community of Wyższa Szkoła Edukacja w Sporcie gathered in Bielsko-Biała. The ceremony took place in the auditorium of the Rekord Sports Championship School, which was filled with students, graduates, academic representatives, and invited guests from the worlds of science and sport.
 
The event was also attended by the University's long-standing partners and supporters. An important part of the Bielsko-Biała inauguration was the lecture entitled "The Brain and Movement," delivered by Dr. Tomasz Szumrik, Professor at WSEWS. The subject reflected the interdisciplinary nature of the University's educational approach, bringing together topics related to human functioning, physical activity, and science.
 
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Another Academic Year of Challenges and Opportunities Ahead
 
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The inauguration ceremonies in Warsaw and Bielsko-Biała officially marked the beginning of another year of teaching and research at Wyższa Szkoła Edukacja w Sporcie. The months ahead will bring academic classes, new projects, and further opportunities to strengthen cooperation with the sports community.
 
The new academic year is also particularly significant as the University approaches an important milestone. In 2027, Wyższa Szkoła Edukacja w Sporcie will celebrate its 25th anniversary.
 
We would like to thank all guests and participants for attending both ceremonies and wish our students and academic staff a successful 2026/2027 academic year.

 

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