{"id":226560,"date":"2024-02-19T23:03:12","date_gmt":"2024-02-19T22:03:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uew.pl\/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-dei\/"},"modified":"2026-06-09T08:09:26","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T06:09:26","slug":"diversity-equity-and-inclusion","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uew.pl\/en\/diversity-equity-and-inclusion\/","title":{"rendered":"Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Equality, Respect, and Safety<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We create an environment where everyone can feel safe, be treated with respect, and have equal opportunities for development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For us, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) <\/strong>are not just values-they are reflected in concrete actions. We support diversity, ensure fair treatment, and foster a culture of openness across the entire academic community. We respond to instances of discrimination, carry out educational initiatives, and develop solutions that enhance accessibility and strengthen a sense of belonging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our goal is for every individual – regardless of their background, identity, or circumstances – to actively participate in university life and realize their full potential in an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Team for Equal Treatment and Anti-Discrimination<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Team has been established to initiate and implement activities aimed at promoting equality, diversity, tolerance, and the protection of human rights across the entire academic community and its wider environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its key responsibilities include developing strategies, policies, and programmes that support the creation of an inclusive organisational culture\u2014one in which every individual is respected, valued, and treated with dignity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Team members:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\tStanis\u0142aw Kami\u0144ski – Chair of the Team<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/div>

Teaching Professor in the Department of Sociology and Social Policy. He designs and delivers courses that foster creativity and deepen understanding of the contemporary world, promotes knowledge dissemination, and supports students in their academic and personal development as a thesis supervisor and academic society advisor. His areas of expertise include social policy, cross-sector collaboration, and global social challenges.

He has many years of experience working with students and members of the academic community, and collaborates with representatives of business and public institutions. He holds a degree in Management and is a certified business trainer. He serves as the Equal Treatment Officer, is a member of the Social Communication Program Council, and a member of The Academic Network for Safety and Equality.

In his professional work, he is guided by the principles of equality, respect, transparency, and responsibility, supporting the development of an academic community in which every individual is equally valued.

In his free time, he enjoys walking and photography, exploring and capturing the diversity and significance of the world around us. He routinely loses chess games to his daughter\u2014and sees no problem with that.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\tJulia Chimiczewska<\/strong><\/span><\/div>

HR Development Specialist in the Employee Development Department, and member of the Team for Equal Treatment and Anti-Discrimination. Responsible for organising training sessions and development initiatives for WUEB employees, onboarding new staff, creating educational materials, and supporting projects aimed at strengthening the academic community.
Specialises in employee development, communication, and workplace wellbeing, with a particular focus on neurodiversity and inclusivity. Combines a background in psychology with a practical approach to communication and professional development. Has experience working with diverse groups in both educational and business environments. Holds a Master\u2019s degree in Psychology.

In her work, she is guided by the principles of equality, accessibility, and mutual respect, focusing on initiatives that have a real impact on people and contribute to building a collaborative and open environment.

Privately, she has been connected with music since childhood in its various forms and is a graduate of a first-level music school. She is also actively engaged in social initiatives, particularly in the area of feminism, and seeks to translate these interests into local cultural and community-based activities.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\tPaulina Graczyk<\/strong><\/span><\/div>

Research and Teaching Assistant in the Department of Sociology and Social Policy at the Wroclaw University of Economics and Business, and a doctoral candidate. Her academic, teaching, and social activities focus on sustainable development, intercultural education, and social and international cooperation.
She has experience working with students, the academic community, and both national and international partners, gained through teaching, participation in research projects, and numerous international internships and research stays, including in Italy, the Czech Republic, Portugal, and Hungary. She is a co-founder of the Akra Foundation, where she is involved in implementing educational, social, and development projects in Ghana, aimed at counteracting exclusion and discrimination.

In her work, she is guided by the principles of equality, respect, accessibility, and responsibility.

In her free time, she travels off the beaten track in an ethical and responsible way, with respect for local communities and their cultures. This approach translates into openness, intercultural sensitivity, and mindfulness in her work with people.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\tKatarzyna Smolny<\/strong><\/span><\/div>

Assistant Professor in the Department of Finance at the Wroc\u0142aw University of Economics and Business. She designs and delivers courses that integrate law and finance, promotes knowledge dissemination, and supports student development as a tutor in the BIPS program and a business trainer. Her expertise lies in public finance, with a particular focus on the public funding of culture, which constitutes her main research area. She has many years of professional experience and collaborates with representatives of both the business sector and public institutions. She serves as the Rector\u2019s Plenipotentiary for Cultural Activity at the university. She is a graduate of the Faculty of Law at the University of Wroc\u0142aw.

In her work, she is guided by the principles of equality, respect, transparency, and responsibility, contributing to the development of an academic community in which everyone is equally valued.

In her free time, she enjoys walking, sailing, and practicing yoga. She is particularly interested in theatre and architecture.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\tMagdalena Wiszniowska-Tomaszewska<\/strong><\/span><\/div>

Recruitment and Performance Management Manager, member of the Equality Team, and expert in leadership development. Responsible for supporting the creation of a conscious and inclusive academic environment through the development of managerial competencies and the strengthening of organisational culture.
Specialises in leadership competency assessment and development, coaching processes, and building an organisational culture based on diversity. Has extensive experience working with managerial staff, teams, and participants in development programmes in both business and academic settings.
She is a graduate of management and development-related studies and a certified ICC and CoachWise coach. She is also a facilitator and mentor, holding numerous certifications, including Gallup, Extended DISC, MBTI, and Growing Pains Strategy.

In her work, she is guided by the principles of equality, respect, accessibility, and responsibility, supporting the development of a safe and inclusive academic environment.

In her private life, she is passionate about travel, reading, diving, and painting. These interests contribute to her openness, curiosity about the world and people, and a fresh perspective in her work with others.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\tIwona Wochnik<\/strong><\/span><\/div>

Specialist at the Wroclaw University of Economics and Business, trainer, and facilitator of development processes. Responsible for the development of the university\u2019s websites and intranet, shaping standards in communication, digital accessibility, and user experience (UX).
Designs and delivers educational initiatives that support dialogue and collaboration, using methods such as Design Thinking. Has experience working with diverse groups and supporting cooperation within the academic environment.
She is a graduate of German Studies, Management, and postgraduate managerial studies, as well as the Digital Accessibility School, and is a certified digital accessibility auditor in accordance with WCAG standards. She is also a member of the HR Excellence in Research team.

In her work, she is guided by the principles of equality, respect, accessibility, and responsibility.

In her private life, she is passionate about dance and stage activities, which contribute to her openness, energy, and attentiveness to diversity in her work with people.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\tKatarzyna Wo\u0142owiec<\/strong><\/span><\/div>

Head of the WUEB Strategic Communica\udbc0\udd9fons Office and Anti-Discrimination Officer.
She serves as the Head of the Office of Brand Communication at WUEB and as the University\u2019s Anti-Discrimination Spokesperson. She is responsible for building and maintaining positive relationships with the University’s social, economic, and educational stakeholders. Her work includes developing communication strategies as well as marketing and branding campaigns.
An experienced trainer in public speaking and personal presentation, she has many years of practice in coaching effective communication. She also works as a voice-over artist, presenter, and master of ceremonies for academic and cultural events.
She graduated in Journalism and Social Communication from the University of Wroc\u0142aw. In her private and academic pursuits, she is the author of books and scholarly and journalistic publications on post-war Polish literature. As an editor, she has collaborated with some of Poland\u2019s leading publishing houses, including Czarne, WAB, and the prestigious Biblioteka Narodowa<\/em> series.
She believes that civic education and literature play a vital role in fostering empathy, respect, and openness toward others.
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Team Values<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Equal treatment<\/strong> – We strive to ensure equal opportunities for all members of the academic community, taking into account their diverse needs and circumstances.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Safety and trust<\/strong> – We create a space in which every person can report concerns without fear, with a guarantee of confidentiality and fair consideration of each case.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Respect and dignity<\/strong> – We respond to all forms of discrimination, unequal treatment, and exclusion, ensuring the protection of every individual\u2019s dignity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Responsibility and transparency<\/strong> – We operate based on clear procedures, communicate rules and processes openly, and build trust through transparency in our actions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Accessibility and inclusivity<\/strong> – We support digital, organisational, and communication accessibility, working to remove barriers and enable full participation in university life for all members of the community.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Education and awareness development<\/strong> – We carry out educational activities that increase awareness of equal treatment and anti-discrimination principles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dialogue and cooperation<\/strong> – We collaborate with university units and the academic community, developing solutions based on dialogue and understanding of different perspectives.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Equal Treatment Officer<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Contact<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

dr Stanis\u0142aw Kami\u0144ski, prof. UEW<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

E-mail: stanislaw.kaminski@ue.wroc.pl<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Responsibilities<\/h4>\n\n\n\n