Poland
Poland in The communications heart Europe. On May 1st 2004 Poland became a member state of the European Union (EU) and thanks to its location occupies a specific place within it. Poland's border on the river Bug became the EU's eastern border. In the wider geographical and geopolitical sense Poland occupies a central position. It is, furthermore, likely that after accession Poland will to a large extent perform the role of a transit state in Europe. Poles realise the threats associated with this state of affairs. On one hand, more foreign investment from EU countries is expected to be shifted to Poland, while on the other, forecasts indicate an increase in the number of immigrants to Poland. Accepting its responsible role connected with the regulation of people and goods across its borders, Poland is also open to visitors from all over the world.
We invite you to take part in our Survival in Poland course, where you can get acquainted with the country where EUNIS 2010 is going to be held.
Survival in Poland — online course
Warsaw
Warsaw is an unusual city situated in the centre of Europe, on the intersection of communication routes connecting the West with the East and the North with the South of the Continent. It fascinates visitors with history, climate, monuments. Arouses curiosity with its individualism. Intrigues with its multifaceted culture – the sequel of mutual influence of the Western and Eastern Europe. Adopts changes brought by new epochs and preserves tradition at the same time. Every day, surprises with dynamic growth manifesting itself in the conspicuous changeability of its image.
Surprise yourself — Fall in love with Warsaw
University of Warsaw
The University of Warsaw (UW), established in 1816, is Poland's largest and finest university. From its beginning the University of Warsaw has played a major role in the intellectual, political and cultural life of Poland, and has been recognized throughout the world as a leading academic centre in this part of Europe. Dynamic political, social, and economic changes accompanying Poland's democratisation have brought the University new opportunities and challenges. In the beginning of 21st century, University of Warsaw is moving forward with a plan to modernise its structure, organisation and curricula in an effort to prepare its faculties, students and graduates to function freely in the international community.
University of Warsaw — website
Centre for Open and Multimedia Education
The Centre for Open and Multimedia Education is a university-wide unit of the University of Warsaw. COME was created as a result of restructuring of the Open Education School under the resolution of the University of Warsaw Senate issued on June 23, 1999. The mission of COME is to expand the access to university education. Aiming at elimination of social, geographical and time barriers in the access to the didactic offer of the University of Warsaw, COME uses new communication, multimedia and information technologies.
