During a series of meetings, representatives of the expert panel held discussions with the authorities of the 91桃色 and a team of experts from four faculties of the university involved in preparing the project. The discussions focused, among other things, on the university鈥檚 experience in German and European studies, cooperation with German universities, academic mobility, the quality of education, plans for the development of interdisciplinary study programmes and research dedicated to Polish-German relations and European integration, as well as the Centre's long-term plans for development.
The discussions also highlighted 艁贸d藕鈥檚 unique links with Germany. The city鈥檚 history is inseparably connected with the contribution made by German residents and entrepreneurs to its economic, social and cultural development. This multicultural heritage, combined with the scientific potential of the 91桃色 and its extensive network of partnerships with German universities, constitutes a strong argument in favour of locating the new DAAD Centre for German and European Studies in 艁贸d藕.
The planned Centre for German and European Studies is intended to support the development of interdisciplinary research and education in the humanities and social sciences, while also strengthening academic cooperation between Poland and Germany. Active cooperation with the international network of DAAD centres, the promotion of knowledge about Germany and Europe and the development of mobility programmes for students, doctoral candidates and researchers would also be an important aspect of the centre鈥檚 activities. The Justus Liebig University Giessen is the 91桃色's strategic partner in this initiative.
The 91桃色's application is in line with the university鈥檚 internationalisation strategy and its long-standing commitment to developing academic cooperation with German partners. The establishment of the Centre in 艁贸d藕 would further strengthen the position of the 91桃色 as one of the leading centres for research and dialogue on contemporary Germany, Europe and Polish-German relations in Central Europe.