{"id":239009,"date":"2026-10-28T09:16:28","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T09:16:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vistula.edu.pl\/?post_type=news&p=239009"},"modified":"2026-10-28T09:16:33","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T09:16:33","slug":"vistula-university-inaugurates-the-2026-2027-academic-year","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/vistula.edu.pl\/en\/news\/vistula-university-inaugurates-the-2026-2027-academic-year","title":{"rendered":"Vistula University Inaugurates the 2026\/2027 Academic Year"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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On 22 October 2026, Vistula University and Vistula School of Hospitality held their official inauguration ceremony for the 2026\/2027 academic year. The event brought together students, lecturers, university staff and invited guests, including representatives of the academic and diplomatic communities. It was an opportunity to officially welcome the new academic year, greet first-year students and honour members of our academic community.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The ceremony began with the entrance of the Senates of both universities, the ceremonial colour guards and the singing of the national anthem. This was followed by speeches from the Rector of Vistula University, Prof. Wawrzyniec Konarski and the Rector of Vistula School of Hospitality, Prof. Krzysztof Celuch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In their addresses, the Rectors welcomed the academic community as it embarked on another year of learning, work and development. During the ceremony, an excerpt from a letter from the Minister of Science and Higher Education was also read aloud, and thanks were extended to the universities and institutions that had sent their congratulations and best wishes for the new academic year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>New Students Officially Join the Vistula Community<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the most important moments of the ceremony was the official matriculation of first-year students. Student representatives took the academic oath, symbolically marking the beginning of a new chapter in their education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For those just starting their studies, the inauguration was their first opportunity to take part in such a formal academic ceremony. It was also a reminder that university life is about more than classes and exams \u2013 it is also a chance to meet new people, develop interests and gain valuable experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ceremony featured performances by the Invicta Chamber Choir, including Gaude Mater Polonia<\/em> and Gaudeamus igitur<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>Doctoral Oath-Taking Ceremony, Medals and Awards<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The inauguration was also an opportunity to recognise academic achievements and the contributions of individuals involved in the university’s development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The doctoral oath-taking ceremony was conducted by Dr. habil. Rados\u0142aw Lolo, Professor at Vistula University and Director of the Doctoral School at the Aleksander Gieysztor Academy in Pu\u0142tusk, a branch of Vistula University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The following individuals took the doctoral oath and received their doctoral diplomas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n