The seventh volume of the academic book series “Security and Society in the Information Age” has just been published. This book results from the 10th edition of the Summer School “Security and Society in the Information Age” held at Collegium Civitas between June and July 2024. The volume brings together papers by undergraduate students - participants in the program presenting the “Youth Perspectives on Security”.

At the end of 2024, Dr. Monika Nowicka participated in the Global Engagement Week at VIVES University in Belgium, sharing research on refugees with disabilities. Earlier, she joined an Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme at UCLL Leuven. Both experiences enhanced her expertise in practice-oriented teaching and international collaboration.

Take the first step toward an extraordinary future with Collegium Civitas, one of Poland’s leading universities. The spring intake opens on December 2nd, offering you the chance to unlock new opportunities in the heart of Europe at a university known for its innovative teaching methods, career-oriented programs, and thriving international community.

Dr. Katarzyna Maniszewska, Vice-Rector for International Relations at Collegium Civitas, examines the complex interplay of global security threats in her latest article published in the Social Inclusion journal. Highlighting issues such as terrorism, violent conflicts, ecological challenges, and political instability, the study sheds light on how these interconnected threats disproportionately affect the most vulnerable populations.

Prof. Natalya Ryabinska from Collegium Civitas examines the impact of political comedy and satire on populism in Ukrainian media. Through her analysis of two popular TV shows, she highlights how humor can both reinforce populist narratives and serve as a tool for critically exposing the flaws of populist rhetoric, particularly in the context of Volodymyr Zelensky’s presidency.

On November 9, 2024, Prof. Stanisław Mocek, Rector of Collegium Civitas, participated in the prestigious LUMEN 2024 conference. Speaking during the panel discussion "Best Practices in the Digital Transformation of Science, Teaching, and Administration," Prof. Mocek presented Collegium Civitas’ experiences in digitalization and his vision for the future of education.

How do political echo chambers operate on social media? Do they trap users like black holes, or allow for diverse informational flows? Prof. Paweł Matuszewski addresses these pressing questions in his latest research, published in the chapter "The Dynamics of Political Echo Chambers in a Multiparty Political System: A Case Study of the Polish Twittersphere," featured in the book "Elections and Social Networks around the World."

We are proud to announce the pre-order availability of a new book edited by Prof. Michał Szostak, which delves into the fascinating phenomenon of kitsch across various non-artistic domains. Orders can be placed on the Springer Nature website, with deliveries starting on December 18, 2024.

On November 13, Collegium Civitas hosted a distinguished lecture by H.E. Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro, Undersecretary for Bilateral Relations and ASEAN Affairs, Department of Foreign Affairs, Republic of the Philippines. The event was opened by Prof. Stanisław Mocek, Rector of Collegium Civitas, who warmly welcomed the guests, and was conducted by Dr. Katarzyna Maniszewska, Vice-Rector for International Relations.

Dr. Wioletta Małota recently completed a teaching visit at Universidad Complutense de Madrid as part of the Erasmus+ program. During her stay, she conducted two courses on organizational management and innovation, engaging an international group of students and strengthening academic collaboration between Collegium Civitas and one of Spain’s leading universities.