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.

As part of the Erasmus+ Staff Mobility for Teaching program, Collegium Civitas lecturer Dr. Andrzej Kondej visited Uludağ Üniversitesi in Bursa, where he presented Collegium Civitas, participated in an international academic event, engaged with students interested in studying in Poland, and explored new opportunities for collaboration in student and faculty exchanges.

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.

In November 2024, Dr. Paweł Kuczyński visited Pablo de Olavide University in Seville as part of the Erasmus+ teaching mobility program. During the visit, he delivered lectures on radicalization and the role of the internet as well as radicalization trends in Poland. The sessions were attended by students of anthropology, psychology, and public affairs.

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.

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