Conference Theme: “Universities and Re-Construction of Cities: the Role of Research and Education”
Universities have “a responsibility to engage with and respond to the aspirations and challenges of the world”. So says the Magna Charta Universitatum (MCU) 2020.
The theme of the conference covers the transformation of cities, be that necessary due to destruction from war, as is the case in Ukraine, the disappearance of traditional industries, climate changes and social transformations. It explores the contributions of both research and teaching to city reconstruction.
The theme will feature the application of the principles and values from the MCU including the principle “that teaching and research should be inseparable, with students engaged in the search for knowledge and greater understanding”.
The Conference and the ceremony for the signature of the Magna Charta Universitatum MCU 2020 will be held in English.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
The Conference will be held in English
Participants are kindly asked to confirm their attendance by filling in an online Registration Form.
Deadline for registration and payment is 10 October 2023.
Once the registration form is received, an e-mail with all the necessary payment information will be sent to the participant.
The Confirmation Letter together with the Invoice and Invitation for Visa purposes (if needed) will be sent after the payment process is completed.
Information regarding payment process can be found under Conference Fee tab.
Regular participants – 600 EUR
Companions – 350 EUR
Students – free of charge
- Taxi from the airport to the Warsaw Train Station (Warszawa Centralna) – there are many possibilities of train connections that will take you directly to Lodz City Centre (Lodz Fabryczna Train Station). This way of transportation is the easiest and most economic. To book the train ticket or check the connections, please use the following link: www.pkp.pl/en/
- FlixBus – if you're looking to travel by bus, FlixBus offers transfers directly from both Warsaw airports directly to Lodz City Centre (Lodz Fabryczna Train Station). Tickets can be easily purchased via their website and there are many possibilities depending on the flight arrival time. The cost is approximately 15-20 EUR. To book the ticket you can use the following link: global.flixbus.com
- Another possibility, that we only advise in case you are not able to use other ways of transport, is to take a taxi directly from the airport. The cost is approximately 150 EUR.
The conference will be held at Waclaw Szubert Aula, Williama H. Lindleya 5, 90-131 Lodz. (VENUES). The hotels are located in proximity of the main venue (ACCOMODATION).
How to get from the bus/train station to the hotel:
- public transport (MPK)
- taxi that can be booked at the reception desk in the hotel
How to get to the venue from the hotel:
- public transport (MPK)
- taxi that can be booked at the reception desk in the hotel
- about 30 min. walk
Further details on the venues can be found under Venues tab.
If there is a need for an invitation letter to apply for a visa to enter Poland, please provide such information in the Registration Form or directly contact:
International Hub
tel.: +48 42 635 41 63
e-mail: conference@uni.lodz.pl
Participants are kindly requested to book their hotel in Lodz. Further details on the hotels in Lodz and special prices related to the event can be found under Accommodation tab.
Coffee-breaks, lunches and dinners indicated in the programme are included in the participation fee.
The participants may receive the wi-fi username and password at the reception desk at the day of arrival to the conference.
Taking photos and recording videos is forbidden during the Ceremony of the Signature of the Magna Charta Universitatum. A professional photographer and a cameraman will register the whole event. The photos and videos will be available at the Magna Charta Observatory and the University of Lodz website. The event will also be streamed online.
The event participants may be photographed. By attending the event, the participant agrees to the use of their images in photographs, videos and other reproductions.
CONTACT
For any information on the Magna Charta Anniversary programme, you can contact the Administrator & Event Planner of the Magna Charta Observatory:
Carla Pazzaglia
tel. +39.051.2098709
e-mail: magnacharta@unibo.it
For any information on the Magna Charta Anniversary registrations, fees and invitation for visa purposes, you can contact the Administrator at the University of Lodz:
International Hub
tel. +48 42 635 4163
e-mail: conference@uni.lodz.pl