A commemorative photo of mentors and mentees taking part in the 12th edition of the Mentorship Project
Inspiring speeches and first meetings
The event was opened by dr hab. Radosław Olszewski, the University of Lodz Vice-Rector of the for Academic and External Relations, who underlined the importance of cooperation between professionals and young students in various fields. Participants had the opportunity to meet mentors for the first time and listen to inspiring speeches, which are a tradition at the inauguration of the project.
Maciej Miller, Associate Director at Accenture Advanced Technology Center Poland, a mentor involved in all editions of the programme, encouraged students to be brave and go beyond their comfort zone. In turn, Wiktoria Zaczkiewicz, a mentee in the previous edition, shared her experience of cooperation with Aleksander Szymański, President of The Polish National Council of Notaries, emphasising the importance of taking full advantage of this unique opportunity.
Aleksandra Kocik, who is a co-founder of the SpeechFlow startup and a graduate of the Mentorship Project, spoke about the foundations of success: communication, building relationships and the courage to take action. Her speech was an inspiring summary of previous statements.
Support for the mentors
During the inauguration, Jacek Bełdowski, Executive Coach and Mentor of the European Mentoring & Coaching Council, who, together with Marta Skrzydlewska, a trainer and supervisor, support the project's mentors, also took the floor. In addition to training, mentors can take advantage of group supervisions in the coming year, which will help them to be even more effective guides for their mentees.
Mentorship project – cooperation that creates value
Since its inception, the University of Lodz Mentorship Project has become one of the most valued initiatives supporting the development of young people. Hundreds of participants have taken part in previous editions, for whom the experiences they gained were often crucial in shaping their career path. The programme connects students with experts from various industries, enabling them to acquire practical skills, develop soft skills and broaden their professional horizons. It is also a space for building relationships based on mutual trust and inspiration. Thanks to this initiative, the University of Lodz is strengthening its position as a university open to diversity and cooperation, creating a space where science meets practice, and vision meets action.
We encourage you to take part in the 13th edition of the project
The 13th edition of the Mentorship Project will start in October 2025. We are already inviting students of all faculties of the University of Lodz to participate in this unique initiative. Those interested can apply via the form to receive information about the call for the next edition.
If you are curious about the previous editions of the University of Lodz Mentorship Project, visit the project website.
Source: Centre for External Relations, University of Lodz
Photos: Bartosz Kałużny (Communications and PR Centre, University of Lodz)