Week with WUEB experts: key highlights 

Over the past week, experts from Wroclaw University of Economics and Business (WUEB) contributed to public debate, research projects and expert initiatives. Topics included the transformation of transport, Europe’s economic challenges, rising inequality and innovation. 

NEXTLOGIC EU project – Maja Kiba-Janiak, dr habil. Eng., Associate Professor WUEB

The European project NEXTLOGIC (Next-Gen Urban Freight Logistics) has launched. Its aim is to integrate freight and passenger transport to support cleaner urban mobility. WUEB is involved as a research partner, contributing expertise in urban logistics and transport. 

More information: https://projekty.uew.pl/project_list/next-gen-urban-freight-logistics-for-net-zero-emissions-through-innovative-solutions/ 

European automotive sector under pressure dr habil. Paweł Dobrzański, Associate Professor at WUEB – Radio Wrocław

In the programme „Różne punkty słyszenia”, the WUEB expert discussed the challenges facing Europe’s automotive sector, including the consequences of the energy transition and Poland’s position in a changing value chain.

https://www.radiowroclaw.pl/articles/view/157407/Rozne-punkty-slyszenia-To-koniec-europejskiej-motoryzacji-Polska-na-pierwszej-linii-kryzysu

Pensions and social policy dr habil. Bożena Ryszawska, Associate Professor at WUEB – Gazeta.pl

The WUEB expert commented on the debate about the future of Poland’s pension system, pointing to the long-term fiscal and social consequences of proposed solutions. 

https://next.gazeta.pl/next/7,151003,32542822,likwidacja-13-i-14-emerytury-ciecia-w-800-plus-i-wiek-emerytalny.html#do_w=163&do_v=1521&do_st=RS&do_sid=2495&do_a=2495&e=RelRecImg1&do_upid=1521_ti&do_utid=32542822&do_uvid=1768982462492

Rising economic inequality Iwo Augustyński, PhD., WUEB — TOK FM

On TOK FM Radio, the Oxfam report on wealth concentration was discussed, including its implications for social and economic stability. 

https://audycje.tokfm.pl/podcast/187262,Miliarderzy-dominuja-Raport-Oxfam-o-nierownosciach

Start-ups and the economy dr habil. Barbara Mróz-Gorgoń, Associate Professor at WUEB – Echo24 TV

The discussion focused on the role of young technology firms in strengthening innovation, and on the conditions that support entrepreneurship.W programie „Po co komu startupy?” poruszono temat roli młodych firm technologicznych w rozwoju innowacyjności oraz warunków sprzyjających przedsiębiorczości. 

https://echo24.tv/pl/757_programy/859_rozmowa/91945_po-co-komu-startupy.html

Żabka’s expansion in Germany Jarosław Ignacy PhD., WUEB – Deutschlandfunk Kultur

The WUEB expert spoke to Deutschlandfunk Kultur about Polish retail formats entering the German market, addressing market conditions and cultural differences.

https://badania.uew.pl/dlaczego-w-niemczech-zielona-zaba-nie-skacze-fenomen-zabki-oczami-niemieckich-dziennikarzy-i-eksperta-z-uew/

Housing market and buyer behaviour – dr habil. Bogusław Półtorak, Associate Professor at WUEB – Polskie Radio 24 

The WUEB expert commented on changes in the property market, pointing to a decline in purchase pressure and new customer behaviours that are shaping estate agents’ position and the pace of the housing market.

https://polskieradio24.pl/artykul/3638168,posrednicy-nieruchomosci-maja-powody-do-narzekan-polacy-przestali-sie-spieszyc

Voice of rectors of economics universities

Rector of Wroclaw University of Economics and Business

WUEB was represented at a meeting of the Conference of Rectors of Economics Universities, dedicated to systemic challenges in higher education.

https://www.gov.pl/web/uzp/spotkanie-konferencji-rektorow-uczelni-ekonomicznych

WUEB expert appointed to the NCBR Monitoring Committee

Maja Leszczyńska PhD., Associate Professor at WUEB was appointed to the Monitoring Committee for Digitalisation at the National Centre for Research and Development (NCBR), recognising WUEB’s competence in digital transformation.

https://www.gov.pl/web/ncbr/pierwsze-posiedzenie-komitetu-monitorujacego-ds-cyfryzacji

WUEB experts’ activity over the past week reflects a broad spectrum of engagement—from European projects and public debate to participation in key expert bodies.

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Author: Barbara Grzelczak