How can research inform economic decisions, the energy transition and the development of new technologies? This week’s review brings together WUEB experts’ contributions to these debates, alongside the inclusion of six researchers in the World’s Top 2% Scientists database. It also covers cooperation with business, forthcoming conferences and the launch of the university’s anniversary celebrations.
Wroclaw University of Economics and Business researchers among the world’s leading scientists: six included in the 2026 World’s Top 2% Scientists database
WUEB Experts: prof. dr hab. Katarzyna Piwowar-Sulej; dr hab. inż. Agnieszka Orkusz, Professor of the WUEB; dr inż. Monika Wereńska; dr hab. inż. Arkadiusz Piwowar, Professor of the WUEB; dr inż. Adam Sulich, Professor of the WUEB; prof. dr hab. Stanisław Heilpern
Six WUEB researchers feature in the database, which assesses citation indicators for scientific publications. Five appear in the single-year list and two in the career-long list, with Arkadiusz Piwowar included in both. Katarzyna Piwowar-Sulej ranks first among authors with a Polish affiliation listed in the Business & Management subfield. Their inclusion reflects the international visibility of WUEB research in management, food, energy and quantitative methods. Citation indicators do not, however, provide a comprehensive assessment of research quality or societal impact.
Who will win the Nobel Prize in Economics? Polish economists name their favourites
WUEB Expert: prof. dr hab. Marek Kośny, Vice-Rector for Research
In Rzeczpospolita’s survey ahead of the economics prize announcement, Marek Kośny highlighted Susan Athey’s work at the intersection of econometrics and market mechanism design. He pointed to the practical applications of her research and its links with machine learning and artificial intelligence. His contribution explains a strand of economics in which new methods of data analysis help address specific market problems. The article presents predictions made before the announcement, rather than the outcome of the award.
Source: https://www.rp.pl/ekonomia/art45303731-kto-dostanie-ekonomicznego-nobla-polscy-ekonomisci-wskazuja-swoich-faworytow
AI made in Europe. Can Europe win the race for the best applications of artificial intelligence?
WUEB Expert: prof. dr hab. Krzysztof Jajuga
Krzysztof Jajuga took part in the panel ‘AI made in Europe: a technological breakthrough or a lost decade?’ at the Economic Forum in Karpacz. The report examines discussion of Europe’s technological independence, funding for AI and collaboration between universities and business. Participants considered whether effective applications in the economy, public administration and education could become a European strength.
Dispute over the European Union budget continues
WUEB Expert: dr hab. Zbigniew Dokurno, Professor of the WUEB
Zbigniew Dokurno commented on debate over the European Union’s future budget, focusing on the relationship between spending and economic competitiveness. He argued that strengthening competitiveness requires investment, while reallocating resources may involve reductions in sectors that are already relatively competitive, such as agriculture. His contribution frames the budget dispute in terms of development priorities and the allocation of limited resources between competing needs.
Source: https://www.radiomaryja.pl/informacje/trwa-spor-o-budzet-unii-europejskiej/
A substantial gap in transition funding. Experts identify sources of finance
WUEB Expert: dr hab. Bożena Ryszawska, Professor of the WUEB
At Business PRECOP, Bożena Ryszawska identified barriers to financing the transition: climate, energy and economic policies dispersed across ministries, and tensions between short-term market incentives and the state’s long-term responsibilities. The expert from the Department of Corporate Finance and Public Finance highlighted the importance of public planning for infrastructure and strategic investment. She also stressed transparency in the use of taxpayers’ money and the need for cooperation between government and business based on mutual respect.
Cooperation for the region’s energy transition: a meeting of the Lower Silesian Energy and Climate Council
Wroclaw University of Economics and Business
WUEB representatives attended a meeting on Lower Silesia’s energy transition. Discussions covered support for the green transition and energy communities, implementation of the regional energy strategy, and education. Universities, regional authorities and public institutions took part.
dmTECH develops the experts of the future
WUEB Expert: mgr Ałła Witwicka-Dudek, Director of the Business Cooperation Center
Ałła Witwicka-Dudek explained how WUEB’s cooperation with dmTECH helps students gain experience and explore practical uses of new technologies. She highlighted guest lectures, activities developing interpersonal skills, the Women in TECH initiative and the company’s involvement in the Project Management Field of Study Board. The article illustrates the value of knowledge exchange between universities and business: working with practitioners helps students understand labour-market expectations and make informed decisions about their careers.
Source: https://www.isbtech.pl/2026/10/dmtech-wychowuje-ekspertow-przyszlosci/
A plan for Wrocław 2035. How can it become the safest city for business?
WUEB Expert: prof. dr hab. Czesław Zając, Rector of the WUEB
Prof. dr hab. Czesław Zając will join the debate ‘Wrocław 2035: a city of global companies’, scheduled for 23 October at the Bankier.pl Finance Forum. The discussion will bring together business, local government and academic perspectives on the city’s economic resilience, employers’ skills needs and international business development. The WUEB Rector will contribute expertise in human capital management and organisational culture, alongside experience of cooperation between universities and business.
Lower Silesian Gryphons launched. Companies can apply until 15 October
WUEB Expert: prof. dr hab. Czesław Zając, Rector of the WUEB
The WUEB Rector chairs the jury of the Lower Silesian Gryphon Economic Award, which assesses applications and selects the companies and leaders to be recognised. Applications close on 15 October, with the winners due to be announced on 9 November at the Grand Business Gala in Wrocław. The competition recognises achievements in areas including business development, innovative products and responsible business. Czesław Zając’s role brings academic expertise to the assessment of achievements across the regional economy.
Source: https://www.wroclaw.pl/przedsiebiorczy-wroclaw/ruszyly-dolnoslaskie-gryfy-2026
Seventh academic conference in the ‘Alternative Investments’ series
WUEB Expert: prof. dr hab. Krzysztof Jajuga, Chair of the Committee on Financial Sciences of the Polish Academy of Sciences
Prof dr hab. Krzysztof Jajuga will take part in the opening panel of the UMCS conference in Lublin, scheduled for 15-16 October. The event will bring together researchers and market practitioners to discuss changing approaches to investment. Topics include property, cryptoassets, investor protection and investment risk. The WUEB expert’s participation will bring a finance and risk-analysis perspective to the assessment of emerging investment opportunities.
CPS Forum 2026. The price of silence: the systemic costs of trauma
WUEB Expert: dr hab. Agnieszka Bem, Professor of the WUEB
Agnieszka Bem will take part in the CPS Forum in Wrocław on 20 November. As an economist, she will address the financial consequences of traumatic experiences in working life. The event will bring together mental-health researchers, business representatives and support organisations to discuss employee wellbeing and organisational responses to crises. Her economic perspective will place the costs of trauma within a wider discussion of management and support for employees.
Source: https://wydarzenia.ngo.pl/549858-forum-cps-2026-cena-przemilczenia-systemowe-koszty-traumy.html
The Karkonosze through their cuisine. Autumn flavours of the Karkonosze
WUEB Expert: dr hab. Piotr Gryszel, Professor of the WUEB
Issue 3/2026 of Karkonosze, published by Karkonosze National Park, includes Piotr Gryszel’s article on the region’s autumn flavours. Gryszel is a tourism researcher at WUEB. The available contents page confirms the article’s title and authorship but does not provide its full text. Although recorded in the supplied October media list, the online announcement of the issue was published on 20 September.
Source: https://e-karkonosze.eu/przyroda/czasopismo-karkonosze-3-2026/
The University of Economics celebrates its 80th anniversary with a commemorative mural
WUEB Expert: prof. dr hab. Czesław Zając, Rector of the WUEB
The unveiling of a mural on Building Z opened the university’s programme of 80th-anniversary celebrations. At the academic year’s inauguration, Czesław Zając described the work as a reflection of the university’s traditions and future, bringing together vision and practice. Created by Kamil Tobiasz, the mural features in wroclaw.pl’s account of WUEB’s relationship with the city and region. The university traces its origins to the Higher School of Trade, established in 1947; the anniversary programme began in the 2026/2027 academic year.
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