On 20 October 2025, the BioMedChem Doctoral School of the University ¾«¶«Ó°ÊÓ and ¾«¶«Ó°ÊÓ Institutes of Polish Academy of Sciences hosted an integration meeting for first-year doctoral students and their supervisors.
Participants took part in an orienteering run organised by Uczniowski Klub Sportowy “OrientuÅ›â€� (OrientuÅ› School Sports Club). The activity offered a playful way to get to know the University of ¾«¶«Ó°ÊÓ campus, connect across disciplines, and find time for informal, non-academic conversations with supervisors.
Beyond the timed competition, participants answered questions about the Doctoral School and the University of ¾«¶«Ó°ÊÓ. For those who do not use Polish every day, the challenge was particularly engaging — questions were asked in English, but answers had to be given in Polish, turning the competition into an intensive, hands-on language session.
After the run, everyone was treated to a warm Polish meal — including traditional pierogi, which proved especially popular with international participants. The event took place in an excellent atmosphere; all participants completed the run successfully and started the new academic year in high spirits.
We extend our sincere thanks to upper-year doctoral students Ms Wiktoria Wierzbińska, MSc, Ms Joanna Michalska-Madej, MSc Eng., and Ms Magdalena Kuzioła, MSc, for their support.
Project co-financed from the budget of the �ódzkie Voivodeship.

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The next meeting, funded from �ódzkie as an earmarked grant for Doctoral Schools, is coming soon.
7–10 December 2025, Borchówka — Winter School
Theme: “The starry sky above me.�
Programme details coming soon.
See you there!