On Saturday, 20 June 2026, during the „NCU Goodbye Party”, this year’s graduates – who had travelled to us from Azerbaijan, Belarus, China, Lebanon, Morocco, Germany, Italy, Russia, Tunisia, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine and Venezuela – received their congratulation letters.
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- Gallery (Flickr) photo: Szymon Zdziebło and Grzegorz Chudzik
The celebration was divided into two parts: an official ceremony held on the stage of the Od Nowa Club, and an informal gathering hosted at the NCU Copernicus Integration Centre.
For those leaving the University walls, it was a moment filled with deep emotion and pride. During the event, graduates and their accompanying guests had the opportunity to learn Gaudeamus igitur – the traditional Latin student anthem – together with the NCU Academic Choir. They were also introduced to the wide array of opportunities offered by the NCU Alumni Programme, designed to help them maintain a lifelong bond with their Alma Mater.
A key highlight of the ceremony was a lecture titled "Humanity in the Age of Digital Artificial Intelligence", delivered by Professor Włodzisław Duch. The presentation by this eminent cognitive scientist and AI pioneer inspired these young creators of the future to reflect deeply on the relationship between human potential and technology. The lecture provided the Graduates with valuable insights into the opportunities and challenges awaiting them in the rapidly changing world they are now entering as full-fledged members of the academic community.
The crowning moment of the event was the formal presentation of congratulatory letters by the university authorities: a symbolic culmination of their years of perseverance and hard work.
The congratulatory letters were presented by the Vice-Rector for International Relations, prof. Magdalena Barwiołek, together with the Dean’s Office and the thesis supervisors.
- Dean of the Faculty of Biological and Veterinary Sciences prof. Justyna Rogalska
- Dean of the Faculty of Earth Sciences and Spatial Management prof. Marcin Świtoniak
- Dean of the Faculty of Law and Administration prof. Maciej Serowaniec
- Vice Dean for Student Affairs of the Faculty of Humanities prof. Marzenna Cyzman-Eid
- Vice Dean for International Relations of the Faculty of Economic Sciences and Management dr Aranka Ignasiak-Szulc
- Vice Dean for Student Affairs of the Faculty of Political Science and Security Studies dr Rafał Willa
- Dr Małgorzata Berend from The Centre of Polish Language and Culture for Foreigners
- Prof. Iwona Kaproń-Charzyńska from the Faculty of Humanities
- Dr Edyta Grotek from the Faculty of Humanities
- Dr Monika Goszczyńska from the Faculty of Humanities
- Dr Katarzyna Kubiak-Wójcicka from the Faculty of Earth Sciences and Spatial Management
- Prof. Anita Pacholik-Żuromska from the Faculty of Philosophy and Social Sciences
The celebration then continued in the garden of the NCU Copernicus Integration Centre. Graduates and their guests were treated to refreshments, musical accompaniment, interactive quizzes, and interviews, during which they could share their experiences of studying at NCU. This garden party wonderfully capped off a truly remarkable day.
Dear International Alumni 2026!
We would like to thank you for choosing Poland and the Nicolaus Copernicus University from among so many educational paths. We are convinced that this decision will provide you with excellent opportunities for both professional and personal growth.