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Vinci RELOADED Interdisciplinary International Silesian Summer School

29 June 2026 to 17 July 2026
Chorzów, Katowice, Sosnowiec
Europe/Warsaw timezone

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29 Jun 2026, 09:00

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  1. 11. Adaptation seminar (Faculty introduction - Institutes presentations)
    Agnieszka Nowak-Brzezinska (Wydział Nauk Ścisłych i Technicznych, Uniwersytet Śląski, Instytut Informatyki), Grzegorz Dercz (University of Silesia), Marcin Libera, Mr Rafał Doroz (Uniwersytet Śląski, Instytut Informatyki), Robert Musioł (Uniwersytet Śląski, Instytut Chemii), Sebastian Pawlus (Instytut Fizyki im. Augusta Chelkowskiego), Seweryn Kowalski (University of Silesia)
    29/06/2026, 09:00
  2. 12. Welcome Day (administrative and financial matters)
    Joanna Stelmaszak, Robert Gawecki (August Chełkowski Institute of Physics, University of Silesia in Katowice, 75 Pułku Piechoty 1a, Chorzów 41-500, Poland)
    29/06/2026, 10:45
  3. 13. Day with Polish language and culture | workshop
    30/06/2026, 09:00

    During the Polish language classes, we will learn the most important phrases and expressions that will help break the communication barrier and make everyday conversations easier and more natural. We will learn how to introduce ourselves, talk about our interests, say where we come from, and describe what we do.

    In addition, we will discover some of the most popular Polish dishes and even...

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  4. 132. Day with Polish language and culture | workshop
    30/06/2026, 11:30
  5. 14. Silesian Museum | excursion
    30/06/2026, 14:00

    Silesian Museum with a guide

    Sightseeing path "Where are we? Or the history and culture of Upper Silesia in a nutshell"

    During 90 minutes tour, we'll see the most interesting exhibition, "Light of History. Upper Silesia Through the Ages." The guide will also present the unique collections of the Gallery of Amateur Art and the Gallery of Silesian Sacred Art. The guided walk will help...

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  6. 18. Interdyscyplinary lecture 3h | Data mining and storytelling
    Magdalena Tkacz
    02/07/2026, 12:15

    Data mining and storytelling - Magdalena Tkacz, PhD
    As part of the first 3h block, the basic concepts of data mining will be introduced to students. Various data mining tasks will be highlighted and characterized. The Cross Industry Standard Process for Data Mining (CRISP) scheme will be presented. Issues related to data preprocessing will be discussed. Finally, methods for assessing the...

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  7. 24. Interdyscyplinary lecture 3h | Applications of physics in medicine and pharmacology
    Anna Mrozek-Wilczkiewicz (Uniwersytet Śląski), Armand Cholewka
    03/07/2026, 13:15

    Prof. Armand Cholewka and Anna Mrozek-Wilczkiewicz, PhD, DSc, Assoc. Prof.
    What is medical physics? What are the responsibilities of a medical physicist in therapy and medical imaging diagnostics? A brief description of selected diagnostic and therapeutic techniques. What is the future of medical physics? The lecture will include demonstrations utilizing selected medical devices. The...

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  8. 31. SpinLab Day | lecture 2h
    Joanna Lis-Kłoda (SPIN-Lab), Marcin Libera
    07/07/2026, 09:00
  9. 48. SpinLab Day | workshop 2h
    Joanna Lis-Kłoda (SPIN-Lab), Marcin Libera
    07/07/2026, 10:45
  10. 49. SpinLab Day | workshop 3h
    Joanna Lis-Kłoda (SPIN-Lab), Marcin Libera
    07/07/2026, 12:30
  11. 32. Interdyscyplinary lecture 3h | Capture natural state of living matter - electron microscopy in life science
    Marcin Libera
    07/07/2026, 15:15

    Marcin Libera, PhD, Eng.
    The lecture focuses on modern cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) techniques, with particular emphasis on sample preparation methods. It discusses key freezing strategies such as plunge freezing, high-pressure freezing, and slam freezing, along with approaches to fixation and rapid flash freezing of biological material. The lecture explains the importance of...

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  12. 33. Interdyscyplinary lecture 3h | Material Secrets - Can Silly Questions Lead to Brilliant Answers?
    Magdalena Szklarska (Instytut Inżynierii Materiałowej), Sylwia Golba
    08/07/2026, 13:15

    Sylwia Golba, PhD, Eng. Assoc. Prof. and Magdalena Szklarska, PhD

    One plus one makes two. And when something falls, it breaks. But does it always? Do you ever find yourself questioning the unquestionable? Wondering (even quietly) if it really makes sense? Sometimes you just want to do it your way and see what happens if... So we'll do it our way. We'll ask plenty of less-than-serious...

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  13. 35. Interdyscyplinary lecture 3h | Fundamentals of characterization and synthesis of Polymers
    Kamil Kamiński
    09/07/2026, 12:15

    Prof. Kamil Kamiński
    An analytical chemist serving as a forensic expert is responsible for the reliable examination of evidence using advanced instrumental analytical methods. Their role involves not only the identification and comparison of trace materials or chemical substances, but also the proper interpretation of results in the context of the forensic question, taking into account...

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  14. 36. Solaris | educational tour
    Robert Gawecki (August Chełkowski Institute of Physics, University of Silesia in Katowice, 75 Pułku Piechoty 1a, Chorzów 41-500, Poland)
    10/07/2026, 09:00

    The Vinci Summer School excursion programme includes a visit to the SOLARIS National Synchrotron Radiation Centre in Kraków. This visit is designed as an introduction to one of the most advanced large-scale research infrastructures in the region. It will provide students with a unique opportunity to observe synchrotron-based experiments in practice. Participants will learn how a...

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  15. 39. Final seminar
    17/07/2026, 09:00
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