Realizacja celów UEK na rzecz 17 celów Celów Zrównoważonego Rozwoju ONZ w 2023 roku

Realization of the Goals of the Krakow University of Economics in support of UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals in 2023

OVERALL REPORT

In 2021 KUE has prepared and published the first version of the Goals of the Krakow University of Economics in support of the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. The document we adopted stands testament to our readiness to act for the common good, environmental protection as well as social equality and diversity. It defines long-term actions which we have agreed upon. In 2023, KUE continued this commitment. The presented report is a summary of actions undertaken at the Krakow University of Economics in 2023, to help reach the SDGs.

2023 was another year of multiple activities undertaken by the University, its Social and Environmental Development Unit, and KUE Responsible project. In 2022, the Unit was very active in the areas of social and environmental activities, policy creation and approval, education of staff and students, research, and connecting different stakeholders in order to make KUE more sustainable and accessible. As a result, the pursuit of sustainability at KUE is accelerating. It will not be possible to attain these goals without solidarity and cooperation with numerous entities – not only within the scope of the University but also as part of intensive regional, national and international cooperation.

In 2022 we have also published KUE’s first UN Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) report. The report sums up the achievements of the University aiming at showing progress done in the academic years 2020/2021 and 2021/2022. The report is available under the following link: https://odpowiedzialny.uek.krakow.pl/strategia/2023/02/07/raport-dla-inicjatywy-onz-prme/. Most of the activities included in the report are ongoing, strategic initiatives, which were continued in 2023.

Many individual staff members and organizational units at the University voluntarily undertake initiatives to build good interpersonal relations, protect the environment, support local projects, help the needy, promote good business practices, or shape responsible citizenship among students. Many initiatives regarding work culture, community evolvement, natural environment, business education, and collaboration with stakeholders were undertaken. SDGs-related topics were identified and/or added to our research and teaching. KUE faculty, staff, and students worked jointly to make the university more responsible, sustainable, inclusive, and available.

For the calendar year 2023, the Social and Environmental Development Unit is proud to report on the following SDGs:

SDG 1: End poverty in all its forms.

SDG 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

SDG 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all

SDG 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

SDG 8: Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all

SDG 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialization, and foster innovation

SDG 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries

SDG 11: Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable

SDG 12: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

SDG 13: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts

SDG 16: Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels

SDG 17: Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development

In 2023 KUE continued major transformative changes across the Institution and its activities. The end of the pandemic regime was followed by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Poland’s immediate neighbor, resulting in a second, back-to-back major upheaval in all aspects of existence for Poles and Poland. For KUE, 2023 brought enhanced recruitment, a full return to on-campus operations, continuation of new majors development as well as overhauling existing degree programs. International program accreditations continued to feature in University priorities as capstones in the pursuit of recognized educational quality. In 2003 the ongoing war In Ukraine brought more migrants, who challenged Poland’s systems, including education, needing assistance in many forms. KUE continued with a wide and far-reaching offer of support for students, private individuals, as well as striving to support our partner Ukrainian universities. Our offer can be found here: https://dlaukrainy.uek.krakow.pl/en/uekdlaukrainy-en/

Continuing the implementation of KUE’s Strategy, 2022 saw new organizational systems being developed, new competences acquired, and the steady push for greater openness, inclusion, equality, and sustainability. In 2023 we published the first University Social Responsibility Strategy. This strategic document shows KUE engagement in sustainable development, DEI, and ecology. The document (in Polish) can be found here: https://odpowiedzialny.uek.krakow.pl/strategia/2023/12/01/strategia-spolecznej-odpowiedzialnosci-uniwersytetu-ekonomicznego-w-krakowie/.

The University continued to be an active participant in society at local, regional, and national levels, fulfilling its third mission. Much of the research conducted by KUE academic staff is related to UN Goals, which is shown in the individual SDGs reports below.

Regarding KUE educational offer, courses are continuously evaluated for covering topics such as: ethics, social responsibility, sustainable development, circular economy, ecology, discrimination elimination, diversity, and social exclusion elimination.

Out of 2426 texts relatiing to SDGs published by KUE research staff in 2023, the graph below shows the texts relating to specific SDGs.

SEPARATE REPORTS

SDG 1: End poverty in all its forms.

1.1. Maintain financial aid for students from low to lower-middle income countries

– KUE has a wide range of support for students from Ukraine, since the military conflict has arisen. https://dlaukrainy.uek.krakow.pl/en/uekdlaukrainy-en/

– KUE continues to recruit students from all social backgrounds, offering a wide range of social scholarships within state-funded frameworks – in 2023 913 students received such assistance

1.2. Continue international programs concentrating on ending poverty in developing countries

Since 2019 until 2023 KUE had participated in STEPup ERAMSUS+ project within an international consortium (https://stepup.fh-joanneum.at). The project aimed to modernize existing social entrepreneurship practices and promote innovation in Thai and Burmese HEIs by integrating advanced learning tools for the creation of disruptive business ideas into existing academic structures, while strengthening the university-business collaboration through participatory schemes on a local and regional level. The main area of the project was to stimulate social entrepreneurship among Thai and Burmese students.

1.3. Continue research and publishing reports on access to clean air and water in all regions of Poland

The Centre for Public Policy published an analytical report on assurance of clean weater in local communities. https://hub.oees.pl/water-city-index/

1.4. Continue policy making participation to end poverty around the world

– In 2023, KUE continued international projects aimed at ending poverty.

– In 2023, KUE helped to organize the Open Eyes Economy Summit, during which policymakers were discussing issues related to poverty around the world (https://kongres.oees.pl/oees-2023/).

1.5. Publications by KUE staff covering SDG1 issues

Out of 160 texts published by KUE employees regarding SDG1, the selected ones are:

Jankowska M., Pawełczyk M., Badura E., (2023), Enabling Society 5.0 through COVID-19 Digital Transformation, New Data Ecosystems, and Sustainability :
Post-pandemic Legal Reflections, „Prawo i Więź”, nr 1 (44), s. 163-194; https://www.prawoiwiez.edu.pl/piw/article/view/603

Canestrino R., Magliocca P., Ćwiklicki M., Pawełek B., (2023), Toward the Emergence of „Humane” Entrepreneurial Ecosystems : Evidence from Different Cultural Contexts,
„Journal of Intellectual Capital”, Vol. 24, iss. 1, s. 177-204.

Stark O., Kosiorowski G., (2023), A Pure Theory of Population Distribution when Preferences Are Ordinal, „The Annals of Regional Science”, vol. 71, iss. 2, s.
317-342; https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00168-022-01194-y

Purgał-Popiela J., Pauli U., Pocztowski A., (2023), Human Resource Management in Early Internationalised SMEs, New York : Routledge, 150 s.

Kowalski R., Strzelecka A., Wałęga A., Wałęga G., (2023), Do Children Matter to the Household Debt Burden?, „Journal of Family and Economic Issues”, vol. 44, iss. 4,
s. 1007-1022; https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10834-023-09887-y

Bartak J., Jabłoński Ł., Gavriletea M., (2023), Income Inequality and Human Capital Acquisition : What Is the Role of Educational Institutions?. [W:] Negrușa , Coroş (red.), Remodelling Businesses for Sustainable Development : 2nd International Conference on Modern Trends in Business, Hospitality, and Tourism, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, 2022 (Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics), Cham : Springer, s. 67-83.

Altman E., Sieradzki R., Thlon M., (2023), Assessing the Impact of Economic and Financial Shocks on SME Credit Quality : a Scenario Analysis, „Bank i Kredyt”, vol. 54,
nr 2, s. 89-127; https://bankikredyt.nbp.pl/content/2023/02/BIK_02_2023_01.pdf

Hajdukiewicz A., Pera B., (2023), Eco-innovation in the European Union : Challenges for Catching-up Economies, „Entrepreneurial Business and Economics Review”, vol.
11, nr 1, s. 145-164; https://eber.uek.krakow.pl/index.php/eber/article/view/2029

Żak A., Sedlak P., Sady M., (2023), Knowledge and Values : the Importance of Personal Social Responsibility for Education, Management, and Sustainable Development,
„Multidisciplinary Journal of School Education”, vol. 12, no. 1 (23), s. 13-37; https://czasopisma.ignatianum.edu.pl/jpe/article/view/2252/2384

Wronowska G., (2023), What is Important in the Job Offer for Economic Students? Factor Analysis. [W:] Balcerzak , Pietrzak (red.), Contemporary Issues in Economy : Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Applied Economics Contemporary Issues in Economy: Quantitative Methods, Olsztyn : Instytut Badań Gospodarczych, s. 102-111.

Żak A., (2023), Multiple Perspectives on Sustainable Development. [W:] Kuźniarska A., Mania K., Jedynak M. (red.), Organizing Sustainable Development, New York : Routledge, s. 77-90.

SDG 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

3.1. Increase accessibility to psychological consultations for members of staff, graduate and undergraduate students

– In 2020 psychological aid at KUE was reorganized within the Office for People with Disabilities (BON) and in 2021 Psychological Support Centre was established (https://bon.uek.krakow.pl/p,10,cwp). Across 2023, the offer of psychological consultations and support for those in distress has been evolving, and the Centre continued offering support in Polish, English and Russian. The Centre has also prepared a series of workshops for faculty and students regarding mental health issues.

3.2. Maintain co-financing for sports activities and passes

– After the pandemic limitations of varied severity and duration, access to KUE sports facilities was assured continuously throughout 2023. All sports clubs and units functioned, and their members practiced, and several teams took top places at the national level in competitions within the Polish Academic Sports Union (AZS).

– All sports events organized at KUE remain not ticketed and available for local communities. Throughout 2023 event access was free to all visitors.

– In 2023 KUE offered free of charge sport activities for local communities: https://azs.uek.krakow.pl/aktywny-student/.

– The KUE Academic Sports Union cooperated with the local community in providing sports activities to local schools (https://azs.uek.krakow.pl/aktywny-student/).

3.3. Further first aid knowledge

– In 2023, first aid workshops were conducted regularly and available to all staff members.

– In 2023, the KUE Health & Safety Team provided H&S training to incoming new staff.

–New students took part in dedicated workshops on Health & Safety and first aid. The course provides information about OHS, fire safety, first aid, all contextualized around the KUE campus and facilities. Students were also provided with a range of legal data and documentation.

3.4. Improving university accessibility for people with disabilities

– In 2022 a coordinator and a university team for accessibility were appointed and continued their obligations in 2023 (https://odpowiedzialny.uek.krakow.pl/strategia/2023/01/09/powolanie-koordynatora-oraz-uczelnianego-zespolu-do-spraw-dostepnosci/)

– “KUE Accessible for All” – EU funded project for increasing the university accessibility has continued. New investments in infrastructure were made, a dedicated think tank undertook research, and employees were trained in the area of working with people with disabilities. 23 trainings for employees were conducted.

3.5. Publications by KUE staff covering SDG3 issues

Out of 46 texts published by KUE employees regarding SDG3, the selected ones are:

Czaderny K., (2023), Explaining Life-Course Differences in Homeless Men Using Family-of-Origin Theory, „Journal of Family and Economic Issues”,
vol. 44, iss. 2, s. 221-231.

Jurowski K., Kondratowicz-Pietruszka E., Krośniak M., (2023), The Toxicological Safety Assessment of Heavy Metal Impurities (As, Pb, and Cd) in Mint Tea Infusions
(Mentha piperita L.) Available in Polish Markets, „Biological Trace Element Research”, vol. 201, iss. 5, s. 2627-2635.

Miodunka P., (2023), Famines in the Manorial Economy of Eighteenth-Century Poland, „Rural History”, vol. 34, iss. 2, s. 181-200;
https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/rural-history/article/famines-in-the-manorial-economy-of-eighteenthcentury-poland/B5A9B5AD065C9626DDBA75585AD4E9E1

Laurisz N., Ćwiklicki M., Żabiński M., Canestrino R., Magliocca P., (2023), Co-Creation in Health 4.0 as a New Solution for a New Era, „Healthcare”, vol. 11, iss. 3;
https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/11/3/363

Ćwiek M., Wałęga A., (2023), Wydatki na zdrowie w gospodarstwach domowych z osobami niepełnosprawnymi, „Wiadomości Statystyczne”, vol. 68, nr 1, s. 39-56;
https://ws.stat.gov.pl/Article/2023/1/039-056

Marciniak M., (2023), Key Productivity Factors in Drug Discovery and Development Projects, „e-mentor”, nr 2, s. 89-98;
https://www.e-mentor.edu.pl/artykul/index/numer/99/id/1612

Mamcarczyk M., Popławski Ł., Zieniuk P., (2023), Activities of Local Government Units in the Popularisation and Promotion of a Healthy Lifestyle Among an Aging Rural
Society – the Case of Poland, „Ekonomia i Środowisko”, vol. 85, nr 2, s. 329-346;
https://www.ekonomiaisrodowisko.pl/journal/article/view/598/537

Dymkowska-Malesa M., Suwała G., (2023), A Diagnosis of Nutritional Awareness and Habits of Polish Consumers – the Pilot, „Scientific Journal of Gdynia Maritime
University”, no. 126, s. 7-18; https://sj.umg.edu.pl/artykul-2910.html

Kurowska A., Matysiak A., Osiewalska B., (2023), Working from Home During Covid-19 Pandemic and Changes to Fertility Intentions Among Parents, „European Journal of
Population”, vol. 39, iss. 1, s. 1-31; https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10680-023-09678-z

Platta A., Mikulec A., Ruszkowska M., Suwała G., (2023), Eating-Related Health Behaviors and Body Perception : a Study of Young Adults in Poland, „Żywność : nauka –
technologia – jakość”, R. 30, nr 2 (135), s. 122-143; https://wydawnictwo.pttz.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/09_Platta.pdf

SDG4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all

4.1. Further development for staff members in the form of training sessions, conferences, workshops, seminars, and courses

Every year, a set of faculty and staff training is available. This training revolves around modern ways of teaching, using online tools and applications, mental health, diversity and equality, language training, sports classes, etc. The program develops yearly, adding new training, workshops, and seminar topics.

4.2. Establish preferential terms for staff members to undertake postgraduate courses

– Krakow School of Business, the postgraduate arm of the University, provides discounts of 10-25% to all KUE staff when undertaking postgraduate programs (PgDip, short courses, and MBAs).

– The Doctoral school’s part-time program is open to KUE staff (academic and administrative). Enrolled KUE staff receive full coverage of tuition, supervision, and formal procedures.

4.3. Expand opportunities for staff members to take up foreign language courses

The KUE Language Center continuously offers a range of foreign languages, and backed by the KUE Foundation, staff development opportunities in languages are available. The foreign language courses are off-charge or of minimal charge for the employees (depending on the offered for of the lasses).

4.4. Expand the internship program

Across 2023, 3726 students undertook internships/work placements as part of their educational curricula. With the increase in the number of degrees, the percentage of all KUE students undertaking internships will continue to rise, backed by enhanced annual intakes.

4.5. Develop degree courses designed in cooperation with the business world

In 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 the Social and Environmental Development Unit regularly reviewed the presence of sustainability information and SDGs in the content of courses and degree programs.

A “Global Business Services” bachelor major was jointly created with 22 corporations residing in Krakow. Representatives of the companies co-created the program and are guest lecturers in the courses. This major took the KUE-business cooperation to a bran new level.

4.6. Increase the number of hours within the scope of educational courses assigned to practical work

The structure of degree programs, approved by Institute Councils increasingly focuses on the provision of practical classes and a move away from excessive lecture hours – students gain skills and experiences via seminars, laboratories, and practicums that are embedded into the degree curricula. Since 2021, on many KUE degrees, the percentage of practical hours is systematically being enhanced beyond 40% of total contact hours.

4.7. Expand apprenticeship and internship opportunities within the scope of the University’s cooperation with public and business institutions

– All 3726 students who undertook internships in 2023 did so in companies and institutions with which KUE has developed a linkage, either in the form of internship contracts or wider cooperation arrangements, such as participation in stakeholder councils at Department, Institute or College level, graduate employment or R&D cooperation. Many organizations are sourced by KUE staff, keen to develop university-industry or university-government linkages for teaching, research, and consulting.

– Internships are regulated by a Rector’s decree signed in 2022 (https://kariery.uek.krakow.pl/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/R.0211.16.2022.pdf).

– The KUE Student Career Center supports undertaking of internships (https://kariery.uek.krakow.pl/en/student-zone/cue-internships/).

– Institutes that operate degree programs also monitor internships (https://ifold.uek.krakow.pl/katedry/katedra-finansow/praktyki-studenckie-2/).

4.8. Add weight to the importance assigned to the skills of the future and skills helpful on the job market in the educational process

– The evaluation of degree Intended Learning Outcomes (regulated through the official Polish Qualifications Framework) is an ongoing process – ILOs are defined at the moment of degree design and analyzed during degree redevelopment. Stakeholders are also consulted regarding their (external) perception of the desired future graduate knowledge and skills profile. With the development of IT systems in 2021, ILO-subject matrixes were developed (for an example from 2023 see https://planystudiow.uek.krakow.pl/kektab.php?id=24&idSemestruRoku=47), and the realization of ILOs is monitored through subject-specific reporting. The ILO monitoring system will be enhanced, in terms of the scope of generated data and the level of analysis.

4.9. Support the activities of academic and student clubs within the scope of access to University resources

– In 2023, through the Council of Science Clubs (https://rkn.uek.krakow.pl), the number of clubs at KUE remained stable at 40. Detailed procedures were developed for Club initiation, foundation, operations and closure. The Council assists in building memberships, access to KUE facilities, budgeting and expenditures, reporting and PR of Club activities. The Council itself, as an overarching body, undertakes a range of activities aimed at promoting student research, sharing best practices, organizing and attending conferences and seeks partnerships with the business and governmental communities.

4.10. Increase sustainable development awareness within the Krakow University of Economics community (through didactic content, seminars, conferences, etc.)

– In 2023, again research was conducted on the presence of topics related to SDGs, sustainability, ethics, social responsibility, circular economy, and environmental issues in the syllabuses of all courses offered at the university. Also, the database of all faculty-published research was examined to investigate their relations to SDGs. The two research will be conducted yearly. Additionally, there are numerous events related to sustainability organized at KUE (seminars, discussion panels, conferences, workshops).

4.11. Establish a database of University initiatives for sustainable development

– Establishing a digital database of KUE initiatives for sustainable development one of KUE’s priority. A digital tool has been under development by KUE IT staff. One important component was completed – the system for identifying SDGs in research outputs of KUE Faculty.

4.12. Publications by KUE staff covering SDG4 issues

Out of 104 texts published by KUE employees regarding SDG4, the selected ones are:

Gross-Gołacka E., Kupczyk T., Siuta-Tokarska B., Dzieńdziora J., (2023), Integration of Intellectual Capital, Sustainable Development, and Business 5.0. [W:] Rzepka
A. (red.), Innovation in the Digital Economy : New Approaches to Management for Industry 5.0, London, New York : Routledge, s. 135-148.

Czerwińska M., Kusio T., Borowiecki R., (2023), Open Innovation and Virtualization. [W:] Rzepka A. (red.), Innovation in the Digital Economy : New Approaches to Management for Industry 5.0, London, New York : Routledge, s. 27-37.

Borodako K., Berbeka J., Rudnicki M., Łapczyński M., (2023), The Impact of Innovation Orientation and Knowledge Management on Business Services Performance Moderated by Technological Readiness, „European Journal of Innovation Management”, vol. 26, iss. 7, s. 674-695;
https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/EJIM-09-2022-0523/full/html

Jagódka M., Snarska M., (2023), Regional Disparities as a Result of Differences in Human Capital and Innovativeness on the Example of Poland, „Technological and Economic Development of Economy”, vol. 29, no 2, s. 696-716; https://journals.vilniustech.lt/index.php/TEDE/article/view/18536

Bielińska-Dusza E., Hamerska M., Kotowicz M., Lula P., (2023), Ontology-Based Exploratory Text Analysis as a Tool for Identification of Research Trends in Polish Universities of Economics. [W:] Filipovic N. (red.), Applied Artificial Intelligence : Medicine, Biology, Chemistry, Financial, Games, Engineering (Lecture Notes in Networks
and Systems; 659), Cham : Springer, s. 198-222.

Sołtysik M., Gawłowska M., Śnieżyński B., Gunia A. (red.), (2023), Artificial Intelligence, Management and Trust, New York ; London : Routledge, 222 s.

Ochoa Siguencia L., Gródek-Szostak Z., Niemczyk A., Szeląg-Sikora A., Pagan Castano E., (2023), Lifelong Learning for Talent Management and Professional Development of Employees, „Environment. Technology. Resources”, vol. 2, s. 189-192; http://journals.rta.lv/index.php/ETR/article/view/7232

Czaja I., Kosała M., (2023), New Competences and Skills – Changing the Education Program in Response to Technological Challenges (Empirical Research), „European Economic Letters”, vol. 13, iss. 3, s. 771-776; https://www.eelet.org.uk/index.php/journal/article/view/361/303

Emerling I., Krajewska S., Chłapek K., (2023), Activating Methods and Factors Influencing the Choice of Fields Studying the Accounting Profession, „Communications of
international proceedings”, vol. 2, s. 1; https://ibimapublishing.com/p-articles/41ECO/2023/4140223/

SDG5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

5.1. Carry out an analysis of the share of managerial and academic positions held by women

Since 2021, a yearly data analysis supporting Gender Equality Plan is conducted at KUE. All levels and types of positions are analyzed. In 2022, out of 167 senior academic staff, a total of 86 were women.

5.2. Publish Gender Equality Plan

In 2022, KUE published its Gender Equality Plan (https://bip.uek.krakow.pl/zarzadzenie/2790/zarzadzenie-nr-r-0211-47-2022) that contains a set of goals and activities planned for the following years to promote gender equality at KUE (https://gep.uek.krakow.pl/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Cele-zadania-podmioty-odpowiedzialne-i-termny-polityki-rownosci-w-UEK.pdf).

5.3. Review of anti-discrimination policies

In 2023, KUE again reviewed and updated the most important procedures regarding anti-discrimination (https://bip.uek.krakow.pl/zarzadzenie/2580/zarzadzenie-nr-r-0211-5-2022) and salary parity contained wihtin the regulations on the remuneration of KUE employees (https://bip.uek.krakow.pl/artykuly/105/regulamin-wynagradzania).

5.4. Ensuring equal treatment to all students and employees

– A Rector’s Representative for Equality was appointed (https://odpowiedzialny.uek.krakow.pl/strategia/2022/09/25/powolanie-pelnomocnika-ds-rownego-traktowania) and

– A Commitee for Equal Treatment were appointed (https://uek.krakow.pl/artykuly/aktualnosci/zasady-przeciwdzialania-zjawisku-dyskryminacji-w-uek). They are tasked with creating policies, acting as an advisory body, providing help to wronged people, and conducting educational campaigns on equality and diversity.

Both were appointed in 2022 and continued work in 2023.

5.5. Publications by KUE staff covering SDG5 issues

Out of 63 texts published by KUE employees regarding SDG5, the selected ones are:

Czaderny K., (2023), Explaining Life-Course Differences in Homeless Men Using Family-of-Origin Theory, „Journal of Family and Economic Issues”,
vol. 44, iss. 2, s. 221-231.

Magdziarz W., Pędziwiatr K., Sikorska J., (2023), SLOVAKIA – Migration and Demographic Patterns in Central-Eastern Europe: Report, [on-line], Kraków : Uniwersytet Ekonomiczny w Krakowie. CASPAR, 59 s.

Magdziarz W., Pędziwiatr K., Sikorska J., (2023), CZECH REPUBLIC – Migration and Demographic Patterns in Central-Eastern Europe: Report, [on-line], Kraków : Uniwersytet Ekonomiczny w Krakowie. CASPAR, 62 s.

Magdziarz W., Pędziwiatr K., Demeshok D., Sikorska J., (2023), HUNGARY – Migration and Demographic Patterns in Central-Eastern Europe: Report, [on-line], Kraków : Uniwersytet Ekonomiczny w Krakowie. CASPAR, 41 s.

Styrnol N., Wiktor-Mach D., Sikorska J., (2023), CROATIA – Migration and Demographic Patterns in Central-Eastern Europe: Report, [on-line], Kraków : Uniwersytet Ekonomiczny w Krakowie. CASPAR, 28 s.

Wiśniewska S., Wiśniewski K., (2023), Zrównoważona zatrudnialność wewnętrznych interesariuszy organizacji pozarządowych, „e-mentor”, nr 1, s. 31-41;
https://www.e-mentor.edu.pl/artykul/index/numer/98/id/1594

Styrnol N., Wiktor-Mach D., Sikorska J., (2023), BULGARIA: Migration and Demographic Patterns in Central-Eastern Europe: Report, [on-line], Kraków : Uniwersytet Ekonomiczny w Krakowie. CASPAR, 45 s.

Brzozowski J., Chwat O., Sikorska J., (2023), ESTONIA – Migration and Demographic Patterns in Central-Eastern Europe: Report, [on-line], Kraków : Uniwersytet Ekonomiczny w Krakowie. CASPAR, 32 s.

Brzozowski J., Szkołut S., Sikorska J., (2023), LATVIA – Migration and Demographic Patterns in Central-Eastern Europe: Report, [on-line], Kraków : Uniwersytet Ekonomiczny w Krakowie. CASPAR, 28 s.

Brzozowski J., Chwat O., Sikorska J., (2023), POLONIA – Migration and Demographic Patterns in Central-Eastern Europe: Report, [on-line], Kraków : Uniwersytet Ekonomiczny w Krakowie. CASPAR, 38 s.

Styrnol N., Wiktor-Mach D., Sikorska J., (2023), ROMANIA – Migration and Demographic Patterns in Central-Eastern Europe: Report, [on-line], Kraków : Uniwersytet Ekonomiczny w Krakowie. CASPAR, 51 s.

Styrnol N., Wiktor-Mach D., Sikorska J., (2023), SLOVENIA – Migration and Demographic Patterns in Central-Eastern Europe: Report, [on-line], Kraków : Uniwersytet Ekonomiczny w Krakowie. CASPAR, 34 s.

SDG 8: Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all

8.1. Identify the needs of staff members, graduate and undergraduate students with disabilities within the scope of their place of work or study

– In 2021, the members of the “KUE available to all” project funded by the National Centre for Research and Development conducted an in-depth analysis among students with disabilities. As a result, a report was published on KUE architectural and educational availability and the support that KUE provides to students with disabilities. In 2022 and 2023 the research continued and new data was published in a monograph.

– The Accessibility Declaration was updated in 2022 (https://uek.krakow.pl/zasoby-sieciowe/deklaracja-dostepnosci) and revised in 2023.

8.2. Promote the principles set forth in the code of ethics

Regularly, principles of the code of ethics are revised and promoted.

8.3. Promote the University Social Responsibility Declaration signed by the Krakow University of Economics

KUE representatives regularly participate in all local and national initiatives gathering socially responsible universities, and universities that signed the University Social Responsibility Declaration.

8.4. Publications by KUE staff covering SDG8 issues

Out of 314 texts published by KUE employees regarding SDG8, the selected ones are:

Jankowska M., Pawełczyk M., Badura E., (2023), Enabling Society 5.0 through COVID-19 Digital Transformation, New Data Ecosystems, and Sustainability : Post-pandemic Legal Reflections, „Prawo i Więź”, nr 1 (44), s. 163-194; https://www.prawoiwiez.edu.pl/piw/article/view/603

Lipieta A., Lipieta A., (2023), The Long-run Equilibrium in the Context of COVID-19 Pandemic, „Journal of Economic Studies”, vol. 50, iss. 3, s. 385-406.

Lipieta A., Lipieta A., (2023), Adjustment Processes Within Economic Evolution – Schumpeterian Approach, „Journal of the Knowledge Economy”, vol. 14, iss. 3, s. 3221-3259; https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13132-022-00912-3

Kubińska E., Wyrobek J., Faryj Ł., Macko A., (2023), Two Sides of a Currency Crisis in Emerging Economies : Economic and Behavioural Side of Currency Risk Derivatives. [W:] Gevorkyan (red.), Foreign Exchange Constraint and Developing Economies, Cheltenham ; Northampton : Edward Elgar Publishing, s. 167-187.

Jagódka M., Snarska M., (2023), Should We Continue EU Cohesion Policy? The Dilemma of Uneven Development of Polish Regions, „Social Indicators Research”, vol. 165, iss. 3, s. 901-917; https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11205-022-03048-8

Wójcik-Karpacz A., Karpacz J., Brzeziński P., Pietruszka-Ortyl A., Ziębicki B., (2023), Barriers and Drivers for Changes in Circular Business Models in a Textile Recycling Sector : Results of Qualitative Empirical Research, „Energies”, vol. 16, iss. 1, s. 1-25; https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/1/490

Bartak J., Jastrzębska A., (2023), Detecting Regimes of Economic Growth with Fuzzy Concept-Based Models, „IEEE Access”, vol. 11, s. 11664-11674;
https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10035381

Czermińska M., (2023), Switzerland-EU Relations – Between Economic Integration and Bilateralism, „Central European Review of Economics & Finance”, vol. 44, no. 3, s. 21-44; https://journals.economic-research.pl/ceref/article/view/2946/2206

Growiec K., Czupryna M., Growiec J., (2023), Values and economic performance across European welfare state regimes : Direct and indirect effects through social capital, human capital and managerial skills, „PLoS ONE”, vol. 30, iss. 4, s. 1-26; https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0298667

SDG 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialization, and foster innovation

9.1. Increase R&D infrastructure investments (including laboratories)

Since 2020 over 7 million PLN were spent on library resources, and the building of the KUE Main Library was renovated (part of a 17.5 million PLN renovation effort).

9.2. Support and expand R&D works

Completed in 2022, the national Research Assessment Exercise evaluated HE institutions in the period 2017-2021 in terms of:

· Quality of research outputs (publications and journals having a specific value assigned and summary results compared) – worth 70%;

· Value of Research and R&D funding obtained – worth 10%;

· Impact on external environment (society and economy) – worth 20%;

KUE submitted all its assigned categories for evaluation. Thanks to the intense efforts by KUE staff, the University obtained a “B+” rating in 4 disciplines and “A” in one. Such results entail:

· Belonging to a group of academic universities;

· Right of conducting studies in a given discipline or a leading discipline in a specific field of study, level and profile without the need to apply for the consent of the Minister;

· Confirmation of learning outcomes;

· Right to confer academic degrees: doctor and habilitated doctor;

· Operating a doctoral school (in assigned disciplines);

· Submitting candidates to the national Council of Scientific Excellence;

· Submitting candidates to the national Science Evaluation Committee;

· Conducting own diploma nostrification proceedings (recognition of high school diplomas);

· Obtaining funding – the scientific category is a component of the algorithm determining the amount of subsidy for the maintenance and development of teaching and research potential;

· Right to join the „Regional Initiative of Excellence” competition.

The next Exercise, planned for 2026, will encompass 2022-25. As a result, academic staff began their research and publishing activities in 2022, continuing individual, group and external projects across 2023.

9.3. Support innovation and entrepreneurship amongst the University’s community

In 2021, to foster cooperation with industry, KUE formed a dedicated, special purpose company (https://www.facebook.com/scuek.krakow/). The entity’s mission is to build relations between the internal environment of the University of Economics in Krakow and the economic environment, and to gain the position of a recognizable broker of innovative technologies on the local, national and European market. The company is also expected to act as an incubator for new ideas by staff and students, leading to the emergence of spin-offs and spin-outs. The KUE special purpose company is the second such entity in Poland established at a public economic university

9.4. Install drinking water fountains on the campus

Consultations on the regulations and possibilities of installing fresh drinking water fountains with “Krakow Water” started in 2021. Krakow Water conducted tests of water in all buildings and together with KUE experts – the placement of the fountains was chosen. The fountains were installed in 2022 (https://odpowiedzialny.uek.krakow.pl/2022/07/28/pitniki/) and continued working in 2023.

9.5. Expand solutions for recycling, upcycling, closing the loop and minimizing waste

Recycling bins were installed in all buildings on all floors. Additionally, bins for used batteries were installed by every concierge in every building.

A Sharebox initiative was adopted in 2022 and continues operating (https://odpowiedzialny.uek.krakow.pl/2022/04/19/sharebox-uek/).

9.6. Expand the „Plastic free rectorate” project

Single-use plastic bottles and dining accessories were replaced by reusable glass and metal.

9.7. A more bike-friendly campus

An audit of bicycle racks on campus was carried out (completed with the reorganization of their location) and a station for self-repair of bicycles was installed.

9.8. Publications by KUE staff covering SDG9 issues

Out of 438 texts published by KUE employees regarding SDG9, the selected ones are:

Lotfata A., Tomal M., (2023), Exploring Housing Determinants of Obesity Prevalence Using Multiscale Geographically Weighted Regression in Chicago, Illinois, „The
Professional Geographer”, vol. 75, iss. 3, s. 335-344.

Gross-Gołacka E., Kupczyk T., Siuta-Tokarska B., Dzieńdziora J., (2023), Integration of Intellectual Capital, Sustainable Development, and Business 5.0. [W:] Rzepka A. (red.), Innovation in the Digital Economy : New Approaches to Management for Industry 5.0, London, New York : Routledge, s. 135-148.

Nowicki P., Ćwiklicki M., Kafel P., Niezgoda J., Wojnarowska M., (2023), The Circular Economy and its Benefits for Pro-environmental Companies, „Business Strategy and the Environment”, vol. 32, iss. 7, s. 4584-4599; https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/bse.3382

Wach K., Maciejewski M., Głodowska A.,(2023), Inside Entrepreneurial Orientation : Do Risk-Taking and Innovativeness Influence Proactiveness?, „Economics &
Sociology”, vol. 16, nr 1, s. 159-175; https://www.economics-sociology.eu/files/11E_1349_Wach%20et%20al.pdf

Maciejewski M., Wach K., Głodowska A., (2023), Is Innovativeness Influenced by Proactiveness and Risk-taking? Evidence from Poland Based on Structural Equation Modelling, „Prace Komisji Geografii Przemysłu Polskiego Towarzystwa Geograficznego”, vol. 37, nr 1, s. 83-99; https://prace-kgp.up.krakow.pl/article/view/9705

Żur A., Wałęga A., (2023), Internationalization and Innovation Orientation as Factors of Employee Learning and Development Adaptation during Covid-19 : Evidence from Polish SMEs, „Entrepreneurial Business and Economics Review”, vol. 11, nr 1, s. 77-91; https://eber.uek.krakow.pl/index.php/eber/article/view/1851

Marona B., Tomal M., (2023), The Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on the Operations of Real Estate Agencies and the Attitudes of their Clients in Poland, „International Entrepreneurship Review”, vol. 9, no. 1, s. 7-16; https://ier.uek.krakow.pl/index.php/pm/article/view/2137/2203

Tomasik K., Marona B., (2023), Analysis of Marketing Tools Used by Real Estate Development Companies Using Secret Client Research – a Case Study From Krakow, „Real Estate Management and Valuation”, vol. 31, no. 2, s. 29-38; https://sciendo.com/article/10.2478/remav-2023-0011

SDG 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries

10.1. Increase the number of international students from developing countries

In 2023, the number of international students stood at 880, with the vast majority of them being from developing countries (848). The University continued to develop its international offer, growing the range of English lingual degrees at first cycle and second cycle levels. KUE enrolled international students for both the degrees in English and, when the knowledge of Polish was confirmed, for Polish-lingual programs (in this case, the students usually have a background of the Polish diaspora).

10.2. Establish academic links with institutions in developing countries, supporting them through mobility of staff and students, partnerships.

Furthering its desire to partner with institutions in developing countries and emerging economies, in 2023 KUE continued to seek out foreign institutions interested in mobility (staff and students), joint programs, research, and funding cooperation to grow the existing partnership list (https://iro.uek.krakow.pl/partnerzy/). Across 2023 KUE initiated new cooperation proposals.

10.3. Be increasingly open to students with disabilities

The Office for Persons with Disabilities (https://bon.uek.krakow.pl/p,95,office-for-persons-with-disabilities), continues to develop its offer of support and in 2023 worked with 157 students and 34 staff members, providing a wide range of support services, including enrolment, study, examinations, accommodation, counselling, organizing events for the University community as well as participating in external events.

10.4. Develop a system of support for disabled staff and students.

In 2023, the Office for Persons with Disabilities received state funding of 540 700PLN , which provided significant resources for all Office activities, including launching the new Psychological Support Centre, enhancing the support program of assistants for disabled students, undertaking trips (including participation in sporting events) and trainings.

10.5. Develop equality policies and monitoring systems, centered on human resource excellence

On the 6th of April 2021, the HR Excellence strategy was enacted (https://hr.uek.krakow.pl/en/home-3), and a Steering Committee was formed for its implementation. Across 2022, a range of activities was carried out, leading to an internal review (https://hr.uek.krakow.pl/en/elementor-11713?lang=en).

10.6 Publications by KUE staff covering SDG10 issues

Out of 303 texts published by KUE employees regarding SDG10, the selected ones are:

Lipieta A., Lipieta A., (2023), The Long-run Equilibrium in the Context of COVID-19 Pandemic, „Journal of Economic Studies”, vol. 50, iss. 3, s. 385-406.

Gródek-Szostak Z., Kotulewicz-Wisińska K., Lisiakiewicz R., Zysk W., (2023), The Belorussian IT Sector as a Panacea for the Shortage of Specialists in the Labour Market of Selected Post-communist Countries, „International Entrepreneurship Review”, vol. 9, no. 1, s. 77-95; https://ier.uek.krakow.pl/index.php/pm/article/view/2147/2208

Styrnol N., Wiktor-Mach D., Sikorska J., (2023), BULGARIA: Migration and Demographic Patterns in Central-Eastern Europe: Report, [on-line], Kraków : Uniwersytet Ekonomiczny w Krakowie. CASPAR, 45 s.

Nigbor-Drożdż A., Łukasiński W., (2023), Challenges Determining the Success and Failure of a Startup in the Opinion of Representatives of Generation Z in Poland, „Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS)”, vol. 30, nr 2, s. 75-90; https://journals.prz.edu.pl/hss/article/view/1347

Brzozowski J., Chwat O., Sikorska J., (2023), ESTONIA – Migration and Demographic Patterns in Central-Eastern Europe: Report, [on-line], Kraków : Uniwersytet Ekonomiczny w Krakowie. CASPAR, 32 s.

Brzozowski J., Chwat O., Sikorska J., (2023), POLONIA – Migration and Demographic Patterns in Central-Eastern Europe: Report, [on-line], Kraków : Uniwersytet Ekonomiczny w Krakowie. CASPAR, 38 s.

Sobczak-Szelc K., Pędziwiatr K., Hassen B., (2023), TUNISIA: Drivers and Trajectories of Migration to Europe: Case Study, Sztokholm : Nordregio, 64 s.

Soboleva O., Yarosh O., Wiktor-Mach D., Pędziwiatr K., (2023), UKRAINE: Drivers and Trajectories of Migration to Europe: Case Study, Sztokholm : Nordregio, 69 s.

SDG 11: Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable

11.1. Support arts and heritage activities of the city, region, country.

– Since 2021, the Art at UEK project is an ongoing activity by the University. In 2023, as part of the project, numerous performances, concerts, exhibitions, debates, lectures and expert panels are organized (https://odpowiedzialny.uek.krakow.pl/sztuka/).

– The GAP Gallery hosted a range of exhibitions (https://aagap.pl/galeria-gap/).

11.2. Provide access to educational resources for people who are not KUE students and for local communities.

– KUE annually organizes events in the arts, which are open to the public.

– The Main Library (https://bg.uek.krakow.pl) offers access to the public and, through KUEs membership of the Krakow University Consortium, access is possible to all member organizations across the city of Krakow.

– The Third Age University (https://utw.uek.krakow.pl) is a project providing mature students with learning opportunities in a wide range of topics within KUE competences, such as economics, management, policymaking, and sustainability.

– KUE operates its Children University (https://ud.uek.krakow.pl), aimed at educating children in a range of topics and societal postures, including responsible citizenship.

11.3. Support sustainability projects by local communities, city authorities, regional governments.

– Contributing to local initiatives is part of KUEs responsibility towards the community. One multi-year effort is the bicycle commuting project, where KUE staff switch their travel habits to bicycle transport to and from work. Also, pedestrian access is prioritized on the KUE campus.

– At KUE, the Department of Spatial Development and Urban Studies (https://igpsm.uek.krakow.pl/en/), consisting of 3 departments and two degrees, is devoted to planning and cooperates with local authorities regarding city planning and development.

– The Malopolska School of Public Administration (MSAP) is engaged in research and consulting for local authorities, including topics of planning and development (https://politykipubliczne.pl/category/aktualnosci/).

11.4. Publications by KUE staff covering SDG11 issues

Out of 210 texts published by KUE employees regarding SDG11, the selected ones are:

Firszt D., Jabłoński M., (2023), Implementacja idei smart city w zarządzaniu miastem : ocena i oczekiwania mieszkańców na przykładzie studentów krakowskich uczelni,
„Prace Naukowe Uniwersytetu Ekonomicznego we Wrocławiu”, vol. 67, nr 4, s. 51-64; https://journals.ue.wroc.pl/pn/article/view/82/936

Trojanek R., Głuszak M., Kruszka M., (2023), An Empirical Investigation into Regional Housing Market Synchronisation in Poland, „Entrepreneurial Business and Economics
Review”, vol. 11, nr 4, s. 57-74; https://eber.uek.krakow.pl/eber/article/view/2100

Ogórek M., (2023), Financial Knowledge among Micro-entrepreneurs : a Case of Katowice City, Poland, „Zeszyty Naukowe Politechniki Śląskiej. Organizacja i Zarządzanie”, z. 187, s. 503-523; https://managementpapers.polsl.pl/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/187-Og%C3%B3rek.pdf

Piszczek M., Surówka K., (2023), Kondycja finansowa miast tworzących Unię Metropoli Polskich, „Finanse Komunalne”, nr 6, s. 17-29.

Dziekański P., Popławski Ł., Wyszkowski A., Wrońska M., (2023), Assessment of the Spatial Disparities of the Green Economy in the Voivodeships of Poland in 2010-2020, „Ekonomia i Środowisko”, vol. 87, nr 4, s. 1-17; https://www.ekonomiaisrodowisko.pl/journal/article/view/699

Hausner J., Kudłacz M., Głowacki J., Kutek K., Ćmielewski M., Ramm K., (2023), Water City Index 2023: ranking efektywności i wykorzystania zasobów wody w polskich miastach, [Dokument elektroniczny], Kudłacz M. (red.), Kutek K. (red.), Kraków : Fundacja Gospodarki i Administracji Publicznej : Open Eyes Economy Summit, 34 s.

Wałachowski K., (2023), Konsekwencje utraty statusu miasta wojewódzkiego dla rozwoju społeczno-gospodarczego miast w Polsce, Prom. Żmija D., Kraków : , 218 k.

Badura E., (2023), Kooperatywy mieszkaniowe jako innowacyjne rozwiązanie na polskim rynku nieruchomości. [W:] Knoll V., Hablovič J., Hanzlová K., Kotroušová D., Mach O., Mifek J., Schwarzová A., Vrba V. (red.), Naděje právní vědy 2022 : Právní věda v praxi, Plzeň : Západočeská univerzita v Plzni, s. 1-8.

Kozioł A., (2023), Efektywność wykorzystania dziedzictwa kulturowego przez samorządy gmin w rozwoju lokalnym na przykładzie województwa śląskiego, Prom. Murzyn-Kupisz M., Kraków : , 384 k.

SDG 12: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

12.1. Establish paper, light bulb and toner consumption indicators within the scope of given units

A program of efficient use of paper, light bulbs, and toners was created. A program of investments in sustainability in this manner was accepted by KUE officials and was implemented in 2022 and continued in 2023.

12.2. More efficient use of water and electricity

A program of efficient use of water and electricity was created in 2022 and continued in 2023, together with investment plans.

12.3. Increase investment in renewable energy sources

Consultations on renewable energy resources is being conducted (with representatives of the city, producers of technologies, and NGOs)

12.4. Decrease CO2 emissions, smaller carbon footprint

The works on calculating and reducing KUE carbon footprint have continued.

12.5. Publications by KUE staff covering SDG12 issues

Out of 75 texts published by KUE employees regarding SDG12, the selected ones are:

Kawecka A., Ignatavičiūtė D., (2023), Modern Methods of Product Delivery – Acceptance of Innovations Among Kep Industry Customers, „Zeszyty Naukowe Politechniki
Śląskiej. Organizacja i Zarządzanie”, z. 189, s. 239-249; https://managementpapers.polsl.pl/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/189-Kawecka-Ignataviciute.pdf

Węgrzyn K., Czerniak J., (2023), Quality Improvement of Operation of the Tracking Photovoltaic Systems. [W:] Soliman (red.), Proceedings of the 42st International Business Information Management Association Conference (IBIMA) 22-23 November 2023 : Global Economic Development Research within 2025 Vision (Proceedings of the International Business Information Management Association Conference; 42), King of Prussia, PA : International Business Information Management Association, s. 1029-1046.

Żywica R., Banach J., Wolak A., Molenda J., (2023), Possibilities of Applying Own Measuring Method and the Innovative Sensor to Study Electrical Properties of Fresh Engine Oils. [W:] Sielicka-Różyńska M. (red.), International Conference on Quality and Management Sciences : Book of Abstracts, Poznań : Institute of Quality Science. Poznań University of Economics and Business, s. 108.

Nitkiewicz T., Wiszumirska K., Jachimowski A., Rychwalski M., (2023), Managing Circularity of Packaging for Food Products – Carbon Footprint Assessment of Innovative Coated Paper Packaging. [W:] Sielicka-Różyńska M. (red.), International Conference on Quality and Management Sciences : Book of Abstracts, Poznań : Institute of Quality Science. Poznań University of Economics and Business, s. 53.

Knefel M., Tworek D., Korczak M., Chlielarz E., Kalska A., Wrzochal A., Kłys I., Tworek W., (2023), Sposób pokrywania słonego smaku i zapachu siarkowodoru leczniczej wody siarczkowej oraz jej zastosowanie w krenoterapii, . Polska, Wynalazek, P.430598O udzieleniu patentu ogłoszono: 11.04.2023

Nawracaj-Grygiel K., (2023), Konkurencyjność przemysłu przetwórczego krajów Grupy Wyszehradzkiej wobeczałożeń czwartej rewolucji przemysłowej w latach 2007-2021, Prom. Molendowski E., Kraków : , 239 k.

Nitkiewicz T., Wiszumirska K., Jachimowski A., Rychwalski M., (2023), Managing Circularity of Packaging forFood Products – Carbon Footprint Assessment of Innovative Coated Paper Packaging. [W:] Michocka K., Tichoniuk M. (red.), Current Trends in Quality Science : Innovative and Sustainable Products, Materials, and Technologies,
Poznań : Poznańskie Towarzystwo Przyjaciół Nauk, s. 168-178.

Ożarowski O., (2023), The Role and Performance of Wind and Solar Energy Policy in Energy Transition Process in Germany and Poland, Prom. Śmiech S., Kraków : , 214 k.

Kwiatkowska K., (2023), Komunikacja CSR sieci sklepów handlowych a decyzje zakupowe klientów w erze social media. [W:] Kopera S. (red.), Etyka i CSR w mediach społecznościowych : Digital Ninjas 2023, Kraków : Uniwersytet Jagielloński w Krakowie, s. 77-90.

Hornicki K., (2023), Rola ekoprojektowania opakowań w gospodarce o obiegu zamkniętym, Prom. Cholewa-Wójcik A., Kraków : , 314 k.

SDG 13: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts

13.1. More green areas within the Krakow University of Economics campus

The green areas at KUE campus are constantly evolving. More green fields are prepared, and new greenery is being continuously planted. Plans to reduce parking spaces and create a “Professors’ Garden” were commissioned and approved in 2022 – the garden was sunder construction across 2023.

13.2. More educational efforts to further climate change knowledge and awareness

KUE actively participates in PRME (https://www.unprme.org/kracow-university-of-economics/) and Global Compact Poland’s efforts (https://eko.uek.krakow.pl) to enhance climate change education. KUE representatives are taking an active part in both organizations’ round table talks and report writing.

13.3. Publications by KUE staff covering SDG13 issues

Out of 45 texts published by KUE employees regarding SDG13, the selected ones are:

Matusiewicz M., Możdżeń M., Paprocki W., (2023), Physical Internet in Passenger Air Transport to Decrease Emissions – a Concept, „Sustainable Materials and Technologies”, vol. 36, s. 1-19; https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214993723000246?via%3Dihub

Komorowska M., Niemiec M., Sikora J., Gródek-Szostak Z., Gurgulu H., Chowaniak M., Atilgan A., Neuberger P., (2023), Evaluation of Sheep Wool as a Substrate for Hydroponic Cucumber Cultivation, „Agriculture”, vol. 13, iss. 3, s. 1-14; https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/13/3/554

Kabaja B., (2023), The EU Ecolabel as a Mark of Environmental Excellence – a Literature Review, „Modern Management Review”, vol. 28, nr 1, s. 71-81;
https://journals.prz.edu.pl/mmr/article/view/859

Firlej K., Stanuch M., (2023), Forecasting the Development of Electricity from Renewable Energy Sources in Poland Against the Background of the European Union Countries, „Ekonomia i Środowisko”, vol. 84, nr 1, s. 30-50; https://www.ekonomiaisrodowisko.pl/journal/article/view/536/503

Molendowski E., Pach-Gurgul A., Ulbrych M., (2023), Energy Subsidies and their Implications for CO2 Emissions in the Visegrad Group Countries, „Comparative Economic Research : Central and Eastern Europe”, vol. 26, nr 2, s. 51-70; https://czasopisma.uni.lodz.pl/CER/article/view/18424/17970

Zachariasz A., Jopek D., Kochel L., (2023), Heritage and Environment : Greenery as a Climate Change Mitigation Factor in Selected UNESCO Sites in Krakow, „Sustainability”, vol. 15, iss. 15, s. 1-40; https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/15/15/12041

Karatayev M., Gaduš J., Lisiakiewicz R., (2023), Creating Pathways Toward Secure and Climate Neutral Energy System through EnergyPLAN Scenario Model : the Case of Slovak Republic, „Energy Reports”, vol. 10, s. 2525-2536; https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S235248472301291X

Firlej K., Mierzejewski M., Stanuch M., (2023), Economic Growth in the European Union : the Importance of Renewable Energy Consumption. [W:] Streszczenia artykułów konferencyjnych : XXI Konferencja Naukowa z cyklu „Zarządzanie wartością”, Sopot : Katedra Strategicznego Rozwoju, s. 46-47.

Binda J., Surówka M., Małodobry M., Nastuła A., (2023), Smart City Challenges in the Context of Sustainable Development, „Scientific Journal of Bielsko-Biala School of Finance and Law”, vol. 27, nr 3, s. 80-84; https://asej.eu/index.php/asej/article/view/743

SDG 16: Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels

16.1. Increase the role of stakeholders (internal and external) in university operations

– Stakeholders are given access to university operations through a range of collegiate bodies:

1. KUE Senate, which includes representatives of all employee categories (administrative, academic, research, management) and students (https://uek.krakow.pl/uniwersytet/wladze/senat);

2. KUE Student Parliament, that provides self-governance for the student body, and which participates through representatives in the functioning of many university bodies (https://psuek.pl);

3. KUE Board of Trustees, through which representatives of external stakeholders contribute to university operations (https://uek.krakow.pl/uniwersytet/wladze/rada-patronacka). This Board was formed in March 2021 for the first time and will function until September 2024. Prof. Majchrowski, the President of Krakow is a member, strengthening the linkages between city authorities and KUE.

– At College level, stakeholders have been engaged through College Councils, where education programs are evaluated and discussed, graduate profiles formed, cooperation with employers fostered, together with the transfer of knowledge between academic and the business/governmental community (https://knzj.uek.krakow.pl/o-kolegium/rada-biznesu/).

– At the level of Institutes (constituent units of Colleges), stakeholder council are also operating (https://igpsm.uek.krakow.pl/stakeholder-council/).

16.2. Support institutional development at local, city, regional and national levels

– The KUE Centre for Public Policy conducts research, consulting, and contributes to the development of public policies at all levels. A major theme of research in 2020, 2021,2022 and 2023 was the impact of the pandemic, the development of cities and the impact of renewable technologies (https://politykipubliczne.pl/category/aktualnosci/).

– Through the Department of Knowledge Transfer and Projects, KUE provides expert knowledge to government units.

– Through the Malopolska School of Public Administration, KUE provides expert knowledge to external partners, including government units of different levels and local authorities (https://msap.uek.krakow.pl/projekty/projekty-msap/).

16.3. Support strengthening of government, policymakers, lawmakers through cooperation and outreach

– Since 1995 the GAP Symposium (Sympozjum GAP) operates as a public debate platform between academia, government at various levels, wide range of stakeholders. In 2023, the 54th Symposium focused on topics of global economics, demography, policies towards seniors and the disabled (https://sympozjumgap.pl).

– Since 2015, the Open Eyes Economy Summit (OEES), provides a platform for discussions about modern economic and political issues at local, national and international levels. In 2023, the 8th Summit provided an international venue for discussing issues of democracy, demography, economics and business operations, multigenerational and multicultural issues in organizations (https://kongres.oees.pl/en/oees-2023/.

16.4. Collaborate with government on important issues

– The Malopolska School of Public Administration is a unit dedicated to research, projects, consulting focused on Administration and governance at local, regional, national levels. An example from 2023 is the research on the Quick Reaction Instrument, from which a series of publications emerged.

– The College of Economy and Public Administration, through its institutes and departments, is actively involved in research with governmental partners at all levels. A notable proportion of Faculty have government experience and continue to support government activities at various levels.

– Prof. Majchrowski, the President of Krakow joined the KUE Board of Trustees in 2021 as a member, strengthening the linkages between city authorities and KUE.

16.5. Contribute to the development of highly skilled governmental human resources

– Various organizational units of the University (including Malopolska School of Public Administration and Krakow School of Business KUE Institutes) offer a wide range of trainings, postgraduate and MBA programs for policymakers and lawmakers (https://uek.krakow.pl/ksztacenie/studia-dedykowane-samorzad-kultura-ngo-koscioly-ochrona-zdrowia).

– The conferences and symposia organized by KUE, all involved government representatives, policymakers as speakers, and were open to attendees from all levels of government and policymaking. The mixed format, operated in 2022 and continued in 2023, only helped to enhance the number and geographical location of participants.

16.6. Publications by KUE staff covering SDG16 issues

Out of 138 texts published by KUE employees regarding SDG16, the selected ones are:

Guczalska K., (2023), Ecocentrism : Hopes and Concerns, „Zeszyty Naukowe Politechniki Śląskiej. Organizacja i Zarządzanie”, z. 183, s. 165-187;
https://managementpapers.polsl.pl/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/183-Guczalska.pdf

Kabat-Rudnicka D., (2023), The Rule of Law in the National and Supranational Context, „Przegląd Europejski”, nr 2, s. 9-26;
https://przegladeuropejski.com.pl/resources/html/article/details?id=235113

Ledwoń P., (2023), The National Raw Materials Policy in Poland as an Instrument of Implementation of the Constitutional Principle of Ensuring the Security of Citizens (Article 5 of the Constitution of the Republic of Poland), „Journal of Agricultura and Environmental Law”, vol. 18, no. 35, s. 100-114; https://ojs.mtak.hu/index.php/JAEL/issue/view/1113/778

Baran K., (2023), Zmiana trajektorii reform zarządzania publicznego w Polsce w latach 1989-2019 – ujęcie instytucjonalne, Prom. Mazur S., Kraków : , 316 k.

Łukasiński W., Wójcik M., (2023), Postrzeganie zalet pracy zdalnej przez przedstawicieli pokolenia Z w Polsce, „Przegląd Organizacji”, nr 3 (998), s. 196-206.

Kozień E., Rosicki Ł., (2023), Strategie rozwoju samorządu w kontekście rozwoju zrównoważonego i zintegrowanego na przykładzie Górnośląsko-Zagłębiowskiej Metropolii, „Studia Śląskie”, t. 93, s. 67-85.

Szczecina K., Ziółko M., (2023), The Impact of Transport Exclusion on the Socioeconomic Development of the Nowosądecki District, „Journal of Public Governance”, nr 1 (63), s. 5-19; https://publicgovernance.pl/zpub/article/view/668

Korbela G., (2023), Finansowe skutki ryzyka długowieczności a model państwa opiekuńczego, Prom. Wanat S., Kraków : 270 k.

Prostak R., (2023), Promocja polityki tolerancji religijnej w pismach Tertuliana a współczesne spory o prawo do zakrywania twarzy z przyczyn religijnych, „Myśl Polityczna”, nr 3-4(19-20), s. 31-58; https://mp.sejm.gov.pl/Journal.nsf/MP.xsp?documentId=21D5A3F1D020532FC1258B5C0072BF5A&lang=PL

SDG 17: Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development

17.1. Promote and initiate intersectoral cooperation

– KUE is a member of the Special Taskforce for the Ministry of Funds and Regional Policy for university social responsibility. The Taskforce is responsible for creating policies regarding Polish universities regarding their measuring and reporting sustainable development (including SDGs) and social responsibility of Universities. KUEs representative is a lead of a research team within the Taskforce, which is conducting research on foreign university SDG and Sustainable Development measuring and reporting (https://www.gov.pl/web/fundusze-regiony/grupa-robocza-ds-spolecznej-odpowiedzialnosci-uczelni).

– Since 1995 the GAP Symposium (Sympozjum GAP) operates as a public debate platform between academia, government at various levels, wide range of stakeholders. In 2023, the 54^4th Symposium focused on topics of global economics, demography, policies towards seniors and the disabled (https://sympozjumgap.pl).

– Since 2005, the MBA Congress (Kongres MBA) brings together representatives of business with government policymakers and researchers, providing a venue for discussing issues important to the locality, nation and the world. In 2023, the 19th Congress focused on issues of degrowth as the new normal – perspectives and opportunities.

17.2. Develop national and international cooperation within the scope of science, technology, and innovation

Cooperation with partners, both domestic and foreign, plays an important role in the development of the University. It has an impact on the improvement and modernization of didactics, as well as on increasing the research potential. The Krakow University of Economics actively cooperates with about 200 foreign centers.

17.3. Publications by KUE staff covering SDG17 issues

Out of 29 texts published by KUE employees regarding SDG17, the selected ones are:

Wach K., Głodowska A., Maciejewski M., (2023), International Entrepreneurship of Family Firms from Central Europe : the Example of Poland. [W:] Kraus S.,
Clauss T., Kallmuenzer A. (red.), Research Handbook on Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Family Firms, Cheltenham ; Northampton : Edward Elgar Publishing, s. 324-344.

Salamaga M., (2023), Study on the influence of foreign direct investment on innovations in enterprises in Poland using the ECM panel model, „Argumenta Oeconomica”, nr 1 (50), s. 119-136; https://www.dbc.wroc.pl/dlibra/publication/159650/edition/121370/content

Surdej A., (2023), Modern Diplomats : Agents, Experts, and Policy Entrepreneurs, „Athenaeum : Polskie Studia Politologiczne”, vol. 79, s. 272-284;
https://czasopisma.marszalek.com.pl/pl/10-15804/athena/1331-apsp-2023/apsp20233/11666-apsp2023314

Salamaga M., (2023), Study on the Survival Rate of Foreign Direct Investments in the Countries of the Visegrad Group Using Event History Analysis, „Argumenta Oeconomica”, nr 2 (51), s. 83-99; http://dbc.wroc.pl/dlibra/publication/163937

Daszkiewicz N., Wach K., (2023), Networking and Familiness as Factors Stimulating the Early Internationalization of High-Tech Firms, „Inžinerinė Ekonomika”,
vol. 34, nr 5, s. 554-567; https://inzeko.ktu.lt/index.php/EE/article/view/33855

Amofah K., Dziwornu M., Rachwał T., Saladrigues R., Agyarko-Fosu F., (2023), Transition from Entrepreneurship Education to Entrepreneurial Intention : a Cross-Cultural Effect, „Czasopismo Geograficzne”, T. 94, z. 3, s. 533-552; https://ptgeo.org.pl/czasopismo-geograficzne/aktualny-numer/