The partnership between McCormick and the Faculty of Management at the University of Lodz is one example of the company’s strategy for developing external relations. Guided by its purpose of “bringing enjoyment to life by uniting people, ideas and opportunities that shape the future of communities”, the cooperation focuses on creating space for both professional and personal development.
It is also an expression of McCormick Łódź’s commitment to building strong relationships with the academic community.
McCormick has been a member of the Business Council of the Faculty of Management, actively participating in discussions on curriculum development, labour market expectations and the competences required in today’s professional environment since 2024. As part of the cooperation, the company delivers classes for students and funds awards for the best graduates during the Faculty Alumni Gala.
The opening of the McCormick lecture hall represents an investment in supporting students and strengthening the company’s presence at the University of Lodz. The space has been designed to inspire learning, collaboration and further development, while also presenting McCormick as a place of work, knowledge acquisition and professional growth.
The official opening ceremony of the McCormick lecture hall was attended by: Prof. dr hab. Ewa Walińska, Dean of the Faculty of Management at the University of Lodz; Adam Pustelnik, First Deputy Mayor of the City of Łódź; Maciej Sysak, Chancellor of the University of Lodz; and Tanuja Singi, VP Global Business Solutions. The event was also attended by members of the Dean’s Board of the Faculty of Management, representatives of the University, staff of the Faculty of Management, McCormick leaders, and students involved in student science clubs along with their academic supervisors.
This lecture hall is a reflection of our long-term commitment to the development of Łódź and our belief that investing in talent today helps shape the leaders of tomorrow. We are proud of our partnership with the University of Lodz and look forward with enthusiasm to the further development of this cooperation in the years to come
– emphasised Tanuja Singi, VP Global Business Solutions, McCormick & Company.
The Faculty of Management of the University of Lodz consistently develops cooperation and builds lasting relationships with institutions operating in the socio-economic environment. We are delighted to open the McCormick hall, believing that this unique space will serve the faculty community and inspire further joint initiatives
– said Prof. dr hab. Ewa Walińska, Dean of the Faculty of Management at the University of Lodz.
We are very pleased to see cooperation between business and the academic community in creating new opportunities for young talent in Łódź. Such partnerships strengthen the city’s educational and professional potential and support the development of future generations
– added Adam Pustelnik, First Deputy Mayor of the City of Łódź.
Following the official opening, McCormick and the Faculty of Management also organised a discussion panel entitled Business–Academia Roundtable, dedicated to the development of artificial intelligence-related competences essential for future generations of employees. The meeting of representatives from academia and business provided an excellent opportunity to discuss how educational programmes can evolve in response to the dynamically changing needs of the labour market and technological development. Participants exchanged experiences regarding future professional competences and ways of preparing students and specialists for the opportunities and challenges associated with the development of AI.
The event under the slogan “Give your career more flavour” also featured a special student zone offering career development advice, discussions on future competences, career consultations and CV analysis, interactive competitions, sensory workshops and prizes, including McCormick spices.
We are proud of this partnership and look forward to further joint initiatives!
We encourage you to view the photo gallery from the event on Flickr.
Edit: McCormick & Company, Incorporated; Faculty of Management, University of Lodz
