To date, the university and the Lodz Football Association have cooperated on organising meetings and courses for students. However, the signed agreement significantly expands the scope of joint activities. It provides for the implementation of joint research and development projects, the organisation of workshops, seminars and conferences, as well as mutual support in improving staff qualifications. The active participation of employees, students and doctoral candidates at the University of Lodz, as well as representatives of the Lodz Football Association in events organised by both institutions will also be an important element of the cooperation.
We want to establish a platform for cooperation, basing it primarily on human resources. The University of Lodz is made up of students and employees, and their interest in sports and football is certainly strong, sometimes as strong as their interest in science and education. I believe this will be a significant injection of know-how for sports associations and institutions. On the other hand, we want to share the infrastructure we have. All kinds of conferences, debates and discussions that we can organise together and share our experiences are natural. I hope this cooperation will show many people how to make a living from football and enjoy it
– underlines Prof. dr hab. Rafał Matera, Rector of the University of Lodz.
The agreement also paves the way for a deeper exchange of experiences and knowledge, as well as the practical application of research results in activities undertaken by both parties. Joint teaching initiatives – particularly workshops and educational projects – are intended to respond to current market needs and support the development of competencies essential for the sports and academic communities.
This is an important day in the history of the Lodz Football Association. We have formalised our cooperation with the University of Lodz, which is already underway, for the first time. This is not the beginning of the collaboration. As partners, we work together, we know each other and we have often enjoyed the hospitality of the University of Lodz. Additionally, we have also organised events together with students studying refereeing courses
– says Tomasz Jóźwik, Vice-President of the Lodz Football Association.
Edit: Magdalena Paszko, Centre for External Relations and Social Responsibility of the University, University of Lodz
Photos: Maciej Fornal, Centre for Brand Communications, University of Lodz
