WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING ON NON-DISCRIMINATION AND DIVERSITY MANAGEMENT

University of Lodz is a community based on openness, respect and diversity. We believe that full personal and professional development is possible only in an inclusive and fair academic atmosphere.  Therefore, as part of the project “UniLodz – a discrimination-free zone” we are carrying out a series of training courses that support building a culture of mutual understanding, equal treatment and safe cooperation.

The training covers five key areas that have been identified as particularly important in the context of the needs of our community and the current challenges of the university. Participants have the opportunity to deepen their knowledge in the areas of multiculturalism and intercultural communication, conflict resolution, responding to inappropriate behaviour, and also learn the basics of diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI).

The aim of the activities is to strengthen the competences of the University of Lodz community in the area of counteracting discrimination, building relationships based on trust and supporting diversity as a value.

The training sessions will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with a break for a meal provided as part of the project at the University of Lodz Training and Conference Centre.  Groups of a maximum of 15 people will be formed successively throughout the project.

Each participant should select at least two training courses from those presented below. Training description, schedule and registration link are available after expanding the training title.

Mateusz Hauk is a Doctor of Social Sciences in the field of Psychology. He is an assistant professor at the Institute of Psychology, University of Lodz as well as a business and interpersonal skills trainer. Dr Mateusz Hauk specialises in developing leadership and management skills, building and improving teamwork, managing emotions in a manager's work, helping to solve difficult situations and implement changes, facilitation and moderation, activities aimed at improving relationships in the workplace (both internal and external to the organisation) while simultaneously increasing efficiency.

Dr Anna Józefczyk holds a PhD degree in Social Sciences in the field of Psychology. She is an assistant professor at the Department of Social Psychology and Family Studies at the Institute of Psychology, University of Lodz. She has been taking part in a comprehensive psychotherapy course certified by the Polish Psychiatric Association. Dr Anna Józefczyk specialises in training that promotes broadly understood health with particular emphasis on the sense of mental well-being in the workplace and in private space. She carries out scientific projects related to the systemic approach to the family.

Marta Kucharska-Hauk is a Doctor of Social Sciences in the field of Psychology. She is an assistant professor at the Department of Social Psychology and Family Studies at the Institute of Psychology, University of Lodz as well as an interpersonal skills trainer since 2010. Dr Marta Kucharska-Hauk is a content co-creator of e-learning and e-coaching platforms. She designs and implements training and teaching programmes and simulation games in business and education. She specialises in training in the field of cooperation and personal effectiveness, communication and assertiveness, diversity and inclusion, emotion regulation and stress management, as well as supporting well-being. She is a member of the RESET project team. 

Agata Rudnicka-Reichel has been professionally involved in issues of social responsibility and sustainable development for 15 years.She is a Doctor of Economics. From the beginning of her professional activity she has been involved in education and promotion of sustainable development and CSR. She is associated with the Faculty of Management, University of Lodz. Dr Agata Rudnicka-Reichel is an expert of the Responsible Business Forum and the Polish Institute of Human Rights and Business. She is a member of the Scientific Council of the Centre for Social Innovation of the University of Lodz and the Programme Council of the Centre for Sustainable Development Studies at the Faculty of Management She was the President of the CSR Impact Foundation in the years 2010-2021. She was a Representative of the Rector of the University of Lodz for the Social Responsibility of the University from 2028 to 2020. She is socially involved in activities for the promotion of CSR, among other things, within Fashion Revolution Poland, the Polish Committee for Standardization (work on the ISO 26000 standard, coordination of activities related to the publication of ISO 20400), the Ministry of Economy (from 2009 to the present, as part of membership and chairing of working groups). Her main areas of interest are: strategic approach to social responsibility, sustainable business models, issues of sustainable development and responsibility in supply chains, and issues related to education for CSR and sustainable development as well as social entrepreneurship. The issue of sustainable and responsible fashion is particularly close to her heart. She is a member of teams implementing international educational and research projects. Dr Agata Rudnicka-Reichel has been a participant of numerous scientific and industry conferences devoted to the issues of sustainable development, CSR and supply chain. She has been a speaker and moderator at events devoted to sustainable development issues. Dr Rudnicka-Reichel cooperates with representatives of various sectors, supporting them in changing towards sustainable development. She is a certified trainer, project manager, tutor and a mediator. She is constantly working on improving her training competences by participating in numerous courses and training sessions. She is passionate about the Design Thinking method. Dr Rudnicka-Reichel was recognised as one of the women of Polish CSR by FOB (2013) and one of the 25 Leaders of Sustainable Development by Forbes Women (2021). 

Paulina Szymańska is a Doctor of Social Sciences in the field of Psychology. She works as an assistant professor and Deputy Head at the Institute of Psychology, University of Lodz. Currently she is professionally associated with the Department of Social Psychology and Family Studies, where she works as a teacher and conducts research, mainly on various aspects of family life. Paulina Szymańska has gained practical experience by providing psychological support and conducting workshops and training courses for various age groups, including in the field of acceptance, tolerance, issues of values, role models and authorities, and family conflicts. She has been a participant of European research and educational projects related to stress reduction and inclusive education, where she has co-authored interactive games and training materials for educators, helping to promote inclusion in various areas based on gender equality and diversification of the socio-cultural context. Currently she is a member of the RESET project team.

Olga Zwardoń-Kuchciak is an assistant at the Department of Psychology of Work, Organisation and Career Counselling at the Institute of Psychology of the University of Lodz. She is a psychologist and a business and interpersonal skills trainer. In her research, Olga Zwardoń-Kuchciak addresses the issue of developing psychological capital in the context of employee professional effectiveness and building well-being. She is a member of the GIG-OSH project team, contractor in the RESET project. In her coaching work mgr Olga Zwardoń-Kuchciak specialises in the development of psychosocial skills related to the regulation of emotions and stress, communication, building relationships and well-being in the workplace and beyond. 

If you have any questions regarding training, please contact the person coordinating recruitment and training by e-mail: Agata Miller agata.miller@uni.lodz.pl.