Management at the University

Rector of the University of Lodz manages the university, its activities and represents it externally. Competences of the Rector include, in particular:

• setting directions for the development of the University of Lodz; 
• implementing the University of Lodz strategy;  
• preparing a draft modification and supplementation of the University of Lodz strategy; 
• preparing a draft of statutory changes at the University of Lodz; 
• supervising the activities of all organisational units of the University of Lodz and coordinating their work; 
• making decisions regarding the property and financial management of the University of Lodz; 
• supervising the work of the Vice-Rectors and administration, including the activities of the Chancellor and his Deputies; 
• supervising the process of student and doctoral education as well as the process of educating scientific staff; 
• taking action to promote scientific staff and undertaking cooperation with the socio-economic environment; 
• ensuring compliance with law and order at the University of Lodz and establishing internal regulations, including the principles of employment and promotion at the University of Lodz; 
• convening meetings of the Rector’s Board and the Senate and chairing their deliberations; 
• appointing disciplinary spokespersons; 
• appointing permanent and ad hoc Rector’s Committees; 
• appointing the Rector’s Representatives to perform specific tasks; 
• exercising internal control; 
• ensuring the protection and security of information, including the protection of classified information; 
• ensuring safe and hygienic working and educational conditions at faculties and other organisational units of the University of Lodz within the meaning of the Organisational Regulations of the University of Lodz; 
• supervising the implementation of development plans for individual areas of the University of Lodz activity; 
• initiating and implementing tasks within the framework of cooperation between the University of Lodz and state and local
• government administration bodies, the social and cultural environment, and economic institutions; 
• carrying out duties related to student affairs;  
• maintaining relations with the student government.

Rector manages the university by setting its strategic development directions and supervising their implementation. He cooperates with Vice-Rectors and Deans, who are responsible for coordinating administrative processes and supporting Directors and Heads in managing individual units. The Rector ensures that academic and administrative goals are achieved in an integrated manner, which contributes to the efficient operation of the university as a whole. Chancellors cooperate with the Rector in the management of the central administration, which allows for a better use of resources and a faster response to the needs of the university. 

• Tuesdays: 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., the University of Lodz Rector’s Office building, room No. 111
• Thursdays: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., the University of Lodz Rector’s Office building, room No. 111

Agnieszka Zgondek 
E-mail: rektor@uni.lodz.pl 
Phone number: +48 42 635 40 02 
Narutowicza 68, room No. 111

Initiatives of scientific or socially useful natures ​​may receive patronage from the Rector of the University of Lodz. Please visit the website explaining the rules for granting patronage (in Polish).

The Vice-Rector for Science is the First Deputy of the Rector. The responsibilities of the Vice-Rector for Science include:

• planning and coordinating research; 
• developing and evaluating scientific disciplines; 
• supervising scientific programmes and research projects; 
• cooperating with institutions financing scientific research; 
• monitoring directions of scientific development in the world; 
• organising training courses and workshops for employees and researchers; 
• supporting interdisciplinary research; 
• supervising the research quality assessment process; 
• supervising the supply of scientific equipment and its operation; 
• supervising activities of the Lodz University Press and submitting proposals for the appointment of an editor-in-chief, publishing
• board and subject editors; 
• supervising journals published at the University of Lodz; 
• supervising activities of the University of Lodz Library, in particular in the field of science reporting; 
• supervising scientific information; 
• supervising the awarding of prizes to academic teachers; 
• supervising education of scientific staff (including academic degrees and titles); 
• promoting key areas of research at the University of Lodz; 
• supervising research centres, units and teams at the University of Lodz; 
• convening meetings of the science boards and chairing their deliberations; 
• convening meetings and chairing the Research Ethics Committee; 
• supervising Doctoral Schools in the scope of reporting scientific achievements of doctoral students;  
• supervising periodic evaluation process and preparing periodic evaluation principles; 
• monitoring the implementation of the strategy of the University of Lodz in the managed area; 
• supervising the implementation of the “Gender Equality Plan”; 
• other matters related to the assigned scope of competences or ordered by the Rector of the University of Lodz.

• Mondays: 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
• Tuesdays: (except for days when Rector's Boards with Deans and Senates are held) 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Ewa Czech 
E-mail: prorektorka_nauka@uni.lodz.pl
Phone number: +48 42 635 40 04 
Narutowicza 68, room No. 111 

The responsibilities of the Vice-Rector for Education include: 

• supervising the implementation of study curricula;

• ensuring the quality of education and the accreditation process; 

• initiating changes in study curricula and supervising admissions; 

• developing a strategy for the development of education at the University of Lodz; 

• cooperating with enterprises in the field of student internships and supervising internship programme; 

• implementing innovative teaching methods and educational technologies; 

• supervising the quality of lifelong learning programmes; 

• supervising the quality of non-degree postgraduate study programmes; 

• supporting the development of digital competences of students and employees; 

• promoting the university as a centre of educational excellence; 

• supervising the supply of teaching equipment and its operation; 

• supervising the "Talented at School, Brilliant at the University" programme; 

• supervising Doctoral Schools in the field of doctoral education programmes; 

• developing learning outcomes for an inter-faculty study programme;  

• developing a strategy for implementing the so-called micro-credentials;  

• monitoring initiatives of the AI team ; 

• supporting the Vice-Rector for Popularisation of Science and Education in supervising the unit responsible for the knowledge and technology transfer; 

• supporting the Vice-Rector for Internationalisation of Science and Education in supervising the Foreign Language Centre; 

• supporting the Rector in the area of student affairs; 

• monitoring the implementation of the strategy of the University of Lodz in the managed area; 

• other matters related to the assigned scope of competences or ordered by the Rector of the University of Lodz. 

Starting from October 2024: 

• Tuesadys, 2:00 p.m. – 3 :30 p.m., the University of Lodz Rector’s Office building, room No. 107

Ewa Szulc
E-mail: prorektorka_ksztalcenie@uni.lodz.pl
Phone number: +48 42 635 40 24
Narutowicza 68, room No. 107

The duties of the Vice-Rector for Internationalisation of Science and Education include: 

• establishing and implementing international cooperation; 
• coordinating international student and staff exchange; 
• representing the University of Lodz on international forums; 
• developing double diploma and joint degree programmes; 
• building relationships with foreign scientific and educational institutions; 
• developing international study curricula and language courses; 
• supporting international research mobility; 
• supporting research internships and international conferences;  
• supporting publications by international researchers; 
• cooperating with foreign universities within the framework of research projects; 
• supervising the Foreign Language Centre; 
• supervising the School of Polish Language for Foreign Students of the University of Lodz; 
• supervising Doctoral Schools in the field of internationalisation of doctoral students; 
• representing the University of Lodz in the UNIC Alliance of European Universities; 
• coordinating the participation of the University of Lodz in the UNIC Alliance; 
• developing cooperation with partner universities of the UNIC Alliance; 
• supervising the Academic Support Centre of the University of Lodz; 
• monitoring anti-discrimination and anti-mobbing procedures at the University of Lodz;  
• supporting the Rector in terms of student affairs, in particular in contacts with international students; 
• monitoring the implementation of the strategy of the University of Lodz in the managed area; 
• other matters related to the assigned scope of competences or ordered by the Rector of the University of Lodz.

• Mondays: 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
• Thursdays: 10:00 a.m.– 12:00 p.m.

Ewa Czech
E-mail:prorektorka_umiedzynarodowienie@uni.lodz.pl
Phone number: +48 42 635 40 04
Narutowicza 68, room No.111 

The Vice-Rector for Academic and External Relations serves as the Second Deputy of the Rector. The responsibilities of the Vice-Rector include:  

• developing cooperation between the University of Lodz and universities as part of the Lodz Academic Partnership; 
• initiating and implementing tasks as part of cooperation between the University of Lodz and state and local government administration bodies, as well as the social, economic, cultural and sports environment;  
• establishing and developing cooperation between the University of Lodz and Polish universities; 
• supporting the integration and development of the academic community; 
• supervising legal procedures in force at the University of Lodz; 
• monitoring the fate of graduates; 
• supervising the Physical Education and Sports Centre; 
• animating the sports activity of the University of Lodz academic community; 
• developing contacts with sports associations and clubs in the region; 
• cooperating with the Righteous Among the Nations State Secondary School of the University of Lodz, the University of Lodz Kindergarten and the British International School of the University of Lodz; 
• cooperating with the Doctoral Students’ Government; 
• supervising financing and activities of student science clubs; 
• supervising activities of the university teams: Academic Choir of the University of Lodz, the Academic Song and Dance Ensemble KUJON, Bałałajki; 
• cooperating with the University of Lodz Foundation;  
• carrying out duties related to doctoral affairs; 
• supporting the Rector in the area of student affairs; 
• monitoring the implementation of the strategy of the University of Lodz in the managed area; 
• other matters related to the assigned scope of competences or ordered by the Rector of the University of Lodz.

• Tuesadys: 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., the University of Lodz Rector’s Office building, room No. 107

Ewa Szulc
E-mail: prorektor_relacje_kontakty@uni.lodz.pl
Phone number: +48 42 635 40 24
Narutowicza 68, room No. 107

Chancellor of the University of Lodz coordinates administrative processes and supports directors and heads in managing individual units. The duties of the Chancellor include, in particular:  

• ensuring the efficient operation of the University of Lodz administration and infrastructure; 
• ensuring efficient internal and external communication; 
• supervising financial management and assets of the University of Lodz; 
• developing a strategy for the University of Lodz infrastructure development; 
• supervising computerisation and digital security of the University of Lodz; 
• supervising IT systems and databases; 
• cooperating with state administration bodies in the field of investment and development of the University of Lodz; 
• developing and implementing risk and security management policies; 
• supervising recruitment and development processes of administrative staff; 
• cooperating with individual university units in  grants and funds management; 
• coordinating activities aimed at increasing the operational efficiency of the University of Lodz; 
• implementing innovative technological solutions to improve the work of administration; 
• representing the University of Lodz with external service providers and business partners;
• management and administration of the University of Lodz property, property security, planning and implementation of investments, renovations and proper operation, maintenance and repair of buildings, structures and other equipment, energy management, transport; 
• matters related to the assigned scope of competences or ordered by the Rector of the University of Lodz. 

Office hours will be published in the second half of September.

Justyna Meksa
Ewelina Olczak
E-mail: kanclerz@uni.lodz.pl
Phone number: +48 42 635 40 10; +48 42 635 40 20
Narutowicza 68, room No. 101

The Deputy Chancellor of the University of Lodz coordinates administrative processes and supports directors and heads in managing individual units, as well as the Chancellor of the University of Lodz in these activities. 

Due to many years of experience in the field of PR and marketing of universities, I am particularly close to the areas related to: 

• ensuring efficient internal and external communication; 
• ensuring coherent visual communication of the University of Lodz, taking care of the university’s image; 
• promoting key areas of research and cooperation with the socio-cultural environment; 
• promoting science and education among the local, regional and international community; 
• implementing policies and operation of teams working for gender equality and sustainable development.  
   

 Additional responsibilities of the Deputy Chancellor of the University of Lodz include:  

• ensuring the efficient operation of the University of Lodz administration and infrastructure; 
• supervising financial management and assets of the University of Lodz; 
• developing a strategy for the University of Lodz infrastructure development; 
• developing and implementing risk and security management policies; 
• supervising recruitment and development processes of administrative staff; 
• cooperating with individual university units in  grants and funds management; 
• coordinating activities aimed at increasing the operational efficiency of the University of Lodz; 
• implementing innovative technological solutions to improve the work of administration; 
• representing the University of Lodz in contacts with external service providers and business partners. 

Office hours will be published in the second half of September.

Justyna Meksa
Ewelina Olczak
E-mail: kanclerz@uni.lodz.pl
Phone number: +48 42 635 40 10; +48 42 635 40 20
Narutowicza 68,room No.101

The duties of the Finance Director / Bursar of the university include: 

• strategic financial management of the university;
• supporting the Rector, Vice-Rectors and Chancellors in making financial decisions;
• cooperating with and supporting the faculty authorities in financial management at the faculty level;
• cooperating with the bursars in the financial management of the university;
• supervising the operation of the financial information systems;
• supervising accounting procedures at the university;
• educational and information activities in the field of university finances;
• supervising the preparation of the university budget and sub-budgets;
• supervising preparation of internal legislation concerning the university finances;
• ensuring a safe financial result, enabling the long-term implementation of the university's goals.

• Mondays: 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., the University of Lodz Rector’s Office building, room No.101

Justyna Meksa
Ewelina Olczak
E-mail: dyrektor_finansowy@uni.lodz.pl
Phoen number: +48 42 635 40 10; +48 42 635 40 20
Narutowicza 68, room No. 101