As a research institution that meets the requirements of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers, developed by the European Commission, SWPS University was granted the right to display the HR Excellence in Research logo, in 2016. We are committed to creating a stimulating environment for scientific research by supporting multiple initiatives, adhering to the equal opportunity policy, supporting mobility of academic staff, providing training, and securing financing for research projects.
Our Commitment
to Researchers
SWPS University is strongly committed to research development and knowledge sharing in accordance with the adopted ethical practices. The University strives to create a stimulating environment for scientific research by supporting various initiatives of the researchers, adhering to the equal opportunity policy, supporting the mobility of academic staff, providing training, and financing purchases of specialized equipment and computer applications.
This commitment translates into excellent results, such as top marks in the rankings measuring the amount of received grants and high scores for scientific research from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education.
Human Resources Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R)
- Paweł Ostaszewski, Professor, Director of the Institute of Psychology
- Marcin Jacoby, Ph.D. / Associate Professor, Dean of the Faculty of Humanities in Warsaw
- Monika Lewandowicz-Machnikowska, Ph.D. / Associate Professor, Dean of the Faculty of Law and Communication in Wrocław
- Karol Murlak, Ph.D. / Associate Professor, Director of the Institute of Design
- Olga Piaskowska, Ph.D. / Associate Professor, Academic Obmudsman
- Anna Ziółkowska, Ph.D. / Associate Professor, Vice-Dean for Educational Affairs at the Faculty of Psychology and Law in Poznań
- Anna Hełka, Ph.D. / Assistant Professor
- Aleksandra Mysłek, HR Academic Partner
- Anna Gajowniczek, Specialist at SWPS University's Doctoral School
- Grzegorz Rzeźnik, Vice-Rector's Representative for Research
- Magdalena Freyer, Expert at the Office for Research
- Michał Skorupski, representative of the Doctoral Student Government
Steering Committee
The Steering Committee oversees the activities of the HRS4R team. Members of the Steering Committee:
- Roman Cieślak, Professor, Rector of SWPS University
- Aleksandra Cisłak-Wójcik, Ph.D. / Associate Professor, Vice-Rector for Research
- Paulina Kolańczyk-Zwierz, HR Director
University with
HR Excellence in Research Logo
The logo confirms that the institution has met the requirements of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers. These documents outline the required standards of hiring procedures and working conditions. Both documents are key elements in the European Union's policy to promote scientific research and to make research an attractive career.
The institutions awarded the right to use the HR Excellence in Research logo are monitored regularly by the European Commission to ensure they continue to meet the required standards.
Read The European Charter for Researchers & The Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers