The University of Nova Gorica hosted the ambassador of the Republic of Poland
The University of Nova Gorica was visited today by the ambassador of the Republic of Poland, His Excellency Dr. Krzysztof Olendzki with his spouse, at the Lanthieri Mansion in Vipava.
The ambassador spoke with the rector of the University of Nova Gorica, Prof. Dr. Boštjan Golob, about the university’s teaching and research activities and partnerships that the university has in place with Polish universities and institutes.
During the meeting, which was also attended by Prof. Dr. Andreja Gomboc from the Centre for Astrophysics and Cosmology, and Prof. Dr. Dorota Korte from the Laboratory for Environmental and Life Sciences, the participants spoke about the Polish scientist and astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus. To commemorate the anniversary of his birth, Poland declared this year as the Copernicus Year. During the meeting, the ambassador also visited the Wine Research Centre.
Both sides will strive to further strengthen the cooperation between the Polish academic and research institutions and the University of Nova Gorica. At the initiative of the ambassador, the University of Nova Gorica will gladly participate in the festivities of the Copernicus Year through certain events and education sessions. The ambassador and the rector also exchanged some ideas which could contribute to the science and art in 2025, when Nova Gorica will become the European Capital of Culture.
