![A part of Knapp’s mosaic on the facade of the NCU Aula, partially obscured by tree branches. [photo Andrzej Romański]](/img/menu/aula-umk-mozaika-knappa-kwiaty.jpg)
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![A joyful group of four young men, winners of a basketball tournament, posing in a sports hall. The participants are wearing medals and holding diplomas. One man is making a cheerful gesture, while another is being lifted by a teammate. In the background, a climbing wall and banners of the University Sports Association are visible. [photo Andrzej Romański]](/img/menu/sport-na-umk.jpg)
Rector’s Council
The Rector’s Council at Nicolaus Copernicus University is the key advisory body to the Rector, supporting the management of the University. It brings together the University’s central administration, Deans, heads of academic units, and representatives of labor unions.
President of the Rector's Council
prof. dr hab. Andrzej Tretyn – Rector Magnificus
Members of the Council
dr hab. Magdalena Barwiołek, prof. UMK – Vice-Rector for International Relations
prof. dr hab. Dariusz Grzanka – Vice-Rector for Collegium Medicum
dr hab. Adam Kola, prof. UMK – Vice-Rector for Research
dr hab. Joanna Kucharzewska, prof. UMK – Vice-Rector for Promotion and Cooperation with Social and Business Environment
dr hab. Radosław Sojak, prof. UMK – Vice-Rector for Human Resources and Financial Management
dr hab. Monika Wałachowska, prof. UMK – Vice-Rector for Student Affairs and Education
prof. dr hab. Grzegorz Bobiński – Dean of Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
dr hab. Marlena Ciechan-Kujawa, prof. UMK – Dean of Faculty of Economic Sciences and Management
prof. dr hab. Winicjusz Drozdowski – Dean of Faculty of Physics, Astronomy and Informatics
dr hab. Marek Foksiński, prof. UMK – Dean of Faculty of Pharmacy (Collegium Medicum)
dr hab. Urszula Kiełkowska, prof. UMK – Dean of Faculty of Chemistry
ks. prof. dr hab. Dariusz Kotecki – Dean of Faculty of Theology
dr hab. Bartłomiej Michalak, prof. UMK – Dean of Faculty of Political Science and Security Studies
dr hab. Krzysztof Pietrowicz, prof. UMK – Dean of Faculty of Philosophy and Social Sciences
dr hab. Filip Pręgowski, prof. UMK – Dean of Faculty of Fine Arts
prof. dr hab. Justyna Rogalska – Dean of Faculty of Biological and Veterinary Sciences
prof. dr hab. Waldemar Rozynkowski – Dean of Faculty of History
dr hab. Iwona Sadowska-Krawczenko, prof. UMK – Dean of Wydziału Lekarskiego
prof. dr hab. Maciej Serowaniec – Dean of Faculty of Law and Administration
dr hab. Marcin Świtoniak, prof. UMK – Dean of Faculty of Earth Sciences and Spatial Management
dr hab. Violetta Wróblewska, prof. UMK – Dean of Faculty of Humanities
prof. dr hab. Paweł Zalewski – Dean of Faculty of Health Sciences (Collegium Medicum)
prof. dr hab. Anna Branach-Kallas – Director of the Doctoral School of Humanities, Theology and Arts
prof. dr hab. Iwona Łakomska – Director of the Academia Copernicana Interdisciplinary Doctoral School
prof. dr hab. Wiesław Nowak – Director of the Doctoral School of Exact and Natural Sciences
prof. dr hab. Marta Pokrywczyńska – Director of the Doctoral School of Medical and Health Sciences
prof. dr hab. Tomasz Szlendak – Director of the Doctoral School of Social Sciences
mgr Karolina Sokalska – Chancellor
mgr Radosław Wilski – Bursar
dr Milena Śliwińska – Director of the University Library
dr Tomasz Wojciechowski – Director of the University Centre for IT Services
Trade union representatives with an advisory role
prof. dr hab. Paweł Burduk
dr hab. Piotr Grochowski, prof. UMK
mgr Igor Makacewicz
prof. dr hab. Wojciech Polak
dr hab. Joanna Wyszkowska, prof. UMK