Authorities

Rector Magnificus and Vice-Rectors [photo: Adam Fisz]photo: Adam Fisz

e-Rector's College

Rector Magnificus Prof. dr hab. Andrzej Tretynphoto: Adam Fisz

Rector Magnificus

Prof. dr hab. Andrzej Tretyn

87-100 Toruń, ul. Gagarina 11
phone:: +48 56 611 42 42
e-mail: rektor@umk.pl
  1. Manages the University's activities and represents it externally.
  2. Determines the scope of activities of vice-rectors and other managerial positions at the University.
  3. Shapes the principles of personnel policy.
  4. Shapes the financial and investment policy at the University.
  5. Shapes the principles of cooperation with domestic and foreign institutions.
  6. Establishes and terminates employment relationships with academic teachers and non-academic employees employed in engineering, technical and library positions.
  7. Supervises disciplinary matters of academic teachers.
  8. Supervises the activities of faculties.
  9. Supervises the activities of clinical hospitals.
  10. Supervises the university administration.
  11. Exercises substantive supervision over the Inter-University Centre for Veterinary Medicine, the Centre for Academic Research AKAMED Sp. z o.o., Startova.pl Sp. z o.o.
  12. Supervises inventions and patent protection at the University.
  13. Serves as direct superior to the Chancellor, the Bursar, Rector's Office, the Department of Internal Audit and Control, the Department of Payroll Services, the Department of Legal Affairs, the Legal Experts Section, the Occupational Health and Safety and the Fire Protection Section, the Classified Information Protection Team, the Independent Supervisor for Classified Information Protection at the Collegium Medicum, the Independent Supervisor - Data Protection Officer, the Independent Supervisor - Patent Attorney.

 

Vice-Rector for Research dr hab. Adam Kola, prof. UMKphoto: Adam Fisz

Vice-Rector for Research - First Vice-Rector

dr hab. Adam Kola, prof. UMK

phone: +48 56 611 42 28
e-mail: prorektor-kola@umk.pl
  1. Initiates and supervises the implementation of the directions of scientific, research and artistic activities adopted at the University.
  2. Coordinates the processes of development and management of scientific research conducted at the University.
  3. Initiates and supervises the domestic and international cooperation of the University in the field of scientific research.
  4. Supervises research projects.
  5. Supervises the education process and international cooperation of doctoral students in doctoral schools and the activities of doctoral schools.
  6. Supervises matters related to the granting of awards of the Rector for scientific and artistic activities and of the minister competent for science and higher education for scientific activities.
  7. Supervises the implementation of the Excellence Initiative - Research University program at the University.
  8. Supervises and coordinates the University's cooperation within the Young European Research Universities Network YERUN.
  9. Supervises the implementation of the open science policy at the University.
  10. Replaces the Rector during absences due to business trips, vacation or sick leave.
  11. In cooperation with the Vice-Rector for International Relations, supervises the implementation of the HR Excellence in Research strategy at the University.
  12. In cooperation with the Vice-Rector for Medical College, coordinates the activities of the Centre for Clinical Research Support, the CM Department of Research and Projects.
  13. In cooperation with the Vice-Rector for Student Affairs and Education and the Vice-Rector for International Relations, supervises the transfer of data to the POL-on higher education information system.
  14. Provides substantive supervision over the Centre for Modern Interdisciplinary Technologies, the National Laboratory of Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics (FAMO), the Centre for Climate Change Research, the Ratzingerianum Research Centre, the University Centre for Medieval and Modern Archaeology, J.P. Schauder Centre for Nonlinear Research, the International Centre for Copernican Studies, the Centre for Research on History of ‘Solidarność’ and Social Resistance in the Polish People’s Republic, the University Strategic Analysis Board, the Centre for Statistical Analysis, Centre for Academic Entrepreneurship and Technology Transfer at the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń.
  15. Performs the function of direct superior in relation to the Research and Project Support Department, CM Science and Project Department, the Doctoral Schools Office.

 

Vice-Rector for International Relations dr hab. Magdalena Barwiołek, prof. UMKphoto: Adam Fisz

Vice-Rector for International Relations

dr hab. Magdalena Barwiołek, prof. UMK

phone: +48 56 611 42 44
e-mail: prorektorka-barwiolek@umk.pl
  1. Initiates and supervises the University's international cooperation.
  2. Supervises and coordinates the implementation of the Young Universities for the Future of Europe (YUFE) program at the University involving employees, students and doctoral students.
  3. Supervises and coordinates the implementation of the ERASMUS+ programme at the University.
  4. Supervises international cooperation of students in the field of studies and internships abroad (as part of international programs).
  5. Supervises international projects.
  6. Coordinates cooperation with agencies concerning international cooperation, in particular with the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange NAWA.
  7. Supervises the University's activities in the process of awarding NAWA scholarships.
  8. Initiates and coordinates international accreditations of study programs and units.
  9. Coordinates European studies and double/multiple degree procedures.
  10. Coordinates international educational programs.
  11. In cooperation with the Vice-Rector for Collegium Medicum, coordinates the activities of the Centre for Medical Education in English at NCU Collegium Medicum.
  12. Supervises the organization and process of recruitment for non-Polish candidates at the University, and at the NCU Collegium Medicum in collaboration with the Vice-Rector for Collegium Medicum.
  13. In cooperation with the Vice-Rector for Research, supervises the implementation of the HR Excellence in Research strategy at the University.
  14. In collaboration with the Vice-Rector for Research, coordinates work related to the University's presence in university rankings.
  15. In collaboration with the Vice-Rector for Student Affairs and Education and the Vice-Rector for Research, supervises the transfer of data to the POL-on higher education information system.
  16. Issues certificates of admission for foreign students on behalf of the Rector.
  17. Issues administrative decisions on the admission of foreign students during the recruitment process, on behalf of the Rector.
  18. Supervises the documentation of the academic progress of students and doctoral candidates who are not Polish citizens, using the USOS system.
  19. Supervises and initiates the international promotion of the recruitment process.
  20. Supervises the preparation of reports concerning foreigners at the University and at the Collegium Medicum, in cooperation with the Vice-Rector for Collegium Medicum.
  21. Provides substantive supervision over the Copernican Integration Centre.
  22. Acts as the direct supervisor of the Department of International Partnerships and Educational Mobility, the Team for International Summer and Winter Schools organized at Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń.

 

Vice-Rector for Collegium Medicum prof. dr hab. Dariusz Grzankaphoto: Adam Fisz

Vice-Rector for Collegium Medicum

prof. dr hab. Dariusz Grzanka

phone: +48 52 585 33 82
e-mail: prorektor-grzanka@cm.umk.pl
  1. Supervises and coordinates the activities of university healthcare units.
  2. Supervises the implementation of contracts between university healthcare units and the National Health Fund.
  3. Supervises and coordinates clinical activities, clinical research, and clinical research projects at the University in the field of medical and health sciences.
  4. Supervises the operations of the Collegium Medicum and the administration of the Bydgoszcz part of the University.
  5. Coordinates ongoing cooperation between the University and university hospitals.
  6. Coordinates ongoing cooperation with entities providing healthcare services.
  7. Coordinates postgraduate education in the field of medical and health sciences.
  8. Approves financial plans for part-time studies, studies conducted in foreign languages, full-time studies for international students, postgraduate studies, and other forms of education offered by the faculties of the Collegium Medicum.
  9. Represents the University in representative bodies of higher education and science in the field of medical and health sciences.
  10. Coordinates investment activities at the Bydgoszcz part of the University.
  11. In cooperation with the Vice-Rector for Research, coordinates the activities of the University Clinical Research Support Centre and the Department of Research and Projects at the Collegium Medicum.
  12. In cooperation with the Vice-Rector for Promotion and Cooperation with the Social and Business Environment, coordinates the activities of the Collegium Medicum Promotion and Communication Department and the Collegium Medicum Career Promotion Department for Students and Alumni.
  13. In cooperation with the Vice-Rector for International Cooperation, coordinates the activities of the Centre for English-Language Education at the Collegium Medicum of Nicolaus Copernicus University.
  14. In cooperation with the Vice-Rector for Human Resources and Financial Management, initiates and supervises the implementation of the principles of human resources policy adopted at the University in the Bydgoszcz part of the University.
  15. In cooperation with the Vice-Rector for Human Resources and Financial Management and the Vice-Bursar for Collegium Medicum, coordinates the financial management in the Bydgoszcz part of the University in accordance with the University's material and financial plan.
  16. In cooperation with the Vice-Rector for Human Resources and Financial Management, supervises the evaluation process of academic teachers in the Bydgoszcz part of the University.
  17. Provides substantive supervision over the following units of the Collegium Medicum of Nicolaus Copernicus University: the Medical Simulation Centre at the NCU Collegium Medicum, the Centre for Medical Education in English at the NCU Collegium Medicum, the Clinical Communication Centre, the Research Centre for Thoracic Diseases, the Centre for Specialized Languages in Medicine, CM Department of Physical Education and Sports, CM Independent Supervisor for Animal Experimentation, the Bioethics Committee, the Medical Library, Off-Campus Branch of the NCU Archives in Bydgoszcz.
  18. Acts as the direct supervisor of Vice-Chancellor for Collegium Medicum, CM Department of Human Resources (for academic staff, engineering and technical staff, and librarians), CM Internal Audit Team, Office of the Vice-Rector for Collegium Medicum (including the CM Legal Experts Department, CM Internal Organization Department, CM Promotion and Communication Department, CM Career Promotion Department for Students and Alumni), CM Department of Education, CM Admissions and Student Affairs Department, CM Independent Supervisor for Civil Defence.

 

Vice-Rector for Promotion and Cooperation with Social and Business Environment dr hab. Joanna Kucharzewska, prof. UMKphoto: Adam Fisz

Vice-Rector for Promotion and Cooperation with Social and Business Environment

dr hab. Joanna Kucharzewska, prof. UMK

phone: +48 56 611 47 10
e-mail: prorektorka-kucharzewska@umk.pl
  1. Initiates and supervises the process of cooperation with the economic sector and institutions operating in the social and cultural sphere.
  2. Initiates and supervises the promotion of the University.
  3. Supervises publishing activities.
  4. Supervises the organization of the Toruń Festival of Science and Art.
  5. In cooperation with the Vice-Rector for Collegium Medicum, coordinates the participation of CM NCU in the Bydgoszcz Festival of Science.
  6. Supervises the operation of the NCU Alumni Programme.
  7. Coordinates the activity of the editorial team of ‘Głos Uczelni’.
  8. Coordinates cooperation with foundations and associations operating for the benefit of the University.
  9. Supervises the activity of the student and doctoral cultural movement.
  10. In cooperation with the Vice-Rector for Collegium Medicum, coordinates the activities of CM Department of Promotion and Communication; CM Department of Career Services of Students and Graduates.
  11. Provides substantive supervision over the University Library, the Nicolaus Copernicus University Press, the Academic Centre for Culture and Art ‘Od Nowa’, NCU Aula, the University Radio Station ‘Radio Sfera’, and the Student Activity Centre ‘Kotłownia’.
  12. Performs the function of direct superior in relation to the NCU Department of Promotion and Communication, Department of Career Services for NCU Students and Graduates, the editorial team of ‘Głos Uczelni’.

 

Vice-Rector for Human Resources and Financial Management dr hab. Radosław Sojak, prof. UMKphoto: Adam Fisz

Vice-Rector for Human Resources and Financial Management

dr hab. Radosław Sojak, prof. UMK

phone: +48 56 611 42 30
e-mail: prorektor-sojak@umk.pl
  1. Initiates and supervises the implementation of the principles of the personnel policy adopted at the University.
  2. Manages the financial management of the University in cooperation with the Bursar.
  3. Supervises the process of evaluating academic teachers.
  4. Coordinates the preparation and implementation of the NCU strategy.
  5. Approves the preliminary plans for part-time studies and postgraduate studies.
  6. Supervises matters related to the granting of awards of the Rector for organizational activity and of the minister competent for science and higher education for organizational activity.
  7. Supervises the activities of the student and doctoral sports movement.
  8. Provides substantive supervision over the University Sports Centre, the University Centre for Sports Research, the NCU Archives, and the University Centre for IT Services.
  9. Performs the function of direct superior in relation to the Department of Human Resources, the Independent Supervisor for Civil Defence.

 

Vice-Rector for Student Affairs and Education dr hab. Monika Wałachowska, prof. UMKphoto: Adam Fisz

Vice-Rector for Student Affairs and Education

dr hab. Monika Wałachowska, prof. UMK

phone: +48 56 611 47 30
e-mail: prorektorka-walachowska@umk.pl
  1. Supervises the organization of the teaching process at the University and, in cooperation with the Vice-Rector for Collegium Medicum, at the Collegium Medicum. This includes the organization of full-time, part-time, doctoral, and postgraduate studies; distance learning using online methods and technologies; study programs and plans; as well as supervision of the organization and implementation of mandatory internships for students and doctoral candidates.
  2. Supervises the quality of education at the University, in cooperation with the Vice-Rector for Collegium Medicum at the Collegium Medicum.
  3. Coordinates, in cooperation with deans and, at the Collegium Medicum, with the Vice-Rector for Collegium Medicum, the launch of new degree programs, specializations, postgraduate studies, and other forms of education.
  4. Supervises the settlement of teaching workloads of academic staff and the accounting of teaching activities performed under civil-law contracts at the University, and, in cooperation with the Vice-Rector for Collegium Medicum, at the Collegium Medicum.
  5. Supervises matters related to the awarding of Rector’s prizes for teaching activities and awards from the minister competent for science and higher education for achievements in teaching.
  6. Provides the Rector with opinions on assigning teaching responsibilities in the form of teaching grants to individuals from outside the University.
  7. Handles individual cases of students and doctoral candidates arising from the implementation of the study regulations, doctoral study regulations, and doctoral school regulations, including those concerning non-Polish citizens.
  8. Supervises the documentation of the academic progress of students and doctoral candidates using the USOS system, excluding those who are not Polish citizens.
  9. In cooperation with the Vice-Rector for Research and the Vice-Rector for International Relations, supervises the submission of data to the POL-on higher education information system.
  10. Supervises the organization and conduct of student admissions at the University, excluding applicants who are not Polish citizens, and at the Collegium Medicum in cooperation with the Vice-Rector for Collegium Medicum.
  11. Supervises matters related to social support, healthcare for students and doctoral candidates, and support for students with disabilities.
  12. Supervises disciplinary matters concerning students and doctoral candidates.
  13. Cooperates with the Student Government, the Doctoral Student Government, and student organizations.
  14. Supervises the activities of student and doctoral scientific groups.
  15. Provides substantive supervision over the following units: the University Centre for Foreign Languages, the University Secondary School, the University Centre for Support and Personal Development, Open University.
  16. Acts as the direct supervisor of the Department of Education.