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Łódź SEZ and the University of Social Sciences sign a cooperation agreement

On 19 October 2026 the Łódź Special Economic Zone and the University of Social Sciences (SAN) signed a cooperation agreement. Its aim is to strengthen relations between academia and business and to develop skills that match the needs of the labour market.

The four signatories of the agreement between Łódź SEZ and the University of Social Sciences standing at a conference table with the signed copies of the document
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What the agreement covers

The parties agreed on five areas of cooperation:

  • internships and work placements for SAN students and graduates,
  • joint research projects and activities supporting the innovativeness of enterprises,
  • the organisation of conferences, seminars, courses and training,
  • guest lectures and consultation on study programmes,
  • initiatives for the development of entrepreneurship and stronger ties between business and academia.

Signatories

On behalf of Łódź SEZ the agreement was signed by Tomasz Sadzyński, President of the Management Board, and Michał Sobczak, Vice-President of the Management Board, in the presence of Magdalena Spólnicka, Adviser to the Management Board. The University of Social Sciences was represented by Prof. Grzegorz Ignatowski, Vice-Rector for Public Relations, and Mirosław Olszewski, MA, Dean of the University’s branch in Bełchatów.

The agreement opens the way to joint activities for students, academia and business.

  • The four signatories present the signed copies of the agreement
  • Representatives of Łódź SEZ and the University of Social Sciences after signing the cooperation agreement
  • Signing the cooperation agreement at the conference table
  • Participants of the meeting in conversation at the conference table
  • Representatives of Łódź SEZ and the University of Social Sciences talking at the conference table