The Rector and Senate of the University of Gdansk

are honoured to invite you to

the inauguration of the Academic Year 2024/2025

and

the conferment of an honorary doctorate title to

Prime Minister Jan Krzysztof Bielecki

The ceremony will take place on October 1, 2024, at 10.00 a.m.

at the Main Library of the University of Gdańsk

In the programme of the ceremony:

• National anthem of the Republic of Poland
• Inaugural speech by the Rector of the University of Gdańsk, prof. Piotr Stepnowski
• Distinguishing the best first-year students
• Gaudeamus Igitur

AWARDING THE TITLE OF
DOCTOR HONORIS CAUSA CEREMONY

By virtue of resolution no. 38/24 of 28 August 2024, the Senate of the University of Gdańsk conferred the title of doctor honoris causa on Mr Jan Krzysztof Bielecki of the University of Gdańsk for his persistent promotion of economic and civic freedom in Poland and internationally, and for his affirmation of the right to independence of states dominated by totalitarian regimes, as confirmed by decisions taken while performing important state functions.

- Laudation by prof. Dariusz Filar

- Presentation of the title of doctor honoris causa

- Inauguration lecture of the honorary doctor of the UG Jan Krzysztof Bielecki

- Concert of the Academic Choir of the University of Gdańsk

The ceremony will be broadcast on the YouTube channel of the University of Gdańsk