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Encyclopedia > Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan

The University of Poznan (Polish Uniwersytet im. Adama Mickiewicza) is one of the major Polish universities, opened on May 7th, 1919 in Poznań. It is named after the most famous Polish poet, Adam Mickiewicz. May 7 is the 127th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (128th in leap years). ... 1919 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... The Poznan is also a breed of horse. ... Poets are authors of poems. ... Adam Mickiewicz ( December 24, 1798 – November 26, 1855) was one of the most well-known Polish poets and writers, considered as the greatest Polish poet, besides Zygmunt Krasiński and Juliusz Słowacki. ...

Adam Mickiewicz University
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Polish Uniwersytet im. Adama Mickiewicza
Latin Universitate Studiorum Mickiewiczianae Posnaniensis
Established 1919
Location Poznań, Poland (EU)
Enrolment 49 038
Rector Prof. Stanisław Lorenc
Address H. Wieniawskiego 1
61-712, Poznań
Poland
Phone +(48 61) 829 43 08
E-mail rectorof@amu.edu.pl
Homepage Adam Mickiewicz University (http://www.amu.edu.pl)
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Poznań in Poland
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History

The University of Poznan - one of the major Polish universities, opened on May 7th, 1919. For the next 20 years it educated students in law, economy, medicine, humanities, mathematics, natural sciences, agriculture and forestry. May 7 is the 127th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (128th in leap years). ... 1919 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ...


Its original name was the Piast University. Since the moment of its foundation many distinguished scholars from all over the world as well as many outstanding personalities from politics and the fine arts have received the Honorary Degree of Doctor Honoris Causa of the University. The few names that ought to be mentioned in this respect are: Marshall Józef Piłsudski, Marshall Ferdinand Foch, Maria Skłodowska-Curie, and Ignacy Paderewski. The Piast dynasty is a line of Kings and dukes that ruled Poland from its beginnings as an independent state up to 1370. ... Term of Office from November 14, 1918 until December 9, 1922 Profession Statesman and military commander Political Party none, see Sanacja for details First Lady Maria Piłsudska Date of Birth December 5, 1867 Place of Birth Zułów, in todays Lithuania Date of Death May 12, 1935 Place of Death... Ferdinand Foch ( October 2, 1851 – March 20, 1929) was a French soldier. ... . Marie Curie, one of the few people to win two Nobel Prizes in different fields, was one of the most significant researchers of radiation and its effects as a pioneer of radiology. ... Ignacy Jan Paderewski Ignacy Jan Paderewski (November 6, 1860 – June 29, 1941) was a Polish pianist, composer and politician, the third Prime Minister of Poland. ...


On May 7, 1919, which marked the four hundredth anniversary of the foundation of The Lubrański Academy, the Commencement Ceremony of the Piast University took place. This was the name of the Poznań University in the first year of its existence. May 7 is the 127th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (128th in leap years). ... 1919 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ...


In 1920 famous sociologist Florian Znaniecki founded the first Polish department of sociology at this university. It was one of the first such departments in Europe. 1920 is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar) Events January January 7 - Forces of Russian White admiral Kolchak surrender in Krasnoyarsk. ... Sociology is the study of the social lives of humans, groups and societies. ... Florian Witold Znaniecki (January 15, 1882 - March 23, 1958) was a philosopher and sociologist. ... Sociology is the study of the social lives of humans, groups and societies. ...


The University was closed by the Nazi Occupation in 1939 and reopened in much smaller form only after the end of WWII. Until 1955 it was officially named the University of Poznań. However, since the year 1955 the University has been named after Adam Mickiewicz, greatest Polish Romantic poet of the first half of the 19th century. According to reform, in 1950, the Medical Faculty with the section of Dentistry and the Faculty of Pharmacy of University of Poznan were detached to form an independent school - Poznan University of Medical Sciences. The Nazi party used a right-facing swastika as their symbol and the red and black colors were said to represent Blut und Boden (blood and soil). ... 1939 was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... German soldiers at the Battle of Stalingrad World War II was the most extensive and costly armed conflict in the history of the world, involving the great majority of the worlds nations, being fought simultaneously in several major theatres, and costing tens of millions of lives. ... 1955 is a common year starting on Saturday. ... 1955 is a common year starting on Saturday. ... Adam Mickiewicz ( December 24, 1798 – November 26, 1855) was one of the most well-known Polish poets and writers, considered as the greatest Polish poet, besides Zygmunt Krasiński and Juliusz Słowacki. ... Poznan University of Medical Sciences (pol. ...


Among its most famous graduates are mathematicians who broke the Enigma machine: Marian Rejewski, Henryk Zygalski, and Jerzy Rozycki. In the history of cryptography, the Enigma was a portable cipher machine used to encrypt and decrypt secret messages. ... Marian Rejewski as second lieutenant (signals), Polish Army in Britain, in late 1943 or in 1944. ... Henryk Zygalski (1906-1978) was a Polish mathematician and cryptographer who joined the Biuro Szyfrow in 1932. ... Jerzy Różycki (pronounced YEH-zhih roo-ZHITS-kee) (1906–9 January 1942) was part of the Polish Biuro Szyfrów (Cipher Bureau) in the early 1930s. ...


School Authorities

  • Rector: Prof. Stanisław Lorenc
  • Vice-Rector for Research and International Relations: Prof. Bronisław Marciniak
  • Vice-Rector for Student Affairs: Prof. Kazimierz Przyszczypkowski
  • Vice-Rector for Doctoral Programs and University Promotion: Prof. Bogdan Walczak
  • Vice-Rector for Academic Staff and University Development: Prof. Bogusław Mróz
  • Vice-Rector for Teaching Programs: Prof. Janusz Wiśniewski
  • Director of Administration: Stanisław Wachowiak, M.A.

Staff

  • Professors: 681
  • Habilitated doctors: 86
  • Senior lecturers: 396
  • Teachers (total): 1 495
  • Total staff: 2 658

Number of students

  • Daily studies: 26 494
  • Evening studies: 874
  • Extra-mural studies: 20 921
  • External studies: 749
  • Doctoral studies: 1 164
  • Total: 49 038

Levels of study offered by institution

  • Licentiate (B.A. or B.Sc.)
  • Master of Arts (M.A.) and Master of Sciences (M.Sc.)
  • Advanced/postgraduate study
  • Doctorate
  • Higher/post doctorate (habilitatus)

Diplomas and degrees

  • Licentiate
  • M.A.
  • Dr.
  • Dr. Habil.

International cooperation

  • Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel – Germany
  • Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg – Germany
  • Universität Wien, Wien – Austria
  • Masaryk University, Brno – Czech Republic
  • Université Libre de Bruxelles – Belgium
  • Université de Rennes 2 – France
  • Universidad Complutense de Madrid – Spain
  • Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana – United States of America
  • Cornell University Ithaca, (NY) – United States of America
  • Università degli Studi di Udine – Italy

Faculties


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