In November 17–21, 2025, Prof. Tomasz Dorożyński and Prof. Katarzyna Skorupińska Cieślak represented the Institute of Economics at the University of Łódź (https://gsssh.ku.edu.tr/en/departments/economics/) during a study visit to Koç University in Istanbul (Turkey).

This was the first of three consultation visits to partner universities planned as part of the NAWA SPINAKER “SUMMER ECLIPSE” project, dedicated to the exchange of experiences and best practices in teaching the Economics program (taught in English).

Koç University is a private research university founded in 1993 in Istanbul, recognized as one of the most prestigious universities in Turkey (https://www.ku.edu.tr/en/).

The university educates over 9,000 students, offers programs in English, and is strongly focused on research and international cooperation.

The university is a member of the European University of Post-Industrial Cities (UNIC) alliance, which also includes the University of Łódź (https://www.uni.lodz.pl/unic).

Within UNIC, Koç University plays a key role in building connections between European universities and the Mediterranean region and MENA countries, combining high-level research with a strong international focus in teaching.

We are convinced that the teaching approaches used at Koç University and the strengthening of cooperation with the Department of Economics will contribute to further improving the quality and attractiveness of the educational program in the Economics major at the University of Łódź.

 

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March 16-20, 2026, a study visit was conducted by representatives of the Institute of Economics at the University of Łódź, including: Prof. Tomasz Dorożyński and Prof. Katarzyna Skorupińska-Cieślak, to HEC Management School at the University of Liège (Belgium): https://www.hec.uliege.be/cms/c_7098604/en/hec

The visit was organized as part of the NAWA SPINAKER project “SUMMER ECLIPSE” and constituted the second of three planned consultation meetings with partner universities. Its main objective was to exchange experiences and identify best practices in the field of Economics education (programs taught in English).

The University of Liège, founded in 1817, is a renowned public university with over 22,500 students across 11 faculties. The university actively develops international cooperation and belongs to the European University of Post-Industrial Cities (UNIC) alliance, of which the University of Łódź is also a member: https://www.uni.lodz.pl/unic

HEC Liège holds prestigious international accreditations (AACSB and EQUIS), which confirm the high quality of education and the compliance of study programs with international standards.

During the visit, meetings were held with representatives of the international cooperation office, program managers, and faculty members. Discussions focused on curriculum design, the organization of the teaching process, and the internationalization of education.

The results of the visit will be used in further work on the development and internationalization of the Economics program at the University of Łódź, including in the preparation of the curriculum and in processes related to quality assurance and international accreditations.

The visit also contributed to strengthening cooperation with the foreign partner, particularly in the context of joint teaching and research initiatives, such as summer schools, academic mobility, and international events