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Renaissance Man. Olivia Centre Partner of TEDx Gdańsk University of Technology 2026

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What connects a scientist, artist, traveler, and entrepreneur? Curiosity about the world, openness to new ideas, and the conviction that sometimes it’s worth taking risks and pushing one’s own boundaries. This is precisely what the fifth edition of TEDx Gdańsk University of Technology, themed “Renaissance Man,” will be about, taking place on November 14. Olivia Centre is a partner of this inspiring event.

 

In a world of increasingly narrow specializations, is there still room for versatility? Can combining knowledge from various fields be the key to innovation? The organizers of this year’s TEDx encourage seeking answers to these very questions. They argue that the most interesting ideas often emerge at the intersection of science, technology, business, and art, and the ability to view reality from different perspectives is particularly valuable today.

 

TEDx: Ideas Worth Spreading

 

TED is an international non-profit organization whose history began in 1984 with a conference dedicated to Technology, Entertainment, and Design. Today, TED is a global platform for exchanging knowledge and inspiration, covering topics from science and business, through education and culture, to the most significant challenges of the contemporary world. Its mission is best encapsulated by the slogan “Ideas Worth Spreading.”

 

TEDx, in turn, refers to independently organized, local events held under license from TED. On their stages, scientists, entrepreneurs, artists, social activists, and passionate individuals gather to share experiences, discoveries, and unconventional perspectives on the reality around us. Every year, thousands of such events take place worldwide, inspiring conversations, broadening horizons, and transforming interesting ideas into concrete actions.

 

Who will we hear on stage in Gdańsk?

 

Among the announced speakers for TEDx Gdańsk University of Technology 2026 are representatives from various backgrounds whose experiences perfectly embody the idea of a contemporary Renaissance Man.

 

  • Mariusz Majewski, traveler, the first Pole to visit all 193 UN-recognized countries before the age of forty. He will speak about rebuilding life after extreme experiences.
  • Łukasz Muszyński, journalist, film critic, and editor-in-chief of Filmweb. He will explore how to navigate a world of unlimited access to films and series.
  • Karina Marciniec, clinical psychologist, academic lecturer, and social activist. She will encourage courage in choosing more than one life path.
  • Michał Będkowski, music producer, three-time Fryderyk award winner, graphic and motion designer. He will discuss the pitfalls of versatility.
  • Aleksandra Niewiadomska, HR expert, founder of the find and co-founder of NURT. She will address the topic of freedom and the role of principles in team functioning.
  • Karolina Szczepaniak, sports psychologist, coach, and world record holder in long-distance swimming. She will speak about pushing the limits of human endurance.
  • Joanna Czerska, Lean Management expert, consultant, lecturer, and president of the Lean Education Foundation. She will examine how to create an environment conducive to development and engagement.
  • Szymon Kranz, popularizer of Gdańsk history, creator of Gdańsk Stories, and author of the book “Gdańsk. An Unofficial Guide for Tourists and Residents.” He will share lesser-known stories related to the city.
  • Maks Małecki, IT expert and Tech Lead at Insly, specializing in solutions using artificial intelligence, among others. In his presentation, he will connect the topic of technology with the idea of a Renaissance Man.

 

More than just inspiring speeches

 

TEDx Gdańsk University of Technology is much more than a conference. The organizers are preparing a richer workshop program than ever before, an expanded artistic section featuring artists and performers, and a space for networking and exchanging experiences. It’s an opportunity to meet people with diverse interests, challenge one’s own beliefs with new ideas, and find inspiration for action.

 

Olivia Centre is pleased to support initiatives that connect communities, inspire development, and foster knowledge exchange. We are delighted to be a partner of this year’s TEDx Gdańsk University of Technology and invite you to participate in the event!

 

 

Organizational information

Date: November 14, 2026 (Saturday), 9:30 AM–6:00 PM

Location: Main Building of Gdańsk University of Technology, ul. Gabriela Narutowicza 11/12, Gdańsk

 

 

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Agenda of the event

 

We know the winners of the 7th Oliwa Neighborhood Budget!

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A food-sharing station in Oliwa, photographic portraits of residents marking the 100th anniversary of the district’s incorporation into Gdańsk, intergenerational craft workshops, and another edition of the concert in Oliwa Park. These are the four projects awarded in the 7th edition of the Oliwa Neighborhood Budget. This year’s program pool amounts to PLN 24,000, with prize funding provided by Olivia Centre, Andrzej Stelmasiewicz, and Przemysław Skokowski, a councillor for the Przymorze Małe district.

 

The awards ceremony took place on October 20 at the Oliwa Culture Town Hall. This year’s winners proposed projects of a very diverse nature, ranging from practical solutions that make food sharing easier to cultural initiatives that highlight the district’s history, encourage community gatherings, and draw attention to important social issues. The ceremony concluded with a lecture titled “Oliwa Park and the Green Surroundings of Oliwa,” delivered by Dr. Habil. Eng. Arch. Katarzyna Rozmarynowska, an architect, urban planner, and researcher of the history of Gdańsk’s gardens, a longtime lecturer at Gdańsk University of Technology, and author of numerous academic publications on the history of urban greenery, including the book “Vanishing Gardens…? From the History of Gdańsk’s Public Green Spaces 1708–1945.”

 

The Oliwa Neighborhood Budget was established in 2020 on the initiative of Olivia Centre, to support ideas from residents and local organizations working for the benefit of Oliwa and Przymorze Małe. From the very beginning, the project’s partner has been Andrzej Stelmasiewicz, an Oliwa-based entrepreneur, community activist, and cultural animator, founder of the Gdańsk Community Foundation. In 2024, Przemysław Skokowski, an entrepreneur and councillor for the Przymorze Małe district, joined the group of funders. Together with Olivia Centre, they contribute their own funds to carry out neighborhood initiatives. This year, that amount totals PLN 24,000.

 

Funding may be applied for by non-governmental organizations, foundations, associations, local organizations, as well as residents themselves. Projects are evaluated by a jury made up of representatives from local institutions, community activists, district representatives, and Olivia Centre.

 

Four funded projects

One of the winners is the Regional Volunteer Centre in Gdańsk, which submitted the project “Food-Sharing Station at RSM Budowlani.” The first small food-sharing station in Gdańsk—a publicly accessible fridge and shelf for food placed inside a building—will be set up in a housing cooperative building at 569 Grunwaldzka Avenue. Anyone will be able to leave surplus, good-quality food there or take products donated by others free of charge. Local entrepreneurs will also be invited to take part in the initiative. The project, coordinated by Karol Krzyczkowski, aims to reduce food waste and serve residents, including the many seniors living in the cooperative’s housing stock. The Regional Volunteer Centre in Gdańsk already has experience running a food-sharing station in Gdańsk’s Orunia district.

 

“Faces of Oliwa. Stories and Frames” is a project by Daria Balabai, a cultural animator, film director, and founder of the Ukrainian Library in Gdańsk. To mark the 100th anniversary of Oliwa’s incorporation into Gdańsk, a series of resident portraits will be created using traditional photographic techniques, in the style of the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. Those photographed will include both people with generations-long ties to Oliwa and its newer residents, including people with migration backgrounds. The photographs will be accompanied by their personal stories and memories. The project also includes analog photography workshops, an outdoor exhibition, and the creation of a digital archive, which will help preserve residents’ stories for future generations.

 

Also among the winners is the Park ON Association, which supports people with Parkinson’s disease and other neurodegenerative conditions, as well as their caregivers. The association will organize, for the eighth time, the “Concert in the Park with James P. and a Hat in the Background.” The free event will take place on July 4, 2027, in Oliwa Park. Concerts organized by Park ON have attracted residents and tourists for years, combining music with raising awareness about Parkinson’s disease. They are also an opportunity to thank individuals and institutions that support patients. The organizers place particular emphasis on making the event accessible to those whose health makes it difficult to attend concerts held indoors. It has also become a tradition for the audience to wear hats and fanciful headgear. The concert will be accompanied by a presentation of ceramic works made by association members and the presentation of “Uskrzydlenia” statuettes.

 

The fourth award-winning project is “Intergenerational Meetings,” submitted by Anna Wesołowska-Owczarska of the informal neighborhood group Pirates Club. Four craft workshops will be held at the “Przy Rynku” library in Przymorze, during which residents of various ages will work together to create jewelry from beads, natural stones, and elements of old ornaments. The project’s initiator hopes to encourage participants not only to creatively reuse recycled materials, but also to talk and share family stories. The workshops will be an opportunity to meet neighbors, develop interests, and spend time without phones or social media.

 

From Idea to Implementation

In the Oliwa Neighborhood Budget, what matters most are ideas that respond to residents’ needs. This year’s winners propose both new ventures, such as the Food-Sharing Station and Oliwa’s photographic archive, and the continuation of initiatives that already have loyal and engaged participants and audiences.

Seven editions of the program also mean seven years of cooperation between Olivia Centre and residents, social organizations, local entrepreneurs, and district representatives. Thanks to joint funding, projects can be realized that their initiators would otherwise find difficult to finance on their own. And residents of Oliwa and Przymorze Małe gain new places, events, and opportunities for working together.

PÓŁNOCNY POMAGA Helps Again! 7.4 km for the Gdańsk Hospice. Join!

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On October 3, Gdańsk will once again run to help. Ahead of us is the 9th PÓŁNOCNY POMAGA Charity Run. All proceeds from entry fees and donations will be allocated to the reconstruction of the Hospice of Father Eugeniusz Dutkiewicz SAC in Gdańsk.

 

The event is organized by Erste Bank Polska S.A. (formerly Santander Bank) and the Erste Bank Polska S.A. Ignacy Jan Paderewski Foundation. Olivia Centre once again supports this initiative, and just like in previous years, the run will start right here! Participants will set off from our resident’s headquarters at 11:00 AM. In other words, from NetWork Spot Erste Bank Polska at al. Grunwaldzka 472. The finish line will be at Plac Zebrań Ludowych, near the Oliwa Gate.

 

This is an event where the result takes a back seat. The distance of 7.4 km can be covered by running or power walking, at your own pace, and those who cannot be in Gdańsk can also join virtually, from anywhere in the world.

 

PÓŁNOCNY POMAGA is taking place for the ninth time. Since 2018, 12,979 people have participated, and a total of PLN 632,206 has been donated to the Hospice Foundation. Thanks to this support, it has been possible, among other things, to help build the Respite Care Centre and support the ongoing, vital activities of the Hospice of Father Eugeniusz Dutkiewicz SAC. This year, the common goal is to raise funds for the reconstruction of the hospice.

 

  • The run will take place on October 3, 2026.
  • The entry fee for adults is PLN 60.
  • Children and youth up to 18 years of age can participate free of charge.
  • Registration for the stationary run is open until September 30, and for the virtual run until October 2.

 

You don’t have to break records. You can run, walk, or join virtually. The common goal is the most important thing. Join the 9th PÓŁNOCNY POMAGA Charity Run and cover 7.4 km for the Gdańsk hospice!

 

Register and check run details

Learn more about the Hospice Foundation

Get to know the Hospice of Father Eugeniusz Dutkiewicz

 

Let’s explore the city together! Oliwa and the Women of Gdańsk Shipyard

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Summer is a great time to explore the city and discover Gdańsk from a less obvious perspective. Last year, in addition to yoga, sailing, volleyball, and running, we invited you for walks around Oliwa, Zaspa, Nowy Port, and Aniołki. This year, together with the Urban Culture Institute and Local Guides, we are discovering new districts. We start after work, at 5:30 PM!

 

In August, we will delve into the secrets of Oliwa, and we will also visit the Gdańsk Shipyard, following in the footsteps of the shipyard women, as part of the Metropolitanka project.

 

Three walks and a wealth of history await us, easily overlooked when traversing Gdańsk by well-trodden paths. We invite you!

 

 



OLIWA | AUGUST 12 | 5:30 PM

The Culture Town Hall and a now-defunct building, where we will begin our story. The secrets of Polanki Street, the building of the 5th High School, and the Cistercian church, where an unprepared tourist often gets lost. What was it like with the Oliwa district and why is there nothing to boast about, meaning the history of the current post office building? Who was Kanapariusz? Oliwa Park, where we will learn the extraordinary history of the Abbots’ Palace and discover something that cannot be seen anywhere else in the world.


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FOLLOWING IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE WOMEN OF GDAŃSK SHIPYARD | AUGUST 25 | 5:30 PM

Why did the shipyard need women, and women need the shipyard? Join us for a walk along the path of Gdańsk women by choice. Where did the shipyard workers come from? How were women encouraged to take up work there? What was daily life like at the shipyard? Under what conditions did welders, crane operators, and insulators work? What did they eat during work? All this against the backdrop of Polish months, namely December ’70 and August ’80.


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Lokalni Przewodnicy i Przewodniczki

These are daily walks off the beaten path, during which residents of Gdańsk, with passion, knowledge, and commitment, guide us through the lesser-known corners of Gdańsk. The list of routes, expanded over the years, now includes nine districts: Oliwa, Orunia, Dolne Miasto, Nowy Port, Biskupia Górka, Wyspa Sobieszewska, Zaspa, Aniołki, and Siedlce.

Each walk is conducted according to the guide’s original script. During the walk, you can learn about the local nature and architecture, discover the history of the district, and peek into its secret places usually known only to residents. The guides talk about literary inspirations or artistic themes related to a given place, and their narratives are often seasoned with personal touches. The walks allow you to experience the city from a different perspective. Sometimes, the stories told by the guide surprise even the oldest residents of the district. Tourists, in turn, appreciate the “insider” knowledge of the guides, which reveals the atmosphere of the place and allows them to delve deeper into the city’s specifics. More about Local Guides…

 

Metropolitanka

Metropolitanka is a herstory project (from English her story), which restores the voice to women omitted in traditional narratives. Together, we discover the history of the Tri-City through the prism of the experiences of female workers, activists, artists, and residents of the Metropolis. During the walks of the Metropolitanka project, organizers and guides weave stories, restoring memory and voice to women overlooked in official narratives. Join us and discover the history of Gdańsk through the experiences of female activists, laborers, employees, and residents.

Walking, you will learn why the shipyard was called a mother and what Kone cranes have in common with wives. We will tell you about the daily lives of women – nurses, crane operators, welders, cleaners, office workers, and cooks. We will answer questions: was working at the Shipyard associated with prestige? What support could female employees expect? What role did women play in strike activities? We will debunk myths and share true stories. metropolitanka.ikm.gda.pl

 

Project Organizer

Instytut Kultury Miejskiej (Urban Culture Institute) – a self-governing cultural institution that creates events for and with the participation of residents. Its goal is to increase the role of culture in city life and develop local identity. For more events, please visit www.ikm.gda.pl.

 

 

Strategic Patron: Stary Ziomek i Morze
Media Patrons: Radio Gdańsk, Prestiż Magazyn Trójmiejski, Trojmiasto.pl
Partners: Plama GAK, Stowarzyszenie Biskupia Górka, Opowiadacze Historii Dolnego Miasta w Gdańsku, Od Wyzwolenia do Wolności, Stacja Orunia GAK, Fundacja Wspólnota Gdańska, Wyspa Skarbów GAK, Rada Dzielnicy Aniołki.

We invite you to the Concert in the Park with James P. and a hat in the background!

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We cordially invite you, together with the PARK ON Association, to a concert organized on the occasion of the 7th anniversary. The Gazebo of Oliwa Park will feature the most beautiful Polish hits, including songs from the repertoire of Agnieszka Osiecka and Wojciech Młynarski, as well as songs from the interwar period. During the concert, “Wings” will be presented – awards for people who change the world of people suffering from degenerative brain diseases and their loved ones.

Performers:

Magdalena Czerwińska, Katarzyna Perera and Radosław Blonka,
Piotr Słopecki – pianist and arranger,
and a music ensemble conducted by Jagoda Brajewska.

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The organizers encourage participants to put on fancy headgear.

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Date: July 5, 2026, Sunday
Time: 12:00
Place: Gazebo of Oliwa Park
Admission is free!

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The project is co-financed from the Oliwa Neighborhood Budget of the Olivia Centre and by A. Stelmasiewicz.

Join the volunteer work at the RC Foundation in Gdańsk-Oliwa!

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The RC Foundation in Gdańsk-Oliwa invites you to cooperation! She is looking for people who want to do something good for others, their neighborhood and the local community. You may not have any experience, all you need is a good heart and a willingness to act. In volunteering, the most important things are always willingness, openness and, of course, a little time that you want to give to others.

 

For years, the RC Foundation has been supporting non-governmental organizations, animating the local community, organizing workshops, trainings and neighborhood activities. It connects the third sector, business, public institutions and residents, creating a space for cooperation, responsibility and mutual assistance.

 

The Foundation’s headquarters are located at 23 Wita Stwosza Street in Gdańsk, near the Olivia Centre. It is in Oliwa that the heart of the volunteer community of the RC Foundation beats.

 

As part of volunteering, you can get involved in a wide variety of activities:

  • help with renovation work, finishing and decorating the space, in
  • support the organization of festivals and local events,
  • act in horticultural volunteering,
  • bake cakes together for neighborhood meetings,
  • spend time with seniors,
  • The Foundation is also looking for people who would like to speak Polish with people from abroad living in Gdańsk,
  • repair chairs for DPS Polanki,
  • support occasional activities as action volunteers.

 

You can volunteer individually, in groups, as well as as part of employee volunteering. The Foundation helps with formalities and adjusting tasks to the capabilities and time of people who want to get involved. You can also submit your own idea for a local action and take advantage of support in its implementation.

 

Those interested in cooperation can contact the volunteer coordinator Justyna Mirska: justyna.mirska@fundacjarc.org.pl.

 

It is also worth following the RC Foundation on Facebook and Instagram to keep up to date with local initiatives and neighborhood activities.

 

 

Take part in the Book&Help super action!

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Book&Help returns for the eighth time. And as every year, it’s about something very simple: about books, people and helping. We cordially invite you to join the action! You can give books, handicrafts and other goodies. You can also, which we strongly encourage you to do, simply go to the fair on June 13 at V LO, buy a volume or a cake and thus help the kids from the hospital at Polanki Street in Gdańsk.

 

How did it start and what is it about?

 

Exactly! It all started in 2018, when the students and teachers of the V High School in Oliwa decided to do something good for the Polanki Children’s Hospital adjacent to the school. This is how Book&Help was created – a charity book fair, which engages more and more people every year. The mechanism is simple. Companies and their employees, residents of Gdańsk, their families and friends of the action collect books, gadgets, handicrafts and goodies, and everything later goes to a big family fair. The income from the event is entirely used to purchase equipment for the hospital. In 2025, 16 thousand zlotys were collected, the year before a record 20 thousand! Let’s not delay, let’s act together!

 

Thanks to previous editions , inhalers, pulse oximeters, specialized children’s beds, oxygen therapy equipment and ward equipment were purchased, among m.in others. These are things that really serve the youngest patients every day.

 

 

We cordially invite you to the finale of this year’s edition, which will take place June 13 (Saturday), from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the courtyard of the V Primary School in Oliwa. As always, you will be able to find hundreds of books at great prices, buy homemade pastries, check out the handicraft stalls, try your luck in the raffle and spend a few good hours in a fantastic atmosphere. All this to help the youngest patients of the Polanki Children’s Hospital.

 


How can you get involved now?

 

You can:

  • collect books among your employees or friends (new or well-maintained),
  • donate company gadgets or small prizes to the lottery,
  • donate their handmade products,
  • bake 1-2-3 cakes for the fair (without cream or jelly!),
  • take part in the event on 13.06.2026.

 

The deadline for handing over books, gadgets and handicrafts to V LO is Wednesday, June 3, 2026.

 

You can:

 

Who to contact?

 

You are a representative of the company:

 

You are an individual and want to donate things for auction/sale.

  • deliver them to the V LO from 21 May to 3 June, refer to Kasia Tusk-Olczak (coordinator on behalf of the school) or Dorota Bandzmer, who works in the library.

 

Because sometimes it really doesn’t take much to do something good. One book you read or your master apple pie can help someone a lot more than you think.

 

Fig. vlo.gda.pl

 

 

Welcome!

 

 

Save the date! On May 30, Children’s Day for young and old

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Be sure to save this date in your calendars: 30 MAY! From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m ., we meet at our neighbor’s house, at Primary School No. 35 in Oliwa, to celebrate the best day of the year, i.e. Children’s Day (because there is something of a small and frisky minor in each of us, right?).

 

Children’s Day with Olivia Centre has been happening for years. The oldest probably remember how the UG pitch, just behind Olivia, turned into a huge playground. The younger ones will think with fondness about Olivia Park behind the Olivia Hall, and the youngest will return to the memories of SP 35 and Children’s Day for Sports. And yes, there will be a lot going on this year at our closest neighbor too!

 

Remember, we play with whole families, you also get friends and acquaintances. There is no boredom! There is healthy competition, lots of laughter, a lot of surprises and something delicious to eat. Last year, the school space was transformed, in accordance with the profile of SP 35, into a multi-zone activity town. There were shorttrack shows, figure skating, hockey, zumba classes, the opportunity to try your hand at tennis, handball or rollerblading. Creative, educational and recreational zones operated in parallel. We rested in the gastronomic area, where you could also find excellent mothers’ pastries!

 

We are still finalizing the program, but we are alreadyThat there will be no shortage of sports activities, play zones and treats (you need to have a snack to have the strength to play). Olivia’s Residents also prepare their proposals, who join this event every year, giving it an additional dimension.

 

Save this date: May 30th! And see you soon!

We will publish details on an ongoing basis in our channels, so check out our website, our FB and watch the screens in the buildings.

 

 

And this was the case last year:

Fig. Piotr Połoczański

We invite you to the opening of the exhibition of Stanisław Gierada’s sculpture “The Passage of Time”

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We invite you to the opening of the exhibition of sculpture by Stanisław Gierada entitled The Passage of Time. Saturday, May 16, 2026, 5:00 p.m., Olivia Star lobby at the Olivia Centre.

Co-organizers: Olivia Centre, ZPAP Gdańsk District

Patronages: Gdańsk Community, Radio Gdańsk, Tricity Prestige Magazine, Trójmiasto.pl

 

Stanisław Gierada

 

He graduated from the Faculty of Sculpture at the PWSSP in Gdańsk in the studio of Prof. Stanisław Horno-Popławski in 1968. For many years he was associated with the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk as a teacher – he ran the Studio of Renovation and Reconstruction of Sculpture, and in 1999 he obtained a second-degree assistant professorship.

 

He is the author of numerous projects in the field of conservation, m.in. design and supervision of the construction of the stonework of the boulevard on the Motława River, the lintel at Mariacka and Świętego Ducha Streets in Gdańsk and the author’s reconstruction of the Gdańsk coat of arms in the Winter Hall of the Town Hall. He also worked in the field of mosaics, medal making and sacral and monumental sculpture.

 

He has participated in international snow sculpture competitions in San Moritz (Switzerland) and Quebec (Canada), as well as in sculpture symposia in Poland and abroad. He has been a member of the jury of sculpture competitions many times.

 

A two-time scholarship holder of the Marshal of the Pomeranian Voivodeship (2010, 2018), winner of the Awards of the Mayor of the City of Gdańsk (2010, 2018) and the City of Gdynia (2018), as well as a scholarship holder of the German Government (1996). Author of m.in Monument to the Victims of December 1970 in Gdynia and Monument to Poles Murdered in Siberia in Norilsk (1996).

 

His works can be found in galleries and private collections in Poland, Europe, the USA and Canada. He lives and works in Gdańsk.

 

The exhibition will be open until June 20, 2026. Admission.

 

 

Olivia Centre joins forces with the University of Gdańsk for academic sport

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Under the signed agreement, the University of Gdańsk awarded Olivia Centre the title of “Patron of Academic Sport of the University of Gdańsk”. The agreement assumes cooperation between both parties in the field of sports, including support for league teams, academic sports and sports events of a local and national nature.

 

The ceremonial signing of the agreement between the University of Gdańsk and Olivia Centre was attended by Olivia’s President Maciej Grabski and Member of the Management Board Grzegorz Kidybiński. The University was represented by: H.E. Rector of the University of Gdańsk prof. Ph.D. Piotr Stepnowski, Director of CWFiS Tomasz Aftański and President of AZS UG Piotr Walczak.

 

“The agreement is in line with the strategy of the University of Gdańsk aimed at building strong, responsible partnerships with the socio-economic environment. We treat academic sport as an important element of the development of the university’s social capital – he said Rector of the University of Gdańsk, Prof. Piotr Stepnowski. – The award of the title of Patron of Academic Sport of the University of Gdańsk is an expression of recognition for our cooperation with the Olivia Centre based on common values and social responsibility. I am convinced that this partnership will allow us to strengthen academic sport.”

 

“Academic sport teaches values that are particularly close to us at Olivia Centre: responsibility, consistency, cooperation and the pursuit of long-term goals. It is on such foundations that responsible business is also based. We believe that supporting young people, their activity, ambitions and healthy attitudes is an investment that brings value to the entire community” – said Maciej Grabski, President of Olivia Centre.

 

 

The cooperation between the Olivia Centre and the University of Gdańsk results not only from the close proximity of both institutions, but also from the convergence of values and a common vision of supporting initiatives important for the local community. The partnership is long-term and goes beyond the classic sponsorship model, focusing on building lasting relationships and real social impact.

 

“We are delighted to have such a strong brand as Olivia Centre on board. We are close neighbours and such cooperation will certainly be beneficial for both parties. In the past, Olivia has already supported the sports activities of AZS University of Gdańsk, but this agreement is more than just a sponsorship agreement. This is a new chapter” – sums up the President of AZS UG Piotr Walczak.

 

The importance of the agreement for the University results from the importance of sport in shaping civic and academic attitudes. In turn, representatives of Olivia Centre point out that sports values coincide with the values of responsible business. It is this dimension of cooperation that gives it strategic importance both for the university and for the Olivia Centre as a partner actively involved in the life of the region.

 

“Acquiring such a strong partner as Olivia Centre is a significant strengthening for academic sport at the University of Gdańsk. The close proximity and convergence of values make this cooperation have the potential for a long-term, mutual impact. Olivia Centre has already supported the sports activities of AZS University of Gdańsk, but the agreement signed today goes beyond the classic sponsorship model – it is the opening of a new stage of cooperation based on partnership and a common vision of development” – sums up the President of AZS UG Piotr Walczak.

 

Olivia Centre’s appointment as the Patron of Academic Sport at the University of Gdańsk is part of a consistently implemented strategy of supporting socially and locally important initiatives. The partnership with the University of Gdańsk strengthens the relationship between business and academia, creating a space for joint actions for health, integration and development of sport.

 

“We are very pleased that our idea for a responsible partnership has been approved by the rector’s authorities and representatives of the Olivia Centre. Together, we want to create a space for building positive pro-social and pro-health attitudes among the academic community, which will remain as habits for years. We hope for fruitful cooperation and believe that this is the first step towards building a solid group of patrons of academic sport at the University of Gdańsk” – added the Director of CWFiS, Tomasz Aftański.

 

“For years, the cooperation between the Olivia Centre and the University of Gdańsk has been based on mutual trust, closeness and the belief that together we can implement socially important initiatives. It is a natural step for us to support academic sport. As a neighbour and partner of the University, we want to co-create projects that have a real impact on the quality of life of the academic community and the region” – summed up Grzegorz Kidybiński, Member of the Management Board of Olivia Centre.

 

 

About the University of Gdańsk:
The University of Gdańsk is one of the most important universities in Poland and the largest higher education institution in Pomerania. For years, it has combined high quality education and scientific research with active social engagement and cooperation with the economic environment. The university consistently supports the development of academic sport, treating it as an important element of building community, promoting a healthy lifestyle and shaping pro-social attitudes among students and employees.

 

About Olivia Centre:
Olivia Centre is a modern business centre in Gdańsk, which has been involved in projects supporting the social, educational and cultural development of the region for years. Cooperation with the University of Gdańsk is another example of activities carried out with the aim of building a strong, active and responsible local community.