New recruitment cycle will be open from January to February 2025

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The second application period for the RaVeN programme will be open from 13 January to 6 February 2025!

  • Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in Earth Sciences?
  • Do you possess an English certificate?
  • Are you interested in advancing your educational journey in the raw materials value chain?

If so, learn more about the requirements and application process described here!

The recruitment process and respective deadlines are the following:

RECRUITMENT STAGE DEADLINES
Submission of the qualification for studies declaration in e-Rekrutacja system (1)
from 13 January to 6 February 2025 , 10 a.m. CEST (2)
Payment of recruitment fee (3)
till 6 February 2025 , 10 a.m. CEST (2)
Entrance on-line examination
10 February 2025 , from 9 a.m. CEST (2) to 9 p.m. CEST(2)
Preliminary qualification of candidates
12 February 2025 at 3 p.m CEST (2)
Issuance of acceptance letters and certificates of the admission to studies
from 12 February 2025
Collecting applications for studies, issuance of decisions on the admission to studies, signing up for the list of students by qualified candidates
from 17 to 24 February 2025

RaVeN Summer School 2024

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The RaVeN Summer School 2024 was conducted from 01/07 to 12/07.

The activities started with a workshop led by PhD Tomasz Leśniak (non-academic) from Philip Morris, on Managerial Finance and Financials Accounting Basics in raw materials industry. The programme included a comprehensive series of lectures designed to provide both theoretical and practical knowledge.

On the following day, PhD Sylwia Lorenc delivered project classes to the students on Financial analysis of companies in the raw materials sector.

Based on the knowledge gained on the previous day, students worked in designated groups. They analysed a company, from the raw materials sector, of their choice from a financial perspective. At the end of the day, students presented their projects about the future of the analysed companies.

The Summer School also offered the opportunity for students to learn about the cable production process in a field trip to Telefonika Kable in Myślenice. In this opportunity, they were introduced to the raw materials that are involved in the production process. Additionally, students became familiar with the use of cables in modern technologies.

A field trip to Wessper Company in Rzezawa allowed students to learn about the production process of water filters. The field trip included entry into three production departments: injection moulding, production, picking. During the field excursion, a mini-lecture was also held about the entire production process and the company’s organisational and business model. At the end of the tour, the students also visited the general administrative section. On the way back, the group stopped in Kraków to see the company’s subsidiary, which deals with commercial activities (sale of finished products).

The Summer School activities continued with a workshop on soft skills development. The main topics included team life cycle model in relation to their experiences, team roles based on personality types in relation to his/her experiences, and to select ways and techniques to manage a team depending on the phase of the team life cycle and the personality of the integrants.

On the  following day, Prof. Dr hab. C.Eng. Janusz Szpytko delivered a lecture covering the following topics: “Resilience Catalysts in Engineering”, “Critical raw materials in the circular economy”, and the “Energy and digital transition”.

The 9th day was dedicated to a field trip to PREVAC Company- Vacuum technology for science and industry.

Finally, the RaVeN Summer School 2024 was concluded with a (non-academic) lecture provided by Artur Halbina, from TAURON Green Energy. The course discussed the sources of CO2 emissions in the world, as well as insights about global CO2 emissions.

The second recruitment cycle has started on 25 July!

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The second application period for the RaVeN programme is open from 25 July 2024!

  • Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in Earth Sciences?
  • Do you possess an English certificate?
  • Are you interested in advancing your educational journey in the raw materials value chain?

If so, learn more about the requirements and application process described here!

The recruitment process is conducted in two cycles:

RECRUITMENT STAGE RECRUITMENT CYCLE 1 RECRUITMENT CYCLE 2
Submission of the qualification for studies declaration in e-Rekrutacja system (1)
from 3 June to 15 July, 10 a.m. CEST (2)
from 25 July to 09 September, 10 a.m. CEST (2)
Payment of recruitment fee (3)
till 15 July, 11 a.m. CEST (2)
till 09 September, 11 a.m. CEST (2)
Entrance on-line examination
from 19 July, from 9 a.m. CEST (2) to 9 p.m. CEST (2)
from 13 September, from 9 a.m. CEST (2) to 9 p.m. CEST (2)
Preliminary qualification of candidates (announcement of results after 2 p.m. CEST(2))
24 July at 3 p.m CEST (2)
18 September at 3 p.m CEST (2)
Issuance of acceptance letters and certificates of the admission to studies
from 24 July
from 18 September
Collecting applications for studies, issuance of decisions on the admission to studies, signing up for the list of students by qualified candidates
from 23 to 30 September
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Field trip to the Cement Ożarów (CRH Group)

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On 5 June 2024, as part of a teaching course, under the supervision of Paweł Bogacz, PhD, Eng., University Professor, a group of students from the RaVeN programme took part in a field trip to the Cement Ożarów (CRH Group)-one of the largest cement plants in Europe. 

The visit to the plant took place over a full working day and included an introductory presentation and health and safety training, a tour of the marl quarry, a detailed presentation of the production process, including a plan to reduce GHG emissions, a tour of the central control room, and a presentation of the SAFS plant, mills and alternative fuel plant, as well as a presentation on internships and apprenticeships.

On the way back, the group also visited Sandomierz.

We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the CRH Group for the opportunity to visit their plant. The experience provided invaluable insights into their processes for RaVeN students!

Learn more about this visit at:

The application period is on!

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The application period for the RaVeN programme is open from 3 June 2024!

  • Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in Earth Sciences?
  • Do you possess an English certificate?
  • Are you interested in advancing your educational journey in the raw materials value chain?

If so, learn more about the requirements and application process described here!

The recruitment process is conducted in two cycles:

RECRUITMENT STAGE RECRUITMENT CYCLE 1 RECRUITMENT CYCLE 2
Submission of the qualification for studies declaration in e-Rekrutacja system (1)
from 3 June to 15 July, 10 a.m. CEST (2)
from 25 July to 09 September, 10 a.m. CEST (2)
Payment of recruitment fee (3)
till 15 July, 11 a.m. CEST (2)
till 09 September, 11 a.m. CEST (2)
Entrance on-line examination
from 19 July, from 9 a.m. CEST (2) to 9 p.m. CEST (2)
from 13 September, from 9 a.m. CEST (2) to 9 p.m. CEST (2)
Preliminary qualification of candidates (announcement of results after 2 p.m. CEST(2))
24 July at 3 p.m CEST (2)
18 September at 3 p.m CEST (2)
Issuance of acceptance letters and certificates of the admission to studies
from 24 July
from 18 September
Collecting applications for studies, issuance of decisions on the admission to studies, signing up for the list of students by qualified candidates
from 23 to 30 September
APPLY NOW!

RaVeN Open Day 2024!

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Join us on April 25, from 14:30 to 16:00 (GMT+2), for an engaging online Open Day event where you can explore the RaVeN master’s program. This event offers the opportunity to interact with faculty members, current students, and program representatives to gain insights into the curriculum, research prospects, and available resources.

You’ll also have the chance to ask questions and get a sense of the program’s atmosphere and community!

REGISTER HERE!

Field activities in Guido Coal Mine

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Students, as part of the Social aspects of sustainable development course, took part in field activities to the Guido coal mine in Zabrze. The mine is currently open to the public and is no longer involved in coal mining.

During the visit, students learnt about methods of revitalizing post-mining sites and the history of coal mining in Poland. They had the opportunity to observe how the revitalization process should be properly and effectively carried out in a recreational and social manner, and what standards it should meet.

In addition, they learned about the impact of coal mining on the local community over the years. They had the opportunity to gain knowledge of the impact of this type of activity both at the time of mining, after it has been completed and after the site has been revitalized. The comprehensive field trip was designed to make the students aware of how individual activities affect the local community.

Class date: 27.01.2024, subject “Social aspects of sustainable development”

Field activities in Waste Disposal Plant Sp. z o.o., Municipal Utilities Enterprise and Silesian Museum

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As part of the New Trends in Mining Technologies course, students took part in field trips to the Waste Disposal Plant Sp. z o.o., Municipal Utilities Enterprise, and Silesian Museum.

During the trip to Waste Disposal Plant Sp. z o. o. and Municipal Utilities Enterprise, students became familiar with the waste management process and the functioning of a municipal management plant. They had the opportunity to see what the waste separation process actually looks like and into what groups they are divided. Additionally, they could observe how a given type of waste is handled and how it is processed.

During a visit to the Silesian museum, students had the opportunity to expand their knowledge about the history of mining in Poland. Particular attention should be paid to the fact that the museum was established as part of the revitalization of the areas where a mine was previously located. The Silesian museum showed the students the revitalization of areas degraded for recreational purposes.

The aim of the field trip was to show how waste is handled and how the process of disposal of a specific type of waste takes place. Politicians and security principles apply to the operation of this type of applications. During the field trip, they can observe how important it is to take care of the environment and how it deals with waste or degraded areas in the way it is distributed with frequencies and from the environment and how important it is nowadays.

Class date: 26.01.2024, subject “New trends in the mining technologies and mineral processing”.

Field activities in Machów-Piaseczno and the Osiek sulfur mines

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Students, as part of the Problems on post mining area- water management, reclamation, revitalization course, took part in field activities to two decommissioned opencast sulfur mines, Machów and Piaseczno in Tarnobrzeg and the Osiek mine, which extracts sulfur using the Frasch method.

During a trip to Machów and Piaseczno in Tarnobrzeg, students learned about the history of sulphur mining in Poland in the 19th century in the areas where these mines operated. They also had the opportunity to observe one way of revitalizing post-mining areas using water.

During a visit to the Osiek sulfur mine belonging to Grupa Azoty, students had the opportunity to learn about Frasch, one of the sulfur extraction methods. It is the only mine in the world that extracts sulfur using this method. During their stay at the plant, students had the opportunity to learn about the company’s business model and security policy.

The field trip allowed students to observe the entire sulfur mining cycle and the activities that should be performed after their completion. In addition, they could learn about innovative technologies used in the extraction of raw materials and see how it works. During the trip, they also expanded their knowledge about the management and operation of mining plants and the importance of safety at work. The field trip also showed the fact that mining is still developing and new, innovative solutions for the extraction of raw materials should be sought.

Class date: 25.01.2024, subject “Problems on post mining area – water management, reclamation, revitalization”

Field trip: Saint-Gobain Construction Products Polska sp. z o.o. ‘Borkow’ gypsum quarry & RIGIPS Stawiany construction materials plant

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Students, as part of the New Trends in Mining Technologies course, took part in field activities to the Borków quarry, which operate on gypsum deposits, and the construction materials production plant (gypsum boards, gypsum blocks) owned by the French company Saint-Gobain Construction Products Polska sp. z o.o.

During the trip, students were acquainted with modern methods of mining gypsum deposits in complicated condition (environmental and social limitations). They had the opportunity to observe the blasting method of gypsum extraction and familiarize themselves with the design and technical details of the process.

During the visit to the production facility, students witnessed how the extracted raw material is processed into the final product in RIGIPS Stawiany factory. Special attention was given to the efficiency of the process, self-resource management (e.g., process water from the quarry drainage system), and the applied recycling processes. Plant management and employees presented various Circular Economy solutions implemented at various stages of the production process.

Additionally, safety and organization of work at the production plant with a conveyor-type production characteristic were presented, from raw material acquisition to the organization and optimization of logistics for delivering finished products to external recipients. The comprehensive field trip aimed to make students aware that the quality and efficiency of construction material production begin with careful design of the extraction process. Ensuring the quality and purity of the raw material at the extraction process is crucial for achieving the desired final product.

Class date: 18.01.2024, subject “ New trends in the mining technologies and mineral processing”