Co-financed projects

Co-financed projects

For many years we have been successfully raising European funds to carry out projects contributing to the development of Kozminski University, to the strengthening of its potential, and to building relationships with our socio-economic environment.

 

What do we offer

The Projects Office has been successfully raising external funds to carry out projects contributing to the development of Kozminski University, to the strengthening of its potential, and to enhancing its position both domestically and internationally. In recent years, we have obtained funds to implement IT systems, adapt the University’s infrastructure to the needs of people with disabilities, improve the overall level of competencies of the University’s staff, further students’ careers, launch new majors, and undertake many other activities involved in the co-creation of the Kozminski University ecosystem. Each new initiative is guided by the following idea: meaningful and comprehensive development, consistent with the University’s Development Strategy. 

In addition to acquiring funds, the Projects Office supervises the entire project life cycle, i.e. it handles comprehensive project implementation in cooperation with other University units, including coordination, reporting, and monitoring. The experience we have gained so far has let us work out a set of internal rules of cooperation that bring expected results and make it possible to achieve synergy between the activities initiated and pursued by various organizational units of our University. 

Since May 2021, our activities have additionally focused on promoting a project management culture among the University community (e.g. through training), in accordance with the methodology we have developed, and on transplanting this idea on to the implementation of internal activities. 

At each stage of our work, we are guided by values forming the universal foundation of the identity and operations of Kozminski University, referred to as the “Kozminski’s Decalogue”.

We act based on 4 mottoes that guide us in our initiatives:

Praktyczna wiedza
WE INSPIRE
Perspektywy
WE DEVELOP
Wiedza
WE CHANGE
koła
WE CONNECT

WE INSPIRE

  • by showing the opportunities to fund ideas consistent with the strategic goals of the University
  • by encouraging ideas related to improving the competencies of students, faculty members, and administrative staff
  • by stimulating efforts aimed at undertaking joint initiatives for the development of the University and its community

WE DEVELOP

  • by striving for excellence, which is one of KU’s key values
  • by adopting state-of-the-art solutions, which improve the functioning of the University and contribute to its development
  • by promoting the idea of cooperation between different units of KU

WE CHANGE

  • by setting standards in project management, knowledge sharing, and building competitive advantage 
  • by acquiring funding for activities consistent with the University’s Development Strategy 
  • by implementing educational and developmental projects that have a positive impact on the day-to-day operations of the University

WE CONNECT

  • the development needs with the possibilities of acquiring external funds 
  • people with passion and ideas, offering them extensive support in making their projects reality 
  • staff with students, building our strength as an academic community

Ongoing projects

Future Skills@ALK – Development of Administrative and Managerial Staff
EDU LAB – Ecosystem of Teaching Excellence
ZARZĄDZANIE ROZWOJEM PRZEDSIĘBIORSTWA, studia zarządzanie przedsiębiorstwem, zarządzanie rozwojem firmy, zarządzanie w przedsiębiorstwie
DELTA - Developing Education & Learning Through AI
szkolenie motywacyjne dla menedżerów, motywacja zespołu kurs online, szkolenie z automotywacji
GLOBAL WELCOME – Building Bridges at Kozminski University
Stay@Kozminski - an integrated program to counteract the drop-out phenomenon
DOCTORAL SCHOOL
Kozminski University Doctoral School – International Collaboration Hub
Accessible - Open - Creative PLUS
GFT&Google Cloud, google studia
DIGITAL LEADERS – a development program for the education of the future
MBA IN INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT
Global Alumni Network: Łączymy ludzi, budujemy przyszłość!
SOCJOLOGIA BIZNESU I MEDIÓW, socjologia studia magisterskie
Strengthening the KU-ESCP Alliance: Sustainable Business Bachelor Program for Global Impact & Innovation
A New School for a New World - Education Programs for the Technological Era
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EFEKT-EDU: Improving the Quality of Education through the Development of Staff Competencies and Qualifications

Finished projects

vol2KozminskiFasada
WellCome to Warsaw, WellCome to Kozminski!
Centrum_Egzaminacyjne
INTERNATIONAL and INTERDISCIPLINARY DOCTORAL SCHOOL of KOZMINSKI UNIVERSITY
Centrum
Academy 4.0 - Integrated Quality Improvement System at Kozminski University
Studium_Doktoranckie
Academy 360 - Integrated Quality Improvement System at Kozminski University
DOCTORAL SCHOOL
University teaching excellence
ACCESSIBLE - OPEN - CREATIVE. KU AS A UNIVERSITY OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
warsaw
Discover us and be yourself in Poland!
summer school
Poland, Warsaw, Kozminski - a Place of Opportunity!
Centrum
International network for research support and knowledge transfer
Centrum_Egzaminacyjne
MORE - Evidence-based regulatory impact assessment
pracownia
Academy of entrepreneurship
students
Team building platform
kariera
Capital Business Forum
Zakład_Finansów
Warsaw – the Capital of Ambitious Business
zaklad_prawa
Creative Specialist in the Humanities
Zakład_Prawa
Entrepreneurship in Creative Industries
centrum
Developing and Investing in Managers
Katedra_Finansów
Radom Center for Innovation
Wars & Sawa Playing Chess
Katedra_Prawa
Comprehensive Professional Activation Program for People Aged 50+
poradnia_prawna
How to start your own business
coaching
Get to Know Us, Get to Know Yourself
Double Degree Bachelor in Management
Masz na staż - Your Internship Opportunity
SIX SIGMA CHAMPION/SPONSOR TRAINING. ZARZĄDZANIE PROJEKTAMI W PROGRAMIE SIX SIGMA
Wsparcie uczelni niepublicznych w zakresie prowadzenia zajęć z wykorzystaniem metod i technik kształcenia na odległość
Health Economics and Big Data Analytics
studenci
Finance - a dialogue between scientific disciplines
Prawnicze
Between Law and Economy – Interdisciplinary Doctoral Studies
tiger
Management in New Technologies
BIZNES.AI, studia sztuczna inteligencja, sztuczna inteligencja studia warszawa
The Heart of AI: AI and Data Science Training Hub in the Center of Europe (HAI)

CONTACT

Malwina Styczeń

Director of the Project Office

For more than 15 years, she has been associated with Kozminski University. She currently serves as the Director of the Project Office, where she is responsible for managing the project portfolio and developing standards and processes that support effective project delivery. She combines a strategic perspective with operational oversight of projects financed from external and internal funding sources.

She manages the Project Office team and coordinates development, educational, digital, infrastructure, and organizational projects. Her responsibilities include supervising budgets, schedules, risks, performance indicators, and reporting, as well as ensuring compliance with the requirements of funding institutions and internal standards.

She supports senior management, project managers, and project teams in decision-making, process improvement, and the effective implementation of change initiatives. She has extensive experience in project governance, process standardization, cross-functional coordination, and managing projects from concept development to final settlement. She collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, funding institutions, partners, and service providers. She also delivers training sessions and consultations in project management methodologies, supporting the development of project management maturity within the organization.
She holds a Bachelor's degree in European Studies and a Master's degree in Management from Kozminski University, as well as a postgraduate diploma in Project Management. She is certified as PRINCE2 Foundation, PRINCE2 Practitioner, and Certified Project Management Associate (IPMA). Her areas of expertise include project portfolio management, governance, project controlling, risk management, process improvement, and stakeholder management.

She values transparency, effective collaboration, and ensuring that projects are organized in a way that makes their objectives clear and their outcomes practical and applicable.

Edyta Siuda

Within the Office, she is responsible for obtaining financing (creating new projects, coordinating the work of substantive teams) and managing projects. A graduate of Polish philology at the University of Warsaw and postgraduate studies in European Integration at Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin. She has many years of experience in working in projects co-financed by the European Union, mainly coordination.

She has also cooperated with non-governmental organizations, acting as the President of the Foundation. Among her professional interests, apart from project management and training in this field, there is also evaluation of EU projects.

She relaxes in the gym, covering kilometers on a treadmill. She likes a good book, music, film and resting outdoors.

Katarzyna Kwapińska

Project Management and Funding Manager

Within the Office, she is responsible for obtaining financing and managing projects. Graduate of Polish philology and speech therapy at Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin, as well as postgraduate studies in evaluation and didactic measurement at the University of Gdansk. She has many years of experience in projects co-financed by the European Union – their development, implementation and evaluation. Member of the Polish Evaluation Society.

Socially active. In the years 2005-2007 – Vice-President of the Board for Development of the largest Polish non-governmental organization gathering children, youth and adults (deputy head of the Polish Scouting Association for development), initiator and implementer of numerous projects for non-governmental organizations and universities.

Lover of good literature. She is passionate about finding dependencies, correlations, discovering paths and connections between different – seemingly completely different – elements.

 

Monika Karakula

Project Financial Control Consultant / Project Manager

For many years she has been associated with Kozminski University, where she works in the Project Office as a Project Financial Control Consultant and Project Manager. She is responsible for project implementation, financial settlement, and reporting. She supports project teams in budget monitoring, expenditure control, and the preparation of documentation compliant with funding requirements.

She specializes in projects co-financed by the European Union and other public funding sources. She has extensive experience in reporting, cost settlement, monitoring financial and substantive project progress, and identifying project risks. She also supports the development of internal ERP-related procedures and standards for monitoring project expenditures.

She graduated in Management and Marketing from the Warsaw University of Life Sciences and obtained an MBA degree from Kozminski University. She values structured processes, clearly defined rules, and practical solutions that facilitate project implementation and secure financial settlement.

Outside work, she enjoys nature, photography, cycling trips, mountain activities in both summer and winter, as well as classical and jazz music.

Elżbieta Jasińska

Project Financial Control Consultant / Project Manager

She has been associated with Kozminski University for over 10 years. Within the Project Office, she is responsible for the financial management and settlement of projects co-financed by the European Union. Her responsibilities include project budget control, reporting, monitoring expenditure eligibility, and ensuring compliance with funding requirements.

She supports project teams in budget planning and implementation, project documentation preparation, and project cost settlement. She pays particular attention to the accuracy of documentation, financial compliance, and the effective use of external funding.

She graduated in Physics and Mathematics from Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń. She applies her analytical background in everyday work, combining a project-oriented approach with attention to financial and organizational detail.

In her private life, she enjoys cycling, long walks, good books, and films.

Alina Zymerman

Project Manager

For many years, she has been associated with Kozminski University, where she is responsible for the preparation, implementation, and settlement of projects financed from national and European funding sources. As a Project Manager, she coordinates initiatives supporting the development of the university, students, doctoral candidates, and university staff, working closely with project teams, external contractors, and internal stakeholders.

She specializes in the management of projects co-financed by the European Union, particularly under the European Social Fund Plus. She has extensive experience in preparing and analysing project documentation, conducting procurement procedures in accordance with the principle of competitiveness, and coordinating cooperation with partners and contractors. She ensures that all project activities comply with the requirements of funding institutions and applicable procedures.

She holds a degree in Economics and completed postgraduate studies in Development and Training at Kozminski University. She is certified at the IPMA-D level in project management. Her professional interests include innovative solutions supporting organizational development, improving the quality of education, and accessibility in higher education.

In her free time, she enjoys reading contemporary literature and spending time actively in nature.

Ph.D. Maja Walczak-Kowalska

Deputy Director of the Project Office

She is responsible for coordinating and implementing development projects financed from national and European funding sources, particularly programmes supporting the development of students, academic staff, and higher education institutions.

She has extensive experience in managing projects co-financed by the European Union. Her expertise includes planning and implementing development initiatives, preparing and managing procurement procedures, coordinating project teams, and ensuring compliance with the requirements of funding programmes. Her work focuses on effective project implementation, risk management, and the continuous improvement of processes supporting project delivery.

She graduated from the Faculty of Geography and Regional Studies and the Faculty of Journalism and Political Science at the University of Warsaw. She earned her PhD in Earth Sciences from the Polish Academy of Sciences. Her professional interests include project management, higher education development, the use of emerging technologies in education, and organizational process improvement.

Outside work, she enjoys travelling, photography, and mountain hiking. She is also an avid reader of travel literature and follows the latest scientific developments.

mgr Katarzyna Skarżycka

EU Project Financial Control Consultant / Project Manager

She joined Kozminski University in 2025 and is responsible for the financial control and settlement of projects co-financed by European Union and national funds. She supports project teams at every stage of project implementation, ensuring proper expenditure management, compliance of documentation with funding requirements, and reliable project reporting.

Since 2016, she has been involved in the financial management of funded projects. She has extensive experience in budget planning and monitoring, expenditure eligibility, project settlement, and preparing documentation for audits and inspections. She also specializes in procurement procedures conducted under the principle of competitiveness and in assessing compliance of project documentation with publicly funded programme guidelines.

She holds a degree in Psychology from Vizja University in Warsaw and has completed professional training in project management, financial control, and project settlement related to national and European funding sources. Her work combines expertise in project management, finance, and communication to support teams in delivering projects effectively and in compliance with applicable requirements.

Outside work, she is passionate about running, mountain hiking, and literature and podcasts focused on psychology and criminology.

mgr Magdalena Banaś

EU Project Financial Management Specialist

For nearly 10 years, she has been involved in projects financed by European Union funds. Within the Project Office, she is responsible for the financial management of projects, from budget planning and monitoring to expenditure settlement, documentation preparation, and supervision of proper project implementation.

She has gained experience in both research and development projects and initiatives supporting business development, digital transformation, and education. She particularly values well-organized processes, effective cooperation, and solutions that facilitate efficient project management.

She holds a Master's degree from the Warsaw University of Life Sciences and completed postgraduate studies in Project Management at the Warsaw School of Economics. She is particularly interested in agile project management methodologies and continuously develops her competencies in this area.

Outside work, she enjoys travelling, cycling, and photography.