Uni-Me Mentoring Program is a support program for students from all faculties of our University.The program involves support in planning the path of education using the opportunities offered by the NCU partnership in YUFE, as well as other programs and international partnerships. This is a mentoring program with elements of coaching and advisoring. 

What is the mentoring process? What can you gain by participating in the program? The mentoring process is a common path to a goal, and mentoring is a set of guideposts that you will receive by joining this process. 

The main objective of the program is to support planning an educational path with an international component and long-term goals are: to spread the idea of building European University, to improve the functioning of university units by encouraging cooperation, to facilitate communication between units, to use mentoring as a tool for improving the quality of education by providing available opportunities, and to create a kind of mentoring institution at the university, with mentors as experts and ambassadors of the program, training candidates for mentors in the subsequent years of the program.

If you're interested in joining the program as a Mentor, please apply till 30. November 2023 by sending an email to: malgorzatablaszczak@umk.pl

Who can bocome a Mentor? --> Every employee of NCU, both scientific-didactic and from the administrative staff who like to work with young people and seeks self-development.

What are the benefits of joining the program?

• preparation to perform this role through the oppartunity to participate in training and workshops
• materials and tools to be used during the process
• organization and assistance from the UNni-Me coordinator and the deputy YUFE coordinator
• support in organizing training trips to YUFE partners.
  
  

Shape Your Future with the Uni-Me Mentoring Program!

Are you dreaming of gaining international experience during your studies but unsure where to begin? The Uni-Me Mentoring Program is the perfect opportunity for you! With the guidance of an experienced mentor, you’ll plan your educational journey with a global perspective.

Why join?

• Learn how to organize an exchange at a foreign university or participate in courses abroad.
• Receive personalized mentoring support to grow and achieve your academic and career goals.
• Take part in inspiring workshops and meetings that open up new horizons.

Be part of the future!
Our mentors – experts and program ambassadors – will help you make the most of available opportunities and prepare you to thrive on the international stage. Join the vision of building a European University – a place fostering collaboration, communication, and academic excellence.

📢 Don’t wait!
Apply by January 22, 2025, by completing the recruitment survey: Link to the survey
Participants will be selected based on the order of applications and the information provided in the form.

Recruitment has ended, we invite you to the next edition!

Rules of the Uni-Me Program

THE MENTORING TEAM OF 2. EDITION

dr Karolina Rokicka-Murszewska

I am an assistant professor at the Department of Administrative Law at the Faculty of Law and Administration. I also serve as the academic advisor for the Legal Marketing Research Club at the Nicolaus Copernicus University and I am responsible for managing our Faculty’s social media. As a legal counsel registered with the District Chamber of Legal Advisers in Toruń, I run my own legal practice, specializing in administrative law.
I enjoy being active on Instagram, where I’m known as "Pani od Admina", teaching administrative law—arguably considered the most boring area of law. I dislike monotony, so I’m constantly seeking new challenges, initiatives, and creative projects. My top Gallup Strength is Woo (Winning Others Over), which allows me to easily connect with people and interact with them effortlessly.
In my free time, I love reading romance novels and crime thrillers, as well as going to the gym. I’m a big fan of Les Mills programs and aim to work out at least three times a week to get off the couch.
I would love to travel more—something I hope to make that happen in 2025. I also dream of having 48 hours in a day, which would certainly help me achieve a better work-life balance than I currently have.

 dr Monika Maksim

Doctor of Economics, currently working as an assistant professor at the Department of Labor Resource Management at the Faculty of Economic Sciences and Management at the Nicolaus Copernicus University. An experienced academic lecturer and researcher specializing in labor market issues, human resource management, and career planning. Supervisor of numerous master’s and undergraduate theses.
An expert in international, national, and local research projects co-financed by the European Social Fund, focusing on labor market policy evaluation, profiling the unemployed, senior activation, age management, and youth transitions from school to the labor market. Author and co-author of approximately 70 scientific publications in both Polish and English. Participated in scientific internships, teaching programs, and study visits in Germany, the United Kingdom, and Norway.
I truly enjoy… working with people, collaborating in teams, engaging in new and exciting tasks, pursuing interesting projects, and learning new things.
In my free time… I experiment in the kitchen, trying out new and original recipes (Mediterranean cuisine is my favorite). I read contemporary literature (recently books by Elena Ferrante and Szczepan Twardoch), stay active outdoors (walking, cycling, kayaking, and hiking in the mountains), and enjoy going to the cinema and theater.
What I wish for the most… good health and strength for the years ahead, opportunities to travel to several fascinating places, and to begin learning Italian.

dr Anna Kławsiuć-Zduńczyk
I work as an assistant professor at the Institute of Pedagogical Sciences, part of the Faculty of Philosophy and Social Sciences. My academic and teaching focus is on andragogy: adult education, the concept of lifelong learning, and career counseling and guidance. I also conduct social skills training sessions.
For many years, I have been the advisor of the Andragogy Section within the Student Pedagogical Research Club, where I collaborate with students on numerous social and scientific projects, including the Toruń Pedagogical Student Conference.
I love meeting inspiring people, traveling, and discovering new places, flavors, and scents.
In my free time, I enjoy watching films—especially in the cinema—reading captivating books, and listening to music, particularly live performances. My greatest dream is to visit all the continents.

mgr Joanna Flejszar
I am a data analyst at the unit called the University Strategic Analysis Board. I also carry out tasks connected with The “Excellence Initiative – Research University” program. The work at UOAS is very exciting and challenging. It is a job that requires constant learning. I enjoy this continuous learning and self-development. At work, I very much value relationships based on mutual trust and a positive atmosphere.
I really like the sound of the sea and the taste of coffee. In my free time, I read and roller-skate. What I would most like to have is the superpower of healing!

dr Zuzanna Pepłowska-Dąbrowska

I am an assistant professor at the Faculty of Law and Administration at the Nicolaus Copernicus University, in the Department of Commercial, Maritime, and Civil Procedure Law. My academic and teaching specialization focuses on private law, with particular emphasis on maritime law. For many years, I have conducted classes in both Polish and English.
I have extensive experience in drafting maritime law regulations at both national and international levels. From 2015 to 2019, I was a member of the Maritime Law Codification Commission, which developed a draft of the new Maritime Code. For several years, I have also participated in Polish delegations to sessions of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in London.
I serve on the Board of the Polish Maritime Law Association and the Presidium of the Maritime Law Committee of the Polish Academy of Sciences (PAN). My research has taken me to numerous institutions around the world, including as a Fulbright Scholar at Tulane Law School in New Orleans. I am also one of the directors of the annual Summer Maritime Law Course held in Dubrovnik.
I greatly enjoy learning Spanish.
In my free time, I like playing board games, walking my dog, and listening to podcasts. My greatest dream is to sail around the world.

dr Anna Kola
Vice-Dean for Organization and Education at the Faculty of Philosophy and Social Sciences at the Nicolaus Copernicus University. Chair of the Working Group for Quality Assurance in the IDUB program (2020–2024) and Deputy Chair of the IDUB Coordination Team (2022–2024). Member of the team implementing the NCU Strategy in the area of education. Former and current member of the Polish Accreditation Committee (2016–2019, 2020–2023), as well as ministerial and European Commission teams for micro-credentials.
I conduct research in the fields of higher education, quality assurance, doctoral education, and social exclusion. I am also the proud mother of two wonderful daughters and a passionate admirer of culture in all its forms—high, popular, and personal.
I love poetry in literature and prose in life. I greatly enjoy learning, helping others, meeting new people, and spending time in art galleries, museums, theaters, and cinemas.
In my free time, I like to plan how to spend my time—planning and imagining scenarios for stories, research, or travel is one of my favorite activities. My greatest wish is for every person, young and old, to feel safe, happy, and fulfilled.

mgr Małgorzata Błaszczak

I am the creator of the NCU Copernicam Integration Center (KOI) program, the coordinator and initiator of the Uni-Me Mentoring Program, as well as a lawyer, cultural animator, bungee flying instructor, and mother of 13-year-old twins. For over a year, I have served as the Director of KOI, where I organize integration and intercultural events open to the entire community. I have completed an International Mentoring Course authorized by the Institute of Leadership & Management. I truly enjoy being around people. In my free time, I go for walks with my dog, watch crime series, and spend time with my family. My greatest wish is for the day to be longer so I can bring all my ideas to life.

dr Joanna Karłowska-Pik
I am an assistant professor in the Department of Mathematical Statistics and Data Exploration at the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science, as well as the director of the University Statistical Analysis Center. My research focuses primarily on applying methods of mathematical statistics and machine learning to analyze real-world data—mainly medical and environmental data. However, I am an educator at heart. I have participated and continue to participate in numerous projects and initiatives aimed at showing young people that mathematics is both beautiful and fascinating.
I truly enjoy the company of people who are optimistic about life and passionate about what they do. I love traveling and discovering new places. Whenever possible, I visit art galleries, with a particular fondness for Impressionist and Surrealist paintings. In my free time, I read books—mainly crime fiction, fantasy, and contemporary American prose. I dance Zumba or shed tears watching The Znachor for the hundredth time. My greatest wish is for my family to be healthy and happy.

dr hab. Anna Bartkiewicz, prof. UMK

I am the Vice-Dean for Student Affairs at the Faculty of Physics, Astronomy, and Applied Informatics. I work at the Institute of Astronomy at Nicolaus Copernicus University, where I use various radio telescopes across Europe to observe matter surrounding forming massive stars. More specifically, I create radio maps of methanol and water molecule distributions in the spiral arms of our Galaxy. I regularly present the results of my scientific research through publications and conference presentations.
I greatly enjoy talking to people, listening to them, and sharing my experiences and thoughts. In my free time, I like to take care of my physical fitness. My greatest wish is to notice and cherish the good moments in everyday life and share them with others.

mgr Joanna Hajduk
Deputy Head of the Dean's Office of the Faculty of Law and Administration, graduate of administration and protection of cultural property.My main task is to coordinate the work of the dean's office regarding student affairs. At work, my goal is primarily to help students. For many years, I also dealt with foreign students and visiting professors at the School of Comparative Law.
I love reading books, especially fantasy. In my free time I ride a bicycle. I wish I had more time to put my ideas into practice.

dr Aleksandra Kleśta-Nawrocka

Historian, ethnologist/cultural anthropologist. Currently, I work as a Specialist for Internationalization at the Faculty of Law and Administration at Nicolaus Copernicus University. For many years, I have been an expert in cultural heritage, particularly culinary heritage. I am the author of books and both academic and popular science articles. Professionally, I have been connected with the Faculty of Law and Administration for three years, where I manage the Erasmus+ program, support visiting professors, and organize international events.
I really like... There are so many things I enjoy! I love good cuisine and literature. I also appreciate a great film, TV series, or music. That’s why I spend a lot of time cooking, attending literary, music, and film festivals. In my free time, I enjoy being with my family and my pets, as well as meeting with friends. My greatest wish is to have more time to pursue my passions, especially culinary travels.

dr hab. Dariusz Pniewski, prof. UMK

Professionally, I read books and talk about them I still enjoy it. I deal with the culture (literature, painting and aesthetics) of European Romanticism, and also the traces of this culture in the present day (the latest novel, visual arts, urban space, regional and national identities). I am a lecturer at the Faculty of Humanities, I was the vice-dean for student affairs and education.
I like people. I like it when they speak: I am interested in their stories, knowledge and experiences.Sometimes silence can also be pleasant and meaningful. In my free time, I ride a bicycle and roller-skate. Fast, hard, sometimes long-distance. I prefer making plans than dreaming.

dr Joanna Skopińska-Wiśniewska
As a chemist or, rather, a naturalist, I believe that science is a way to understand the world. I love the questions "Why?" and "How does it work?". I conduct research related to creating cosmetics and materials that "work" with our bodies. In life, I am constantly accompanied by curiosity and the desire to gain new experiences. I am a sailor and a nature enthusiast. 
I really like people. In my free time, I seek connection with nature. What I’d like most is to have more time to spend with people and be in touch with nature.

dr Kamila Łaszewska
I am a psychologist working at the Institute of Psychology at Nicolaus Copernicus University in the Department of Neuropsychology and Clinical Psychology. I am also a psychotherapist in training in the humanistic-experiential approach. I am particularly interested in bodywork, trauma therapy, and chronopsychology.

I really enjoy dancing, swimming, springtime, and Polish cinema from the '80s and '90s. In my free time, I like to relax in peace and quiet — I wish I could experience more of it.

mgr Małgorzata Grudzińska
I am an English philologist with extensive experience in fostering international mobility for students and staff through the Erasmus+ program at Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń. As a trainer and mentor, I passionately lead workshops, training sessions, and meetings, finding great joy in connecting with people and supporting their development. I actively promote intercultural communication and work to combat stereotypes. I draw on knowledge gained from Solution-Focused Therapy and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) courses, which emphasize resources, strengths, and the essence of mindfulness in life. I am deeply committed to supporting individuals with disabilities and firmly believe in the power of diversity and enthusiasm. Privately, I am a wife and a mother of three children.
I greatly enjoy film and instrumental music. In my free time, I meditate and take walks. I also love savoring a cup of Earl Grey tea. My greatest wish is to help others discover their strengths and enhance their well-being.

dr hab. Artur Słomka, prof. UMK
I am a graduate of the Collegium Medicum at Nicolaus Copernicus University, where I earned a PhD in medical sciences from the Faculty of Medicine and later obtained habilitation at the Faculty of Pharmacy. Since 2024, I have been serving as the Vice-Dean for Student Affairs, supporting student development and international initiatives within the faculty. I teach pathophysiology and laboratory hematology courses in both Polish and English, and my dedication to teaching has been recognized by students, who awarded me the title of "Professor Who Truly Cares." I have experience leading research projects and collaborating with scientific institutions worldwide. Additionally, I am an active member of scientific organizations and serve on the editorial boards of international journals.
I greatly enjoy sharing knowledge and supporting students in their academic development. In my free time, I value the opportunity to explore new places and cultures, often combining this with my passion for international collaboration. My greatest aspiration is to advance research projects that contribute to progress in the diagnosis and treatment of hematological diseases while mentoring young scientists in their careers.

 dr Katarzyna Placek

I am a specialist in the field of physiotherapy and an assistant at the Department of Obstetrics, Women's Diseases, and Oncological Gynecology at the Faculty of Medicine. My particular scientific interest lies in studying the impact of pregnancy on the development of children's motor skills and broadly defined women's health prevention.
Due to my passion for balneology and physical medicine, I am exploring opportunities to utilize natural resources in obstetrics and pediatrics. I greatly enjoy the company of ambitious young people, which is why working with students bring me immense satisfaction. I am also a trainer for the National Chamber of Physiotherapists.
In my free time, I dedicate myself to my husband and son, and together we plan exciting travels. I would love to find more time to bring all my ideas to life!
I deeply value interactions with students, the exchange of experiences, and implementing ideas into practice. In my leisure time, I enjoy reading books, writing publications, playing with my son, and dancing at every possible opportunity.
My greatest aspiration is to have an active role in introducing social programs for women and their children.

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The mentoring team of 1. edition consists of mentors - dr hab. Anna Bartkiewicz, prof. UMK; mgr Małgorzata Błaszczak; mgr Joanna Hajduk; dr Joanna Karłowska-Pik; dr Kamila Łaszewska; dr hab. Dariusz Pniewski, prof. UMK; dr hab. Piotr Rączka, prof. UMK; Dorota Rutkowska, MD. The coordinator of the program is Małgorzata Błaszczak and the deputy institutional coordinator of YUFE, providing content-related support – mgr Anna Prykanowska.

dr hab. Anna Bartkiewicz, prof. UMK

I am the vice-dean for student affairs at the Faculty of Physics, Astronomy and Informatics. I work at the Institute of Astronomy of the Nicolaus Copernicus University and use various radio telescopes in Europe, I observe the matter around the birth of massive stars. More specifically, I make radio maps of the distribution of methanol and water molecules in the spiral arms of our Galaxy. I systematically present the results of my scientific research in publications and conference papers.

I love talking to people, listening to them and sharing experiences and thoughts.In my free time I like to keep fit. Most of all, I would like to be able to enjoy each day, to notice wonderful, good moments in everyday life.

mgr Małgorzata Błaszczak

I am The Head of Copernican Integration Centre where I organize integrative and multicultural events and iniciatives. I lead workshops connected with using recykled materials and intagrative moving workshops. I carry out tasks as part of the NCU’s participation in YUFE consortium in the field of YUFE Life Long Learning.

I am a happy mother of twins, a cultural animator and bungee flying instructor.

I like people very much. In my free time I like to be with my children, my husband, with my friends, doing creative projects with my daughters, watching movies, and at night, when everyone is sleeping, watching crime series. What I would really like to do is to get some sleep.

mgr Joanna Hajduk 

Deputy Head of the Dean's Office of the Faculty of Law and Administration, graduate of administration and protection of cultural property.My main task is to coordinate the work of the dean's office regarding student affairs. At work, my goal is primarily to help students. For many years, I also dealt with foreign students and visiting professors at the School of Comparative Law.

I love reading books, especially fantasy. In my free time I ride a bicycle. I wish I had more time to put my ideas into practice.

dr Joanna Karłowska-Pik

I am an assistant professor in the Department of Mathematical Statistics and Data Mining at the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science and the director of the university's Center for Statistical Analysis. My research work consists primarily in the use of mathematical statistics and machine learning methods in the analysis of real data - mainly medical and natural, but I am a teacher by vocation. I run a statistical club for high school students - among its participants there are already many winners and finalists of statistical competitions.

I really like the company of people who are optimistic about life and involved in what they do - probably that's why I often let myself be persuaded to participate in various projects and initiatives.In my free time, I read books - mainly detective stories, fantasy and contemporary American prose, I dance Zumba or I burst into tears watching "The Quack" for the hundredth time. I would most like to have the magical ability to stretch time, because there is still so much to do! 

dr Kamila Łaszewska

I am a psychologist and I work at the NCU Institute of Psychology in the Department of Neuropsychology and Clinical Psychology.I also work as a psychotherapist trainer in the humanistic-experiential and cognitive-behavioral approaches. I like to work with the body and work with trauma as well as chronopsychology.

I really like dancing, swimming, spring, Polish cinema of the 80's and 90's and peanut butter. In my free time I walk at a leisurely pace or sit down. Most of all, I would like to maintain a balance between the above (the things I really like and my free time) and what I don't like very much or needs to be done.

dr hab. Dariusz Pniewski, prof. UMK

Professionally, I read books and talk about them I still enjoy it. I deal with the culture (literature, painting and aesthetics) of European Romanticism, and also the traces of this culture in the present day (the latest novel, visual arts, urban space, regional and national identities). I am a lecturer at the Faculty of Humanities, I was the vice-dean for student affairs and education.

I like people. I like it when they speak: I am interested in their stories, knowledge and experiences.Sometimes silence can also be pleasant and meaningful. In my free time, I ride a bicycle and roller-skate. Fast, hard, sometimes long-distance. I prefer making plans than dreaming.

dr hab. Piotr Rączka, prof. UMK 

I specialize in law and administrative proceedings. I am the vice-dean for student affairs at the Faculty of Law and Administration of the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń. My academic interests focus on legal regulation of professions of public trust, self-governments, especially professional ones, the higher education system and administrative enforcement.

I try to spend my free time actively (tennis, skiing, hiking). I’d like more free time and the comfort that I don't need anything for tomorrow!  

Lek. Dorota Rutkowska

I am a doctor specializing in emergency medicine and an assistant in the Medical Didactics Laboratory at the Faculty of Medicine of the NCU Collegium Medicum.I divide my professional life between clinical work at the University Hospital No. 1 in Bydgoszcz and teaching.My special professional interest is teaching with the use of medical simulation, and so most of my classes are conducted in our university's Medical Simulation Center.Due to the fact that emergency medicine is my professional passion, I also actively work for the development of this field, including being a member of the Main Board of the Polish Society of Emergency Medicine.

I really enjoy the company of inspiring people and discovering new places and opportunities.In my free time, I return to my hometown and plan interesting holiday trips. I wish I had the time to implement all my ideas!

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If you would like to plan a trip to a foreign university, take part in a courseat the university in another country or gain international experience in any other way, but you do not know how to do it, take part in the pilot recruitment. Participation in the program means attending at least 6 sessions with a mentor, also joint group workshops and evaluation. In the pilot edition, we offer 16 places.

 fot. Andrzej Romański