The University of Silesia in Katowice has established didactic and scientific cooperation with the Pszczyna commune and the Primary School No. 1 in Pszczyna. The agreement was signed by the Vice-Rector for Education and Students, Dr Katarzyna Trynda, the University of Silesia, the deputy mayor of Pszczyna, Barbara Sopot-Zembok, and the headmaster of the school, Witold Wiktorczyk.

The cooperation will include supporting the school in conducting classes and improving the professional qualifications of the teaching staff. An important point of the contract is also the support and motivation by the commune of the most talented students by enriching the didactic offer with classes enabling comprehensive preparation for university studies in accordance with their individual interests.

In addition, the school will enable students of the University of Silesia to undertake teaching practice, as well as conduct research among teachers and students and their parents.