Dr Renata Jankowska from the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Silesia was honoured with the Order of Academic Palms. The decoration is awarded to those involved in the development of bilateral relations between Poland and France.

The award was presented to the researcher by the French ambassador to Poland Frédéric Billet. In his speech, he emphasised Dr Jankowska’s contribution to the development of French-Polish relations in the academic field and her involvement in the activities of the Campus France network – the state agency for the promotion of French higher education and international mobility. 

The Order of Academic Palms is, alongside the Legion of Honour and the National Order of Merit, the highest French decoration. It was established by Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte to honour outstanding professors at the University of Paris. Academic Palms are awarded at the rank of Chevalier, Officer or Commander for their contribution to the propagation of the French language and culture and their commitment to the development of French-Polish university cooperation.

Read more: https://us.edu.pl/order-palm-akademickich-dla-prof-renaty-jankowskiej/