Proud of our 75 years long tradition we are ready for more changes and challenges ahead

Celebrations of 75 years of maritime education in Western Pomerania are behind us. Now it's time to look into the future and we are ready for more changes and challenges ahead.

Raising the flag in front the Maritime University of Szczecin

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A packed programme of 75th anniversary celebrations

The opening point of the celebrations was a traditional remembrance appeal by the “To those who did not return from the sea” monument at the Central Cemetery in Szczecin >> photos
The next morning there was a ceremonial raising of the flag in front of the Maritime University building accompanied by a military orchestra from Świnoujście. Commemorative medals and distinctions were handed out in the Senate Hall.
Then, the guests and the authorities from befriended universities accompanied by a military orchestra marched along the Chrobry Embankment to the main event of the 3 days celebration, a gala at the Współczesny Theatre, which stands next to MUS building.
MUS Rector and invited guests walking along Chrobry Embankment in Szczecin

MUS Rector and invited guests walking along Chrobry Embankment in Szczecin

Artistic touch followed by the state and MUS distinctions

The invited guests had the opportunity to admire a unique light show presenting the history of maritime schools in Szczecin. Our MUS choir also gave a stunning performance.
During the official part of the ceremony a letter from the President of the Republic of Poland, Andrzej Duda was read. MUS Rector has received a legal act confirming the University upgrade within the Polish education system >> see the explanation below.

We also listened to the West Pomeranian Province Governor, who spoke on behalf of Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Infrastructure, Marek Gróbarczyk, chief education officer, Magdalena Zarębska-Kulesza, and the Honorary Consul of Ukraine, Henryk Kołodziej. Representatives from different universities, present at the event, congratulated the Rector on upgrading the MUS status. During the ceremony, MUS and state awards were presented.

Special acknowledgements

- The continuous development of our university results from the hard work and commitment of many of you, something that I witness with satisfaction every day - said the Rector of Maritime University of Szczecin, PhD, Eng., Master Mariner, Wojciech Ślączka, MUS Professor.
- Setting new challenges, and striving for long-range, ambitious goals brings results of which I am very proud. Yesterday's plans become facts today and we start to implement them right away. Standing before you today I can only say THANK YOU - he emphasized.

New Polish name for our University

Polish name of the MUS will be changed from "Akademia Morska" to "Politechnika Morska". The word "politechnika" comes from ancient Greek - polýtechnos - and means proficient in many arts. In the Polish educational system, a higher education institution called "politechnika" is the direct equivalent of a university or institute of technology in the generally accepted English educational terminology. Our name in English though, will not be changed and remains the Maritime University of Szczecin.