Description of the practice
At SGH, Student Research Groups and other student organisations are very strongly supported by the university authorities. They have a real budget from the university as well as partners, they have the possibility to advertise and recruit on the university premises or simply book rooms for their events. As a result, Student Research Groups are, especially in undergraduate studies, as important as studying itself – they are not just a side-issue for enthusiasts. From the beginning of the first year, students become involved in their activities, gaining practical experience and forming close friendships. The Student Research Groups run many projects of a fast-paced, practical nature. New members of the clubs are quickly introduced to their activities and thus immediately work on practical, non-academic projects, which enables them to show off their tangible results and skills very quickly. Cooperation between employers and Student Research Groups means that members often receive job offers directly from their partners and quickly find their way into the labour market.
Key elements of practice
-Support for student involvement from the authorities emphasising that SKNs are important and not secondary to studies
-Student involvement in practical projects
-Emphasis on bonding SKN members through integration
-Collaboration with external partners, employers
-A reasonable budget for the organisation, allowing it to achieve its goals without difficulty
Science area: Social
Name of the university: SGH Warsaw School of Economics
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Reporting good practice: AW
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