Inaugural meeting of the Social Council of the Faculty of Foundry Engineering AGH for the 2024-2028 term

On November 21, 2024, the inaugural meeting of the Social Council of the Faculty of Foundry Engineering AGH for the 2024-2028 term was held at the headquarters of the Faculty of Foundry Engineering.

The Social Council functioning at the Faculty of Foundry Engineering is a collegial advisory body, working to develop cooperation between the FFE and external business entities and organizations. It brings together representatives of leading entities that are leaders in the foundry market. The Council plays a special role in cooperation and exchange of experience. The main focus of its activities is to adapt the scope of knowledge, skills and social competence of the Faculty’s graduates to the needs and requirements of employers, as well as to develop the Faculty’s cooperation with entities from its environment in the field of research and development.

The Social Council consists of representatives of enterprises and organizations, such as the Foundry Chamber of Commerce and the Polish Foundrymen Association, whose activities are related to the fields of study of students and scientific research carried out at the FFE. The results of the Faculty’s cooperation with the Council are educational and scientific ventures. With its help, seminars, workshops and conferences are organized at the Faculty of Foundry.

An important effect of the Social Council is cooperation in shaping the educational program. Cooperation in this regard consists of discussing the directions of changes in the program, as well as soliciting opinions on FFE initiatives. Companies declare support in the implementation of the educational process (e.g., in terms of knowledge, laboratory equipment, jointly conducted theses) and participate in the implementation of apprenticeships. Constant cooperation with companies in the modification and modernization of teaching activities means that the courses are rated very highly by students and graduates. Graduates are valued specialists, sought after by foundries and foundry-related companies.

During the inaugural meeting, the candidates were presented with nominations for Council members. During the meeting, the Presidium of the FFE AGH Social Council was appointed for the new term.  Director Maciej Królikowski (Odlewnie Polskie S.A.) became the chairman of the board in the new term, and Director Oleg Bylinowski (FOSECO) became his deputy. Members of the Social Council discussed current issues concerning the activities of the Faculty of Foundry Engineering and the situation of the current foundry industry in Poland. The possibility of networking within the framework of the European project NetCastPL4.0 was also discussed, with the announcement of a broader presentation of the project during the Polish Foundryman Day on December 13 this year. We wish the members of the Social Council of the Faculty of Foundry Engineering AGH in the 2024-2028 term fruitful cooperation!