Wrocław, October 29, 2024 – LG Energy Solution Wrocław, one of Poland’s largest employers and a leading manufacturer of electric vehicle batteries, and the University of Economics in Wrocław, a prestigious Polish economic university, have signed a cooperation agreement. Under this agreement, both parties will engage in educational, developmental, and commercial initiatives aimed at strengthening the skills of students and academic staff, as well as fostering innovation.
- LG Energy Solution Wrocław and the University of Economics in Wrocław have established a collaboration to strengthen ties between academia and business
- The agreement includes a partnership focused on co-creating curricula, organizing lectures, creating additional learning spaces for practical experience, and conducting joint research projects.
- This is another addition to LG Energy Solution Wrocław's portfolio of partner universities, which also includes Wrocław University of Science and Technology, the University of Wrocław, WSB Merito University, and Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań.
"This agreement is a step towards building lasting relationships between academia and business, benefiting the economic and social development of Lower Silesia, We believe in Polish specialists and engineers—it is thanks to their dedication and skills that we successfully implemented our technology in the Wrocław region factory. Today, I am delighted to sign a cooperation agreement with the University of Economics and am confident it will bring great benefits to both parties."
Key areas of cooperation include:
– Co-creating educational programs – LG Energy Solution Wrocław will work with the University to shape curricula so that graduates have the skills aligned with job market needs.
– Additional education and internships – Students, doctoral candidates, and academic staff from UEW will have opportunities to participate in skill-enhancing courses, as well as internships and placements organized by LG Energy Solution.
– Lectures – LG Energy Solution staff will lead sessions at the University, sharing practical knowledge and experience.
– Research and development projects – Both parties will collaborate on research projects to develop innovative solutions for the technology and business sectors.
– Innovation and creation of scientific consortia – Promoting and implementing joint initiatives aimed at fostering innovation in shared areas of interest.
“This agreement is an opportunity to build even more effective relationships between academia and business. The meeting aimed not only to extend cooperation with LG Energy Solution Wrocław but also to broaden its scope. The agreement benefits both sides: the University will better respond to business practice needs, and LG will gain the opportunity to hire graduates with competencies that meet the company’s needs. Given the educational profile of the University of Economics in Wrocław, I am convinced our activities will perfectly align with LG Energy Solution’s requirements"
"Signing this agreement with the University of Economics in Wrocław aligns with LG Energy Solution Wrocław’s strategy of collaboration with higher education institutions. I deeply hope that our cooperation will allow students to develop a broad range of skills. UE students will have the chance to learn about the organization, internal processes, and the company culture of one of Poland's largest employers. This experience will undoubtedly add significant value for students just entering the job market, giving them a better understanding of employer expectations."
