1. Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences www.up.wroc.pl Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences POLAND Founded 1951 5 faculties: Faculty of Biology and Animal Science Faculty of Environmental Engineering and Geodesy Faculty of Food Science Faculty of Life Sciences and Technology Faculty of Veterinary Medicine the number of students in the academic year 2009/10 - 10200 Staff in total: 1539, academics – 685, including : 218 professors and PhDs with habilitation CASEE Vienna May 2010

2. Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences www.up.wroc.pl Research topics - Faculty of Life Sciences and Technology Biological remediation of landfills around mining areas Possibilities of bioreactivation of soils polluted by copper mines and selection of energy plants suitable for fuel biomass production The mechanisms of plants’ tolerance to the presence of heavy metals in soils Stimulated phytoextraction for remediation of soils contaminated with heavy metals The effects of global climate changes on Arctica ecosystems (Archipelag Svalbard) Research topics - Faculty of Environmental Engineering and Geodesy The role of distinguishing marks of landscape and architecture in villages and small towns in their image creation Extreme weather influences on climate change s in Poland and other European countries Methods for solving the problems connected with adverse effects of hydrotechnical facilities on ichtiofauna Green roofs management in urban areas with respect to natural, space and social aspects Indicator-based planning support system for sustainable land-use management in suburban areas CASEE Vienna May 2010

3. Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences www.up.wroc.pl Suggested topics for intensive programmes: Biodiversity of flora in the mountains Protection of cultural landscapes Sustainability and revitalisation of old parks and gardens CASEE Vienna May 2010