The traditional academic and local government annual parade of Pomeranian universities under the slogan ‘Long live science!’ takes place on 10 October! This year’s event is organised by The Fahrenheit Union of Universities in Gdańsk (in its new, expanded line-up) and the City of Gdańsk.
This joint Gdańsk opening of the academic year will take place for the fifth time. Since its beginning, the event has brought together representatives of the academic and artistic communities, local councillors and residents, highlighting the importance of cooperation for the region’s development, based on the responsible use of science’s potential.
For the first time, the organisers are operating with an expanded membership, as the Academy of Fine Arts and the Stanisław Moniuszko Academy of Music have joined the Medical University of Gdańsk, Gdańsk University of Technology and the University of Gdańsk, which together form the Fahrenheit Union of Universities in Gdańsk. The Union’s authorities emphasise that this expansion marks the next stage in the development of cooperation that began some time ago - one example being the regularly held Pomeranian Academy of Public Space Planning. The universities have jointly supported, and will continue to support, the efforts of local government representatives towards establishing a metropolitan association in the Pomeranian Voivodeship.
The universities’ parade, scheduled for 10 October, will begin at 11.00 am at the Golden Gate and end at the steps of Artus Court. Short speeches by officials and students are planned there. The parade will be accompanied by artistic groups, university choirs and musical performances by the Gdańsk Academic Orchestra.
Event programme
10.50 - participants line up according to the parade order (Golden Gate, facing Targ Węglowy)
11.00 - start of the parade with the participation of local authorities, representatives of Pomeranian universities and the arts community
11.00-11.30 - ceremonial procession along Długa Street (the Royal Route)
11:30-12:00 - official proceedings
On this day, between 10:00 and 12:30, there may be traffic disruption on Długa Street and at Targ Węglowy between the Torture House and the Golden Gate