120 Years of SGH Warsaw School of Economics – A Shared History, A Shared Future

Tradition and history are among the pillars of identity for SGH students, staff, and alumni. For over a century, the university diploma has symbolized the highest quality of education, as well as belonging to an elite group connected with the University. That is why the SGH community marks each anniversary with such meticulous care.

It is not only an opportunity for reflection and retrospection, but also a chance to bring together all those who hold the university in high regard. This spirit will also guide the celebrations of the 120th anniversary of the University’s founding in the coming months.
 

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Alumni about SGH Warsaw School of Economics

To celebrate the anniversary of SGH Warsaw School of Economics, we invited alumni to share their reflections on how their studies shaped their professional lives.  In a series of short videos, they talk about their experiences—how SGH shaped their careers and how the knowledge, connections, and academic environment they gained proved meaningful.

These personal stories reveal how SGH Warsaw School of Economics has shaped many different careers, all rooted in a shared academic experience.

120th Anniversary Programme

The idea behind the anniversary is that it should not be limited to a series of events held within a specific timeframe. What matters most is that the outcomes of the celebrations become a lasting part of the University’s everyday life – for years, decades, and even centuries to come.

The events planned for the Jubilee year have been designed to combine symbolism, diverse forms of engagement, and initiatives that strengthen the bonds within the SGH Warsaw School of Economics community.

List of anniversary events
  • 8 October 2025 | Academic Year 2025/2026 Inauguration
    Academic Year 2025/2026 Inauguration
  • 15 November 2025 | Bachelor’s Graduation Ceremony
  • 20 November 2025 | SGH Partners Club Gala
  • 13 December 2025 | Master’s Graduation Ceremony
  • December 2025 | Christmas Concert with Magiel Magazine
  • 14 January 2026 | SGH New Year’s Concert
  • 14 January 2026 | SGH Awards for Outstanding Economic Journalists
  • 14 January 2026 | Ceremonial unveiling of the bust of the 2026 Patron, Professor Janina Jóźwiak, former Rector of SGH
  • 14 February 2026 | Carnival Ball with Charity Auction
  • 18 April 2026 | SGH Culture Day (SGH Artistic Groups: Choir, ZPiT, Theatre, White Collars)
  • 17 June 2026 | SGH Day
  • 17 June 2026 | 10th Anniversary of the SGH Academic Class Programme
  • 17 June 2026 | Orchestra Concert
  • 19 June 2026 | Garden Party for SGH Community and Friends
  • 20–21 June 2026 | Alumni Reunion
  • September 2026 | On-site Meeting of the International Advisory Board
  • 13 October 2026 | Gala Dinner
  • 13 October 2026 | Closing of the 120th Anniversary Celebrations (Academic Year 2026/2027 Inauguration)
  • 13 October 2026 | Opening of the SGH Museum
Honorary Committee of the 120th Anniversary of SGH Warsaw School of Economics

Members of the Honorary Committee:

  • Piotr Wachowiak
  • Adam Budnikowski
  • Marek Rocki
  • Tomasz Szapiro
  • Leszek Balcerowicz
  • Jacek Luszniewicz
  • Jacek Bartkiewicz
  • Marcin Kulasek
  • Tomasz Makowski
  • Rafał Miastowski
  • Magdalena Suska
  • Rafał Trzaskowski
  • Dominika Bettman
  • Mariusz Frankowski
  • Leszek Hajkowski
  • Jakub Jaworowski
  • Renata Kaznowska
  • Ewa Malinowska-Grupińska
  • Tomasz Siemoniak
  • Adam Struzik

Honorary Patronage


Marszałek Senatu Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej Małgorzata Kidawa-Błóńska

Patron of the Jubilee


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