The programme was designed for students wishing to develop their skills to manage personal finances responsibly, navigate digital financial tools and assess associated risks, analyse financial decisions from behavioural, economic, and legal perspectives, understand public finance and constitutional frameworks, and strengthen competencies for effective work in rapidly evolving markets and regulatory environments. It also gave a closer look into how states operate in order to ensure economic, financial and overall safety.
In her welcome address, the Head of the Academic Department of Social Sciences, Associate Professor Dr. Ingrida Danėlė-Žalimienė emphasized that interdisciplinary skills are essential across all professional paths, highlighting their role in navigating an increasingly complex world. She underlined EHU’s strong commitment to holistic learning, noting that the Blended Intensive Programme serves as a vibrant platform for fostering cross-disciplinary thinking and academic collaboration.
Dr. Ingrida Danėlė-Žalimienė, along with the Deputy Dean for International Cooperation and Development of Faculty of Law and Administration of Gdańsk University Dr. Hab. Marcin Wiszowaty, introduced the first highlight of the programme – an introductory lecture by the Chargé d’affaires a.i. of the Republic of Poland, Mr. Grzegorz Marek Poznański. In his lecture, he drew on his extensive diplomatic experience to offer thoughtful insights into the contemporary challenges facing diplomacy, particularly those affecting the security and prosperity of democratic states.
Other key lectures included Foundations of Financial Behaviour & Psychology of Personal Finance (Dr. Damian Cyman), State Deficit and Public Debt (Dr. Hab. Przemysław Panfil), Constitutional Constraints and Lobbying in Public Finance (Dr. Hab. Marcin Wiszowaty), and Tax Law, Tax Planning, and Digital Economy Challenges (Dr. Hab. Edvardas Juchnevičius).
We appreciate the students for their active participation in the discussion. Looking forward to seeing you all in May 2026!
