On 6 May at 3.00 p.m., Prof. dr hab. med. Wojciech Nowak, JU Rector, accompanied by Vice-Rectors and numerous guests, officially inaugurated the exhibition. In his speech, he emphasised that the Jubilee is also dedicated to students, who have contributed to the history of the University since its foundation. Next speaker, Dawid Kolenda, Head of the JU Student Government, acquainted the participants with general theme of the exhibition. After the ceremonial ribbon-cutting, the guests were able to admire the exhibited photographs. The exhibition will last until the end of May.

The aim of this photography exhibition is to present student culture in the context of the University's history to the citizens of Kraków and the City's academic community as well as show the most interesting and crucial in its long span of academic activity. The organisers wish to "present student culture from the earliest Medieval iconography to contemporary photographs. The exhibition boards are also devoted to subjects such as student artistic life, sport, festivals and examination sessions." The organisers tried to acquire photographs of students which would portray their activities – both academic and general – and compare them with modern times.

Pictures shown will mostly come from the University's own collection, including the JU Archive and the JU Museum. Large format photographs will be displayed in the Planty Park close to the most important buildings and the University Campus in the University Quarter of the Old Town.

Photographs: Anna Wojnar