The Senate of the Republic of Poland

It is the upper house of Polish parliament. Firstly, senators were meeting at Warsaw Royal Castle. After November Uprising it was reorganized by Russian authorities, and when Poland became independent in 1918, the parliament had no place for meetings. Officials decided to temporarily adjust buildings of the Alexandrian-Mariinsky Education Institute for Maidens, which was evacuated to Russia. It took only 61 days to make school suitable for senators, however there were few shortcomings. Anyway, the building was almost completely destroyed during II World War, as well as the rest of governmental buildings in that area, so in 1947 the idea of building new parliamentary complex was created. In new building, there was no room for Senate, as in People's Republic of Poland there was no such thing as a Senate. When it was elected in Republic of Poland in 1989, it was meeting alternately wit the Sejm (the lower house), and in 1991 a reconstruction was completed and ever since, Senators have their own pavilion to hold their meetings.

Official website: http://www.senat.gov.pl/indexe.htm

Warsaw Stock Exchange

Even though it has a long history of existence, it's recent history starts when communist regime in Poland have fallen in 1989 – only then it could be reestablished. Much needed experience and financial aid was provided by France and on the first trading day only five stocks were listed Seven brokerages took part in the trading, and there were 112 buy and sell orders, with a turnover of only 1,990 złotys. In the years 1991–2000, the stock exchange was located in the building which during the previous, and then recent, communist years had been the seat of the Central Committee of the ruling Polish Communist Party, which seems a bit ironic now. Those were years of fast and sometimes wild development of capitalism in Poland and now WSE is perceived as well established on the European market. Along the way, Warsaw Stock Exchange has changed its house and moved to Exchange Centre located in very prestigious area.

Official website: http://www.gpw.pl/root_en

Warsaw Cultural Education Center

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Warsaw Cultural Education Center (WCEC) is an extra scholar education unit of the local self-government which was founded in 1990. It acts for the benefit of the cultural education of children, young people and teachers. WCEC operates most effectively in the local environment with active support of the educational units from which our pupils originate.

WCEC also enjoys favorable assistance on the part of many institutions and organizations. Its main goals are to foster the pupils' creative activities and to educate and support the teachers in the field of artistic education. WCEC have its own operation scheme concept which was developed by the professional, dynamic and effective personnel consisting of artists-educators. The scheme is designed to fit the level and skills of the participants, to enhance their development and to fulfill their needs. WCEC is open to all artistic and self-government initiatives taken by Warsaw school students.

Its activities include, among others, organizing events, classes, artistic, therapeutic and creative workshops, as well as contests, exhibitions, concerts and shows. They do artistic and educational projects proposed by the teachers, students and by the self-government entities. WCEC cooperates with educational units, cultural institutions and non-governmental organizations in doing large projects as well as organizing artistic and educational events which are of importance to the city of Warsaw. 

Official website: http://www.scek.pl/node/295

 Warsaw School of Economics (SGH)

Founded in 1906, the Warsaw School of Economics (Szkoła Główna Handlowa w Warszawie, SGH) is the oldest public university of economics and management in Poland. 

Education. Warsaw School of Economics (SGH) offers many opportunities to study economics and business studies. Besides our Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD programes we also offer post-graduate studies and vocational trainings for people interested in life-long learning. Our educational system complies with the Bologna Declaration, which assumes:

• a system of academic grades which are easy to read and compare internationally, including the introduction of the diploma supplement
• a system based on three cycles: a first cycle (Bachelor) geared to the employment market and lasting at least three years, a second cycle (Master) conditional upon the completion of the first cycle and a third cycle-doctoral studies
• a system of accumulation and transfer of credits (ECTS)
• mobility of students, teachers and researchers
• cooperation with regard to quality assurance
• the European dimension of higher education

International cooperation. SGH has traditionally been open to exchange of knowledge, educational and research experience with foreign academic centres. The School maintains international contacts cooperating with over 200 foreign universities, and takes part in research activities conducted in collaboration with foreign centres. Each year foreign academics visit the School to attend seminars and conferences, give lectures and participate in joint research projects. SGH also takes part in a wide range of international student exchange programmes. The SGH is involved in several international programmes for faculty and students. 

Official website: http://www.sgh.waw.pl