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introduction
byhismagnificence
rectorofnicolauscopernicus
universityintoruń
Theyear2023,whichmarksthe550thanniversaryofthe
Patronandthebreakthroughthathemadenotonlyinscience,but
birthofNicolausCopernicus,isofspecialsignificanceto
ouracademiccommunity.Wewillrecalltheworkofour
alsointheunderstandingoftheworld.Weshallpaytributetothe
achievementsthatwereplentifulinhisexceptionallyactivelife.
Aboveall,however,wewanttodemonstratethatafigurewholived
fivecenturiesagocanstillinspireandserveasareferencepointfor
ouractionsandchoices.
Temostimportantgoalofeverymanofscienceisthesearch
fortruthandthecouragetostandupforit.Overthecenturies,our
knowledgeoftheworld,thepossibilitiesofknowingit,themethods
andtoolsweusehavechanged,butthisdutyremainsunshaken.
NicolausCopernicus)wordstoseekthetruthineverything(Veritas
inomnibusquaerendaest)havebecomethemottoofourUniversity.
Teyaccompanymembersofourcommunityintheirdailywork,aid
themintheirselectionofresearchproblemsandprovideguidance
inmomentsofdoubt.Wealsodrawonthebroadperspectivewith
whichCopernicuslookedattheworld,hisversatilityandconstant
searchforinspiration,hisreluctancetoclosehimselfinthetight
trapofhisownbeliefsandnarrowinterests.Copernicus)active
publicactivityisaremindertousthatpeopleofsciencehavetheir
