Wokół uniwersyteckich kół naukowych – przegląd pojęć i możliwości

The aim of the text is to reflect on the participation of research clubs in the life of a university, with particular emphasis on cooperation with the local community and inter-institutional cooperation at various levels. The article is a review, signaling the issues that should be explored in more detail. The university’s mission is discussed and the role of research clubs is emphasized. They constitute an important space for development, not only for students, but also for the university itself and for the local community.