The Electrical Engineering STudents' European assoCiation is an organization of and for electrical engineering students from universities, institutes or schools of technology in Europe that award an engineering degree. It was founded in the Netherlands in 1986. Since 1995, it is a recognized association seated in Zurich, Switzerland. Currently, there are 30 Local Committees (LC) participating. The primary aim is to promote and develop international contacts and exchange ideas, as well as improve the technical knowledge of electrical engineering students. The association also aims to introducing students to the industry and the educational system of other countries. For more information why you should get involve into our organization go to EESTEC Spirit or to official eestec page www.eestec.org. LC Kraków is a polish EESTEC committee. It works as an independent university organization called UOS AGH EECSS CLUB generally in Departament of Electronics,Telecomunication and Computer Science in University of Science and Technology in Krakow. Our activity icludes membership in exchanges, workshops, congresses. Kraków, in English also spelled Krakow, is one of the largest and oldest cities in Poland, with a population of 756,336 in 2007. Situated on the Vistula river (Polish: Wisła) in the Lesser Poland region, the city dates back to the 7th century. It was the capital of Poland from 1038 to 1596, the capital of the Grand Duchy of Kraków from 1846 to 1918, and the capital of Kraków Voivodeship from the 14th century to 1999. It is now the capital of the Lesser Poland Voivodeship. Kraków has traditionally been one of the leading centres of Polish scientific, cultural and artistic life. As the former national capital with a history encompassing more than a thousand years, the city remains the spiritual heart of Poland. It is a major attraction for local and international tourists, attracting seven million visitors annually. Famous landmarks include the Main Market Square with St. Mary's Basilica and the Sukiennice Cloth Hall, the Wawel Castle, the National Art Museum, the Zygmunt Bell at the Wawel Cathedral, and the medieval St Florian's Gate with the Barbican along the Royal Coronation Route. In 1978, UNESCO added Kraków's historic centre, which includes the Old Town, Kazimierz and the Wawel Castle to the list of World Heritage Sites. (source: Wikipedia) |
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