On 9 May 2014 at 11:00 a.m., the Student Parliament of the Republic of Poland Council session began in Collegium Maius. The meeting was officially opened by Prof. dr hab. Stanisław Kistryn, JU Vice-Rector for Research and Structural Funds. He noted that students are the largest academic group and the driving force of the University, the sole reason why such an institution exists: to instill knowledge and moral values in students who are the future of our society. He also alluded to the Time Capsule, planted the day before, which he viewed as a symbol of this "knowledge transfer."

The participants discussed the Higher Education Act and its novelisation, concentrating mainly on the amendments proposed by students as well as the system of higher education funding.

The Student Parliament of the Republic of Poland Council is the most important Polish student body. The Parliament acts on behalf of the students, represents them in dealings with the Polish government and on the international stage. The body can influence the Polish state policy towards the young people by giving opinions on legal acts concerning students and presenting students' suggestions to the authorities. It also organises courses and workshops, provides assistance in student projects, and promotes cultural events.