We are pleased to announce that official name of our Center has just been unified. Henceforth, the one name that represents us globally is PCSS.
We are pleased to invite you to the first GRAPHIA webinar, which is going to take place on 13 June 2025 at 11:00 CEST. The online session’s title is “Introduction to Knowledge Graphs” and it will be hosted by Julien Homo.
![The image displays the word "LUMEN" in a stylized, outlined font, with different letters connected by lines and arrows to various academic disciplines. The letters "L" and "U" on the left are linked to "Mathematics [Maths]" and "Social Sciences and Humanities [SSH]," while the letters "M," "E," and "N" on the right are associated with "Earth System Science [ESS]" and "Molecular Dynamics [MD]." The overall design suggests an interconnectedness of these fields, potentially illustrating the interdisciplinary nature of something represented by "LUMEN".](https://www.psnc.pl/files/2025/05/lumen2_EN-768x432.jpg)
The LUMEN (Linked User-Driven Multidisciplinary Exploration Network) project was born of cross-domain collaboration among: mathematics, social sciences and humanities (SSH), earth system and molecular dynamics. As one of the project’s partners, PSNC is proud to present LUMEN’s official website, which has recently made its online debut!
3D-4CH is a European project the goal of which is to revolutionize the way cultural heritage is protected, digitized, and made accessible through the use of advanced 3D technologies, artificial intelligence, and extended reality. Now you can also contribute to saving the precious cultural heritage for the next generations. Just take a short survey aimed at individuals, companies, and institutions that conduct courses or workshops related to the digitization of cultural heritage. The deadline for completing this survey is 21 May 2025.
"The Connecting Europe Tour" is a video-blog project presented by Nomios and Nokia. Nat and Fraser, two young and witty entrepreneurs are on an exciting journey across Europe to dive into the world of cutting-edge technology and innovation. Throughout the mini series the guys visit: London, Cambridge, Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, Geneva, Berlin and Poznań – where they explore the backbone of European research and education, the GÉANT network.
The Poznań Supercomputing and Networking Center (PCSS) and Wielkopolska Agency for Enterprise Development (WARP) signed a letter of intent regarding cooperation in the area of cybersecurity. In its initial phase, the cooperation will feature the dissemination and promotion of information about cybersecurity and the security of ICT systems among entrepreneurs in Wielkopolska (Greater Poland) Voivodeship.
The European Commission sets course for Europe’s AI leadership with an ambitious AI Continent Action Plan. Becoming a global leader in artificial intelligence is the objective of the AI Continent Action Plan, which has been launched today.
Would you like to experience quantum technologies? Just join our adventure and you will! PSNC specialists who participate in the Superheroes 4 Science project created a very special game which combines science and fun! The game is called “Parallel Quest” and it guides its players through the mysteries of supercomputers and parallel programming. Surprisingly enough, that quest is available both as a traditional board game and an online entity which pops up in your regular browser.
The 2025 edition of the TNC conference is about to begin. The most significant European event dedicated to research and academic networks is taking place in Brighton (UK), from 9 to 13 June. "Brighter Together" is the official slogan of this year’s edition, which also marks PCSS’ tenth anniversary as the conference's official technological partner.
The first edition of the European Science Fair (June 3-6, 2025) has commenced in Poznań. This event is an integral part of ITM INDUSTRY EUROPE – the largest trade fair event in Central and Eastern Europe, where companies from around the world showcase solutions aligned with the Industry 4.0 concept. The combination of science and industry is what we do at PCSS, so our Center had to be present at the Poznań International Fair grounds, where it all takes place.
On 2 June 2025, the fifth general meeting of the European 5G-TACTIC project took place at PCSS' headquarters. Discussions during the event concerned organizational matters and the key assumptions of the project. The 5G-TACTIC project is implemented by 15 institutions, which together form the project’s consortium.
The Jagiellonian Library in Kraków is one of the biggest and oldest libraries in Poland. For the last three decades the institution has been digitalizing its assets to make them available for online users, among others. To celebrate 30 years of this journey into the digital realm, a conference titled “Digitalization of the Library Resources: The Current State and Perspectives” will be held on 5 and 6 June 2025. The event is going to feature public appearances of two PCSS representatives – Tomasz Parkoła and dr Marcin Dąbrowski.
The main goal of the seminar "AI Technologies in the Transport Market" was to present industry-dedicated solutions in research and development utilizing AI technologies. The seminar was organized by the Association of Polish Communication Engineers and Technicians in Kraków, with the participation of the Poznań Supercomputing and Networking Center, Cracow University of Technology, and the Małopolska Regional Chamber of Civil Engineers in Kraków.
During the Carpathian Startup Fest in Reszów (21-22 May 2025) investors, businessmen, managers, and startup enthusiasts talked about the Polish industrial market, opportunities for obtaining investment capital, and the development prospects of innovative enterprises. Robert Pękal, the Director of PSNC, participated in the discussion panel on Artificial Intelligence.
On 24 May 2025, the Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry PAS along with the affiliated Poznań Supercomputing and Networking Center organized a special picnic commemorating General Dezydery Chłapowski’s birthday. It was an integration event for ICHB PAS/PSNC employees and the local community of Turew, which hosted the weekend meeting. The heart of the picnic was the 18th-century manor house that used to be a property of the Chłapowski family and now belongs to ICHB PAS. The event was organized as a part of the “Organic Work – The Heritage of Wielkopolska Inhabitants” program. Part of the funds for the picnic was provided by the governing body of the Wielkopolska Region.
Generative AI Buzz-Free Programming with LLMs workshops took place in the PSNC headquarters on 20-22 May 2025. The event’s main purpose was to show its participants a pragmatic approach to working with Large Language Models, focusing on effective techniques and programming rules.
The newest issue of Nature magazine (04/2025) features an article titled “Long-Distance Coherent Quantum Communications in Deployed Telcom Networks” and one of its coauthors is Piotr Rydlichowski – a PSNC’s researcher from the Centre’s Network Technologies Division.
At the end of 2024, GÉANT released a report identifying the key opportunities and challenges facing the NREN community (National Research and Education Network) in the coming decade. One of the authors of this document is Raimundas Tuminauskas – Head of the Network Infrastructure and Services Department at PSNC.
This year's Nobel Prizes in Physics and Chemistry highlight the groundbreaking role of artificial intelligence in those fields. To get insights into this significant development, we reached out to Dr Mikołaj Buchwald – an expert from the PSNC Internet Services Department, whose research interests include cognitive neuroscience, machine learning methodology, as well as using AI plus advanced data analysis to explain human physiology and psychology.
Thanks to the Dariah.lab infrastructure, the first pilot projects for the preservation and dissemination of cultural heritage resources have been implemented in 2023. Dariah.lab is a research infrastructure for the humanities and arts, built as part of the DARIAH-PL project. It serves to acquire, store and integrate cultural data from the humanities and social sciences, and to process, visualise and share digital resources.
Here is a short sellection of recent articles on PSNC that have appeared in some international media.
Thanks to the Dariah.lab infrastructure, the first pilot projects for the preservation and dissemination of cultural heritage resources have been implemented in 2023. Dariah.lab is a research infrastructure for the humanities and arts, built as part of the DARIAH-PL project. It serves to acquire, store and integrate cultural data from the humanities and social sciences, and to process, visualise and share digital resources.
The Polish Quantum Computing Node established at the Poznań Supercomputing and Networking Center - IBM Quantum Innovation Center - focused its activities in 2023 on expanding partnerships with leading centers and teams dealing with the development of quantum algorithms and their potential applications.
The construction of the hangar with laboratory and research facilities and its equipment is carried out as part of the "AEROSFERA" project. “The airport of things”. The main objective of the project is to provide Kąkolewo Airport with scientific and research infrastructure for conducting research and development work in the fields of air transport, utility operations, logistics, monitoring, surveillance and neutralisation of incidents and disasters.
We are pleased to announce that official name of our Center has just been unified. Henceforth, the one name that represents us globally is PCSS.
The 2025 edition of the TNC conference is about to begin. The most significant European event dedicated to research and academic networks is taking place in Brighton (UK), from 9 to 13 June. "Brighter Together" is the official slogan of this year’s edition, which also marks PCSS’ tenth anniversary as the conference's official technological partner.
The newest issue of Nature magazine (04/2025) features an article titled “Long-Distance Coherent Quantum Communications in Deployed Telcom Networks” and one of its coauthors is Piotr Rydlichowski – a PSNC’s researcher from the Centre’s Network Technologies Division.
We are pleased to invite you to the first GRAPHIA webinar, which is going to take place on 13 June 2025 at 11:00 CEST. The online session’s title is “Introduction to Knowledge Graphs” and it will be hosted by Julien Homo.
The first edition of the European Science Fair (June 3-6, 2025) has commenced in Poznań. This event is an integral part of ITM INDUSTRY EUROPE – the largest trade fair event in Central and Eastern Europe, where companies from around the world showcase solutions aligned with the Industry 4.0 concept. The combination of science and industry is what we do at PCSS, so our Center had to be present at the Poznań International Fair grounds, where it all takes place.
At the end of 2024, GÉANT released a report identifying the key opportunities and challenges facing the NREN community (National Research and Education Network) in the coming decade. One of the authors of this document is Raimundas Tuminauskas – Head of the Network Infrastructure and Services Department at PSNC.
The LUMEN (Linked User-Driven Multidisciplinary Exploration Network) project was born of cross-domain collaboration among: mathematics, social sciences and humanities (SSH), earth system and molecular dynamics. As one of the project’s partners, PSNC is proud to present LUMEN’s official website, which has recently made its online debut!
On 2 June 2025, the fifth general meeting of the European 5G-TACTIC project took place at PCSS' headquarters. Discussions during the event concerned organizational matters and the key assumptions of the project. The 5G-TACTIC project is implemented by 15 institutions, which together form the project’s consortium.
This year's Nobel Prizes in Physics and Chemistry highlight the groundbreaking role of artificial intelligence in those fields. To get insights into this significant development, we reached out to Dr Mikołaj Buchwald – an expert from the PSNC Internet Services Department, whose research interests include cognitive neuroscience, machine learning methodology, as well as using AI plus advanced data analysis to explain human physiology and psychology.
3D-4CH is a European project the goal of which is to revolutionize the way cultural heritage is protected, digitized, and made accessible through the use of advanced 3D technologies, artificial intelligence, and extended reality. Now you can also contribute to saving the precious cultural heritage for the next generations. Just take a short survey aimed at individuals, companies, and institutions that conduct courses or workshops related to the digitization of cultural heritage. The deadline for completing this survey is 21 May 2025.
The Jagiellonian Library in Kraków is one of the biggest and oldest libraries in Poland. For the last three decades the institution has been digitalizing its assets to make them available for online users, among others. To celebrate 30 years of this journey into the digital realm, a conference titled “Digitalization of the Library Resources: The Current State and Perspectives” will be held on 5 and 6 June 2025. The event is going to feature public appearances of two PCSS representatives – Tomasz Parkoła and dr Marcin Dąbrowski.
Thanks to the Dariah.lab infrastructure, the first pilot projects for the preservation and dissemination of cultural heritage resources have been implemented in 2023. Dariah.lab is a research infrastructure for the humanities and arts, built as part of the DARIAH-PL project. It serves to acquire, store and integrate cultural data from the humanities and social sciences, and to process, visualise and share digital resources.
"The Connecting Europe Tour" is a video-blog project presented by Nomios and Nokia. Nat and Fraser, two young and witty entrepreneurs are on an exciting journey across Europe to dive into the world of cutting-edge technology and innovation. Throughout the mini series the guys visit: London, Cambridge, Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, Geneva, Berlin and Poznań – where they explore the backbone of European research and education, the GÉANT network.
The main goal of the seminar "AI Technologies in the Transport Market" was to present industry-dedicated solutions in research and development utilizing AI technologies. The seminar was organized by the Association of Polish Communication Engineers and Technicians in Kraków, with the participation of the Poznań Supercomputing and Networking Center, Cracow University of Technology, and the Małopolska Regional Chamber of Civil Engineers in Kraków.
Here is a short sellection of recent articles on PSNC that have appeared in some international media.
The Poznań Supercomputing and Networking Center (PCSS) and Wielkopolska Agency for Enterprise Development (WARP) signed a letter of intent regarding cooperation in the area of cybersecurity. In its initial phase, the cooperation will feature the dissemination and promotion of information about cybersecurity and the security of ICT systems among entrepreneurs in Wielkopolska (Greater Poland) Voivodeship.
During the Carpathian Startup Fest in Reszów (21-22 May 2025) investors, businessmen, managers, and startup enthusiasts talked about the Polish industrial market, opportunities for obtaining investment capital, and the development prospects of innovative enterprises. Robert Pękal, the Director of PSNC, participated in the discussion panel on Artificial Intelligence.
Thanks to the Dariah.lab infrastructure, the first pilot projects for the preservation and dissemination of cultural heritage resources have been implemented in 2023. Dariah.lab is a research infrastructure for the humanities and arts, built as part of the DARIAH-PL project. It serves to acquire, store and integrate cultural data from the humanities and social sciences, and to process, visualise and share digital resources.
The European Commission sets course for Europe’s AI leadership with an ambitious AI Continent Action Plan. Becoming a global leader in artificial intelligence is the objective of the AI Continent Action Plan, which has been launched today.
On 24 May 2025, the Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry PAS along with the affiliated Poznań Supercomputing and Networking Center organized a special picnic commemorating General Dezydery Chłapowski’s birthday. It was an integration event for ICHB PAS/PSNC employees and the local community of Turew, which hosted the weekend meeting. The heart of the picnic was the 18th-century manor house that used to be a property of the Chłapowski family and now belongs to ICHB PAS. The event was organized as a part of the “Organic Work – The Heritage of Wielkopolska Inhabitants” program. Part of the funds for the picnic was provided by the governing body of the Wielkopolska Region.
The Polish Quantum Computing Node established at the Poznań Supercomputing and Networking Center - IBM Quantum Innovation Center - focused its activities in 2023 on expanding partnerships with leading centers and teams dealing with the development of quantum algorithms and their potential applications.
Would you like to experience quantum technologies? Just join our adventure and you will! PSNC specialists who participate in the Superheroes 4 Science project created a very special game which combines science and fun! The game is called “Parallel Quest” and it guides its players through the mysteries of supercomputers and parallel programming. Surprisingly enough, that quest is available both as a traditional board game and an online entity which pops up in your regular browser.
Generative AI Buzz-Free Programming with LLMs workshops took place in the PSNC headquarters on 20-22 May 2025. The event’s main purpose was to show its participants a pragmatic approach to working with Large Language Models, focusing on effective techniques and programming rules.
The construction of the hangar with laboratory and research facilities and its equipment is carried out as part of the "AEROSFERA" project. “The airport of things”. The main objective of the project is to provide Kąkolewo Airport with scientific and research infrastructure for conducting research and development work in the fields of air transport, utility operations, logistics, monitoring, surveillance and neutralisation of incidents and disasters.
