We would like to invite you to an event that will bring issues related to the functioning of the human brain to a wider audience. The 15th Brain Awareness Week will take place from March 11th to 15th 2024 at the Działyński Palace on the Old Market Square in Poznań. During five meetings, ten scientists, specialists in various fields of science, will explore the mysteries of how our nervous system works. The event will be directly broadcast live by the PSNC television team.
Deep brain stimulation – therapeutic use, when thoughts don’t let you concentrate or when depression hurts – these are just some of the lectures that will be presented during this year’s event. Two presentations are scheduled each day, Monday to Friday, at 4pm and 5pm.
On Thursday, 14 March, at 5 pm, a presentation entitled ‘EBRAINS – a digital tool in brain research’ will be given by PSNC Director – Dr Cezary Mazurek.
A full list of presentations is available on the event website.
PSNC Digital Future Talks: Drones and the digital airport – about new technologies in the air and at the Kąkolewo airport
2024-04-10
What is a digital airport and will unmanned aerial vehicles soon serve as air taxis? What is their role in industry, defence and humanitarian aid? And will anyone be able to get a licence to fly a drone? Find the answers to these questions and more in the latest episode of the PSNC Digital Future Talks.
PSNC joined the E-RIHS PL Consortium
2024-04-09
The Poznan Supercomputing and Networking Centre has joined the Polish Consortium for Research on Cultural Heritage ERIHS PL. The aim of the Consortium is to increase knowledge of the properties and methods of conservation of materials that make up historical objects. PSNC joined it by supporting the structures with its knowledge and experience in the field of digitisation and digitisation of collections of culture, art and national heritage.
AI4EOSC 1 is out! A new toolbox for developing and running AI models in the EOSC
2024-03-29
AI4EOSC, a cutting-edge initiative at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC), is releasing the first version of the AI4EOSC platform and the AI4OS software stack which powers it. AI4EOSC provides a user-friendly workbench and toolbox for developing and running AI models, tightly integrated with the EOSC, now available for new users.
eDWIN takes part in a prestigious competition: we invite you to vote
2024-03-28
The eDWIN platform, developed in cooperation between the Poznań Supercomputing and Networking Center and the Wielkopolska Agricultural Advisory Center, has a chance to be recognised in the prestigious international WSIS competition, which selects projects and information and communication technologies to support sustainable development. The eDWIN platform has been nominated in the e-Agriculture category.
Tomasz Parkoła appointed member of the Advisory Board for the Policy on Open Access to Research Data
2024-03-28
Tomasz Parkoła, head of the Department of Digital Libraries and Knowledge Platforms at the Poznań Supercomputing and Networking Center, has become a member of the Advisory Board for the Policy on Open Access to Research Data financed from public funds, appointed by the Ministry of Science.
Creating a modern online platform for young athletes
2024-03-26
"Development of e-services to improve physical fitness, health awareness and stress resistance among young people" is a project that will create a modern online platform dedicated to young athletes, facilitating access to training and promoting an active lifestyle. The project is coordinated by the Poznań Supercomputing and Networking Center, while the partners include Koszykarski Klub Sportowy Basket Poznań and KKS Sporty Walki.
Art & Science Lab: welcome to the second edition
2024-04-30
The main objective of the Art & Science project is to combine interdisciplinary practices: artistic, technological and scientific. We would like to invite you to the second edition of events organised in cooperation with the Foundation of the Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences, Pawilon (a branch of the Arsenal City Gallery) and PSNC Future Labs. The programme will address issues related to the use of immersive multimedia technologies, AI, interactivity or gaming in the creative and artistic process.
National contest Engineer 4 Science 2024
2024-04-29
Are you a graduate of a Polish university who obtained an engineering or bachelor's degree between 01.04.2023 and 15.04.2024? Your work is related to the following topics Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security or Algorithmics? Received at least a very good grade from the promoter and the reviewer? Excellent! Then take part in the national Engineer 4 Science 2024 competition, sponsored by PSNC.
PSNC at Bio-IT World Conference & Expo 2024
2024-04-20
On 15-17 April 2024, the 23rd edition of the Bio-IT World Conference & Expo, considered the largest bioinformatics conference in the world, was held in Boston. Representatives of the Poznan Supercomputing and Networking Center - Dr Eng. Cezary Mazurek, and Dr Mikołaj Buchwald - participated in the event, which was organised under the motto 'Building a Global Network for Precision Medicine'.
PSNC at IDC CIO Summit in Sopot
2024-04-19
The importance and role of the CIO (Chief Information Officer) was the main topic of a three-day meeting (17-19 April 2024) held in Sopot. During the event, which was held under the slogan 'Unlocking Performance Potential', Marcin Płóciennik, Head of the Internet of Things Technology Department at the Poznań Supercomputing and Networking Center, hosted a round table on the data space.
V4 Conference on European Research Infrastructures
2024-04-19
On 18 April 2024, a conference entirely devoted to European Research Infrastructures available and used in V4 countries was held in Brussels. The event was co-organised by the Brussels liaison offices: CZELO (Czech Republic), SLORD (Slovakia), NRDIO (Hungary) and the PolSCA Polish Science Contact Agency of the Polish Academy of Sciences. In the part of the conference dedicated to research infrastructures, a presentation was given by Tomasz Parkoła, Head of the PSNC Digital Libraries and Knowledge Platforms Department.
QL Future Hackathon 2024
2024-04-18
It was a quantum weekend at PSNC Future Labs! For two days on 13 and 14 April, quantum technology enthusiasts competed in the second edition of the QL Future Hackathon. The event was organised by PSNC Future Labs in collaboration with Orca Computing, Capgemini, IBM and ID Quantique. Teams had 24 hours to come up with an innovative idea or technology solution in the areas of people, planet and climate.
Dariah.lab: cultural heritage documentation
2024-04-19
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.
Experiments using the largest IBM Q quantum computers
2024-04-14
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.
Aviation investment in Kąkolewo
2024-04-12
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.
“Knowledge-based technologies can be good for health” – an interview with Professor Michał Nowicki
2024-04-07
We invite you to read an interview with Prof. Dr. Michał Nowicki, Vice-Rector for Research and International Relations, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, in which he discusses issues related to the use of modern ICT technologies in a variety of health and medical contexts.
About PSNC anniversary in GÉANT CONNECT
2024-04-03
The latest issue of "CONNECT" magazine, which focuses on the GÉANT network and community, published an article on three decades of activity of the Poznan Supercomputing and Networking Center. The publication describes the most important events in the history of the PSNC, which is an important international node of the European Research Area in the field of information technology infrastructure for science and an important research and development center for information and communication technologies.
The role of artificial intelligence in medicine and neuroscience
2024-03-18
The search for reliable and efficient algorithms to facilitate the work of doctors, the search for new biological markers for specific diseases, the support of diagnosis and better methods for quantifying the therapeutic process are among the greatest challenges of modern societies, which are being addressed at the Poznan Supercomputing and Networking Center.
PSNC Digital Future Talks: Drones and the digital airport – about new technologies in the air and at the Kąkolewo airport
2024-04-10
What is a digital airport and will unmanned aerial vehicles soon serve as air taxis? What is their role in industry, defence and humanitarian aid? And will anyone be able to get a licence to fly a drone? Find the answers to these questions and more in the latest episode of the PSNC Digital Future Talks.
Art & Science Lab: welcome to the second edition
2024-04-30
The main objective of the Art & Science project is to combine interdisciplinary practices: artistic, technological and scientific. We would like to invite you to the second edition of events organised in cooperation with the Foundation of the Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences, Pawilon (a branch of the Arsenal City Gallery) and PSNC Future Labs. The programme will address issues related to the use of immersive multimedia technologies, AI, interactivity or gaming in the creative and artistic process.
Dariah.lab: cultural heritage documentation
2024-04-19
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.
PSNC joined the E-RIHS PL Consortium
2024-04-09
The Poznan Supercomputing and Networking Centre has joined the Polish Consortium for Research on Cultural Heritage ERIHS PL. The aim of the Consortium is to increase knowledge of the properties and methods of conservation of materials that make up historical objects. PSNC joined it by supporting the structures with its knowledge and experience in the field of digitisation and digitisation of collections of culture, art and national heritage.
National contest Engineer 4 Science 2024
2024-04-29
Are you a graduate of a Polish university who obtained an engineering or bachelor's degree between 01.04.2023 and 15.04.2024? Your work is related to the following topics Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security or Algorithmics? Received at least a very good grade from the promoter and the reviewer? Excellent! Then take part in the national Engineer 4 Science 2024 competition, sponsored by PSNC.
Experiments using the largest IBM Q quantum computers
2024-04-14
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.
AI4EOSC 1 is out! A new toolbox for developing and running AI models in the EOSC
2024-03-29
AI4EOSC, a cutting-edge initiative at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC), is releasing the first version of the AI4EOSC platform and the AI4OS software stack which powers it. AI4EOSC provides a user-friendly workbench and toolbox for developing and running AI models, tightly integrated with the EOSC, now available for new users.
PSNC at Bio-IT World Conference & Expo 2024
2024-04-20
On 15-17 April 2024, the 23rd edition of the Bio-IT World Conference & Expo, considered the largest bioinformatics conference in the world, was held in Boston. Representatives of the Poznan Supercomputing and Networking Center - Dr Eng. Cezary Mazurek, and Dr Mikołaj Buchwald - participated in the event, which was organised under the motto 'Building a Global Network for Precision Medicine'.
Aviation investment in Kąkolewo
2024-04-12
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.
eDWIN takes part in a prestigious competition: we invite you to vote
2024-03-28
The eDWIN platform, developed in cooperation between the Poznań Supercomputing and Networking Center and the Wielkopolska Agricultural Advisory Center, has a chance to be recognised in the prestigious international WSIS competition, which selects projects and information and communication technologies to support sustainable development. The eDWIN platform has been nominated in the e-Agriculture category.
PSNC at IDC CIO Summit in Sopot
2024-04-19
The importance and role of the CIO (Chief Information Officer) was the main topic of a three-day meeting (17-19 April 2024) held in Sopot. During the event, which was held under the slogan 'Unlocking Performance Potential', Marcin Płóciennik, Head of the Internet of Things Technology Department at the Poznań Supercomputing and Networking Center, hosted a round table on the data space.
“Knowledge-based technologies can be good for health” – an interview with Professor Michał Nowicki
2024-04-07
We invite you to read an interview with Prof. Dr. Michał Nowicki, Vice-Rector for Research and International Relations, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, in which he discusses issues related to the use of modern ICT technologies in a variety of health and medical contexts.
Tomasz Parkoła appointed member of the Advisory Board for the Policy on Open Access to Research Data
2024-03-28
Tomasz Parkoła, head of the Department of Digital Libraries and Knowledge Platforms at the Poznań Supercomputing and Networking Center, has become a member of the Advisory Board for the Policy on Open Access to Research Data financed from public funds, appointed by the Ministry of Science.
V4 Conference on European Research Infrastructures
2024-04-19
On 18 April 2024, a conference entirely devoted to European Research Infrastructures available and used in V4 countries was held in Brussels. The event was co-organised by the Brussels liaison offices: CZELO (Czech Republic), SLORD (Slovakia), NRDIO (Hungary) and the PolSCA Polish Science Contact Agency of the Polish Academy of Sciences. In the part of the conference dedicated to research infrastructures, a presentation was given by Tomasz Parkoła, Head of the PSNC Digital Libraries and Knowledge Platforms Department.
About PSNC anniversary in GÉANT CONNECT
2024-04-03
The latest issue of "CONNECT" magazine, which focuses on the GÉANT network and community, published an article on three decades of activity of the Poznan Supercomputing and Networking Center. The publication describes the most important events in the history of the PSNC, which is an important international node of the European Research Area in the field of information technology infrastructure for science and an important research and development center for information and communication technologies.
Creating a modern online platform for young athletes
2024-03-26
"Development of e-services to improve physical fitness, health awareness and stress resistance among young people" is a project that will create a modern online platform dedicated to young athletes, facilitating access to training and promoting an active lifestyle. The project is coordinated by the Poznań Supercomputing and Networking Center, while the partners include Koszykarski Klub Sportowy Basket Poznań and KKS Sporty Walki.
QL Future Hackathon 2024
2024-04-18
It was a quantum weekend at PSNC Future Labs! For two days on 13 and 14 April, quantum technology enthusiasts competed in the second edition of the QL Future Hackathon. The event was organised by PSNC Future Labs in collaboration with Orca Computing, Capgemini, IBM and ID Quantique. Teams had 24 hours to come up with an innovative idea or technology solution in the areas of people, planet and climate.
The role of artificial intelligence in medicine and neuroscience
2024-03-18
The search for reliable and efficient algorithms to facilitate the work of doctors, the search for new biological markers for specific diseases, the support of diagnosis and better methods for quantifying the therapeutic process are among the greatest challenges of modern societies, which are being addressed at the Poznan Supercomputing and Networking Center.