Mind Challenge has begun – an interdisciplinary program for students of Poznań’s universities, co-created by AMU, PUEB, PUMS, PUT, and PCSS. On November 7, 2025, the inauguration took place at PCSS, where young innovators began an extraordinary journey tackling real challenges at the intersection of science and technology.
The first edition of Mind Challenge, co-funded by the Ministry of Digital Affairs, marks a key step in integrating the academic community around innovation. The program aims to create a space for interdisciplinary teams to work together on problems that transcend the boundaries of a single discipline.
The kick-off meeting began with a detailed presentation of the program’s concept and its challenges. Participants then took part in an integration game titled “Human Qubits,” followed by team-building activities and the random assignment of specific tasks. The event concluded with a shared lunch, fostering collaboration among members of the newly formed teams.
Mind Challenge offers participants an opportunity to gain unique skills and develop social and technological innovations. The best teams will receive financial awards funded by the program’s sponsor – Terlan.
Establishment of cooperation with Oak Ridge National Laboratory
2025-11-20
Poznańskie Centrum Superkomputerowo-Sieciowe has launched a collaboration with the prestigious American Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). ORNL is a leading research laboratory, renowned for its partnerships with global giants such as NASA, undertaking projects ranging from data science to advanced ecosystem modeling.
The new TOP500 ranking announced at SC25 shows supercomputers at PCSS are among the best
2025-11-19
During the ongoing SC Conference in St. Louis, USA, the current TOP500 list has just been announced, presenting the ranking of the fastest supercomputers in the world. Our system PROXIMA was ranked 128th, and ALTAIR was ranked 360th.
Launch of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Model Access Service via API
2025-11-13
A new service providing access to artificial intelligence (AI) models via an API interface has been launched at PCSS. The service is designed to support scientific research, academic projects, and educational activities by offering Polish researchers and students advanced tools built on the secure PCSS HPC infrastructure.
Funding for the G4PL – Genomics for Poland project
2025-11-12
We are pleased to announce that the project entitled G4PL – Genomics for Poland, headed by Prof. Luiza Handschuh, has received funding from the European Funds for a Smart Economy (FENG) program, Action 2.4 Research Infrastructure of Modern Economy.
PCSS became a member of the Polish Chamber of Information Technology and Telecommunications
2025-11-05
Poznańskie Centrum Superkomputerowo-Sieciowe has joined the Polish Chamber of Information Technology and Telecommunications (PIIT), becoming part of the most important industry organisation in Poland. This strategic step aims to strengthen synergy between the research and academic community and the leading companies in the IT and telecommunications sector. It will enhance the Center’s ability to actively shape the directions of Poland’s digital transformation.
PCSS in Three New ECHOES Projects Within the ECCCH
2025-10-30
As part of the European Collaborative Cloud for Cultural Heritage (ECCCH) initiative, ten new projects from the 2024 call have been chosen for implementation in order to make a significant impact on the development of digital cultural heritage in Europe. These projects focus on digitisation, data analysis and enrichment, new user experiences, and the conservation of cultural heritage objects. PCSS is taking part in three of them: StratiGraph, INFINITY, and ECHOLOT.
From Lost Worlds to Open Data: 3DBigDataSpace Data Synergy Grant Winners
2025-10-16
As PSNC is a partner of 3DBigDataSpace, our Center is very happy to share two exceptional undertakings that have been selected as winners of the project’s Data Synergy Call. Both of them are outstanding examples of striving for excellence in reconstructing lost heritage and so, they will receive support in preparing 3D assets and metadata in order to enrich Europe’s digital 3D cultural landscape. These two projects will be integrated into the Common European Data Space for Cultural Heritage — a key initiative aimed at increasing the accessibility, interoperability, and reusability of Europe’s digital heritage.
Dr inż. Cezary Mazurek Among the Recipients of Virtuti Medicinali 2025
2025-10-15
The distinction – given by the Polish Neuropsychological Society – was presented during the opening ceremony of the 26th Congress of the Polish Neuropsychological Society, entitled “Clinical Neuropsychology and Medicine – Contemporary Challenges in the Diagnosis and Rehabilitation of Patients with Brain Damage”.
80 years of the University Library in Wrocław – PCSS Experts at the Conference
2025-12-08
Between 4 and 5 December 2025, the anniversary conference “When Tradition Meets Technology. 80 Years of the University Library in Wrocław, 20 Years of the Digital Library of the University of Wrocław and Future Directions” was held at the University of Wrocław Library (BUWr). The event offered an important opportunity to reflect on the role of academic libraries in the era of digital transformation, and thus the participation of PCSS representatives — a key technological partner — was an essential part of the programme.
IBCH PAS and PCSS’ Representatives at the Opening of an Exhibition in the Polish Parliament
2025-11-28
On 26 November 2025, representatives of both the Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry PAS and PCSS attended the opening of an exhibition called “Under the Eye of the Invader. Organic Work: People & Places”. The invitation was extended by the Deputy Marshal of the Eleventh Term Senate of the Republic of Poland, Rafał Grupiński as the exhibition takes place in the building of the Polish Parliament.
DARIAH Annual Event Is Coming In May 2026 but the Call for Papers is Already Open!
2025-11-24
Digital Arts and Humanities With and For Society: Building Infrastructures of Engagement – that is the theme of the 2026 DARIAH Annual Event, which is going to take place in the city of Rome (Italy) from 26 to 29 May next year. The conference will be hosted by CNR: Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche. Even though half a year seems like quite a considerable amount of time, the deadline for submitting the papers is 22 December 2025.
PIAST-AI Factory presented during Web Summit 2025
2025-11-21
From November 10–13 this year, another edition of the Web Summit technology conference took place in Lisbon. It is the largest European event promoting the latest technologies. This year’s key theme focused on innovations in the field of AI. During the event, the Polish Embassy carried out an additional economic project with the participation of Tomasz Parkoła, Head of the Network Services Department at PCSS.
The Anniversary Edition of the European Laryngological Surgery Session
2025-11-20
PCSS once again served as a global tele-medicine hub as our Center hosted the 10th edition of the European Laryngological Surgery live broadcast. Thanks to our advanced network infrastructure, tens of thousands of viewers from around the world were able to follow surgeries performed at European clinics — which only confirms the significant role PCSS has in international medical education.
Meeting with PIONIER Consortium representatives in St. Louis
2025-11-20
During the conference, the booth was visited by representatives of the PIONIER Consortium: Marek Magryś, Director of ACK CYFRONET AGH; Dr. Michał Marks, Head of Cloud Computing and Intelligent Network Division at NASK; as well as Robert Pękal, Director of PCSS, and Artur Binczewski, Head of Network Technologies Division at PCSS.
Interactive demo related to QKD technology showcased at SC25
2025-11-20
At the PCSS & PIONIER booth in America’s Center Convention Complex in St. Louis, we are presenting innovative solutions in network infrastructure and advanced computing, including an interactive demo related to Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) technology and networks.
The KMD4EOSC project presented at SC25 in St. Louis
2025-11-19
The KMD4EOSC project is the fourth project in the National Data Warehouse series, aimed at building and providing access to data infrastructure and services and applications integrated with the infrastructure for storing, sharing and processing data, including in particular - in the current edition of the project - for calculations in AI models, powering AI models, supporting learning and inference processes.
PCSS’ Aleksandra Nowak Is One of LUMEN’s Voices
2025-08-05
An interview with Aleksandra Nowak – the Head of Digital Libraries and Knowledge Platforms Department of PCSS, has just appeared on the lumenproject.eu website as a part of the LUMEN Voices series. Aleksandra gave an insight on her team’s role in the LUMEN project, which combines mathematical sciences, humanities, social sciences, earth systems, molecular dynamics, and more.
About PSNC in GÉANT CONNECT
2025-06-10
The latest, June issue of the magazine "CONNECT", focused on the GÉANT network and community, features an article on next-generation research infrastructures. These projects are being implemented within four leading projects run by PCSS and based on the PIONIER Network.
“Long-Distance Coherent Quantum Communications in Deployed Telcom Networks” – Piotr Rydlichowski in Nature Magazine
2025-04-24
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.
GÉANT’s “Foresight 2030: Navigating Change” Report
2025-01-08
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.
Nobel Prizes 2024: AI in Physics and Chemistry
2024-10-17
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.
PSNC Leaps into the future of computing
2024-09-04
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.
International Media on PSNC
2024-09-03
Here is a short sellection of recent articles on PSNC that have appeared in some international media.
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.
Establishment of cooperation with Oak Ridge National Laboratory
2025-11-20
Poznańskie Centrum Superkomputerowo-Sieciowe has launched a collaboration with the prestigious American Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). ORNL is a leading research laboratory, renowned for its partnerships with global giants such as NASA, undertaking projects ranging from data science to advanced ecosystem modeling.
80 years of the University Library in Wrocław – PCSS Experts at the Conference
2025-12-08
Between 4 and 5 December 2025, the anniversary conference “When Tradition Meets Technology. 80 Years of the University Library in Wrocław, 20 Years of the Digital Library of the University of Wrocław and Future Directions” was held at the University of Wrocław Library (BUWr). The event offered an important opportunity to reflect on the role of academic libraries in the era of digital transformation, and thus the participation of PCSS representatives — a key technological partner — was an essential part of the programme.
PCSS’ Aleksandra Nowak Is One of LUMEN’s Voices
2025-08-05
An interview with Aleksandra Nowak – the Head of Digital Libraries and Knowledge Platforms Department of PCSS, has just appeared on the lumenproject.eu website as a part of the LUMEN Voices series. Aleksandra gave an insight on her team’s role in the LUMEN project, which combines mathematical sciences, humanities, social sciences, earth systems, molecular dynamics, and more.
The new TOP500 ranking announced at SC25 shows supercomputers at PCSS are among the best
2025-11-19
During the ongoing SC Conference in St. Louis, USA, the current TOP500 list has just been announced, presenting the ranking of the fastest supercomputers in the world. Our system PROXIMA was ranked 128th, and ALTAIR was ranked 360th.
IBCH PAS and PCSS’ Representatives at the Opening of an Exhibition in the Polish Parliament
2025-11-28
On 26 November 2025, representatives of both the Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry PAS and PCSS attended the opening of an exhibition called “Under the Eye of the Invader. Organic Work: People & Places”. The invitation was extended by the Deputy Marshal of the Eleventh Term Senate of the Republic of Poland, Rafał Grupiński as the exhibition takes place in the building of the Polish Parliament.
About PSNC in GÉANT CONNECT
2025-06-10
The latest, June issue of the magazine "CONNECT", focused on the GÉANT network and community, features an article on next-generation research infrastructures. These projects are being implemented within four leading projects run by PCSS and based on the PIONIER Network.
Launch of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Model Access Service via API
2025-11-13
A new service providing access to artificial intelligence (AI) models via an API interface has been launched at PCSS. The service is designed to support scientific research, academic projects, and educational activities by offering Polish researchers and students advanced tools built on the secure PCSS HPC infrastructure.
DARIAH Annual Event Is Coming In May 2026 but the Call for Papers is Already Open!
2025-11-24
Digital Arts and Humanities With and For Society: Building Infrastructures of Engagement – that is the theme of the 2026 DARIAH Annual Event, which is going to take place in the city of Rome (Italy) from 26 to 29 May next year. The conference will be hosted by CNR: Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche. Even though half a year seems like quite a considerable amount of time, the deadline for submitting the papers is 22 December 2025.
“Long-Distance Coherent Quantum Communications in Deployed Telcom Networks” – Piotr Rydlichowski in Nature Magazine
2025-04-24
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.
Funding for the G4PL – Genomics for Poland project
2025-11-12
We are pleased to announce that the project entitled G4PL – Genomics for Poland, headed by Prof. Luiza Handschuh, has received funding from the European Funds for a Smart Economy (FENG) program, Action 2.4 Research Infrastructure of Modern Economy.
PIAST-AI Factory presented during Web Summit 2025
2025-11-21
From November 10–13 this year, another edition of the Web Summit technology conference took place in Lisbon. It is the largest European event promoting the latest technologies. This year’s key theme focused on innovations in the field of AI. During the event, the Polish Embassy carried out an additional economic project with the participation of Tomasz Parkoła, Head of the Network Services Department at PCSS.
GÉANT’s “Foresight 2030: Navigating Change” Report
2025-01-08
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.
PCSS became a member of the Polish Chamber of Information Technology and Telecommunications
2025-11-05
Poznańskie Centrum Superkomputerowo-Sieciowe has joined the Polish Chamber of Information Technology and Telecommunications (PIIT), becoming part of the most important industry organisation in Poland. This strategic step aims to strengthen synergy between the research and academic community and the leading companies in the IT and telecommunications sector. It will enhance the Center’s ability to actively shape the directions of Poland’s digital transformation.
The Anniversary Edition of the European Laryngological Surgery Session
2025-11-20
PCSS once again served as a global tele-medicine hub as our Center hosted the 10th edition of the European Laryngological Surgery live broadcast. Thanks to our advanced network infrastructure, tens of thousands of viewers from around the world were able to follow surgeries performed at European clinics — which only confirms the significant role PCSS has in international medical education.
Nobel Prizes 2024: AI in Physics and Chemistry
2024-10-17
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.
PCSS in Three New ECHOES Projects Within the ECCCH
2025-10-30
As part of the European Collaborative Cloud for Cultural Heritage (ECCCH) initiative, ten new projects from the 2024 call have been chosen for implementation in order to make a significant impact on the development of digital cultural heritage in Europe. These projects focus on digitisation, data analysis and enrichment, new user experiences, and the conservation of cultural heritage objects. PCSS is taking part in three of them: StratiGraph, INFINITY, and ECHOLOT.
Meeting with PIONIER Consortium representatives in St. Louis
2025-11-20
During the conference, the booth was visited by representatives of the PIONIER Consortium: Marek Magryś, Director of ACK CYFRONET AGH; Dr. Michał Marks, Head of Cloud Computing and Intelligent Network Division at NASK; as well as Robert Pękal, Director of PCSS, and Artur Binczewski, Head of Network Technologies Division at PCSS.
PSNC Leaps into the future of computing
2024-09-04
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.
From Lost Worlds to Open Data: 3DBigDataSpace Data Synergy Grant Winners
2025-10-16
As PSNC is a partner of 3DBigDataSpace, our Center is very happy to share two exceptional undertakings that have been selected as winners of the project’s Data Synergy Call. Both of them are outstanding examples of striving for excellence in reconstructing lost heritage and so, they will receive support in preparing 3D assets and metadata in order to enrich Europe’s digital 3D cultural landscape. These two projects will be integrated into the Common European Data Space for Cultural Heritage — a key initiative aimed at increasing the accessibility, interoperability, and reusability of Europe’s digital heritage.
Interactive demo related to QKD technology showcased at SC25
2025-11-20
At the PCSS & PIONIER booth in America’s Center Convention Complex in St. Louis, we are presenting innovative solutions in network infrastructure and advanced computing, including an interactive demo related to Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) technology and networks.
International Media on PSNC
2024-09-03
Here is a short sellection of recent articles on PSNC that have appeared in some international media.
Dr inż. Cezary Mazurek Among the Recipients of Virtuti Medicinali 2025
2025-10-15
The distinction – given by the Polish Neuropsychological Society – was presented during the opening ceremony of the 26th Congress of the Polish Neuropsychological Society, entitled “Clinical Neuropsychology and Medicine – Contemporary Challenges in the Diagnosis and Rehabilitation of Patients with Brain Damage”.
The KMD4EOSC project presented at SC25 in St. Louis
2025-11-19
The KMD4EOSC project is the fourth project in the National Data Warehouse series, aimed at building and providing access to data infrastructure and services and applications integrated with the infrastructure for storing, sharing and processing data, including in particular - in the current edition of the project - for calculations in AI models, powering AI models, supporting learning and inference processes.
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.