The Time Machine Organization (TMO) is launching the “Training Synergy Call,” offering six micro-grants of €5,000 each for in-person training workshops. The aim of the call is to enhance 3D-related skills within the cultural sector, in alignment with the 3D-4CH project curriculum. Applications may be submitted until October 15, 2026.
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The 3D-4CH project has just reached its halfway point after 18 months full of intense work on the development of the Online Competence Centre for 3D Cultural Heritage. PCSS is actively participating in this initiative, supporting the creation and integration of a European community centered around digital heritage, science, and modern technologies.
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Bartosz Walter, PhD, DSc (Eng.), from the Data Engineering and Analytics Platforms Department at PCSS, will participate in the inaugural edition of the młodo_sfera festival. During this event, the PCSS expert will take part in a panel discussion focused on the impact of AI on the labor market, as well as the emergence of new professional specializations.
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The open-source videoconferencing platform eduMEET, developed with significant contribution from PCSS, is entering a new phase of development. The primary direction of these changes is the establishment of a pan-European, federated service built on the distributed infrastructure of national research and education networks (NRENs). This solution combines full data sovereignty with unprecedented scalability and reliability.
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The 2025 Annual Report of the OPERAS European research infrastructure has been made available on Zenodo. The publication summarizes a year of intense development, international collaboration, and progress in building an open and sustainable scholarly communication ecosystem within the Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH).
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On July 23, as part of the 11th edition of the “Science on Vacation” series, a public lecture will be delivered by Robert Pękal, Director of PCSS. Aimed at residents of the Hel Peninsula as well as tourists staying in the area, the event will serve as an opportunity for a science journey through the world of tomorrow’s technology. The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM at the Polish Academy of Sciences Creative Work House in Jurata, and admission is free.
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The Poznań Zero Waste Map, created through a collaboration between the City of Poznań and PCSS, has received an honorable mention in the prestigious IT Wings in Administration (Skrzydła IT w Administracji) competition. The project was recognized in the “e-Services for Citizens” category as a model implementation of modern technologies supporting the circular economy. This marks yet another confirmation of the effective synergy between science and local government in the digital transformation of the capital of Greater Poland.
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On the occasion of World Quantum Day, a key step in the development of quantum technologies in Poland and Europe was announced. The PIAST-Q computer system has successfully passed acceptance procedures and has been officially launched at PCSS. This marks the unit’s full readiness to perform advanced computational operations.
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The Employers’ Council of Collegium Da Vinci in Poznań is an advisory body of the university, comprising business representatives, which helps align educational programs with current labor market demands. The university emphasizes collaboration with practitioners to ensure a high employment rate. Urszula Grygier-Soboń, Deputy Plenipotentiary of the ICHB PAS Director for PCSS matters, and Dr. Magdalena Baranowska-Szczepańska from the Cooperation and External Relations Department, have been appointed to the Council.
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A key stage in the construction of the nationwide quantum key infrastructure, connecting High-Performance Computing centers within the PIONIER network, has been completed. During the March meeting with the European Commission, the test results were successfully summarized, and a strategy for further expansion of cross-border connections was presented.
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Last week, a new PIONIER network connection to the VIX (Vienna Internet eXchange) peering point in Vienna was officially launched, marking a strategic step in the development of Poland’s network infrastructure. This key investment opens the door to direct data exchange with over 180 global operators and content providers, significantly strengthening the position of Polish science and the digital economy within the European IT ecosystem.
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In March, the QKD Network Germany-Poland-Czechia project was launched, which aims to create a secure, attack-resistant quantum infrastructure (QCI) connecting the three countries in our region. This will be the most extensive network in Central Europe utilizing Quantum Key Distribution (QKD)—a technology for generating and distributing cryptographic keys that is resistant even to future threats arising from the use of quantum computers. The initiative strengthens the cybersecurity of the states, ensuring secure communication between public institutions, critical infrastructure operators, the scientific sector, and data centers. One of the project partners is PCSS.
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