Researchers’ Night 2025 at PCSS in Photos

2025-09-30

Researchers’ Night 2025 at PCSS in Photos

We would like to thank everyone who visited the PCSS headquarters during this year’s Researchers’ Night! As always, on the last Friday of September, the Poznań Supercomputing and Networking Center opened its doors to the public. Our experts prepared a rich and attractive program of workshops, lectures, and demonstrations covering not only sciences, but also humanities, even art, and of course the latest technologies.

In addition to closed events – such as podcast creation workshops, digital copies of old photographs, a visit to the server room, or 3D scanning – guests could enjoy an open entertainment and technology zone. There, our guests had the chance to visit the European booth, take part in VR and light painting shows, play the QUANTUM TRAP game (created by PCSS’ very own Head of PR – Damian Niemir), and watch drone demonstrations.

Here are some photographs from the event, which were taken by Magdalena Madaj.

This photograph captures an intense conversation between a young woman and an older man seated at a table. The young woman, with short dark hair, is wearing a black t-shirt and is looking attentively off-camera to her left, resting her hands near a small, black, cylindrical device. The man, who has his dark hair pulled back, is wearing a white t-shirt with blue text and is looking directly at her while gesticulating with his right hand, appearing to explain something. The background is blurry and bright, showing other people and tables in what looks like a modern, collaborative workspace or classroom. The atmosphere seems to be one of focused discussion and mentorship during a workshop or event.
This picture features a man standing in front of a white wall in what appears to be a lecture or meeting room. He is wearing a white t-shirt with a blue logo and dark pants, with his arms folded across his chest, and he is looking directly at the camera. To his right is a large banner with comic book panels and Polish text that translates to "Dreams Come True" and "Superheroes for Science." To his left, a table holds a couple of laptops, papers, and mugs, positioned next to a large display screen that shows a reflection of the man. A microphone stand is also visible between the man and the banner, suggesting he may have just finished or is about to give a presentation.
This image shows a young boy and a man engaged in a flight simulation activity in a room bathed in blue light. The boy, wearing a white t-shirt and camouflage pants, is standing close to a table and facing a large, high-definition monitor displaying a cockpit view from a flight simulator. The man, also in a white t-shirt, stands to the boy's right, observing the screen and the boy's interaction. The screen's display shows various aircraft instruments, and the virtual landscape appears to be a dry, open field. A keyboard and a mouse are visible on the table, indicating they are using this equipment to control the simulation.
This close-up photo centers on a young blonde woman with striking makeup, including blue eyeshadow and glittery stars on her cheek. She is wearing a light blue paper headband with a sticky note bearing a large black "X" attached to her forehead, suggesting she is playing a game like "Headbanz" or "Who Am I?". She is looking intently at someone off-camera to her right, who is only visible from the back of their head and shoulder, also wearing a paper headband. A bearded man wearing glasses and a red jacket is partially visible in the left foreground, smiling softly. The background is a bright hallway with a light blue wall and a green exit sign, indicating an indoor social event.
This photo shows a young man deeply engaged in a virtual reality experience while a small boy watches him with curiosity. The man is seated, wearing a VR headset and holding two controllers, and he has a distinct Pokémon-themed backpack on his back. A monitor to the right displays the 3D virtual environment he is interacting with, showing a complex geometric scene. A taller adult, partially visible and wearing a white t-shirt with a blue logo, is standing nearby. The background is a wall decorated with technological keywords and alphanumeric codes, suggesting they are at a science exhibit or technology demonstration.
This photo captures a group of children and young adults watching a broadcast or live stream in a dimly lit room. A young man, wearing glasses and a white shirt with blue text, is seated at a table, operating a laptop and a small video mixer, suggesting he is controlling the broadcast. A large flat-screen monitor on the wall displays a video feed of a panel with several other young people. Several children are standing and sitting around the table, intently watching the screen, with one young girl seated in the foreground. The blue ambient lighting and a camera mounted on a tripod indicate that this is a small-scale media studio or control room.
This photo shows a young woman and a man sitting side-by-side at a desk, looking directly at the camera. Both are wearing white t-shirts with blue logos, and the man has a black hooded jacket over his shirt. In front of them are two open laptops and a large external monitor displaying a webpage with Polish text that reads "Język bez barier, komunikacja bez trudności!" (Language without barriers, communication without difficulties!). The background wall is uniquely decorated with concentric circles of text listing various technology and research-related keywords and numbers, suggesting a setting at a science park, research center, or educational event.
This picture shows two young boys in a room that appears to be a small television or streaming studio, lit with a cool blue ambient light. A large professional video camera on a tripod dominates the left side, with a teleprompter screen facing the camera's lens. The camera is aimed at a large monitor displaying a shot of another child, likely the presenter. One boy, wearing a dark t-shirt, is handling the camera's controls, while the second boy, in a light blue hoodie, stands nearby leaning against the wall and looking off-camera. The scene suggests a hands-on workshop where children are learning about video production and media technology.