European scientists warn of growing pressure on academic freedom
Instances of restrictions on academic freedom are being observed across several European countries, researchers and representatives of young academies said during a meeting in Warsaw in May, where participants warned that scientific independence is being shaped not only by political decisions but also by funding systems, institutional policies and public pressure.
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Poland's Professor Piotr Sankowski joins UN global panel on AI
Professor Piotr Sankowski, director of the IDEAS Research Institute, has been selected to join a global scientific panel on artificial intelligence established by the United Nations, the institute announced.
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Universities told they must lead fight against scientific ‘paper mills’
So-called scientific “paper mills” cannot be eliminated through national legislation, but universities can limit their impact through internal rules, funding restrictions and disciplinary action, says a leading legal expert in Poland.
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Gdańsk scientists developing new vehicle for detecting sea mines
Scientists from the Gdańsk University of Technology are developing a vehicle designed to detect and identify sea mines and dangerous underwater objects. Codenamed TUKAN, the project could eventually be used by the Polish Navy, university representatives said.
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Reputable journals remain key to trust in science despite rise of AI, says expert
In the era of artificial intelligence, reputable scientific journals will remain central to maintaining trust in scientific information, according to Professor Marzena Świgoń of the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn.
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Poland looking to host European Space Agency centre
Poland is looking to host a European Space Agency (ESA) centre to strengthen its position in the European and global space industry, former Polish Space Agency (POLSA) head Professor Grzegorz Wrochna has confirmed.
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Polish scientists building space telescope to study origins of Earth's water
A team of researchers from Jagiellonian University is developing the institution's first scientific satellite, which will carry a space telescope designed to study the origins of water on Earth by observing 50 comets.
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Adam Mickiewicz University tests AI-powered virtual reality conference format
A new model of academic conferencing powered by artificial intelligence and virtual reality has been piloted at the OCETA Connect: AI/XR in Higher Education event, held by the Adam Mickiewicz University.
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Wrocław Medical University takes 13th place in world ranking, ahead of Oxford and Yale
Wrocław Medical University has come 13th in the field of heart and circulatory system diseases in the latest U.S. News Best Global Universities 2025–2026 ranking.
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University of Warsaw tops Perspektywy 2025 ranking
The University of Warsaw has taken the top spot in the 2025 edition of the Perspektywy University Ranking, surpassing the Jagiellonian University and the Warsaw University of Technology.
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