Ministry of Science
and Higher Education

Brussels hosted an information seminar entitled “Support mechanisms for Polish universities in obtaining funds from EU research programs”. The event was held under the honorary patronage of the Minister of Science. The meeting was attended by Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, Maciej Gdula, and Prof. Patrycja Matusz, Plenipotentiary of the Minister of Science for European Affairs and the Presidency of the Republic of Poland in the Council of the European Union.

Minister Dariusz Wieczorek took part in a meeting organized by the Minister of Education online with representatives of the ministries of education, higher education and science from Poland, Denmark and Cyprus to discuss priorities and plans related to Poland’s preparations for the presidency of the European Union.

A meeting between Minister Dariusz Wieczorek and representatives of Industry Contact Points was held at the headquarters of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education.

The Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of Science and Higher Education met with HE Mohamed Salah Eddine Belaid, Ambassador of Algeria. During the conversation, they discussed the possibilities of promoting Polish higher education and encouraging Algerian students to study at Polish universities.

Secretary of State at the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, Marek Gzik, participated in the European Congress of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises – one of the most important events in Europe dedicated to the SME sector. The meeting was an opportunity for dialogue between entrepreneurs, representatives of public administration, scientists and experts from many fields, offering them a space to exchange experiences and network.

A meeting was held at the headquarters of the Ministry of Science with representatives of the General Secretariat of the EU Competitiveness Council in the research configuration. Among other topics, the parties discussed priorities related to scientific research and innovation in the context of Poland’s preparations for the EU presidency.

The Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of Science and Higher Education met with the European Commission’s Director-General for Education, Youth, Culture and Sport Pia Ahrenkilde Hansen. The talks were focused on Poland’s upcoming presidency of the EU Council, plans related to the development of higher education and the concept of a common European diploma.

The Maria Curie-Skłodowska University is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year. One of the highlights of the anniversary celebration was the Marie Curie-Skłodowska International Congress “Innovation is a Woman. Science - Business - Education.” The event was attended by Minister Dariusz Wieczorek.

Geneva hosted the fourth edition of the scientific and diplomatic summit under the theme “Great Scientific Acceleration.” Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, Andrzej Szeptycki, took part in the event.

Polish-Czech intergovernmental consultations were held in Prague. The session was chaired by Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala and Prime Minister Donald Tusk. The meeting was also attended by Minister Dariusz Wieczorek, who met with Czech Minister of Science, Research and Innovation Marek Ženíšek.