Ministry of Science
and Higher Education

On 22 May, Poland has applied to accede to the Multilateral Treaty on Automatic Recognition of Higher Education Qualifications. The proposal was presented by the Undersecretary of State Prof. Andrzej Szeptycki to the Secretary-General of the Benelux Union, Frans Weekers, on behalf of the Polish Government. The ceremony took place at the Ministry of Science and Higher Education. This treaty was initiated a few years ago by the Benelux countries and the Baltic States. By joining the Treaty, Poland intends to promote academic mobility in the European Higher Education Area.

Months of negotiations reached their conclusion in Poznań. A ceremony for the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between representatives of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Poland and the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research of the Swiss Confederation took place at the Collegium Minus of Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań. The understanding is the outcome of several months of work by expert teams from both countries and represents a step towards a new chapter in Polish-Swiss cooperation in higher education, scientific research and innovation.

On Polish Science Day, Toruń became the scientific capital of Poland. A gala ceremony was held at the Jordanki Cultural and Convention Center which brought together a distinguished group of representatives from the academic world. The event was not only an opportunity to honor outstanding scientists but also a moment to reflect on the role of science in shaping the future of Poland. - It is science that is the key to the country's economic, social and cultural development. Thanks to it, we can respond to the challenges of today, build an innovative economy and improve the quality of life for millions of Poles” - Minister Marcin Kulasek said. The Ministry of Science and Higher Education organized the gala in conjunction with Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń.

Monday, February 17, 2025, marks the statutory Civil Service Day, a holiday established by the amendment to the Civil Service Act of April 14, 2023. It is a special moment that reminds us of the key role of civil servants in ensuring the smooth functioning of the state and the implementation of public tasks.

The Chancellery of the Prime Minister hosted a meeting of Minister of Science and Higher Education Marcin Kulasek with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and representatives of the world of science during which issues concerning solutions for the development of Polish science and the role of science in the development leap of our country were discussed. The meeting was also attended by Senate Speaker Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska and Finance Minister Andrzej Domański. The meeting was held as part of a broader discussion on the development of the Polish economy and deregulation. Earlier, Prime Minister Donald Tusk spoke with entrepreneurs to discuss proposed changes to simplify doing business. The prime minister declared that speaking one voice is very important in this effort.

The Ministry of Science and Higher Education hosted the first meeting this year between and among Minister Marcin Kulasek and representatives of the National Representation of Doctoral Students (KRD). It was an opportunity to discuss important issues affecting the doctoral student community, to emphasize the role of young scientists in the higher education system and to strengthen mutual relations.

by Prime Minister Donald Tusk and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, was held at the European Solidarity Center in Gdańsk. The session was attended by Minister of Science and Higher Education Marcin Kulasek who in his speech addressed key issues related to the development of science and innovation in the European Union. The meeting was an important part of the Polish presidency of the EU Council, providing an opportunity for a joint discussion of Poland's priorities and the challenges facing the European community.

The International Year of Quantum Science (IYQ), declared by the United Nations to mark the 100th anniversary of quantum mechanics, was officially inaugurated at UNESCO headquarters in Paris. The event was attended by Deputy Minister Andrzej Szeptycki.

On January 29-30, 2025, the Minister of Science and Higher Education, Marcin Kulasek, was in Brussels, where he presented the priorities of the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union in the field of higher education, research and innovation.

On January 30-31, the University of Gdańsk hosted a conference “Foreign Students in Poland 2025”, dedicated to the internationalization strategy of higher education. The event was accompanied by a meeting of the Presidium of the Conference of Rectors of Academic Schools of Poland. The session was attended by Deputy Ministers Karolina Ziolo-Puzhuk and Andrzej Szeptycki, who stressed the importance of internationalization for the further development of Polish education and science.