On May 30, 2025, the third edition of the Science Day took place at the Lecture Centre of Poznan University of Technology – a recurring event initiated and led by Prof. Wojciech Sumelka, Vice-Rector for Research. The event aimed to facilitate knowledge exchange, share experiences, and showcase current research directions across various scientific fields.
The event was officially opened by the Rector of Poznan University of Technology, Prof. Teofil Jesionowski, who welcomed participants and emphasized the importance of dialogue with the academic community from across Poland.
As part of the event, nine guest lectures were held, each preceded by brief introductions from the deans of respective faculties, who presented the invited speakers – distinguished scientists from leading technical universities in the country.
The invited guests included:
- Prof. Michał Woźniak from Wrocław University of Science and Technology – "Forget Me – On Unlearning AI Models", invited by Prof. Mikołaj Morzy, Dean of the Faculty of Computing and Telecommunications,
- Prof. Krzysztof Okarma from the West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin – "Vision Systems in Automation, Robotics, and Other Industrial Applications", from the field represented by Prof. Wojciech Szeląg, Dean of the Faculty of Automation, Robotics and Electrical Engineering,
- Prof. Marcin Drąg from Wrocław University of Science and Technology – "The Phenomenon of Unnatural Amino Acids...", introduced by Prof. Ewa Kaczorek, Dean of the Faculty of Chemical Technology,
- Assoc. Prof. Krzysztof Koszewski from Warsaw University of Technology – "Images of Architecture", guest of Prof. Agata Gawlak, Dean of the Faculty of Architecture,
- Prof. Marek Matejun from the University of Lodz – "Achievements and Challenges of Management Sciences", invited by Prof. Marcin Butlewski, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering Management,
- Prof. Jacek Mąkinia from Gdansk University of Technology – "Climate Neutrality in Wastewater Treatment Plants", at the invitation of Prof. Zbigniew Nadolny, Dean of the Faculty of Environmental Engineering and Energy,
- Prof. Paweł Pawlus from Rzeszów University of Technology – "Surfaces Containing Lubricant Pockets", invited by Prof. Bartosz Gapiński, Dean of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering,
- Prof. Wojciech Franus from Lublin University of Technology – "Functionalized Mineral Additives in Construction", guest of Prof. Jacek Pielecha, Dean of the Faculty of Civil and Transport Engineering,
- Prof. Łukasz Kaczmarek from Lodz University of Technology – "Quo Vadis Materials Science Engineering?", invited by Prof. Mirosław Szybowicz, Dean of the Faculty of Materials Engineering and Technical Physics.
Throughout the event, participants could also visit research team booths located in the corridors of the Lecture Centre and take part in parallel workshops, including:
- 9:00–9:30 – "Self-Presentation! How to Sell Yourself in a Few Minutes?" – Artur Olejniczak, certified Business Trainer and Lecturer at the University of Logistics
- 9:50–10:50 – "Horizon Europe – Research and Innovation" – Izabela Stelmaszewska-Patyk, Coordinator, Horizontal Contact Point – Western Poland
- 11:30–12:00 – "Intellectual Property: From Procedures to Practical Case Studies" – Agnieszka Netter, M.Sc. Eng., Head of the Intellectual Property Centre
- 12:20–12:50 – "Intensifying International Cooperation within the EUNICE European University" – Prof. Mariusz Głąbowski, Vice-Rector for International Relations, and Marta Malepszak, Head of the European University Department
- 13:00–13:30 – "From Student to Researcher – How to Support Students in Discovering Their Potential?" – Krzysztof Dziarski, PhD, Assoc. Prof. Hubert Jopek, Łukasz Ławniczak, PhD from the Centre for Modern Didactics at PUT
- 14:30–15:00 – "Open Publishing in Questions and Answers" – Łukasz Jeszke, M.A., Head of the Scientific Information Division, PUT Library
- 15:00–15:30 – "Sustainable Campus – Brainstorming Session" – Marlena Kucz, Prof. PUT, Prof. Agnieszka Merkisz-Guranowska, Prof. Anna Januchta-Szostak – Members of the PUT Sustainable Development Team
During the coffee and lunch breaks, accordionist Łukasz Mirek, a graduate of the Poznan Academy of Music, performed live.
Science Day 2025 proved to be an inspiring forum for scientific exchange and an excellent opportunity to deepen interfaculty and interuniversity collaboration. Participants not only listened to the latest research trends but also had the chance to ask questions and talk with the speakers in a more informal setting.
