The Poznan University of Technology invites the academic community to Science Day, which will take place on May 18, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Lecture Centre.
The event will provide an opportunity to present the University’s scientific achievements, promote research and innovation, and foster integration within the academic community. It will serve as a space for exchanging experiences, inspiring meetings, and discussions about the future of science.
Science Day is organized on the initiative and under the leadership of Wojciech Sumelka, who supports the development of scientific activity and cooperation within the academic environment.
The conference program includes:
a series of plenary lectures featuring distinguished scientists from European technical universities,
a poster session presenting the scientific achievements of staff members and research teams,
information stands of university units promoting science,
accompanying events: workshops and lectures.
Main Programme (Aula Magna)
Representatives of universities affiliated with the EUNICE – European University consortium will deliver presentations:
prof.Silke Michalk,Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg
“The Role of Human Resource Management in Demographic Change”prof. Leonardo Martucci, Karlstad University
“The Practice of Security: Hands-on Cybersecurity Training at Scale”prof. Rui Pedro Duarte, Polytechnic Institute of Viseu
“Machine Learning Models for Detecting the Progression of Chronic Diseases Based on VO₂ Max Using Smartwatches”Prof.Maria Margallo, University of Cantabria
“Rethinking Sustainability: A Holistic Journey from Brundtland to the Green Deal”Prof. Sylvain Gabriele, University of Mons
“How Physico-Chemical Cues Shape Cellular Fate Decisions?”Prof.Salvatore Graziani, University of Catania
“Designing Sustainable Motion Sensors: The Shift from Polymeric to Bio-Polymeric Materials”Prof.Maria Giovanna Pastore Carbone, University of the Peloponnese
“Graphene and Beyond: From Nano-science to Transformative Macro-scale Applications”prof.Christophe Marechal, Université Polytechnique Hauts-de-France
“Musculoskeletal and Finite Element Modeling in Biomechanics: Application to the Temporomandibular Joint”*Petra Berg, Dr., University of Vaasa
“Becoming Richer by Becoming Greener”
Accompanying Events
Workshops and lectures will take place in room CW 006. Registration is required via the link:
9:30–10:00 – Open Publishing: Questions and Answers
Presenter: Łukasz Jeszke, MA10:00–11:30 – Communication Across Changing Generations
Speaker: Ewa Przybylska12:00–14:00 – Coaching Tools in Working with Students and Teams
Presenter: Ilona Długa, PhD15:00–17:00 – Research Integrity in the Open Science Era: The Importance of Research Data Management
Presenters: Natalia Galica, Magdalena Szuflita-Żurawska
The event will also provide a space for promoting research teams and an opportunity for direct conversations with experts. The poster session and multimedia exhibitions will take place in the corridors of the Technical Library and the Lecture Centre.
Date: May 18, 2026
Venue: Poznan University of Technology – Lecture Centre
We warmly invite all students, doctoral candidates, academic and administrative staff, as well as university partners to participate.
More information: SciDay 2026 event website https://sciday.put.poznan.pl/2026/indexen.html
