The new Center will be a platform for cooperation between research teams from Polish universities, institutes, and other leading institutions operating in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity. The establishment of the Center is not only about setting up the infrastructure, but also an opportunity to increase the competitiveness of Polish science in the international arena. The interdisciplinary nature of artificial intelligence applications is visible in many areas, including medicine, security, engineering, economic analysis, industry, and services.

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Christmas and New Year season is already over. I do hope that all of us spent this special time of the year in health, peace, and a good atmosphere. We are slowly returning to our duties, hoping that we will no longer have to isolate ourselves.

The temporary switch to the remote form of didactic classes expires, and we will return to the previous rules introduced by Ordinance No. 36 of September 1, 2021, and Ordinance No. 41 of September 30, 2021.

According to OPI * data, the Poznan University of Technology has the highest percentage of students (82.9%) and doctoral students (90.9%) vaccinated against Covid-19 among all Polish universities of technology. A relatively high vaccination rate, as much a 90.3% is also shown in the group of academic teachers (right behind the Gdansk University of Technology with the level of 90.6%).

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!