2024 will be a unique year in which science will leave the university walls to fight for an effective transformation of the region. Without the involvement of researchers and scientific achievements, we will not change the quality and way of life in Upper Silesia. The potential of higher education is huge, and the synergy of scientific diversity will result in a change to meet the challenges of today.

The Silesian University of Technology is one of the key creators of these changes. The first activities as part of the celebration of the European City of Science Katowice 2024 are already behind us. Under the slogan of Treasure Week, we opened the gate to the most valuable treasure - knowledge. In the City of Science, we will explore issues related to climate and environment, health and quality of life, industries of the future, social innovation, industrial and cultural heritage, and creation and criticism.

And all this in 50 weeks, when learning will be really at hand. However, the expected development of Polish science will not occur without appropriate investments and funds for research. Does the newly established Ministry of Science and Higher Education have a patent for such a change? This was discussed in a conversation with the deputy minister, prof. Marek Gzik.

In addition, in the first edition of this year’s Bulletin of the Silesian University of Technology, we will be talking about passions that lead to the ends of the world and allow us to cross our own borders, about the contribution of the Silesian University of Technology  to nuclear energy and about a unique offer of education for managers.

To read the Bulletin, just use the following link:
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