The Silesian University of Technology is expanding cooperation with Intel

On November 22nd, 2023, representatives of Intel visited the Faculty of Automatic Control, Electronics and Computer Science The main reason for this visit was to sign a letter of intent regarding further cooperation with the authorities of the Silesian University of Technology and to present the career development offer within the company's structures.

The Faculty of Automatic Control, Electronics and Computer Science of the Silesian University of Technology has been actively cooperating with Intel for several years. The result of this cooperation is the launch of a common field of education and the creation of modern laboratories on the Katowice campus of the Silesian University of Technology. In connection with the letter of intent signed today, both parties declared that their joint activities would expand in the near future.

- The agreement concerns the part of the company's activities related to the production of processors. We want to cooperate with the company in the field of staff education, but also in conducting research processes - said prof. dr Eng. Janusz Kotowicz - Vice-Rector for Cooperation with the Social and Economic Environment of SUT.

- Cooperation with the Silesian University of Technology brings many benefits, especially for students. Already during their studies, they take part in lectures and workshops with experts - practitioners associated with our company on a daily basis, so it will be easier for them to find their way in working in this environment - added Bartosz Ciepluch, General Manager of Intel in Poland.

On the day of signing the contract, The Faculty of Automatic Control, Electronics and Computer Science of the Silesian University of Technology also held an open day with Intel, during which students could take part in workshops and lectures conducted by Intel experts, and also had the opportunity to learn about the internship and internship offer at the company.

- In the field of microinformatics of digital systems, we educate experts who can count on employment at Intel in the future. On days like today, we want to show what professional development opportunities await them - added the dean of the Faculty of Automatic Control, Electronics and Computer Science, prof. dr Eng. Dariusz Kania.

During the day with Intel, students took part in, among others: workshops on neural networks, cybersecurity and programming.