Discussions on Horizon Europe in the PolSCA Office: a series of meetings for Polish regional representations in Brussels

In 2019, regular working meetings for representatives of Polish regional offices in Brussels were continued. Through this platform for the exchange of information and experience (with external guests as well), PolSCA strives to support the development of knowledge about research and innovation among our Polish partners at the regional level. The main emphasis during these monthly meetings was put on elements related to the preparation of the next framework program – Horizon Europe (HEU).

‘V4 Training’ – summary of the autumn edition 2019

Between 18-20 November 2019, the next edition of ‘V4 Training’ took place in Brussels. This training for managers of European research projects was organized, like always, by Polish Science Contact Agency (PolSCA), Slovak Liaison Office for Research and Development (SLORD), Czech Liaison Office for R&D (CZELO) and National Research, Development and Innovation Office (NRDIO) of Hungary.

In this edition, the participants were employees of universities and research institutes not only from the Visegrad Group countries, but also from the Netherlands, Lithuania and Romania. This year, we received over 20 applications from Poland, from which we selected 7 Polish participants of “V4 Training”. Finally, the following people attended the training:

• Agnieszka BARCIK – Poznan University of Technology,
• Anna FOKS-RYZNAR – Space Research Centre of PAS,
• Michał GRUDZIŃSKI – West Pomeranian University of Technology Szczecin,
• Barbara KAMIŃSKA – Institute of Cultivation, Fertilization and Soil Science – National Research Institute,
• Maciej POSŁUSZNY – Warsaw University of Life Sciences,
• Katarzyna SZYNISZEWSKA – University of Warsaw.

PoliSSH perspective on Horizon Europe, 27th November 2019, PAS, Staszic Palace, Warsaw (gallery)

On 27th November 2019, the event “PoliSSH perspective on Horizon Europe” devoted to the role of social sciences and humanities in European research took place at the headquarters of the Polish Academy of Sciences in the Staszic Palace in Warsaw. Thank you all for coming and active participation and we encourage you to see photos from the event below.

The Regained Freedom International Film Festival and the screening of the Polish documentary “Solidarity According to Woman”

Polish Science Contact Agency in Brussels, Polish Institute in Brussels and Balassi Institute in Brussels are pleased to invite you for the Regained Freedom International Film Festival which will take place from 20 to 30 November 2019. A film festival marks 30 years of freedom in Eastern Europe, the Baltics and the Balkans.

National Reading 2019 in Brussels

Polish institutions in Brussels were invited to participate in the National Reading campaign – Polish Novellas, organized by the Polish School – Daskalia and the Polish Library in Leuven.
To read, novels chosen by the Presidential Couple, from Romanticism to the interwar period, representatives of science, diplomacy and European institutions were invited. Among them were: Dr. Ewa Synowiec, Director of Trade at the European Commission; HE Artur Orzechowski, Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to the Kingdom of Belgium; dr Alicja Gęścińska, philosopher, writer; Monika Pruska, director of Polish School in Antwerp; prof. Jan Dierick, coordinator of the Polish section of the University of KU Leuven; prof. dr Kris van Heuckelom, Polish philologist at the University of KU Leuven; Agnieszka Walter-Drop, director general in the European Parliament and prof. Małgorzata Molęda-Zdziech, director of the Polish Science Contact Agency PolSCA, who read “The Plowing” of Władysław Reymont.

PolSCA actively participates in the Second World Forum of Polish Science Beyond the Borders, Pułtusk 2019

On 11-14^th September 2019, the director of the Polish Science Contact Agency in Brussels, prof. Małgorzata Molęda-Zdziech with dr habil. Monika Kwoka, from the Academy of Young Scholars of the Polish Academy of Sciences, participated in the Second World Forum of Polish Science Beyond the Borders, organized by the Association “Polish Community”, headed by Mr. Dariusz Piotr Bonisławski, president of the Association “Polish Community”. in cooperation with the Polish Polonia Council and the Senate of the Republic of Poland.

PolSCA at the Regio Summit 2019 in Warsaw

On 9-10^th September 2019 The Regional and Economic Diplomacy Summit, organized by the Ministry of Entrepreneurship and Technology, took place in Warsaw. This international event was accompanied by many thematic conferences, including the seminar ‘Francophone dialogue and integration. Potential of developing multifaceted cooperation’.

Polish Science Contact Agency was represented in Warsaw by Adam Knapik, PhD, who had the pleasure to lead a discussion on the possibilities of cooperation within the French-speaking community in the world and to summarize the all-day event in his speech entitled ‘Economics, science and innovation – important Francophone synergies’.

Consultations on the future shape of Horizon Europe

The Commission is preparing the implementation of Horizon Europe, the next and most ambitious EU research and innovation programme (2021-2027) with a proposed budget of €100 billion, in an intensive co-design process. It will help shape European research and innovation investments in the coming years. As part of the process, the Commission has launched an online consultation.

Have your say on future objectives for EU-funded research and innovation, mainly the first draft of the so-called Strategic Plan. Have your say on shaping the way Horizon Europe is going to be implemented. Have your say on the next generation of ambitious research and innovation EU partnerships. The co-design process ensures that Horizon Europe is directed towards what matters most, improves our daily lives and helps turn big societal challenges such as climate change into innovation opportunities and solutions for a sustainable future.

The next issue of PolSCA newsletter came out!

We kindly invite you to read the latest issue of newsletter of the Polish Science Contact Agency in Brussels!

We have prepared for you a summary of the most important events of the second quarter of 2019, as well as those planned for the coming months. In a brief summary, we present the actions that have been taken to prepare the Horizon Europe program and inform you about the most recent Work Programs and calls under Horizon 2020.

We wish you interesting reading!

At the same time, we would like to remind you that if you want to receive our newsletter on your regular e-mail address, all you have to do is write to us at polsca@polsca.pan.pl.

Which scientific diplomacy for Horizon Europe. The contribution of the main players – CNRS’ conference

On June 19, 2019, the CNRS, celebrating its 80th anniversary, organized a widely promoted conference in Brussels entitled ‘Which scientific diplomacy for Horizon Europe. The contribution of the main players’. Co-organizers of the conference were: The Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), Helmholtz, Institute Pasteur, Thales, Sorbonne Universite and Inalco (University of Languages and Civilization).