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Emil Podwysocki appointed open data representative of the Polish Minister of Science and Higher Education
Emil Podwysocki, Head of the Data Warehouse Department, has been appointed open data representative of the Polish Minister of Science and Higher Education.
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OPI PIB’s AI solutions draw attention from the European Commission
In 2021, the National Information Processing Institute (OPI PIB) claimed first prize at a competition for the development and implementation of a tool that easily and rapidly detects illegal clauses in consumer agreements. The solution designed by OPI PIB has been supporting the Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) for several years. ARBUZ, a system created by the AI LAB team at OPI PIB, demonstrates the practical use of artificial intelligence in scanning B2C contracts for unlawful provisions. ARBUZ relies on transformer models and search methods to fully automate tasks, from analysing content to generating documents.
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How virtual reality promotes physical activity
Sedentary lifestyles, insufficient movement, and reluctance toward physical activity are becoming global concerns. According to the World Health Organisation, 25% of adults worldwide, or 1.4 billion people, are physically inactive, which leads to serious health implications. The onset of physical inactivity typically occurs in adolescence and tends to intensify with age. The WHO reports that 81% of adolescents aged 11–17 across the globe do not meet the recommended standards for physical activity. To meet these challenges, a new digital technology is being brought into play.
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Easter wishes
Easter is more than colourful eggs and delicious treats; It is most of all a time to celebrate the victory of light over darkness.
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Is Poland getting its own DeepSeek?
The successful launch of Le Chat by Mistral AI demonstrates that countries can independently develop large language models (LLMs). Ongoing efforts in Poland over recent years have led to the creation of national language models that, despite limited global recognition, provide substantial value to local companies and public institutions. Should Poland develop its own ChatGPT or DeepSeek?Experts concur that it…
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LLMs4EU to be developed with OPI PIB
OPI PIB has become a partner in the LLMs4EU project, which is fundamentally driven by the principles of linguistic diversity and Europe’s digital sovereignty. The project seeks to ensure that specific European languages are not marginalized in the digital age due to insufficient resources required to train language models.
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A reform in numbers: How have doctoral schools reshaped education?
The transition from traditional doctoral studies to doctoral schools in 2019 has significantly changed how future researchers are educated in Poland. The new model, which features fewer doctoral students but guarantees universal scholarships, is now delivering its first measurable effects. Data from the Polish Graduate Tracking System (ELA) reveals the reform’s impact on the pace of completing doctoral degrees, dropout rates, and doctoral students’ professional activity.
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Marek Michajłowicz appointed member of a new expert team of the Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education
As anticipated by the academic community, the Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education (MNiSW) has established a new body—the Team for the Development of a Higher Education Strategy. The team comprises recognized experts who will be responsible for preparing a long-term development plan for higher education institutions. Marek Michajłowicz, Deputy Director of the National Information Processing Institute responsible for software development, has become one of its members.
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Two female OPI PIB experts appointed to the Council for Women in Higher Education and Science
On 7 March 2025, the Polish Minister of Science and Higher Education announced the establishment of the Council for Women in Higher Education and Science. This new advisory body is intended to support efforts to promote gender equality in academia, monitor the situation of women in science, and recommend solutions aimed at improving their working conditions and supporting their scientific career development. The Minister appointed two female experts from OPI PIB to join the Council – Dr Agnieszka Chłoń-Domińczak, professor at SGH and chief research specialist at the Laboratory of Statistical Analysis, and Dr Anna Knapińska, assistant professor in the Data Science Team.