On 28 April 2026 in Warsaw, a collaboration agreement was signed between the National Information Processing Institute (OPI PIB) and the University of Warsaw (UW). The agreement concerns the implementation of the PraktykON thesis programme, which combines the academic potential of the university with the research and technological expertise of the institute. The document was signed by Dr Jarosław Protasiewicz, Head of the National Information Processing Institute, and Prof. Dariusz Kuźmina, Dean of the Faculty of Journalism, Information and Book Studies at the University of Warsaw.
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Events and interesting facts from the life of the Institute
Happy Easter!
With Maundy Thursday marking the beginning of the Paschal Triduum, we enter a period of hope, and spiritual renewal. Many of us will spend it in the company of loved ones, taking time to pause and reflect.
Development of a cutting-edge quantum infrastructure between Poland, Germany, and Czechia
The QKD Network Germany–Poland–Czechia project was launched in March 2026, aiming to create a secure, attack resilient quantum communication infrastructure (QCI) connecting three countries in our region. The project aims to create the first large-scale international network of its kind in Central Europe to employ Quantum Key Distribution (QKD), a method of generating and sharing cryptographic keys that remains secure even in the face of future quantum computing threats.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
We wish you a Christmas of joy, peace, and beauty. May it bring you serenity, rest, and spiritual renewal.
What does the future hold for dropouts? The latest ELA data is here
Student dropout, or resigning from studies before graduation, is a widespread phenomenon in Poland and globally. Universities have been working for years to reduce dropout rates with support from the Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education. On behalf of the Ministry, experts from the National Information Processing Institute (OPI PIB) have released the latest autumn edition of the Polish Graduate Tracking System (ELA), presenting data on the mobility and professional activity of dropouts across all Polish provinces. The data clearly demonstrates that failing to complete a degree leads to economic setbacks.
Digital Transformation Leaders Award for the PLLuM project
PLLuM receives the ‘Nationwide Solution’ award at the Digital Transformation Leaders Gala.
Gender equality in science: Europe’s declarations fall short of action
Data collected by a cutting-edge dashboard designed by the National Information Processing Institute (OPI PIB) to measure gender equality in science suggests that many countries face challenges in turning their commitments into reality.
Legal frameworks for digital transformation and artificial intelligence
The ongoing digital transformation and the rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) are influencing societies, economies, and legal systems profoundly across the world. Central to the contemporary debate are questions on achieving a balance between innovation, individual rights, and collective responsibility. Above all, it remains essential that humans, not machines, stay in control of decision-making processes.
Data safety management: Insights of the OPI PIB Head at the Economic Forum in Karpacz
Secure data management is one of the key challenges for business and research today. This September, Dr hab Jarosław Protasiewicz, the Head of OPI PIB, will join the The new currency: how to manage data safely? panel at the Economic Forum in Karpacz to share his insights.
#MIDI 2025 Conference: submit your abstracts by 5 October
Join researchers, scientists and experts on 11 December, 2025 at the 13th Machine Intelligence and Digital Interaction (MIDI) conference. Submit your abstracts by 5 October, 2025.