Tag: #IT

Will the end of the COVID-19 pandemic sound the death knell for online conferences?

8 December 2021

The popularity of online conferences grew rapidly following the introduction of lockdown curbs in response the COVID-19 pandemic. As in-person meetings were rapidly curbed, online conferences facilitated communication in larger groups without putting participants at risk of infection. A growing number of experts now assert that, with vaccination plans in place, the end of the pandemic is near. Will the end […]

Construction of the Artificial Intelligence Research Centre in Warsaw

10 November 2021

On 7th October, 2021, the National Information Processing Institute (OPI PIB) celebrated its 30th anniversary. A special event was organised to mark the occasion. The attendees included Secretary of State in the Ministry of Education and Science Wojciech Murdzek and representatives of the top scientific and academic institutions and enterprises that work in modern technology. During the event, Dr Jarosław Protasiewicz, […]

The development of a Polish platform to support prostate cancer diagnosis

5 October 2021

The National Information Processing Institute (OPI PIB) has received funding to develop an innovative platform that facilitates prostate cancer diagnosis. The cutting-edge tool will rely on artificial intelligence (AI) to assist medical experts in implementing the most optimal therapies. Every year, 1.2 million people are diagnosed with prostate cancer; in Poland, it is the most common solid tumour among men. […]

OPI PIB and UKSW work on a joint project

15 September 2021

The National Information Processing Institute (OPI PIB) is a scientific partner of the Multidisciplinary Research Centre project.  The project is led by Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski University (UKSW) in Warsaw, where a unique digital science research centre is being established. The primary role of the centre is to develop and implement innovative digital solutions to strengthen the Polish economy and to support public authorities […]

9–10 December, 2021: 9th Machine Intelligence and Digital Interaction

5 July 2021

Welcome to the world where humans meet technology! MIDI2021 is one of the largest events dedicated to intelligent machines and cooperation between humans and new technologies. The conference will be held on 9-10 December 2021 as a fully online event. MIDI2021 conference is a space where science and innovation meet business. The event will present the latest methods, ultra-modern solutions, and innovative […]

Director Marek Michajłowicz becomes member of the advisory team of the Ministry of Education and Science

12 May 2021

The Minister of Education and Science has appointed a new advisory team for open scientific resources. Marek Michajłowicz, Deputy Director of the National Information Processing Institute responsible for software development, has become one of its members. Marek Michajłowicz is also the manager of the POL-on project – the Integrated System of Information on Science and Higher Education. […]

NAVOICA – the Polish MOOC of education

5 March 2021

The NAVOICA education platform provides its services to over 30,000 registered users. The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a surging demand for professional online trainings. With modern technologies developed by specialists from the National Information Processing Institute (OPI PIB), every person—regardless of their place of residence—can now safely improve their qualifications for absolutely no cost. NAVOICA is an innovative education platform […]