Tag: #socialscience

The National Information Processing Institute (OPI PIB) and the Perspektywy Education Foundation strengthen collaboration

7 February 2022

On 25 January, 2022, the National Information Processing Institute (OPI PIB) and the Perspektywy Education Foundation signed a long-term agreement to collaborate in higher education and science in Poland. This enhanced collaboration will facilitate the transfer of knowledge and the preparation of reports, analyses, and recommendations on students, PhD candidates, and research and academic staff members. OPI PIB and Perspektywy have […]

Sagacity: A Polish system that relieves caregivers

19 January 2022

The National Information Processing Institute (OPI PIB) and its partners, Kobo Association and Big Idea Technology sp. z o.o., have received a subsidy from the National Centre for Research and Development (NCBR) that was granted as part of the Rzeczy są dla ludzi (‘Things in the Service of People’) competition. The consortium’s goal is to develop and implement Sagacity, a system designed […]

IT trends in 2022

12 January 2022

The information technology (IT) sector is developing rapidly and is expected to continue doing so in 2022. State-of-the-art IT technologies will be used more extensively in business and science. Some areas of human activity will rely more than others on the achievements of the sector. In recent years, we have experienced staff shortages in some areas; as necessity is the mother of invention, these […]

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, […]

OPI PIB to analyse the demand for teaching studies

20 September 2021

The National Information Processing Institute (OPI PIB) is going to conduct an analysis for the Polish Ministry of Education and Science as part of the Demand for Teaching Studies project. Experts at OPI PIB will focus on vocational training and the teachers who specialise in delivering it. According to the 2021 Occupational Barometer survey, these pedagogues are the most sought-after professionals on the job […]

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 […]

New data from the Polish Graduate Tracking System (ELA) confirms that higher education pays off

13 September 2021

On 5 July, the Polish Ministry of Education and Science announced the results of the high school leaving exams of 2021. Today, the National Information Processing Institute (OPI PIB) launched a new edition of the Polish Graduate Tracking System (ELA), which was commissioned by the Ministry of Education and Science. New data confirms that studying at higher education institutions […]

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 […]

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 […]