https://www.esof2024.eu https://www.esof2024.eu/esof2024-conference-summary <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> The EuroScience Open Forum 2024 (ESOF2024), which was held from 12 to 15 June in the International Congress Centre in Katowice, brought together leading scientists from Europe and the world under the slogan ‘Life changes science’. The programme included lectures, seminars, debates, workshops, poster presentations, and exhibitions. The conference theme centred around energy transition, sustainable development, cultural identity and societal transformation, scientific excellence, healthy society, and digital transformation. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> ESOF2024 programme featured several </span> </span> <span> hundreds </span> <span> <span> of speakers from Poland, Europe, and the world who took part in </span> </span> <span> 130 thematic sessions </span> <span> <span> and </span> </span> <span> 90 poster presentations </span> <span> <span> . The conference attracted approximately </span> </span> <span> 3500 participants from 40 different countries </span> <span> . <br/> There were also accompanying events: EU Prize for Citizen Science 2024, Green Growth Ahead, and the European Talent Fair – a European job fair for young scientists and people interested in taking up research work. The last day of the conference presented a great opportunity to network outside the ICC and to discover the scientific potential of Silesian universities directly. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> The ESOF2024 conference was a meeting place, a dynamic platform for knowledge and innovation exchange, which showed that science is ever present in our lives. We often perceive science as abstract and disconnected from our everyday lives. This is why such events as ESOF2024 are so important. They remind us that science is not something foreign to us – it is a field that brings changes to many areas of our lives and responds to the challenges posed by reality. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> We would like to thank all participants for their active involvement and contribution to the success of the event.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Photos by: ESOF2024 organisers </span> </p> </div> Fri, 21 Jun 2024 11:13:32 GMT webmaster@us.edu.pl (Uniwersytet Śląski) https://www.esof2024.eu/esof2024-conference-summary English thumbnail main image https://www.esof2024.eu/esof2024-following-the-second-day <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Another day of the ESOF 2024 conference is behind us, filled with inspiring events and activities. Participants had the unique opportunity to take part in the EU TalentFair, addressed to early-stage academics and people interested in taking up research work. The event offered workshops where participants could learn about best practices in open science and develop their skills, e.g., in creating and implementing research data management plans. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> At the ESOF 2024 conference, participants could listen to inspiring lectures by distinguished keynote speakers: Jara Pascual (CEO of Collabwith), Sir Andy Haines (Centre on Climate Change and Planetary Health, London School of Hygiene &amp; Tropical Medicine), Prof. Sabina Leonelli (University of Exeter, UK), Isto Huvila (Uppsala University, Sweden), Prof. Toma Susi (University of Vienna). </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> The International Congress Center visitors could enjoy an all-day poster session and activities organised by the Horizontal Contact Point Southwestern Poland, which attracted great interest. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Photos: ESOF2024 orgnisers </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <a href="/all-news"> All news </a> </p> </div> Fri, 14 Jun 2024 10:23:48 GMT https://www.esof2024.eu/esof2024-following-the-second-day English thumbnail main image https://www.esof2024.eu/join-the-tour-within-the-city-urban-art <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> On Saturday, June 15, at 1 p.m., you are invited to a free guided tour of a unique exhibition: "Within the City: Urban Art". </span> </p> <p> <span> In recent years, Katowice has made a name for itself with many innovative cultural and musical projects. There are already trails of murals, modernism and Silesian blues in the city. The title of European City of Science has provided an additional impetus for action. Since May 1, in the centre of Katowice, at 13 Staromiejska Street, there has been a temporary exhibition of works by outstanding artists such as: Roy Liechtenstein, Banksy, David LaChapelle and Andy Warhol. You can see prints, posters, photos, sculptures, figures and everyday objects. </span> </p> <p> <span>   </span> </p> <p> <span> Venue: Katowice, 13 Staromiejska Street </span> </p> <p> <span> Time: Saturday, June 15, 1:00 p.m. </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Registration: </span> </span> <a href="mailto:urbanartkato24@gmail.com" target="_blank"> urbanartkato24@gmail.com </a> <span> <span> </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <a href="/all-news"> All news </a> </p> </div> Fri, 14 Jun 2024 10:08:42 GMT https://www.esof2024.eu/join-the-tour-within-the-city-urban-art English thumbnail main image https://www.esof2024.eu/euroscience-open-forum-2024-is-on <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> The opening ceremony began the 11th edition of EuroScience Open Forum – Katowice 2024. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> The gala, hosted by Łukasz Lamża, PhD – Creative Director of European City of Science, was attended by, among others: Marcin Krupa, PhD, Mayor of Katowice, Prof. Eng. Maria Mrówczyńska, Deputy Minister of Science, Manuel Aleixo, representative of the European Commission for Research and Innovation, Marek Wójcik, Voivode of Silesia, and Anna Kwaśniewska, Chair of the Management Board of Metropolis GZM and Director of the Department of Education and Social Affairs of the Marshal’s Office. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Panel ‘How can science transform cities and regions?’ opened the deliberative part of the conference. In addition to the current and former mayors of Katowice, it was attended by Prof. Eng. Jerzy Buzek , Member of the European Parliament. <br/> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Photos: ESOF2024 orgniser </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <a href="/all-news"> All news </a> </p> </div> Wed, 12 Jun 2024 14:15:08 GMT https://www.esof2024.eu/euroscience-open-forum-2024-is-on English thumbnail main image https://www.esof2024.eu/esof2024-opening-ceremony-live <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Watch the live broadcast of the Opening Ceremony of the 11th EuroScience Open Forum <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/OM6h1SIb8_c" target="_blank"> ESOF2024 Opening Ceremony: Live broadcast </a> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <a href="/all-news"> All news </a> </p> </div> Wed, 12 Jun 2024 07:42:50 GMT https://www.esof2024.eu/esof2024-opening-ceremony-live English thumbnail main image https://www.esof2024.eu/welcome-reception-during-esof-2024 <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Date: June 12, 2024 </span> </p> <p> <span> Time: 19:00-21:00 </span> </p> <p> <span> Place: International Congress Centre (MCK), Multipurpose Room C </span> </p> <p> <span> MC: Anna Butrym </span> </p> <p> <span> Number of guests: 500 </span> </p> <p> <span> Refreshments: yes, menu attached </span> </p> <p> <span> Artistic program: A show about EMNK 2024: a story painted in sand + dance shows (produced by Agencja Medialna YOMA) </span> </p> <p> <span> Format: standing party </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Detailed description: Katowice City of Science: an unforgettable artistic spectacle for everyone to remember. We will showcase the power of science and the good it brings to the society as a whole. </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> <br/> Elements that will appear in the show based on and presenting KATOWICE being the actual city of science: </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> In the first part, the dancers will show their education process on the academic benches of a lecture hall; the way they look for answers and solutions to the issues they touch on their educational path. At some point, everyone starts dancing together, various symbolic fields of science appear behind them in 3D - chemical elements, geometric figures, calligraphy letters, drawings of nature, and the students throw stacks of paper into the air, symbolically finding solutions and answers to the scientific questions. </span> </li> <li> <span> The second part of the show changes the mood and expression of the artistic medium. This time, participants will watch an animation in the form of a story painted with sand, which will not only show the logo of the City of Science Katowice 2024, but above all will present a story about what a positive impact education, science and development have not only on young people who want to evolve in their fields, but also on their entire surroundings and community. </span> </li> <li> <span> The third entrance is a return to the place where knowledge was always the centerpiece: to the library. A book appearing on one of the shelves will take everyone to a mysterious laboratory. No one will emerge from it the same as before. Instead, they will become fascinated with various geometric figures. Towards the end, an animation will highlight three points symbolizing the universities involved in the program. While a line is drawn (the green science zone), and appearing beneath are a map of Katowice and the final logo of the City of Science KATOWICE 2024! </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <a href="/all-news"> All news </a> </p> </div> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 08:08:32 GMT https://www.esof2024.eu/welcome-reception-during-esof-2024 English thumbnail main image https://www.esof2024.eu/my-post04ed0b03 <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> The last day of ESOF2024 has to offer something beyond the academic debate and outside the spaces of the International Congress Centre. You will be invited to visit the universities forming the Academic Consortium Katowice City of Science, which is one of the main organisers of the conference. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> ESOF2024 participants will have the opportunity to engage in direct networking and become acquainted with the scientific potential of Silesian universities. You will explore the most interesting studios and laboratories, experience the most valuable research projects and initiatives, and investigate the greatest achievements and challenges showing how life changes science in Katowice and Silesia. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> The Networking Day programme includes a presentation and demonstration of competencies of the SPIN-Lab Centre for Microscopic Study of Matter, fact-checking workshops during which the effects of information verification conducted as part of the Fake News &amp; Fact-checking classes will be presented, in addition to participation in the workshops Physical Fitness Under Control - Tests, Technologies, and Practical Tips, as well as Keep Your Ear To The Muscles – Muscle Activity from the Inside. Participants will also be able to join a guided tour with the curator of the ‘Adherence’ exhibition at Rondo Sztuki Gallery and visit the Scientific Information Centre and Academic Library (CINiBA). <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> More at: </span> </span> <a href="/networking-day"> ESOF2024 | Networking day </a> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <a href="/all-news"> All news </a> </p> </div> Fri, 31 May 2024 11:49:25 GMT https://www.esof2024.eu/my-post04ed0b03 English thumbnail main image https://www.esof2024.eu/my-post <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> What would science be without experience and experimentation? The ESOF2024 proposal encompasses supplementing the theoretical debate, which is the core of the conference, with a purely experimental aspect in the form of the workshop offer. This offer, corresponding closely to the scope of the conference's thematic areas, is a tangible foretaste of what science is like in practice. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> You will be able to experience science experimentally, among others, under the slogan of Climate Fresk, Medical Education of the Future, AI Ecosystem, or A Rapid Mobilization Roadmap for Science Communication in Times of Crisis. The workshop programme also includes a board game about research grants and other proposals prepared by the universities of the Academic Consortium Katowice City of Science. <br/> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Titles of the workshops: </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> Climate Fresk </span> </li> <li> <span> Play and experience GRANTED: the Research Grant Boardgame </span> </li> <li> <span> Medical Education of the Future: Surgery, Cardiology, Anesthesiology </span> </li> <li> <span> Exploring the AI Ecosystem: Types of Artificial Intelligence </span> </li> <li> <span> A Rapid Mobilization Roadmap for Science Communication in Times of Crisis <br/> </span> </li> </ul> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> More at: </span> </span> <a href="/workshops"> ESOF2024 | Workshops </a> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <a href="/all-news"> All news </a> </p> </div> Fri, 31 May 2024 11:47:20 GMT https://www.esof2024.eu/my-post English thumbnail main image https://www.esof2024.eu/esof2024-programme-summary-of-speeches <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> The record-high interest in ESOF2024 participation is reflected in the rich offer of the conference programme. Within the three days of ESOF, you can enjoy over 100 sessions featuring more than 400 speakers. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> The most bustling of the six thematic areas will be the area in Changes Within Scientific Excellence, with 29 sessions, including 3 series of related speeches. The area in Sustainable Environment will feature 17 sessions, whereas the areas in Cultural Identity and Societal Transformation, and Healthy Society will feature 13 sessions each. Additionally, the ESOF programme will feature 6 plenary sessions and 7 keynote speech sessions with outstanding scientists invited to take part in the debate as keynote speakers. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Note: The organisation works on the programme for poster sessions accompanying the speeches are currently underway. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> More at: </span> </span> <a href="/registration"> ESOF2024 | Registration </a> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <a href="/all-news"> All news </a> </p> </div> Tue, 30 Apr 2024 13:39:35 GMT https://www.esof2024.eu/esof2024-programme-summary-of-speeches English thumbnail main image https://www.esof2024.eu/the-registration-for-esof2024-is-open <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The registration for ESOF2024 is now open. The conference is open to anyone interested in attending the most important scientific event in 2024. A special invitation is extended to the people of Katowice and Silesia, the place where this unique open debate is taking place, and to those who contribute towards not only its uniqueness but also its present and future prospects. The invitation to ESOF2024 is also extended to all those from outside Silesia, Poland, and Europe who want to be at the heart of the debate stretching beyond science, that is, where Life changes science. To register your participation, please provide your name and e-mail address. Participation in the event is </span> </span> <span> free of charge </span> <span> . </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> More at: </span> </span> <a href="/registration"> ESOF2024 | Registration </a> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <a href="/all-news"> All news </a> </p> </div> Fri, 26 Apr 2024 08:58:33 GMT https://www.esof2024.eu/the-registration-for-esof2024-is-open English thumbnail main image https://www.esof2024.eu/esof2024-invitation <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> A person associated with the region, committed to its benefit and sincerely devoted to its tradition and culture encourages you to participate in the conference taking place in Silesia. Dariusz Niebudek – a Silesian actor and director, known for many unique roles and productions, invites you to ESOF2024 in Silesian. It is a language used here on a daily basis by over half a million Silesians. <br/> Dariusz Niebudek is one of the most popular actors in Silesia. Director, moderator, comedian, vocalist. Winner of many prestigious awards, including Golden Mask for the roles of Max Białystok and Roger de Bill in the musical Producers directed by Michał Znaniecki, Hanys 2011 awarded by the RAK cabaret for promoting the culture and traditions of Silesia, as well as the Award of the Mayor of Chorzów in the Field of Culture. </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> <br/> Present on stage for over 30 years. He has performed in nearly 100 theatre premieres, including both dramatic and musical roles, and even opera and operetta parts. </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <a href="/all-news"> All news </a> </p> </div> Tue, 09 Apr 2024 06:19:39 GMT https://www.esof2024.eu/esof2024-invitation English thumbnail main image https://www.esof2024.eu/european-talent-fair <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The 2nd edition of </span> </span> <a href="/eu-talent-fair"> the European Talent Fair </a> <span> <span> is the official accompanying event of the ESOF2024 conference. The initiative aims to provide young scientists making choices related to the development of their professional path with a space for meetings and discussions with representatives of science, higher education and the research and development sector. The fair will take place on 13 June 2024 at the International Congress Centre. </span> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <a href="/all-news"> All news </a> </p> </div> Tue, 09 Apr 2024 06:05:40 GMT https://www.esof2024.eu/european-talent-fair English thumbnail main image https://www.esof2024.eu/esof2024-speaker-registration-summary <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> During the application period planned by the organisers, a total of approximately 450 complete applications were received, 70% of which included oral presentations by speakers. The remaining 30% are poster presentations. ESOF2024 will go down in the history of the conference as a year with an impressive number of registered applications. The most applications were received in the following thematic areas: Sustainable Environment, Changes Within Scientific Excellence, and Healthy Societies. </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> <br/> Immediately after closing the registration stage, all abstracts were submitted to expert teams appointed for substantive assessment. Each team consists of specialists from the academic community. The assessment of applications, apart from the substantive value of the abstracts, also takes into account the scientific diversity and international nature of the conference. The information regarding the qualification of a given abstract for the ESOF2024 programme will be sent to the authors in the second half of April. </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <a href="/all-news"> All news </a> </p> </div> Thu, 28 Mar 2024 07:31:20 GMT https://www.esof2024.eu/esof2024-speaker-registration-summary English thumbnail main image https://www.esof2024.eu/special-offer-for-participants <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> We have a special offer for ESOF2024 participants. The ESOF2024 trail will lead you to </span> </span> <span> hidden gems </span> <span> , i.e. places where you can discover Katowice – the European City of Science 2024 and its obvious assets, as well as seemingly inconspicuous institutions and spaces that contribute to the city’s unique atmosphere and character. All the institutions are preparing special offers to provide some insight into the cultural, geographical, architectural, and culinary heritage of this unique part of the world for the duration of the conference. </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> For more information, visit the </span> </span> <a href="/things-to-do-in-katowice"> Hidden gems – special offer </a> <span> <span> website. </span> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <a href="/all-news"> All news </a> </p> </div> Sun, 25 Feb 2024 15:09:09 GMT https://www.esof2024.eu/special-offer-for-participants English thumbnail main image https://www.esof2024.eu/become-an-esof2024-speaker <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> The call for applications has been extended to 12 February 2024. The list of speakers and the conference programme will be established thereafter. If you want to participate in the most significant scientific event in 2024, we encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience. </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> For more information, visit the </span> </span> <a href="https://www.esof.eu/call-for-applications" target="_blank"> Join ESOF2024 </a> <span>  website. </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <a href="/all-news"> All news </a> </p> </div> Mon, 22 Jan 2024 12:54:09 GMT https://www.esof2024.eu/become-an-esof2024-speaker English thumbnail main image https://www.esof2024.eu/stellar-opening-of-the-ecsk <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> We have officially started the year of science in Katowice, the European City of Science 2024, with the science and music spectacle KATOPOLIS. The event was part of the 7th Silesian Science Festival, which took place on 9-11 December in the International Congress Centre in Katowice and attracted nearly 70,000 visitors who could meet almost 2700 speakers and enjoy over 700 exhibitions, workshops, debates, meetings and lectures. The Spectacle featured all ECSK organisers: representatives of EuroScience, the City of Katowice, and the Academic Consortium Katowice – City of Science 2024. </span> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> You can watch photos from the event on </span> </span> <a href="https://us.edu.pl/multimedia/katopolis-widowisko-otwierajace-obchody-europejskiego-miasta-nauki-katowice-2024/" target="_blank"> the ECSK 2024 website </a> <span> <span> . </span> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <a href="/all-news"> All news </a> </p> </div> Mon, 22 Jan 2024 12:54:07 GMT https://www.esof2024.eu/stellar-opening-of-the-ecsk English thumbnail main image https://www.esof2024.eu/discover-esof2024-unique-venue <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The ESOF2024 conference will be hosted in </span> </span> <span> the International Congress Centre (MCK) </span> <span> , located in the very heart of the city in close vicinity of Katowice Market Square and the campus of the University of Silesia in Katowice, and being a part of the Culture Zone consisting of Spodek Arena, the Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra and the Silesian Museum. The building itself is a bold and unusual architectural project having a good reputation in terms of hosting various events. <span>  </span> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Read more about  </span> <a href="/about-mck"> the ESOF2024 venue </a> <span> <span> and discover its uniqueness. </span> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <a href="/all-news"> All news </a> </p> </div> Thu, 14 Dec 2023 12:33:40 GMT https://www.esof2024.eu/discover-esof2024-unique-venue English thumbnail main image