Coventry University Group is hoping to expand the reach of its global research by joining forces with Centrum Lukasiewicz - which coordinates the Lukasiewicz Research Network - in Poland.
Rafal Lukasik, Presidential Plenipotentiary for International Relations at the Lukasiewicz Research Network, and Professor Richard Dashwood, Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research at Coventry University Group. Image Credit: Coventry University
The link-up between the two organizations aims to work on joint research initiatives in areas such as climate, energy, mobility, natural resources, agriculture, environment, digital, advanced manufacturing, and health.
This work could potentially lead to collaboration on European and national research grants, knowledge sharing, and staff exchanges, as well as co-authored publications.
The Lukasiewicz Research Network, which has 22 institutes across Poland and is the third largest such network in Europe, is named after Polish entrepreneur Ignacy Lukasiewicz who founded the first-ever oil mine in 1854 and was also the inventor of the kerosene lamp.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by Professor Richard Dashwood, Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research at Coventry University Group, and Rafal Lukasik, Presidential Plenipotentiary for International Relations at the Lukasiewicz Research Network.
Professor Dashwood said: “Our research centers work with our international partners on a vast range of technologies that are key to solving global challenges. It is connections with organizations such as the Lukasiewicz Research Network that help us to make a real difference far and wide, and we look forward to exploring just how far we can push the boundaries together.”
Professor Łukasik said: “The signing of this Memorandum of Understanding between Coventry University and the Łukasiewicz Research Network marks a significant step forward in promoting international collaboration and innovation. Through this collaboration, we are excited to explore joint initiatives in key areas, including climate, energy and mobility, bioeconomy and natural resources, digital industry, and intelligent healthcare.
“We aim to create more opportunities for staff and student mobility while establishing a solid foundation for collaborative research that supports both European and national goals. We are hopeful that our combined expertise and the exchange of knowledge will lead to impactful projects that address critical challenges in society and industry.”