From September 9th to 14th, the city of Katowice, hosted the "European Union Contest for Young Scientists" in the City of Science. The event brought together young researchers from around the world.
Opening Ceremony
The official opening ceremony took place on September 10th at the National Symphony Orchestra building of the Polish Radio in Katowice.
The opening ceremony can be viewed on YouTube.
Following the opening, for three days young scientists presented their research projects to a jury and the public. A total of 147 participants from 38 European countries and beyond took part in the EUCYS. At the end of each day, participants had the opportunity to join excursions organized by the organizers, which included visits to the Śląskie Planetarium, the Guido Coal Mine, and the Porcelain Factory.
Closing Ceremony
On the final day, September 13th, the closing ceremony took place. Representatives of universities associated with the Academic Consortium - Katowice City of Science, including HM The Rector of the University of Economics in Katowice, Prof. Dr. hab. inż. Celina M. Olszak, awarded prizes to projects closely related to the profiles of their universities.
The project awarded by UE Katowice, entitled "Mouseless Mouse," was presented by representatives of Egypt: Mohamed Abdalla and Mohamed Farrag. The project showcased a technology that allows users to control a cursor using head movements, designed for people with limited hand mobility.
"As the Rector of the University of Economics in Katowice, this winning project is particularly close to my heart. Inclusivity and accessibility are key for our University, and knowledge and science should be accessible to the widest possible audience. 'Mouseless Mouse' presents enormous possibilities for application in science. An additional advantage is the use of modern technologies and artificial intelligence, which students at the University of Economics learn during their studies. I sincerely congratulate the team and wish them all the best in implementing their project!" - said HM The Rector.
The closing ceremony can also be viewed on YouTube.
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