Coventry University joins forces with Lukasiewicz Research Network to address climate and energy challenges
Coventry University Group has announced plans to collaborate with the Lukasiewicz Research Network, Poland’s third-largest research network, to advance research on critical global challenges.
The partnership focus on areas such as climate, energy, mobility, agriculture, advanced manufacturing, and digital technologies.
The collaboration, formalized through 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 Richard Dashwood emphasized the importance of such international partnerships in tackling global challenges:
“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.”
The partnership is expected to facilitate joint research initiatives, knowledge sharing, and staff exchanges. Opportunities for co-authored publications and collaboration on European and national research grants are also under consideration.
The Lukasiewicz Research Network comprises 22 institutes across Poland and focuses on innovation and applied research. Named after Ignacy Lukasiewicz, the inventor of the kerosene lamp and founder of the first oil mine, the network is the third-largest of its kind in Europe.
Professor Rafal Lukasik shared his enthusiasm for the collaboration, highlighting its potential to address critical societal and industrial issues:
“The signing of this Memorandum of Understanding between Coventry University and the Lukasiewicz 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."
He added, “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.”
