Summary of the 24th Annual International Conference on Digital Government Research
The 24th Annual International Conference on Digital Government Research (dg.o 2023) took place at the Gdańsk University of Technology from 11 to 14 July 2023.
Theme
The conference was held under the theme “Together in the unstable world: Digital government and solidarity”. The choice of the theme responded to the Gdańsk’s solidarity tradition and the unprecedented levels of instability due to war, pandemic, global warming, democratic breakup, and other causes facing the world in 2023.
Conclusion of the IDUB Technetium Project
The conclusion of the IDUB Technetium project took place from June 30th to July 2nd. The team, comprised of Konstancja Piksa (AG II), Julia Malinowska (ID), and Dr. Eng. Karol Flisikowski, an associate professor, successfully completed the project during their study visit to the LIS Cross-National Data Center in Luxembourg.
The main objective of the project was to create a cross-sectional model for assessing the creditworthiness of households by emulating the practices of major credit providers. This was achieved by leveraging the available microdata from the Luxembourg Income Study Database (LIS). The LIS is an extensive database that
Admission for international students is now open (until July 17)
Until July 17, international candidates can apply to study at Gdańsk University of Technology in the academic year 2023/2024. Join several hundred international students of Gdańsk Tech and start studying at one of the best technical universities in Poland.
What can you study at Gdańsk University of Technology?
The most popular fields of study chosen by international students are computer science, architecture and management. Candidates can also choose from such prospective fields of study as green technologies and data engineering or study programs that are very unique to Gdańsk Tech and its seaside location, namely yacht design and construction. Some courses are available in English and Polish and some only in Polish - a full list of study programs can be found on the following websites:
Gdańsk Tech has achieved international accreditation from ACEEU
The Gdansk University of Technology has been awarded the "Engaged University Accreditation" certificate by the Accreditation Council for Entrepreneurial and Engaged Universities (ACEEU). As a result, it is among the three Polish universities that can proudly hold the title of an engaged university. The certificate is granted to higher education institutions that carry out effective and innovative initiatives focused on making a positive impact on the social environment.
This is currently the only accreditation that assesses the social impact of a higher education institution on its environment, the quality of collaboration with external partners, the implementation of social responsibility, including sustainable development goals. The accreditation process at Gdansk University of Technology started in October 2021 and consisted of several stages, including self-assessment reporting, site visits and evaluations, and the provision of required information.
The ENHANCE+ project has received funding of 14.4 million euros.
The ENHANCE consortium, of which the Gdansk University of Technology has been a member since 2022, has received funding for the implementation of a four-year project under the Erasmus+ program's "European Universities" initiative. The European Commission has allocated a grant of 14.4 million euros to the alliance for activities spanning from 2024 to 2027.
The ENHANCE alliance was established in November 2019 as an association of seven European technical universities (three additional universities joined in 2022). The goal of ENHANCE is to create a European and interdisciplinary space for interaction between technological innovation, society, and the environment. The Gdansk University of Technology has been a member of ENHANCE since 2022. The consortium received funding in the new call for proposals under the "European Universities" initiative of the Erasmus+ program.
Advancement in the "Perspektywy" ranking
The Management program offered by the Faculty of Management and Economics is ranked as the 4th best program in Poland, while the Economics program has moved up from 10th to 7th position in the prestigious "Perspektywy" ranking.
The "Perspektywy" ranking is one of the most recognized rankings of Polish universities and academic faculties. It serves as a reliable source of information for students, parents, and employers, allowing for comparisons of institutions in terms of teaching quality, scientific research, and graduate outcomes. The advancement of our Faculty in this ranking is a prestigious distinction that highlights our commitment to the development of management and economics sciences.
Faculty Job Fair and a fashion show
On June 1, 2023, the Faculty of Management and Economics at Gdańsk University of Technology hosted the Faculty Job Fair and a fashion show by Ewa Marjańska, a lecturer from our faculty. The event focused on presenting employment opportunities, internships, and traineeships for students interested in developing their professional careers.
The theme of the fair was talent and career, suggesting that company representatives emphasized the importance of students' skills and potential in the context of their future career paths. Students had the opportunity to directly interact with employers, gather industry information and requirements, and showcase their competencies and experiences.
Gdańsk Tech in the forefront of Polish universities in THE Impact 2023 ranking
Once again Gdańsk University of Technology is among the top universities in Poland in the Times Higher Education Impact Ranking 2023. It is the only global ranking based on the Sustainable Development Goals created by the United Nations.
In the latest ranking, Gdańsk Tech was classified in the overall ranking and in eleven specific Sustainable Development Goals. In the general classification, last year’s position in the range of 601-800 was maintained, what means the 4th-8th place in Poland.
Universities from Australia (Western Sydney University), Great Britain (University of Manchester) and Canada (Queen's University) are at the top of the list.