Recent meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.
Mission & Goals
The Silesian University of Technology (SUT) is the oldest technical research university in Upper Silesia. It was established in 1945 as a scientific and educational facility for the most industrialised area in Poland and Europe. For over 80 years, it has been the leading institution of public life with a worldwide academic reputation and vivid cooperation with major industrial partners. From 2019, the SUT is the winner of the first competition under the "Excellence Initiative - Research University" programme, and as of 2020, together with 8 institutions, forms the EURECA-PRO European University. SUT consists of 15 faculties. It offers bachelor's, master's, MBA and PhD studies in many disciplines of engineering, technology, and also mathematics, chemical sciences and management. The position of the only technical university in the region determines that the SUT concentrates its research and technology transfer, aiming to achieve the objectives of sustainable development of (...)
EU Legislative Interests
- Erasmus+ - Horizon Europe, - the Bologna process, - EURAXESS, - European Charter for Researchers
Communication Activities
In January 2017, the Silesian University of Technology became one of the first universities in Poland to receive the European Commission's HR Excellence in Research award (formerly the Logo). It thus joined the group of top universities that have taken appropriate measures to make the working conditions and careers of researchers more attractive. The distinction was awarded as part of the University's development of a strategic HR plan - Human Resources Strategy for Researchers - HRS4R. The HR Excellence in Research award promotes Silesian University of Technology among international organisations and researchers as the university that offers the best opportunities for researchers to carry out research and development activities. The Silesian University of Technology also carries out many other projects, including research grants funded by the European Commission. A full list of initiatives is available upon request.
Interests Represented
Does not represent commercial interests
Member Of
1. European University EURECA-PRO https://www.eurecapro.eu/ 2. SGroup European Universities Network (https://sgroup-unis.eu/) 3. PROGRES 3 4. SEFI - European Society for Engineering Education 5. EUA - European University Association 6. IREG Observatory on Academic Ranking and Excellence 7. Sino-POlish University Consortium 8. Magna Charta Observatory 9. CEEPUS 10. Santander Universidades 11. European Regions Research and Innovative Network - ERRIN 12. The Network for Advancing and Evaluating the Societal Impact of Science - AESIS Network 13. Business Innovatoin Network 14. Silesian Universities Network 15. International Relations Offices Forum 16. AEC Global Teamwork Stanford University 17. Copernicus Academy
Organisation Members
The Silesian University of Technology is a public institution of higher education in the Republic of Poland. It is formally affiliated with the European University EURECA-PRO, which it co-owns with 8 institutions from the European Union - https://www.eurecapro.eu/. Affiliations with other organisations and associations are listed above.