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We present the December edition of the PNOP, prepared for you by the Candela Foundation. This issue summarises an intense and inspiring year, presenting the most important achievements of the Polish optical and photonic community – from scientific awards, through groundbreaking space projects and new research initiatives, to the successes of scientific circles and companies developing advanced technologies. As always, we encourage you to share with us information about activities that are worth showing to the entire community. Together, we are creating a space in which optics and photonics in Poland are gaining even greater momentum. Translated with DeepL.com (free version) |
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Tomasz Dietl honoured with Tohoku University award |
Tomasz Dietl from the Institute of Physics of the Polish Academy of Sciences – head of the MagTop centre – received the Japanese Tohoku University International Award – Special Award. The award recognises his groundbreaking achievements in spintronics and topological materials, as well as his contribution to the development of research at Tohoku University. Congratulations on this distinction! |
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Support Rezonatory during the festive season |
We encourage you to join the group of people supporting the Candela Foundation's Resonators programme in this year's Christmas preparations. The implementation of the 2026 edition is currently at risk, which is why every donation is of exceptional importance. All funds raised through Patronite or in the form of traditional donations will be allocated in full to scholarships. Let us work together to maintain this unique initiative and create conditions for the development of more talented individuals. |
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The 20th Integrated Optics - Sensors, Sensing Structures and Methods, Szczyrk 9-13 FEBRUARY 2026 |
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Warsaw Opti Expo, Nadarzyn 3-5 MARCH 2026 |
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Post-doc – obrazowanie optyczne |
Wroclaw Tech |
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Inżynier rozwoju modułów optycznych |
Salamanus |
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Vision for higher education 2025–2035 |
Nationwide consultations on the draft Higher Education Development Strategy 2025–2035 have begun. The voice of the academic community – students, researchers, university staff – is crucial in drafting the document that will set the future priorities for higher education in Poland. Comments can be sent to strategia_rozwojuSW@mnisw.gov.pl. |
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Photonic products of the future |
The 26th edition of the Polish Product of the Future competition, organised by the Polish Agency for Enterprise Development, recognised technologies based on photonics, emphasising its growing importance in Polish innovation. The award-winning solutions show that photonic projects are becoming a key pillar of modern technology development in the country. (photo: PARP) |
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In orbit — PIAST: Polish nanosatellites take off |
Polish PIAST nanosatellites have been placed in orbit, opening a new chapter in domestic space technology. Built in Poland and equipped with advanced optoelectronic systems, they will enable precise observation of the Earth and rapid acquisition of image data. This groundbreaking achievement strengthens Poland's technological autonomy and paves the way for further missions. (photo: WAT) |
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Joanna Ortyl awarded for her support of the photochemistry club |
Joanna Ortyl was awarded the title of Academic Supervisor of the Year in the StRuNa competition for her exceptional commitment to the development and activities of the student organisation she supervises in the field of photochemistry and photonics. Her mentoring work and consistent support for young researchers were recognised by the jury as an example of exemplary leadership of a student research team. Congratulations! |
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Polish companies develop modern optical payloads |
KP Labs and Scanway have signed an agreement to jointly develop compact optical payloads for space missions. Scanway will supply telescopes and cameras, while KP Labs will provide in-orbit data processing modules, enabling faster and more autonomous image analysis in space. |
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PICO: new research group at ICTER |
The PICO group, led by Dawid Borycki, has been established at ICTER, focusing on computational optics and wide-field interferometry. The team will develop innovative methods of imaging the eye and brain, combining physical optics with algorithms to create more precise diagnostic tools. |
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