An education project in partnership with IPP PAS
The Franciszek Górski Institute of Plant Physiology, Polish Academy of Sciences, in Kraków is a partner in “UKEN do BIOTECH – Modern Education in Critical Technologies”, a project led by the University of the National Education Commission, Krakow (UKEN).
The project aims to establish and launch a new undergraduate degree programme in biotechnology at UKEN, with the first intake planned for the 2027/2028 academic year. It will combine academic education with practical experience in a research environment.
The role of IPP PAS
The Institute will contribute its researchers’ expertise and experience and provide access to specialist research facilities. Its activities will include:
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advising on the degree programme curriculum, course syllabuses and learning outcomes;
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delivering specialist training for UKEN teaching staff and a doctoral student;
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conducting laboratory workshops and expert lectures for students;
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hosting four study visits;
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providing research and technology internships for ten students, lasting 160 hours each.
Training will cover areas including in vitro cultures, genetics and molecular methods, plant physiology, biochemical analyses, and the analysis and interpretation of biological data.
The project as a whole will support 40 undergraduate students, 14 academic staff members and one doctoral student. It will also deliver a new curriculum and teaching materials and equip UKEN laboratories with additional specialist equipment. The partnership will help participants develop skills relevant to research and careers in the biotechnology sector.
Project information
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Lead institution: University of the National Education Commission, Krakow.
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Partner: Franciszek Górski Institute of Plant Physiology, Polish Academy of Sciences, Kraków.
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Project number: FERS.01.05-IP.08-0075/26.
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Implementation period: 1 October 2026 – 30 September 2029.
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Total project value: PLN 2,181,024.62.
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Project funding: PLN 2,115,593.88.
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Programme: European Funds for Social Development 2021–2027.
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Measure: 01.05 “Skills in Higher Education”.
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Call: “Education for Critical Technologies”.
The project is co-financed by the European Union.
For more information: https://projekty.uken.krakow.pl/ukendobiotech/
