International Cooperation at JU The Małopolska Centre JU projects of Biotechnology (MCB) The is involved in various international cooperation activities, including The Jagiellonian University actively participates in various research, development and edu- research and education projects, faculty and student exchange within bilateral agreements, cational projects funded by both Polish and foreign institutions. Currently, there are several Erasmus+ and SYLFF, summer schools, networks, innovation and technology transfer as well as The Małopolska Centre of Biotechnology (MBC) is a project aimed to establish a joint scientific international projects being realised at the JU within the framework of various programmes: 7th different scholarship schemes. centre and research and development facility of the Jagiellonian University and the Agricultural Framework Programme (18 research projects worth nearly 6 million euro), 8th Framework University in Krakow. This will enable complex research on various aspects of the functioning Programme Horizon 2020 (11 research projects worth 2 million euro), and educational projects ERASMUS+ PARTNERSHIPS of organisms, help increase the competitivity of Polish biotechnological thought, and also including those which are part of Erasmus+ Programme (10 research projects worth 2.5 million in the 2015/2016 academic year about 200 bilateral agreements narrow the gap between R&D and industry. Six research centres, comprising diverse yet 140 outgoing internships with nearly 190 universities worldwide, euro). about 1 300 Erasmus+ agreements complementary research themes, will be established in the Małopolska Centre of Biotechno- about: logy. The areas of future scientific research of the MBC (biotechnology, infectious diseases, food There is also a large number of research programmes funded by Polish institutions, e.g. 700 incoming students safety, neurobiology, nutrigenomics and bioinformatics) comprise the Bio thematic group, one the National Science Centre and the National Centre for Research and Development. outgoing students 640 JU PARTNER UNIVERSITIES of four "strategic themes of research and technology development in ”. 130 teaching staff mobility In 2011–2015, JU researchers received funding for over 1,000 projects worth about 400 million 30 administrative staff mobility Scientists from the Małopolska Centre of Biotechnology collaborate with various domestic and PLN. The funding the university received in 2015 was 25% higher than in 2014, amounting to Technology transfer international research centres. The MCB signed cooperation agreements with the Max Planck more than 90 million PLN. OTHER EXCHANGE PROGRAMMES Society in , Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique in , Kyoto University in Japan, and National Institute of Agrobiological Sciences Tsukuba in Japan. As far as EU structural funds for the years 2007–2013 are concerned, the university has realised nearly: Asia 80 projects related to research, technology implementation, infrastructure, education, intel- 300 incoming students North America 26 lectual property protection, and science communication, with a total value of 800 million PLN. 1700 outgoing students 25 119 The Małopolska Centre of Biotechnology: www.mcb.uj.edu.pl/en_GB 190 foreign teachers and non-academic fot. Michał Woźniakiewicz Since 2007, the Jagiellonian University has participated in research projects as a member of more staff at UJ from 36 countries Africa and 5000 outgoing teaching and administrative the Middle East than 100 national and international consortiums. In 2015, the Centre for Project Administrative 4 Support was established. Its aim is to provide all information, assistance and advice necessary staff mobility South America Australia 11 for project completion. 3 NETWORKS , UTRECHT Network, Guild, European University Association, , Centre for Project Administrative Support: www.cawp.uj.edu.pl Atomium Culture, Unitown, SYLFF Institutions' Network, Erasmus Student Network, European Students Forum (AEGEE), European Law Students' Association, AUSCO

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Max Planck Laboratory JU CITTRU International research activities Centre for Technology Transfer CITTRU a unit supporting collaboration between the Jagiellonian University BOREXINO – participation of JU physicists in a global neutrinos research project Since September 2015, a Max Planck Research Group has performed excellent and competitive and business in many different areas, including: Projects within the framework of Union Académique Internationale, including research in life science at the Małopolska Centre of Biotechnology under the leadership of archaeological research in Latin America Dr Sebastian Glatt. His international research team, comprising several young scientists, JU inventions (licences, technology development, teamCreator), Scientists of the Faculty of Pharmacy conduct research in American National investigates the detailed atomic structures and cellular functions of tRNA modification en- Institutes of Health zymes and other macromolecular complexes involved in control of protein synthesis. Errors commercial JU services (comissioned research carried out by University research teams), Research on memory and cognitive mechanisms (JU Institute of Psychology) conducted in these modifications cause the onset of intellectual disabilities, neurodegenerative diseases, in cooperation with Cognition and Emotion Research Laboratory, Melbourne consulting (patent expertise, business plans, analyses of target markets for JU innovations and cancers in humans. Therefore, the research projects conducted by Dr Glatt's team will Max Planck Laboratory was created at the Małopolska Centre of Biotechnology and commissioned research), pave the way for the development of innovative diagnostic and therapeutic strategies to im- Participation in FAIR company (Facility for Antiproton and Ion Research in Europe GmbH) JU is a co-founder of the Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities prove the lifespan and life quality of many affected patients. JU startup (JU Academic Business Incubator, consultancy).

See more at: www.projektor.uj.edu.pl/science-projector Max Planck Laboratory: www.mcb.uj.edu.pl/en_GB/mpl CITTRU: www.sciencemarket.pl/lang=en Jagiellonian Centre of Innovation

Jagiellonian Centre of Innovation Ltd is a company established by the Jagiellonian University. It is responsible for the Life Science Park management, runs a number of educational projects, and offers a complementary set of services for entrepreneurs and researchers in the area of life science, including:

financial support for innovative companies, contract research and clinical research services, renting specialist laboratory space.

JCI: www.jagiellonskiecentruminnowacji.pl/life-science-park National Synchrotron Radiation Centre SOLARIS

SOLARIS synchrotron is the largest multidisciplinary research device not only in Poland, but also in this part of Europe.

Jagiellonian University At the moment, the SOLARIS synchrotron has two beamlines: PEEM/XAS and UARPES. The first ul. Gołębia 24, beamline can be used in such disciplines as physical chemistry of materials, nanomagnetism, 31-007 Kraków, Poland catalysis and surface reactions, biology and materials science, whereas the areas of application www.en.uj.edu.pl POLAND of the second beamline include superconductor and semiconductor physics, new electronic Facebook: jagiellonian.university materials, low-dimensional materials, and nanostructural studies. More experimental KRAKÓW beamlines are planned to be added to the synchrotron in the future, which will further extend Visit also: its research capabilities. International Relations Office: www.dwm.uj.edu.pl/en_GB International Students Mobility Office: www.dmws.uj.edu.pl/en_GB The SOLARIS synchrotron closely cooperates with foreign synchrotron facilities, such as MAX Science PROJECTor: www.projektor.uj.edu.pl/science-projector VI Laboratory (Lund, ), Elettra (Triest, ) ALBA (Barcelona, ), and Swiss Light The Małopolska Centre of Biotechnology: www.mcb.uj.edu.pl/en_GB Source (Villigen, ). Max Planck Laboratory: www.mcb.uj.edu.pl/en_GB/mpl The construction of the synchrotron was financed by the European Regional Development International Cooperation Centre for Project Administrative Support: www.cawp.uj.edu.pl Fund, within the framework of the Innovative Economy Operational Programme 2007–2013. CITTRU: www.sciencemarket.pl/lang=en SOLARIS: www.synchrotron.uj.edu.pl/en_GB and Research at JU SOLARIS: www.synchrotron.uj.edu.pl/en_GB Jagiellonian Center of Innovation: www.jagiellonskiecentruminnowacji.pl/life-science-park