ATHENA UMCS

As part of our ongoing commitment to fostering international collaboration and promoting the work of our academic community, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University invites its researchers and academic staff to take part in the ATHENA Talks series during the 2025/2026 academic year.

ATHENA Talks is a weekly online lecture series organized within the framework of the ATHENA European University, featuring scientists and experts from partner institutions. It provides a platform for sharing innovative ideas, presenting research results, and engaging in open discussions on a wide range of topics — from hard sciences and emerging technologies to social sciences, policy, and education. Whether you specialize in physics, materials science, biology, AI, or education policy, ATHENA Talks has a place for your voice.

Talk Format:

• language: English,
• platform: Zoom (online),
• duration: 30–60 minutes for the main presentation,
• full session: typically lasts from 40 minutes to 2 hours,
• includes: Q&A session and open discussion,
• multimedia: use of slides or digital presentations is encouraged,
• schedule: Talks are held weekly on Fridays.

Read general info on ATHENA European University website.

You can find examples of previous ATHENA Talks on YouTube.

Want to attend as a speaker?

If you’re interested in delivering a lecture, please send your proposal to Magdalena Dzirba at: magdalena.dzirba@mail.umcs.pl by the end of August 2025.

Your submission should include:

• title of your proposed lecture,
• brief abstract or description of the topic (in English).

Conduct ATHENA Talks - share your research with an international audience!