The University of Gdańsk has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with AI Grand ICT Research Center at Dong-Eui University in Busan, Republic of Korea. This agreement represents a significant step toward strengthening international cooperation in the fields of artificial intelligence (AI), information and communication technologies (ICT), and quantum computing.
The document was signed at the Welcome Centre of the University of Gdańsk by representatives of both institutions: prof. Anna Jurkowska-Zeidler, Vice-Rector for Cooperation and International Relations at the University of Gdańsk, and prof. Seok Chan Jeong, Director of the AI Grand ICT Research Center at Dong-Eui University.
The aim of the agreement is to initiate and develop joint activities in the field of education, scientific research and innovation related to AI and quantum computing.
‘This partnership reflects the University of Gdańsk's commitment to building strong global academic relations and contributing to the development of modern technologies,’ said prof. Anna Jurkowska-Zeidler. ‘The signing of this agreement opens up new opportunities for both institutions in the implementation of interdisciplinary projects, the exchange of expert knowledge, the development of future skills and the education of talent to better meet technological challenges.’
Both institutions have committed themselves to a wide range of activities, including:
• Cooperation in the exchange of AI-based industrial automation technologies and research and development in the field of quantum computing
• Supporting the development of AI and industrial automation technologies in the manufacturing sector
• Cooperation in the creation of a network supporting the development of AI and quantum computing and the construction of an appropriate ecosystem
• Cooperation in the training of personnel in the field of AI and quantum computing
• Development of educational programmes in the field of AI and quantum computing and exchange of information
• Support and cooperation in the implementation of various projects and events organised by each party
In addition to the signatories of the agreement, the talks were attended by dr hab. Marcin Marciniak, prof. UG, Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Informatics, dr hab. Edward Juchniewicz, prof. UG from the Faculty of Law and Administration, and dr hab. Arkadiusz Modrzejewski, prof. UG, Director of the Institute of Political Science, who initiated cooperation with prof. Chan. Prof. M. Marciniak proposed to support student exchanges between the two universities as soon as possible. He was also interested in cooperation in the exchange of technological ideas, including in the area of smart cities. Prof. A. Modrzejewski saw opportunities for involving specialists in the social sciences and humanities in the cooperation.
‘Expanding AI research to include a social component, e.g. legal, philosophical and ethical issues and the social perception of artificial intelligence, may increase the chances of obtaining grants to finance joint research projects,’ believes prof. A. Modrzejewski.
Prof. Chan expressed his great satisfaction with his visit to the University of Gdańsk and with the prospects for academic cooperation: ‘Poland is becoming an increasingly important economic partner for South Korea. We believe that cooperation in the AI sector will play a key role. Hence, the joint activities that have just been initiated fit perfectly into the framework of the partnership between our two countries.’
