New Collaborative Initiatives Between Poland and Israel

By Media Network Intelligence on March 15, 2025

Jerusalem | A significant meeting occurred in Jerusalem, reinforcing the ties between Poland and Israel in higher education and scientific collaboration.

Key Areas of International Cooperation Discussed:

Student, PhD candidate, and faculty exchange
Implementation of joint research projects and educational programs
Collaborative scientific research in the fields of cybersecurity and green energy
Cooperation in international media networks
Training international postgraduate and doctoral students
Development of virtual student and faculty mobility
Creation of internationally competitive academic programs

This meeting significantly strengthened academic and scientific ties between Poland and Israel, opening the door to future cooperation and developing innovative educational initiatives.

The meeting was initiated by Dr. Andrzej Gąsiorowski, Chairman of the Helping Hand Global Forum, and Prof. Danny Chamovitz, President of Ben-Gurion University (BGU) in Israel. The gathering included senior representatives from the Silesian Academy in Katowice, Poland, and Ben-Gurion University (BGU), Israel.

Meeting participants:

Ben-Gurion University (BGU):

Prof. Michal Bar-Asher Siegal, Vice President for Global Engagement at BGU

Helping Hand Global Forum

Dr. Andrzej Gasiorowski, Chairman

Akademia Śląska (Silesian Academy), Katowice:

Prof. Dr. Aleksander Ostenda – Rector
Prof. Yurii Vitkovskyi – Vice-Dean for International Cooperation
Wojciech Wasilewski – General Director for Business and International Development
Piotr Hawliczek – International Relations

Purpose of the Meeting:

Exploring potential cooperation between Poland and Israel.
Discussing the development of joint educational initiatives and research projects.

Key Areas of International Cooperation Discussed:

Student, PhD candidate, and faculty exchange
Implementation of joint research projects and educational programs
Collaborative scientific research in the fields of cybersecurity and green energy
Cooperation in international media networks
Training international postgraduate and doctoral students
Development of virtual student and faculty mobility
Creation of internationally competitive academic programs

This meeting significantly strengthened academic and scientific ties between Poland and Israel, opening the door to future cooperation and the development of innovative educational initiatives.

🌟 Ben-Gurion University (BGU): Located in Beer Sheva, with Sede Boker and Eilat campuses. Home to 20,000 students and supported by 4,000 faculty members. Comprises six academic faculties and over 60 interdisciplinary research centers, offering diverse educational and research programs. BGU has been recognized in global university rankings, reflecting its commitment to research and academic excellence.

🌟 Akademia Śląska (Silesian Academy): One of the leading non-public universities in Poland, it offers diverse academic programs in medicine, technology, art, and business. It has broad access to European grants, scholarships, and student exchange programs in medicine, dentistry, cybersecurity, and others. It guarantees high-quality education conducted by experienced academic professionals.