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.
General info: https://athenauni.eu/athena-talks/
You can find examples of previous ATHENA Talks here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPSwzquu4uVbvljOIvGEauvPekaTIsmI1
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 July 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!
