Dr Agata Karska from the Interdisciplinary Center for Modern Technologies has been appointed the rector’s representative for rankings.
In view of the growing importance of international rankings and national assessments of the quality of scientific and teaching activities, the Rector of Nicolaus Copernicus University, Prof. Andrzej Tretyn, decided to appoint a representative for rankings, whose task will be to coordinate the university’s activities in this area. On Monday, October 13, he appointed Dr. Agata Karska from the Interdisciplinary Center for Modern Technologies to this position, emphasizing her extensive experience in international cooperation, her excellent knowledge of the specifics and methodology of academic rankings, and her competence in effectively supporting the process of building the university’s position and reputation both nationally and internationally.
The main tasks of the new representative will include:
- monitoring the methodology of university rankings, as well as the rules and criteria for comprehensive evaluation of scientific units in Poland;
- developing proposals for systemic solutions aimed at improving the university’s position in key international rankings;
- identifying and recommending to the rector high-quality international partnerships that enable the development of broad institutional cooperation and contribute to the growth of the university’s reputation;
- cooperating with the Research and Project Support Department and the Science and Projects Department of Collegium Medicum in order to optimize the collection and processing of data for the purposes of rankings;
- representing the university at events related to foreign rankings.
Dr. Agata Karska’s term in this position will last until August 31, 2028.