Maria Curie-Sklodowska University has launched a new interdisciplinary second-cycle field of study - ‘Data science’ at the Faculty of Economics. The course aims to provide students with comprehensive knowledge and skills in data analytics. Classes are conducted in English by university academics and business practitioners.
The new reality created by the outbreak of COVID-19 has undoubtedly affected almost every aspect of our lives, though the changes are particularly visible in the world of work. The radical collective experiment of hybrid work in the midst of a global pandemic has changed the way of perceiving a workplace from the perspective of landlords and business owners, but most importantly from the perspective of employees who have had a chance to customize their workplaces in the way they had desired for months. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that they expect to return to a hybrid work environment rather than the traditional one they had left.
Transport is one of the most pollutant sectors as it is responsible for more than a quarter of total greenhouse gas emissions. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that governments around the world are looking for ways to reduce the negative influence it has on the environment.
As the world becomes increasingly interconnected and technology-dependent, the digitization of public administration should come as no surprise to anyone as it is a natural and inevitable process in modern digital society. It enhances the quality, performance, and interactivity of urban services but also facilitates contact between citizens and city stakeholders. Considering the above Lublin authorities are constantly investing in the digital sphere and expanding e-services and IT facilities through various projects. Such actions are in line with the idea of a smart city which primary purpose is to improve the quality of life of the inhabitants and business entities.
As a result of winning the European Youth Capital 2023 title, the city of Lublin is conducting a survey under the slogan "Let's get to know each other!". The collected data will enable the city to familiarize itself with the needs, habits and expectations of its youngest residents.
Over the past decade, Lublin has surpassed many of the larger Polish cities in terms of development. Convenient location, excellent accessibility (including the international airport), numerous infrastructural projects as well as a pool of skilled workers are few among many Lublin’s assets which undoubtedly attracted investors who had made decisions to locate their activities in our city.
Lublin has been analysed in the third edition of Antal’s Business Environment Assessment Study, conducted in partnership with Cushman & Wakefield ,Vastint under the patronage of PAIH (Polish Investment and Trade Agency) and the Pro Progressio .The investment growth of Polish cities is largely determined by their infrastructure, educational potential, office availability, and employment potential. What is the score of Lublin in the ranking for investment?
Investments are among the most important factors of the city’s socio-economic development. They not only affect the quality of life of the city’s residents but also create a friendly environment for setting up companies and attracting potential investors. Therefore, each local government unit by pursuing a specific policy aims to obtain a competitive advantage in terms of investment attractiveness.
The Polish Agency for Enterprise Development has launched another edition of the "Internationalization of SMEs" program, which supports small and medium-sized enterprises by co-financing the costs of introducing their products or services to new foreign markets.
Amerpharma, Billennium, BioMaxima, Chemnovatic, Evotec, GIS-Expert, Hemplab, Herbapol Lublin, Inetum Polska, Lublin Development Foundation, Medisept, Plantalux, Protektor and Studio Format are winners of the competition for Lublin Mayor’s Economic Awards. The awards were handed out at a grand ceremony held on 29th of September during the annual Entrepreneurship Gala.
Good economic performance, the growing importance of tourism and business have a positive impact on the development of the hotel market in Lublin, which creates a great opportunity for investors operating in this industry.
Laboratoria Natury, a company operating on the international pharmaceutical market has officially opened its new manufacturing plant of 7 thousand sq. m. All technological lines in the pharmaceutical standard have already been launched including an innovative line for production of dietary supplements in chocolate forms. The event coincides with the 10th anniversary of the inclusion of the company into structures of the International Maabarot Products Ltd. group
