The Rector of the Białystok University of Technology (PB), Dr Eng. Marta Kosior-Kazberuk has been appointed President of the Polish Academic and Economic Forum (PFAG). The election was made by the General Assembly of PFAG members. The new authorities were elected for a term until 2026.

‘The election as President of the Polish Academic and Economic Forum is an exceptional distinction and proof of trust of both the academic community and business representatives, who care about effective cooperation with universities, as it is one of the conditions for the development of the economy,’ said Prof. Marta Kosior-Kazberuk. “The Forum is a unique platform for meetings between universities and business, because nowadays cooperation with the socio-economic environment is crucial for the development of both science and education”, she added.

The Polish Academic-Business Forum Association was established to build mutual understanding and ties between the academic and business communities. The Forum stimulates research programmes aimed at the needs of the economy and supports universities conducting such research.