involvement in the organisation of the 14th International Conference of Metal Structures is perceived by me as a distinction, but also as a proof of trust in the University. This activity fits perfectly the University mission to educate at all levels of higher education and in lifelong learning programs in close connection with scientific and research development. Nowadays, Poznan University of Technology offers education at 9 fac ulties, covering a total of 33 fields of study. Nearly 16,000 students study here and over 1,300 academic teachers cater to their education. The didactic offer of Poznan University of Tech nology covers the most important fields related to modern technology with a recently launched program in Artificial Intelligence; it is also well adapted to the requirements of both domestic and foreign employers. High-quality scientific research is an integral element of Poznan University of Technology strategy, characterized by scientific achievements of its employees who published more than 2,000 scientific contributions: highly ranked articles, monographs, textbooks and other publications. The total number of PUT Library collections is over 450,000 volumes. Among numerous achievements, the University is proud of the H2020 Marie Sklodowska-Curie Global Fellowships and ERC grants. Furthermore, our sci entists are among the authorities of the Polish Academy of Sciences (9 representatives) and are also members of numerous international scientific societies. According to Shanghai Rank ing 2020 edition in disciplines, PUT was classified among the best 400 universities in the world in Mechanical Engineering. Also, we are ranked by students as the most popular university in Poland according to the Ministry of Science and Higher Education in the 2020/2021 academic year.Owing to EU funding, recent years have introduced the development of research infrastruc ture at the Warta university campus. In 2020 our University also became a leader of European University EUNICEa project funded by the European Commission with a budget of more than 6 million EUR. Our university consortium partners originate from Belgium, Germany, France, Finland, Italy and Spain. EUNICE's main goal is to build a common European Uni versity of the future, and prepare its structure and management design within 3 years. EUNICE is aspiring to provide a high-quality digital learning, offering flexible and multidis ciplinary studies, as well as opportunities for students and staff for international exchange and networking. EUNICE will develop modern and innovative pedagogical methods and provide enhanced student services, in terms of enrolment, recognition, student counselling and guid ance aimed at boosting the employability of all students. Just recently, PUT was also granted by the European Commission a follow-up scientific project REUNICE. This H2020 strategic project for the European University Alliance EUNICE aims at aligning its education, research and innovation strategies through an ambitious and transformative agenda.Therefore, I am ...