The National Synchrotron Radiation Centre SOLARIS provides unique research opportunities, supporting innovative scientific projects carried out by Polish research institutions. One of the dynamically developing areas involves studies on chemical compounds and the mechanisms of catalytic and photocatalytic transformations, which are crucial for the advancement of modern environmental, medical, and energy technologies. In response to the growing demand in this field, in 2023 the Institute of Physical Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences (IChF PAN) and SOLARIS initiated a collaboration by establishing the ElectrochemistryHub platform. Its goal is to effectively utilise the potential of synchrotron research in the study of advanced chemical and biological processes, creating an innovative research infrastructure of strategic significance for science and industry. As part of this collaboration, research on the mechanisms of 11-cis-retinol regeneration was conducted at the SOLARIS Centre by Dr Małgorzata Zienkiewicz-Machnik (IChF PAN) and Dr Anna Wach (SOLARIS), supported by the POLYX beamline team¹ and collaborators from the Department of Applied Spectroscopy IFJ PAN.

On 30 May 2025, the SOLARIS Centre hosted a delegation from the Chinese Embassy in Poland, including Mr Zhong Tian, Counsellor for Science and Technology, and Ms Lin Li, Second Secretary. The visit was an important step towards deepening Polish-Chinese cooperation in the field of scientific research and innovation.

The eleventh edition of the Copernicus Festival 2025, held under the enigmatic title "Mystery", brought the languages of science and culture to Kraków to explore topics such as gravitational waves, the mechanisms of learning, and the secrets hidden within DNA. From May 20–25, 2025, world-renowned scientists, philosophers, and artists shared the greatest mysteries of the universe with audiences through lectures and panel discussions. The festival is co-organized by the Copernicus Center for Interdisciplinary Studies at the Jagiellonian University, the Copernicus Center Foundation, and the Tygodnik Powszechny Foundation. The event was held under the honorary patronage of the Rector of the Jagiellonian University, the Mayor of Kraków, and the Ministry of Science and Higher Education.

The LEAPS Meets Advanced Materials for Energy Conference 2025 was held at the Sopot Marriott Resort & Spa, from 18th to 23rd May 2025. The event was organised by the National Synchrotron Radiation Centre SOLARIS as part of the LEAPS consortium. This prestigious, LEAPS biennial event brought together around 80 participants from both academia and industry. LEAPS serves as a platform for the exchange of knowledge on the latest advances in advanced materials for energy applications.

From May 12–16, 2025, the city of Kraków hosted CyberWeek 2025, a high-level event organized within the framework of Poland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Initiated by the Ministry of Digital Affairs, the event brought together cybersecurity, crisis management, and telecommunications experts from across the EU. Co-organizers included the City of Kraków and the AGH University of Krakow.