During the General Assembly of the Conference of Rectors of Academic Schools in Poland (KRASP) held at Silesian University of Technology, the prestigious Elsevier Research Impact Leaders Awards were announced. Kozminski University was among the nominees in the Social Sciences category, a significant recognition of its contribution to the advancement of globally impactful social science research.
Prestigious Awards Across Six Categories
The Elsevier Research Impact Leaders Awards honor universities that excel in research quality, internationalization, and visibility in the most prestigious scientific journals. This year’s awards were presented across six OECD-classified categories, including social sciences, engineering, natural sciences, and medical sciences.
The nominees and winners included leading Polish universities such as Silesian University of Technology, Gdańsk University of Technology, and the University of Warsaw. These accolades underscore their notable contributions to scientific research and their global visibility.
Recognizing Global Impact
The Elsevier Awards promote universities distinguished by research quality, international collaboration, and the visibility of their publications in prestigious scientific journals. Evaluation criteria include the number of publications, citation indices, international collaborations, publications in top-tier journals, and citations in public policies.
“Kozminski University's nomination in the Social Sciences category reflects recognition for the quality and international relevance of our research,” remarked Prof. Grzegorz Mazurek, Rector of Kozminski University. “It reaffirms our position as a leader in social sciences, inspiring future generations of researchers to tackle the challenges of the modern world.”
Promoting Excellence and Global Reach
The Elsevier Research Impact Leaders Awards have been granted since 2016, promoting excellence in science and its global impact. This year’s winners and nominees demonstrate that Polish universities successfully compete on the international scientific stage.
More about the awards and Elsevier: elsevier.com
