19 Years, Oxford, and Biology that can change the world - Zofia Winnicka

What can you achieve at 19? Zosia Winnicka is studying biology at the University of Oxford, working in molecular biology and the plant world. Her projects include exploring the use of biomimetics to create water harvesting systems.

In the latest episode of Fireside Chat, Rafał Brzoska talks with Zosia about her path to Oxford, her fascination with biology, the application of artificial intelligence in science, and how discoveries from the lab can translate into solutions to real-world problems.

They also discuss the future of our planet, the challenges facing science, and why—despite the scale of these challenges—it's worth remaining optimistic.

And of course, at the end, the tables are turned. This time, Zosia asks Rafał Brzoska: does she ever imagine retiring?

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12 Years of Playing the Harp and Diplomacy – Fireside Chat with Kacper Malinowski

Can you spend 12 years playing the harp professionally and then completely change direction? Kacper Malinowski proves that you can — and that your previous experiences never have to go to waste. Kacper is a Rafał Brzoska Foundation Scholar and a student at Minerva University — one of the most unconventional universities in the world. […]

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Young sculptor's daily life - Laura Gizicka

Can art become a way of life? What does the daily life of a young sculptor look like, and what makes it worth committing everything to your passion? In the next episode of Fireside Chat, Rafał Brzoska speaks with Laura Gizicka – a Rafał Brzoska Foundation scholarship recipient and full-time sculptor. Laura discusses her artistic […]