Category: I’m a resident

Leaders from Olivia Centre and O4 Coworking inspire students from Fregata

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Olivia Centre and O4 Coworking, with the first coworking space for women in Poland – O4 Flow, start cooperation with the Fregata Primary School for Girls from Gdańsk Oliwa. The aim is to inspire young women who are just making their first important educational decisions – e.g. about major classes in secondary schools. Thanks to meetings with leaders from large, international corporations and from the world of ICT, students will have a chance to believe that the world of new technologies, engineering and programming is waiting for them and needs them very much.

 

The first meetings with Beata Stramska from FinestMedia and NordHR and Anetta Lasota from thyssenkrupp aroused enthusiasm from both sides! With great conviction and heart, Beata and Aneta showed how much good awaits women who dare to enter the world of new technologies. And the great attentiveness, class and interest of the girls encouraged the speakers to declare their willingness to continue their support!

 

– Polish girls still lack real “heroines”. There are not enough female engineers, programmers and bosses in the public space. A live meeting of women who are coping in this world, know it and see how much more women are needed in it, is our work at the grassroots level. There are still many ideas for cooperation ahead of us – we will be able to announce something more soon. It’s great that Fregata cares about promoting the idea among female students that they can become anything they want: a lawyer, a full-time mom, or an IT specialist. The most important thing is that they choose consciously. O4 Flow and Olivia will be very happy to help them by showing them various interesting stories of women from our community – says Marta Moksa, O4 Coworking.

– A few conversations with young people are enough to discover that the concept of authority has become very distant for them. In a world focused on highlighting flaws, they must learn to relearn how to separate what is valuable from what is ideal. To discover that successful people, just like them, face difficulties, moments of doubt, or drops in form. Get to know fascinating biographies and mentors whose experiences they can draw on to build their identity, which doesn’t necessarily mean following the same path. That is why I cared so much about the “Successful Woman” project for students in grades 7-8. These young women are on the threshold of their maturity and the first important choices about their future life path. I am very happy that thanks to the cooperation with Olivia Centre and O4 Flow they can meet so many amazing women, full of passion and having different criteria of success, and yet happy and fulfilled in what they do. Years of support from teachers are not the same as seeing with their own eyes that the world really is their oyster and it is up to them to decide who they will be. And we’ll be looking back on it with pride, and we’re very grateful for this cooperation. – says Monika Wierzbicka, director of Fregata.

 

We will keep you informed about the next stages of the project.

The third edition of the Oliwa Neighbourhood Budget has been launched

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The Oliwa Neighbourhood Budget is a programme supporting social initiatives of the inhabitants of Oliwa. The aim of the project is to develop the potential of the district, modernize the common space and support activities integrating the Oliwa community. On 11 June, the call for proposals for the third edition of the budget began.

 

As in the first and second editions, also this year the pool of funds allocated for co-financed projects will amount to PLN 18 thousand. 12,000 zlotys were donated by Olivia Business Centre, and 6,000 by Andrzej Stelmasiewicz, a councillor of the City of Gdańsk from the area of Oliwa. Both soft projects (organization of meetings, courses or workshops) as well as infrastructure projects that will permanently fit into the character of the Oliwa space can apply for funding. The call for applications in this year’s edition started on 11 June, and you can submit them until the end of the summer holidays. The announcement of the results is scheduled for the first half of September 2022.

 

In last year’s edition, three projects were co-financed:

  • Christmas Festival at the Market Square in Oliwa, submitted by the City Initiative Association. It is a social and cultural event, which included decorative workshops for children and adults, joint arrangement of space, a Christmas fair and music.
  • Sports and educational path at Primary School No. 35 with Sports Departments Jan Parandowski in Gdansk. The installation enables outdoor fun and learning for all the little inhabitants of the district.
  • Tai Chi in Oliwa, submitted by the Park On Association. The project included 38 hours of Tai Chi classes for people with Parkinson’s disease, caregivers and people willing to conduct this form of activity.

 

– Funding under the Oliwa Neighbourhood Budget is granted to projects implemented in Oliwa, most often by the residents themselves and local institutions, and their selection is made by local social activists, city and district councillors who know the needs of our local community very well, so we are convinced that this initiative hits the mark and contributes to the development of Oliwa. – says Bogusław Wieczorek, representative of Olivia Centre. “In the previous edition, we managed to co-finance a wide variety of areas of local activity and we hope that this year will be similar. Together with the residents, we have managed to create a sustainable program for the development of the place where we all live and work. Adds.

 

YOU CAN SUBMIT YOUR PROJECT HERE

Graphcore R&D Center in Olivia

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Graphcore, one of the world’s most innovative companies, develops computing systems for artificial intelligence that are backed by global technology leaders including Sequoia Capital, Fidelity International, BMW iVentures, Dell, Microsoft, and Samsung, as well as recognized AI innovators such as Demis Hassabis, co-founder of Deepmind, and OpenAI’s Greg Brockman, Ilya Sutskever, Scott Gray, and Pieter Abbeel.

 

The company has designed a processor called the Intelligence Processing Unit (IPU), whose architecture allows researchers to apply new machine learning methods and algorithms that have not been available with existing technologies. In the Polish office, Graphcore employees introduce artificial intelligence solutions in large research and development units working in HPC (High Performance Computing) technology, which can be used in a wide range of applications. One of the effects of the implementations so far is a 5-fold acceleration of medium-term weather forecasts (including tornado warnings). The systems used allow for the discovery of new drugs or support physical simulations of matter particles at the Large Hadron Collider at the European Centre for Nuclear Research (CERN) near Geneva.

 

The IPU is currently a state-of-the-art processor, designed by the company to meet the unique computing requirements of AI-enabled processes. Graphcore systems are used in many industries, m.in. in pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, financial services, automotive and consumer internet services and provide unique opportunities to drive innovation in machine intelligence.

 

The second task of the Gdańsk branch is the implementation and adaptation of Graphcore systems to data centers offering artificial intelligence services in the cloud, enabling easy and intuitive access to Graphcore technology. It is in this area that the company will concentrate a significant part of its work and is therefore already recruiting. Graphcore’s R&D center works directly with R&D units, universities, and companies that use AI to solve a wide spectrum of business and scientific problems.

 

– We believe that our technology will become the global standard for machine intelligence computing. The Graphcore IPU will have an impact on more and more industries and sectors with real potential for positive impact on society, from drug discovery to decarbonization – says Nigel Toon, co-founder and CEO of Graphcore. A Paweł Pieczul, Chief Accounting Officer engineering at Graphcore Poland adds: A wide range of skills possessed and developed by specialists in Gdansk and Poland in general, allow Graphcore to hand over many of the company’s most important projects to the local team. Our presence in the Tri-City for high-class IT specialists means the opportunity to participate in advanced projects on a global scale. Many of them have completed extremely demanding tasks so far, and yet they feel a lot of excitement about the opportunity to participate in the projects that our R&D center is working on.

 

The British company has moved into an office on the 30th floor of the highest building in northern Poland, Olivia Star. From its windows there is a 360° panorama of the entire Tri-City. Its employees can therefore work with a view of the Bay of Gdańsk as well as the Tri-City Landscape Park full of forested hills. The office is located just two floors below the public observation deck, located 130 meters above the ground. At the same time, at the foot of the building, there is an exotic Olivia Garden, which is filled with 3 thousand plants from five continents, reaching up to 11 meters in height.

“As Olivia, we are aware that by inviting such Residents as Graphcore, we are taking a real part in creating a hub of smart specialisations in Gdańsk,” says Bogusław Wieczorek from Olivia Centre. The ecosystem of innovative companies in Olivia, which has been created for years, has so far been built by companies such as Amazon, which is developing its Alexa text-to-speech project, or Nethansa, which is developing models and optimization algorithms for sales channel management systems in the e-commerce industry, will be strengthened by one of the most innovative companies in the world. The Graphcore R&D Centre is a great opportunity for Pomeranian companies and research centres to develop cooperation, for experts to develop their competences, but at the same time to confirm that the so-called “Graphcore” is a great opportunity for Pomeranian companies and research centres. The talent pool in the Tri-City is really high and attracts the best leading innovators from all over the world, creating jobs of the highest quality.

A new route to Olivia

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Did you know that you can use two roads when going to Olivia? The first one is the “traditional” one, which is used by most of us, leading the way with Olivia Gate. The second one, which we just rebuilt for you – is now much simpler (literally) – and leads by Olivia Prime.

 

The new road makes it easier to travel in both directions: Gdańsk and Gdynia.

 

See our map and enjoy two routes. It will be faster and even easier. The opening of the new road will take place on July 4.

 

 

Our suggestions for the summer!

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It will be short but concise. We are starting with summer activities. We invite you to cruises to the sunset: every Wednesday and to beach volleyball classes every Thursday.

 

Sailing

We live by the sea, so we can’t help but sail! We invite you every Wednesday for a cruise on the Bay of Gdansk. Into the sunset. Olivia is on a roll:) We invite all intrepid – beginners and experienced. Those who want to enjoy the summer to the fullest. Taking part in a cruise does not require sailing experience, but it is possible to gain it and catch the bug for an activity that can change your life!

  • Sunset cruise.
  • We start from the most beautiful marina in Poland, located at the end of the Sopot pier. This is also where we end our cruise.
  • We depart at 18:00
  • We return at 20:00

 

Volleyball

It’s also time for beach volleyball! We invite you every Thursday to the beach volleyball court at Olivia Park! Ahead of you is a training session during which everyone will find something for themselves.

  • Classes are held on a full-size sports field.
  • The first class runs from 5:00 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.
  • The next group sees each other from 6:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m
  • During the training, we will learn the classic for this discipline batting in teams of two, bounce techniques, positioning and communication.
  • Each participant will have the opportunity to learn or practice moves typical only for beach volleyball.
  • Everything will always end with a match game.

 

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Olivia Art/ 12 Shades of Olivia

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We are pleased to invite you to the next exhibition in the Olivia Art series. This time we present Olivia Centre in 12 scenes, shot from different perspectives, seen through the lenses of artists from the Photography Club. The selected works prove that a small change in perspective, light and humidity makes a big difference. We invite you to get to know the different sides of Olivia: in the sun and fog, with a focus on details and silhouettes of buildings.

The originators and organizers of the exhibition are the Residents of Olivia’s Photography Club. If you want to develop your photography skills, join the club: take part in sessions, webinars, courses and workshops. Join the Photography Club group.

Maciej Madaj, Tomasz Legutko, Maciej Roszkowski, Krzysztof Hewelt, Karolina Rymarczyk, Marcin Kasperski and Jacek Zieliński present their works.

WE INVITE YOU FROM FEBRUARY 14 TO OLIVIA STAR! ADMISSION!

We are sailing at the end of the winter holidays!

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Whoever loves winter and the sea, short and long journeys, unforgettable views and excellent company simply must take part in this event. We invite you to a unique, winter sailing with Olivia Yacht Club.

  • What counts is willingness, good mood and wind (of course!)
  • We invite all intrepid people – beginners and experienced.
  • Those who are simply driven by the winter weather and want to do unique things.
  • Taking part in a cruise does not require sailing experience, but it is possible to gain it and catch the bug for an activity that can change your life!

There are two suggestions for cruises on the Bay of Gdansk:

  • TRIP TO HEL: Marina Sopot – Hel – Sunday 27.02, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (150 PLN, we sail with a minimum of 4 people)
  • INTO THE SUNSET: Sopot – Sopot: 27.02, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (50 PLN)

HERE IS THE LINK TO BUY YOUR TICKET!

What to take (apart from a good mood)?

  • Hats, gloves, and a winter jacket are all items of clothing that are worth having on the water. A storm jacket or other clothing that protects against wind or frost – great! It’s better not to take advantage of the big winter hat;) than to feel its absence. (Holidays are coming to an end, but a ski outfit can come in handy
  • Below deck there is space not only to leave things, but also to warm up and enjoy coffee or tea.
  • Boots – sporty, with a white sole (we recommend ski socks, what about them?)

We are helping Ukraine! We collect the most necessary things together!

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The war has driven thousands of Ukrainians from their homes. Many of them are and will continue to seek refuge in Poland and in our city. They need basic personal hygiene products, food products and warm coats – things that will help them find their way in the new reality and gain strength for the coming days.

We are in contact with the Polish Red Cross in Gdansk. A collection of the most necessary things for our friends from Ukraine, the list of which we have from the Polish Red Cross, is starting in Olivia. Let’s help together!

You can bring everything you need to Olivia Prime B from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. You can enter there without a building card. Entrance from Sopot.

WHAT DO WE COLLECT? WHAT DO YOU NEED?

LONG-TERM FOOD

  • canned food
  • oil
  • sugar, salt, flour
  • pasta, groats, rice
  • tea, coffee
  • sweets, including candy bars and energy drinks
  • UHT milk
  • canned vegetables and fruits (e.g. beans, peas, corn, pineapple, peach)
  • tomato puree in cartons
  • dried fruits and nuts
  • Instant food
  • bread with a long shelf life (wasa, pumpernickel)
  • Food rations

COSMETICS & CHEMICALS

  • shower gels
  • Shampoos
  • Soap
  • toothbrushes and toothpastes
  • protective creams
  • sanitary pads
  • Children’s diapers
  • washing liquids
  • dishwashing liquids
  • toilet paper and paper towels

MEDICAL SUPPLIES AND SUPPLIES

  • for wounds and burns (e.g. octenisept, raniseptol, asept, saline in small ampoules – but not hydrogen peroxide)
  • hydrogels
  • Whole First Aid Kits
  • thermal blankets and NRC foils
  • sterile gauze, sterile compresses, knitted bandages, ordinary bandages, elastic bandages
  • Disinfectants
  • disposable gloves
  • sterile bandages
  • tourniquets
  • dressing scissors

OTHER

  • NEW BLANKETS
  • SLEEPING BAGS
  • CHARGED POWER BANKS
  • BEDDING
  • TOWELS
  • FLASHLIGHT
  • WORKING MOBILE PHONES

WE COLLECT THE MOST NECESSARY THINGS TOGETHER. REMEMBER, DEAR FRIENDS, THE POLISH RED CROSS DOES NOT COLLECT CLOTHES!

HOW TO PACK?

  • According to support organizations, it is best to sort the donations properly beforehand, instead of lumping them together.
  • It is better to use several smaller bags/cartons that are easy to pack and carry.
  • It is also a good idea to properly describe each package, marking e.g. basic categories: medicines/ food/ blankets/ cosmetics/ household chemicals.

HOW DO I GET TO THE MEETING POINT?

WE ARE LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS

#RAZEMMOZEMYWIECEJ

THANK YOU!

Let’s help together: Olivia and Friends fundraiser

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We create a SAFE space TOGETHER for mothers and children from UKRAINE.

 

The war drove thousands from their homes women and children. Many of them, in search of safety, reach our city, Gdańsk. Regardless of whether it is a destination for them or a stopover on their journey, they first go to the information and coordination point. It is here that they are provided with legal, psychological and medical assistance.

 

This is where you need it create a friendly and comfortable space for babies to be able to feed, change, soothe in a crisis situation. You need comfortable armchairs, cots, bathtubs, soft blankets and humming teddy bears that will allow you to find peace and strength for the coming days.

 

As the Olivia Centre community, we are raising funds to equip this space, in accordance with the demand reported by the Regional Volunteer Centre in Gdańsk. Donate money to the fundraiser and help us create a safe space for mothers and children from Ukraine.

 

The collected funds will be used to purchase furniture and equipment indicated by the Regional Volunteer Centre.

 

We are collecting money for the purchase of: armchairs, nursing pillows, a cabinet, a bathtub, travel cots, co-sleeper cots, bedside lamps, sterilizers, breast pumps, blankets, bottles and hygiene products for mothers and babies.

 

PS. There are 12,000 of us working at Olivia Centre on a daily basis. We differ from each other in terms of age, positions and companies. We come from different districts, cities and even countries. But our community is united by passions and initiatives that change the world for the better. This time, we want Ukrainian mothers and their children to feel cared for when they come to our city. Thanks to the fundraiser, we can more easily raise funds that will allow for peaceful sleep, fun and time together for mothers and babies.

 

If you want, join our fundraiser! Together we can do more!

 

DONATE TO THE FUNDRAISER HERE

March at Olivia Centre: focus on ladies

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We dedicate March to all ladies. Here’s what we’re proposing.

8 March; Receptions

As every year , a tiny but beautiful surprise awaits you at our receptions. We hope that you will enjoy it as much as we enjoy the slowly approaching spring. At the same time, it is an invitation to a workshop… floristics.

8 March, Olivia Star lobby

We would like to invite you to a unique exhibition. An exhibition of photographs in which members of Olivia’s Photography Club They immortalized amazing, strong, wise, brave and passionate ladies. Ordinary – extraordinary, because that’s what the women of Olivia are like.

Who are our heroines? They are our friends, from the desk next to us and from the next room. We know them and appreciate them because they do extraordinary things. Professionally and in his free time. You submitted them to the session because you thought they were inspiring ROCKET WOMEN. On a daily basis, they are specialists and managers, lawyers or auditors… On a daily basis, and after working hours… See for yourself! We invite you to Olivia Star’s lobby throughout the month of March.

10 March

We see each other on a journey along the trail of outstanding women whose fates are intertwined with Gdańsk. It’s Maria Konopnicka; Krystyna Chojnowska-Liśkiewicz, Joanna Schopenhauer and Elisabeth Hevelius.

23 March

We invite you to the workshop in green. Details will be available soon, but today we can reveal that there will be something about spring in the garden; transplanting plants, choosing the right pots, methods of composing the right soil and the correct way to plant plants.