We are pleased to announce the establishment of cooperation with the Consorzio Universitario Mediterraneo Orientale (CUMO) in Sicily. The initiator of the joint projects is Dr. Marta Fituła, archaeologist, Assessor for Education at the University of Noto. During the ceremony of signing the documents by the Consorzio’s President, dr Rosario Pignatello, on the 1st of October 2021 the welcoming speech was delivered by dr Joanna Popielska-Grzybowska, who virtually represented our Institute.