„Życie Uczelni” information bulletin of the TUL

Lodz University of Technology and the Information Processing Centre – National Research Institute (OPI PIB) have entered into a cooperation agreement. The agreement concerns the implementation of the PraktykOn programme, which enables students to prepare their diploma theses in collaboration with OPI experts and strengthens links between the academic community and the research and technology sector. The document was signed by the Rector of TUL, Professor Krzysztof Jóźwik, and the Director of OPI PIB, dr hab. inż. Jarosław Protasiewicz.

Written by Ewa Chojnacka, edito-in-chief

At the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, work is beginning on a project that will create one of the most advanced research facilities for the energy sector in the region.

Written by Damian Obidowski, Project Manager, Vice-Dean for Development of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

Canada, Japan, the United States, Portugal, Spain, Italy, and Sweden—these are just some of the destinations to which doctoral candidates of the Interdisciplinary Doctoral School at Lodz University of Technology will travel in the upcoming 2026/2027 academic year. Thanks to the project “IMPROVE – International Mission for the Promotion of Research and Optimal Values in Education,” implemented under the STER NAWA programme, funding has been awarded to 20 doctoral candidates representing nine scientific disciplines.

Written by Monika Nastarowicz, the Interdisciplinary Doctoral School at Lodz University of Technology

From 5 to 10 July, the Alchemium building, home to the Faculty of Chemistry at Lodz University of Technology, hosted the 24th International Conference on Organic Synthesis (24-ICOS), one of the world’s most important scientific events devoted to organic synthesis, held under the auspices of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC). 

Written by dr inż. Anna Skrzyńska, prof. Łukasz Albrecht, Anna Skrzyńska, Instutite of Organic Chemistry

Lodz University of Technology is participating in the project “Fermented vegetable bases with prebiotic and postbiotic properties – a new category of functional semi-finished products for the food industry.” The initiative is funded under the European Funds for a Modern Economy (FENG) programme as part of the “SMART Path” scheme.

A prestigious research project funded by the European Union under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship programme is being carried out at the Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences. The programme, aimed at postdoctoral researchers, enables the implementation of ambitious research plans in an international environment. The Department of Environmental Biotechnology is hosting Dr Teresa Branysová from the Czech Academy of Sciences, who is conducting pioneering research in collaboration with Prof. Beata Gutarowska.

The scale of success is impressive—competition was intense. More than 17,000 applications were submitted to the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship programme, and only four grants were awarded to Poland.

From 8–12 June 2026, Lodz University of Technology hosted an international Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) implemented within the ECIU network. The entire initiative was coordinated by the team of Sebastian Bakalarczyk, Agnieszka Pietras, and Iwona Staniec. The programmes “Digital Development Roadmaps” and “Digital Maturity Auditing and Process Optimization” attracted students from universities in Finland, France, Italy, Latvia, Hungary, Germany, Estonia, Lithuania, and Poland, who worked intensively for several days in international teams during a hackathon, tackling real business challenges.

Written by dr inż. Iwona Staniec, dr inż. Agnieszka Pietras, Institute of Management

For the third time, the competition for the award of the Scientific Council of the Interdisciplinary Doctoral School of Lodz University of Technology has been decided. Distinctions were awarded to fourth-year doctoral candidates for the best scientific publications that make a significant contribution to the development of research conducted at the university.

Written by dr inż. Monika Nastarowicz, Interdisciplinary Doctoral School, Lodz University of Technology

For the third time, the competition for the award of the Scientific Council of the Interdisciplinary Doctoral School of Lodz University of Technology has been decided. Distinctions were awarded to fourth-year doctoral candidates for the best scientific publications that make a significant contribution to the development of research conducted at the university.

Written by Monika Nastarowicz, Interdisciplinary Doctoral School, Lodz University of Technology

Two young researchers have been honored with prestigious roles in international organizations, underscoring Lodz University of Technology's role in global scientific collaboration.

Written by Ewa Chojnacka, editor-in-chief and Agnieszka Garcarek-Sikorska, Media and Communications Office

Can Lodz become a place where researchers from around the world come not just for a short stay, but for longer periods? More and more signs suggest that such a scenario is indeed taking shape — and in quite a concrete way.

Written by Ewa Chojnacka, editor-in-chief

QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 – one of the most prestigious and influential rankings of higher education institutions worldwide. In the recently published report, Lodz University of Technology once again confirmed its strong international standing. This year’s edition brought particular success: the university was ranked in five disciplines, appearing for the first time in two new categories.

Lodz University of Technology has signed a cooperation agreement with Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU). The document signing ceremony took place on March 12, 2026, in Hong Kong. Lodz University of Technology was represented by Prof. Paweł Strumiłło, who attended the event on behalf of the university rector. From HKMU's side, Vice President for Strategic Initiatives Prof. Alan Au and Prof. Roy Vellaisamy from the School of Science and Technology were present.

The latest results of the international SCImago Institutions Rankings (SIR) 2026 have been published. In this year's edition, Lodz University of Technology recorded a clear advancement, taking 1075th place worldwide, which is an improvement of 133 positions compared to the previous year.

From 16 to 20 March 2026, the International Cooperation Centre of Lodz University of Technology organised another edition of Mobility Week 2025/2026 – an event dedicated to promoting international mobility among students and staff. It was an intensive week filled with meetings, inspiration, and practical information about opportunities to go abroad within the Erasmus+ programme and cooperation with partner universities worldwide.