Lodz University of Technology is part of a consortium implementing the NEXTMARINE project, which aims to discover and use new enzymes from extreme marine environments. The work in Lodz is led by Assoc. Prof. Anna Masek, from the Institute of Polymer and Dye Technology at the Faculty of Chemistry.
Written by Ewa Chojnacka, editor-in-chief
A modern space opened at the International Cooperation Centre will be available to young people and adults who wish to enhance their professional and personal skills. This is the Francophone Employment Centre (Centre d’Employabilité Francophone, CEF), one of the flagship projects of the Francophone University Agency (Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie, AUF). It is the only such centre in Poland.
Written by Ewa Chojnacak, editor-in-chief
Maja Łukasik, a graduate of Lodz University of Technology, earned third place in the "Women’s Energy in Transition – Polish Edition" competition, standing out among many talented participants. The event was organized by Dalkia, and the awards ceremony took place on March 24 at the French Embassy in Warsaw, emphasizing the program's French roots.
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As part of the LIDER program, a groundbreaking system for diagnosing knee joint ligaments will be developed, which will significantly streamline the diagnostic process. Thanks to the highest precision of measurements, meeting the expectations of specialists, and complete non-invasiveness for the patient, this system will contribute to improving patients' quality of life and increase the effectiveness of treating knee ligament injuries.
Written by Katarzyna Piasecka, PhD, Institute of Machine Tools and Production Engineering
More and more people are recognizing the importance of caring for our environment in various aspects of daily life. Protecting the ecosystem involves not only waste segregation or using recyclable packaging but also avoiding food waste and supporting sustainable development. Therefore, the goal of this project is to develop the composition of a mixture and a method for producing edible, biodegradable disposable tableware from plant-based waste materials with health-promoting properties.
Written by Joanna Grzelczyk, PhD, Institute of Food Technology and Analysis
The goal of the planned research and development project, conducted as part of the LIDER program, is to develop modern modules for high-frequency switch-mode power supplies characterized by high energy conversion efficiency and reduced size.
Written by Rafał Kasikowski, PhD, Institute of Electronics
Students from the GUST Student Research Club at Lodz University of Technology participated in the international Sustainable Innovation Challenge (SIC) organized by École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland. The event combined a scientific conference with an international competition.
Forty-two teams from 15 universities across seven European countries took part in the preliminary rounds. Twelve teams, including GUST from Lodz University of Technology, advanced to the finals.
Written by Gabriela Widerska, GUST
Since January 2025, employees from the Faculty of Organization and Management have been participating in the implementation of the project titled "Sustainability Transformation: Research and Innovation Network for Quality Information, Better Sustainability Reporting Practices and Business Resilience (STAR)". The co-financing was obtained under the HORIZON TMA MSCA Staff Exchanges program and amounts to €1,085,600 (of which €100,050 was allocated to our university as a consortium partner).
Written by Assoc. Prof. Andrzej Marcinkowski, Institute of Marketing and Sustainable Development
Lodz University of Technology and Rohlig SUUS Logistics, a leading Polish logistics operator in Central Europe and Central Asia, have signed a letter of intent, initiating strategic cooperation in research, education, and innovation. This document serves as the foundation for future joint projects and initiatives.
Written by mgr Justyna Lenart, University Office for Development
A shipbuilding-related project run by an international consortium involving Lodz University of Technology has won the JEC World Innovations Awards. Since their inception in 1998, the awards have been a symbol of innovation and excellence in the field of composite materials.
It is never easy to speak in the past tense about a person who was such an integral part of your life that even though they are gone, a sense of their presence and influence lingers.
Professor Jan Krysiński – four-time rector of Lodz University of Technology, honorary doctor of many universities, and Honorary Citizen of the City of Łódź – passed away on February 19, 2025, at the age of 89.
Written by Ewa Chojnacka, editor-in-chief
Scientists from Lodz University of Technology, Brno University of Technology, and Berlin University of Technology have collaborated on a project focusing on capturing carbon dioxide from biogas using absorption technology in rotating packed bed (RPB) devices.
Written by Ewa Chojnacka
Lodz University of Technology has been cooperating with the Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF), a global network of higher education institutions that promotes French culture and language worldwide. The university was visited by Laure Castin, AUF's regional director for Central and Eastern Europe.
Written by Ewa Chojnacka, editor-in-chief
The Erasmus+ Innovation Centre InnHUB Lodz, operating in cooperation with Lodz University of Technology, has moved its activities to a newly renovated space. The new premises will provide even better opportunities to support institutions from the Lodz region in the implementation of international educational and innovation projects.
Written by Ewa Chojnacka, edito-in-chief
Lodz University of Technology hosted the first meeting of the Conference of Rectors of Polish Universities of Technology (KRPUT) in this term, chaired by Prof. Krzysztof Jóźwik, Rector of TUL. This event was part of the celebrations marking the 80th jubilee of the university.