„Życie Uczelni” information bulletin of the TUL

We bid farewell to the late Professor Jan Krysiński, who died on Wednesday 19 February. The funeral service, which took place on 28 February at the Archcathedral of Lodz, was concelebrated by Cardinal Grzegorz Ryś. He emphasised Prof. Jan Krysiński's extraordinary ability to build bridges between the world of science, the local environment and the community of the faithful.

Professor Marcin Kaminski, a prominent researcher from the Department of Structural Mechanics at the Faculty of Civil Engineering, Architecture and Environmental Engineering, has been selected as a Maple Ambassador.

Written by Ewa Chojnacka, editor-in-chief

Lodz University of Technology has earned a place among the prestigious Top-100 European leaders in engineering education, as highlighted by the latest EngiRank European Ranking of Engineering Studies, published on October 29 in Brussels. This ranking reinforces TUL’s stature as one of Europe’s foremost institutions in engineering education.

Dr hab. inż. arch. Bartosz Hunger has been awarded the academic title of Professor of Art in the discipline of Fine Arts and Art Conservation. The honor was conferred on July 29, 2024, by the President of the Republic of Poland.

We are excited to officially announce the launch of the international AIdesignTEX project! The Faculty of Material Technologies and Textile Design at Lodz University of Technology is proud to lead this initiative.

Written by Lidia Smereka, Faculty of Material Technologies and Textile Design

Rector Prof. Krzysztof Jóźwik talks about his plans for his second term in office.

Newly admitted international students have arrived at TUL from all corners of the world, including Asia (South Korea, India, and Kazakhstan), Africa (Morocco, Egypt, and Zimbabwe), and even South America (Colombia and Brazil). Interest from European applicants has also grown, with students from Italy, Sweden, Slovakia, and Georgia joining this year. They will study in both Polish and English at different faculties, including TUL's International Faculty of Engineering.

Written by mgr Agnieszka Wierzbińska, International Cooperation Centre

The universities of the Łódzkie Porozumienie Akademickie (Łódź Academic Alliance – ŁPA) collectively inaugurated the new academic year at the Artur Rubinstein Philharmonic Hall in Łódź. Attendees included university authorities, members of the Senates, faculty, students, and doctoral candidates from the six Lodz universities: Lodz University of Technology, University of Lodz, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz Film School, Academy of Fine Arts, and University of Music.

The ceremonial session of the Lodz University of Technology Alumni Association (SWPŁ) took place with the participation of representatives from the rector's and dean's offices, as well as individuals representing city and regional authorities. The meeting, attended by dozens of alumni who filled the auditorium at the Faculty of Electrical, Electronic, Computer and Control Engineering (EEIA), was chaired by dr hab. inż. Jacek Szer, university professor.

Written by dr inż. Piotr Słoma, Secretary of SWPŁ

FashionTEX is an ambitious, three-year educational project aimed at enhancing curricula with innovative concepts, programs, and training modules in digital fashion design. Lodz University of Technology’s Faculty of Material Technologies and Textile Design (MTTD) is a key participant, alongside institutions from 11 other European countries.

Written by Lidia Smereka, Faculty of Material Technologies and Textile Design