„Życie Uczelni” information bulletin of the TUL

Dr inż. Anna Drzazga of the Institute of Molecular and Industrial Biotechnology at the Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences is carrying out a research project funded under the NCN Sonatina grant. The research focuses on the characterization of selected lipids available in the diet and those produced by intestinal commensal bacteria (eds. defend the host against pathogenic bacteria) as biologically active molecules capable of regulating carbohydrate metabolism, which could potentially be applied in the dietary prevention of diabetes.

Written by Anna Drzazga, Institute of Molecular and Industrial Biotechnology

How To Bring Closer Students and Proactive Teachers Post Covid-19 was the title of the conference held at the Center for International Cooperation that marked the conclusion to the project e-CLOSE A model for Interactive (A)Synchronous Learning in Online STEM Education, launched two years ago.

SKN Druku 3D (Student Science Organization 3D Printing) was formed by the second-year Automation and Robotics students at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering. Its goals include bringing together students interested in 3D printing, learning and advancing knowledge about additive technologies and the materials used in them, planning and developing manufacturing processes, and presenting their projects at scientific conferences.

Written by Mikołaj Mizgała, student at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

Research Week was an event during which Lodz University of Technology presented its scientific potential, its current projects and international collaborative activity. The event's extremely rich agenda included lectures and presentations, open laboratories, as well as an Open Day for prospective students. There were also many meetings to inspire careers in research.

Lodz University of Technology students keep an open mind and, as Rector of Lodz University of Technology professor Krzysztof Jóźwik likes to accentuate, it is important that their research ideas should meet the needs of industry. - Following the talks we had with Biotechnika, the time has come to sign a sponsorship agreement. It is a new approach, although the idea itself is somewhat similar to what used to be called an endowed scholarship. Working in partnership, the company and Lodz University of Technology provide new opportunities for capable students.

Written by Ewa Chojnacka, editor-in-chief

The 180-year-old Oak Fabrykant reigns supreme in the Bishop Michał Klepacz Park that is part of the TUL campus. This natural monument of extraordinary beauty has been voted the European Tree of the Year 2023.

Written by Ewa Chojnacka, editor-in-chief

In January 2023, the Faculty of Organization and Management, TUL, joined the Polish-Romanian-Moldovan consortium formed to carry out an Erasmus+ education project called Developing and improving the STEAM skills of students and teachers for curriculum innovation and sustainable development of higher education institutions and local businesses. The name of the project succinctly explains its objectives: the EU members of the consortium shall support the non-EU members in the development of innovative education by sharing their best practice and experience.

Fourteen undergraduate students were admitted to the second edition of the E2TOP program: 5 in their first year and 9 more advanced in their degree programs. They were introduced at the opening day of the Research Week.  The selected fourteen will conduct interesting research projects under the guidance of TUL researchers.

Written by Łukasz Szymański, Institute of Mechatronics and Information Systems
Chair of the E2TOP Program Council

The kick-off of the Research Week doubtless belonged to students who dared to join the first edition of the E2TOP program and start doing research in their first year of studies.

Written by Ewa Chojnacka editir-in-chief

Sports Bay (Zatoka Sportu)  scooped the DEMES 2022 Sports Business Award. The statuette, awarded for the win in the Small Sports Facility Management category, was presented at the 19th Sports and Business Gala in Warsaw.

Written by Arnold Lorenc, TUL Sports and Education Centre ‘Sports Bay’

The panel of judges in the first edition of the Professor Włodzimierz Krysicki Competition for the prize given by the Head of the Institute of Mathematics, TUL, for the best undergraduate and graduate thesis in Applied Mathematics decided to grant two prizes.

Written by Ewa Chojnacka, editor-in-chief

President Andrzej Duda has conferred the title of professor of natural sciences in the discipline of chemical sciences on dr hab. Piotr Polanowski of the Faculty of Chemistry, TUL. The decision was signed on February 7, 2023.

President Andrzej Duda has conferred the title of professor of engineering and technology in the discipline of civil engineering and transport on dr hab. inż. Marcin Koniorczyk of the Faculty of Civil Engineering, Architecture and Environmental Engineering, TUL. The decision was signed on February 24, 2023.

The Złoty Inżynier (Golden Engineer) award vote organized by Przegląd techniczny magazine for its readership is held in high regard that is well-deserved by the group of individuals who contribute to the progress of humanity. The 29th edition of the vote was decided at the beginning of March. Among the winners there are two people from Lodz University of Technology: dr inż. Adam Rylski was awarded the title of Złoty Inżynier in the category Innovation, whereas Aleksandra Bednarek was honored with the title of Honorowy Złoty Inżynier (Honorary Golden Engineer).

Written by Ewa Chojnacka, editor-in-chief

The Faculty of Chemistry has yet again confirmed its leading position in the European research and higher education. In addition to the KAUT-EUR-ACE® Label and HCERES (Haut Conseil de l'évaluation de la recherche et de l'enseignement supérieur) accreditations that it already holds, it has now been awarded further ones.

Written by Ewa Chojnacka, editor-in-chief