„Życie Uczelni” information bulletin of the TUL

Can you simultaneously design a yogurt that supports health and microorganisms that purify wastewater? At the Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences (BiNoŻ) of Lodz University of Technology—absolutely. For 75 years, scientific passion has been combined here with real impact on industry, the environment, and human health. This year’s jubilee was not only an opportunity for celebration but also for summarizing an extraordinary history and presenting ambitious plans for the future.

Written by Ewa Chojnacka, editor-in-chief

The second edition of the Mobility Picnic drew crowds

On Wednesday, June 4, 2025, Klepacz Park once again transformed into a vibrant hub of international integration. The second edition of the Mobility Picnic, organized by the International Cooperation Centre of Lodz University of Technology, attracted immense interest from the academic community.

Written by mgr Małgorzata Malczyk-Spodenkiewicz, International Cooperation Centre
 

As the EQUNI project nears its conclusion, the consortium gathered in the lively city of Groningen for a strategic meeting.

Written by mgr Małgorzata Jarczyńska, International Cooperation Centre,

The Lodz University of Technology has secured over 1.1 million PLN from the National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA) to implement the international educational project Let’s CHAOS, submitted under the SPINAKER program.

Written by Anna Laska-Leśniewicz, PhD, Faculty of Electrical, Electronic, Computer and Control Engineering

During an official visit to Taiwan, the Rector of Lodz University of Technology, Prof. Krzysztof Jóźwik, signed a cooperation agreement with National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) – one of the leading technical universities in Asia. On behalf of NCKU, the document was signed by Prof. Menu-Ru Shen, President, and Prof. Shyy-Woei Chang, Executive Vice President.

Eighteen teams were selected in the first competition of the PRIME program, announced by the Foundation for Polish Science. Among the laureates were scientists from Lodz University of Technology.

Written by Ewa Chojnacka, editor-in-chief

More than 140 experts from around the world participated in the 23rd edition of the prestigious international scientific conference, the IEEE International Conference on Dielectric Liquids (ICDL), which was held in Poland for the first time in history.

Just a few years ago, this was only a vision—bold, ambitious, based on dreams and faith in the future. Today, in the very heart of Lodz University of Technology campus, that vision has become reality. Alchemium – The Magic of Tomorrow’s Chemistry – is no longer just a name. This place has officially opened its doors.

Lodz University of Technology once again confirmed its active presence on the international stage by participating in events accompanying the World Expo 2025 in Osaka. The university's presence in Japan was part of a broader strategy to promote the Lodz region as a modern, dynamic area open to international cooperation. Expo created a unique opportunity to showcase the scientific, technological, and economic potential of the region, and Lodz University of Technology – as one of its leading academic institutions – was a natural partner in this endeavor.

Prof. Beata Łuszczyńska has been elected as a member of the Council of the Mazovian Hydrogen Valley Cluster, which is a significant distinction in the context of her previous scientific achievements and her involvement in the development of hydrogen technologies and technologies supporting the development of hydrogen-based solutions, including its transport and storage. The election took place during the General Assembly of Cluster Members on May 15, 2025.

Lodz University of Technology is hosting the 35th National Convention of Deans of the following faculties: Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Telecommunications, Automation and Robotics, Cybernetics, Mechatronics, and Computer Science. The event is attended by around 140 people responsible for education and research in innovative technical fields.

Three students from the Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences have been selected to participate in the prestigious BioLAB 2025–26 program, which offers a year-long internship at renowned research laboratories in the United States. Lodz University of Technology is the only technical university in Poland with representatives in this year’s edition of the program.

Rukudzo Chihota, a second-semester student of Smart Manufacturing at the International Faculty of Engineering of Lodz University of Technology, presented the results of her research on bactericidal composites at the prestigious WE Local Prague 2025 conference. The event, organized by the Society of Women Engineers in Prague, attracted female engineers and technology specialists from around the globe.

Professor Jacek Szafran, from the Faculty of Civil Engineering, Architecture and Environmental Engineering at Lodz University of Technology, was one of 18 invited keynote speakers at the prestigious Structural Engineers World Congress (SEWC) in Shanghai. He was the sole representative not only of our university but also of Poland.

Written by dr inż. Ewelina Kubacka, Department of Structural Mechanics

An academic delegation from Uzbekistan, led by the Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Sarvarkhon Buzrukhonov, visited Lodz. The event, organized by the Lodz Academic Partnership, took place at Lodz University of Technology.