Lodz University of Technology’s commitment to support women who have decided on a career in science is unquestionable. The first event in the series of meetings Dziewczyny do Nauki! (Women, Do Science!) focused entirely on this important issue was held at Alchemium on February 13.
Written by Dr Agnieszka Garcarek-Sikorska, TUL Media and Communications Office
The FU2N – Fundusz Udoskonalania Umiejętności Młodych Naukowców program (Young Scientist Skill Enhancement Fund) is one of the ongoing initiatives at Lodz University of Technology to support researchers at the start or in the early stages of their careers.
Prof. Grażyna Budryn, Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences, has been nominated for the prestigious award Ambasador Innowacyjności roku 2024 (2024 Ambassador of Innovation) awarded by Europejski Ośrodek Rozwoju Gospodarki (The European Center for Economic Development).
Edited by Ewa Chojnacka
Dr. Zeinab Qazanfarzadeh has been a postdoctoral researcher at the International Centre for Research on Innovative Bio-based Materials (ICRI-BioM) since April 2022. She is currently in the Polymers and Biomaterials research group and has been actively involved in research on the valorization of agro-industrial waste for active and intelligent packaging.
The National Center for Research and Development has announced the results of the evaluation of 120 proposals submitted in a call under the European Social Fund 2021-2027. 21 projects successfully underwent assessment and were recommended for funding, one of which had been submitted by Lodz University of Technology.
Written by mgr Adrianna Kozłowska, Center for Teaching and Learning
This year's first art exhibition at the Galeria Politechnika (Politechnika Art Gallery) provided an opportunity to meet the women artists of the PlusMinus collective and to see their artwork. The creative group is formed of 10 women who are graduates from the State Academy of Fine Arts (now the Władysław Strzemiński Academy of Fine Arts) in Łódź.
Edited by Ewa Chojnacka
Lodz University of Technology partners in the European project OUT-DOOR came to Łódź for a kick-off meeting to discuss the details of and to launch activities that are expected to lead to successful completion of the project objectives.
Written by dr inż. Anna Laska-Leśniewicz, Institute of Mechatronics and Information Systems
After a several years’ break, the tradition of holding Lodz University of Technology Academic Sports Gala had been revived. The Gala served to review the previous sports season and provided an opportunity to recognize athletes and coaches for their achievement. Also acknowledged were a large group of the AZS Academic Sports Club of Lodz University of Technology (AZS TUL) activists.
Written by dr Ewa Brochocka, AZS TUL, TUL Sports Center and Marcin Nadratowski, e-sports coordinator
Since October 2023, the Faculty of Electrical, Electronic, Computer and Control Engineering of Lodz University of Technology has enjoyed an eco-nook, part of the Life Mercury FREE project.
Written by prof. Volodymyr Mosorov, project coordinator, Institute of Applied Computer Science
Dr hab. Magdalena Długosz-Lisiecka, TUL prof., Institute of Applied Radiation Chemistry, in her research work is engaged modeling emissions of air pollution using radioactive isotopes.
Written by Ewa Chojnacka, editor-in-chief
Still young, but nevertheless boasting an impressive track record of research experience and accomplishment, dr hab. inż. Grzegorz Liśkiewicz, TUL prof., has won a Fulbright Senior Award 2024-25.
Written by Ewa Chojnacka, editor-in-chief
For the last few years, Architecture students have taken part in plein-air painting workshop in scenic Władysławowo in early September. An exhibition of the artwork produced there by the students and faculty of TUL's Institute of Architecture and Urban Planning opened in early January. The paintings depict a broad spectrum of seascapes, representations of nature, portrayals of the local architecture and the fishing harbor.
Written by dr nt. arch. wnętrz Agata Wereszczyńska, Institute of Architecture and Urban Planning
Innovations in logistics and means of transportation, including the ones for use in large warehouses, control of autonomous robots, visual inspection systems are but a few examples of the topics featured during at the Transportation and Logistics Day held at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, TUL.
Below is a report on the Day written by dr inż. Sławomir Halusiak (Institute of Machine Tools and Production Engineering), who organized the event that brings together the academia, business, and high school students and educators.
Gala of Graduates and Business Partners (Gala Absolwentów i Biznesu) was held by the Faculty of Organization and Management (OiZ). Graduates received certificates and awards, whereas business partners were recognized and thanked for their cooperation thus far.
Written by Ewa Chojnacka, editor in-chief
Last December, students from Lodz University of Technology had the opportunity to spend five days in Champagne, France. As part of the project "Active D2 - Active Double Degree - Implementation of a joint study model based on active teaching and learning methods" funded by NAWA , the National Agency for Academic Exchange, the students participated in industrial study visits during which they conducted process and technology audits in French companies. The forty students selected for this project are pursuing studies in Management and Production Engineering.
Written by mgr Lidia Ławecka, Internationa Cooperation Centre