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Modern science is evaluated not only by the quality of publications but also by citation and impact metrics of researchers—both over their entire careers and during specified periods. One of the most important tools in this area is the database Science-wide author databases of standardized citation indicators (Elsevier), which contains standardized bibliometric data such as citation counts, h-index, and indicators adjusted for co-authorship and self-citations.

Between 23 and 26 September, Lodz University of Technology will welcome nearly 90 representatives from 12 European universities and one university from Mexico, all members of the European Consortium of Innovative Universities (ECIU).”

Tomasz Grzyb, a PhD student at IDS PŁ, has received funding from the International Visegrad Fund for research on common ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia)– an exceptionally invasive and allergenic weed.

The summer holidays were not yet over, but a wave of creative energy had already filled the laboratories of Lodz University of Technology. Young researchers from Poland and across Europe bent over their laptops, their heads full of ideas, working on papers that would impress at the prestigious ACM CHI 2026 conference. This was the fifth edition of the CHIncredible Manuscript Marathon, which transformed the university into a hub of international HCI.

Written by Andrzej Romanowski, Institute of Applied Computer Science
 

Eighty years of history, community, and the future – this, in short, sums up the jubilee celebrations of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at Lodz University of Technology. On 9 September, the academic community celebrated not only the milestone anniversary but also the opening of the renovated Szaja Rosenblatt building – a place that today symbolically connects the heritage of the past with modernity. Photos

The Public High School of Lodz University of Technology has officially been named after its founder – Professor Jan Krysiński. The ceremony, held on 9 September 2025 in the Prof. T. Paryjczak Auditorium at Alchemium, brought together university authorities, representatives of the city and region, educators, the professor’s family – his wife Dr. Halina Krysińska and son Dr. Eng. Tomasz Krysiński – as well as teachers, students, and alumni. Photo gallery

Almost PLN 52 million has been allocated to Łódź University of Technology for investments aimed at restoring the splendour of three historic campus buildings. The funds come from the regional programme European Funds for Łódź Voivodeship 2021–2027: Revitalisation of Urban Areas. During a press conference on 26 August, Prof. Krzysztof Jóźwik, Rector; Joanna Skrzydlewska, Marshal of the Łódź Voivodeship; and Monika Malinowska-Olszowy, Councillor of the Regional Assembly of the Łódź Voivodeship, spoke about the record amount of funding and the excellent preparation of the project applications.

Until 31st of October 2025, researchers from ECIU member universities can submit proposals for the 2nd Edition of the ECIU Seed Programme organized by the European Consortium of Innovative Universities (ECIU).

Lodz University of Technology will host the ECIU Board in September. This important event will bring together representatives of 12 European universities and 1 from Mexico involved in joint activities for innovative education, scientific research and solving global social challenges.

Lodz University of Technology is launching a joint project with Linköping University (Sweden) and the University of Aveiro (Portugal) as part of the prestigious CoARA Boost – 2nd Call Cascade Funding programme.

A publication by scientists from the Institute of Molecular and Industrial Biotechnology – Maciej Nielipiński, M.Sc., Agnieszka Pietrzyk-Brzezińska, Ph.D., and Bartosz Sekuła, Ph.D., D.Sc.  – was honored by the Crystallography Committee of the Polish Academy of Sciences with the prestigious title “Crystallographic Diamond” in the category of biological and medical crystallography. In this article, the authors present the results of their research and explain its significance.
 

Written by: Bartosz Sekuła, Agnieszka Pietrzyk-Brzezińska, Maciej Nielipiński, Institute of Molecular and Industrial Biotechnology

Lodz University of Technology has secured over PLN 2.1 million in funding under the OPUS 28 + LAP scheme from the National Science Centre (NCN) to implement the project “NIR-CURATOR”, focused on implant-associated infections. The project will be carried out in collaboration with researchers from the Czech Republic.

Students from the Kollaps Research Club of the Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences took part in the prestigious Mouillette d'Argent perfume competition. This year's edition was centred around the aroma of rockrose (Cistus). In the picturesque gardens of Barcelona, not only did the scents of this Mediterranean plant melt away, but the excitement of young perfume creators from all over the world could also be felt.

Written by Maja Śliwka

Joanna Grzelczyk, PhD from the Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences has been awarded the Minister of Science and Higher Education Scholarship for outstanding young scientists.

Written by dr Agnieszka Garcarek Sikorska, Media and Communications Office

The EUREKA project submitted by Lodz University of Technology (TUL) under the SPINAKER program – Intensive International Education Programs – has received nearly 900,000 PLN in funding from the National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA).

Written by Justyna Kopańska, The International Cooperation Centre of Lodz University of Technology