In a unique atmosphere celebrating the 80th anniversary of Lodz University of Technology a ceremony was held to confer an honorary doctorate on one of the most important figures on the European scene today – the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola.
The launch of the IGNIS mission with Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski, PhD is scheduled for June 25.
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
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.
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.
On the occasion of the 80th jubilee of the founding of Lodz University of Technology, a ceremonial session of the Senate was held. The program of the celebrations included a speech by the Rector of Lodz University of Technology, Prof. Krzysztof Jóźwik. During the session, students and graduates were honored for outstanding achievements and the best diploma projects. A special part of the program was the presentation of awards by the Rector of Lodz University of Technology.
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.
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.
Rector of Lodz University of Technology, Prof. Krzysztof Jóźwik, hosted a delegation from the Brazilian company Embraer – one of the largest aircraft manufacturers in the world. The delegation was led by Dimas Douglas Tomelin, Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer. Meetings took place both at the Rector’s Office and at the Institute of Turbomachinery at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering.
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.
Lodz University of Technology is part of a consortium implementing the NEXTMARINE project, which aims to discover and use new enzymes from extreme marine environments. The work in Lodz is led by Assoc. Prof. Anna Masek, from the Institute of Polymer and Dye Technology at the Faculty of Chemistry.
Written by Ewa Chojnacka, editor-in-chief
A modern space opened at the International Cooperation Centre will be available to young people and adults who wish to enhance their professional and personal skills. This is the Francophone Employment Centre (Centre d’Employabilité Francophone, CEF), one of the flagship projects of the Francophone University Agency (Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie, AUF). It is the only such centre in Poland.
Written by Ewa Chojnacak, editor-in-chief
His Magnificence, the Rector of Lodz University of Technology, Professor Krzysztof Jóźwik, invites participation in the annual competitions aimed at stimulating research activity and promoting outstanding scientific achievements.