The InnovaTex2023 international conference was held under the theme 'Innovation in Textile Industry'. Convened at Lodz University of Technology, the event brought together new and experienced researchers and technical experts of the textile industry, more than 120 participants from 10 countries.

Written by dr Monika Malinowska-Olszowy, Institute of Material Science of Textile and Polymer Composites and dr hab. inż. Marcin  Barburski, TUL professor, Institute of Architecture of Textiles

The stock market is associated with high risk, so any tool that improves safety is worth its weight in gold. Using artificial intelligence, Agata Świetlik, a second-year student of Applied Computer Science at the Faculty of Technical Physics, Information Technology, and Applied Mathematics, is working on a new solution. As a participant in the E2TOP program, she is pursuing an individual study program. She is the vice-chair of the artificial intelligence section of a student research group - SKN KINo.

Lodz University of Technology is ending the year with yet another major success: on December 18, 2023, the University was awarded a grant from the HORIZON Europe sfunding program! The grant winning NEBA Alliance consortium includes 14 partners from Austria, Belgium, Estonia, Finland, Spain, the Netherlands, Germany, Slovenia, Sweden, Italy, and Poland - represented by Lodz University of Technology.

Dear Students, Doctoral Candidates, Graduates, 
Employees, and Friends of Lodz University of Technology.

Christmas is a special time which we experience in an atmosphere of joy and kindness.

The traditions accompanying these holidays make them magical by opening our hearts.

Please find attached the Announcement from the Vice-Rector for Student Affairs on the manner of preparing letters addressed to students and doctoral candidates.

The National Center for Research and Development announced the results of the evaluation of applications for funding for projects focusing on education for the key sectors of the economy. Out of 91 submitted applications, 23 were successful, including one by Lodz University of Technology. Consequently, the university will receive 8 million złoty from the European Funds for Social Development.

Rector prof. Krzysztof Jóźwik, former rector prof. Sławomir Wiak, and dr inż. Ewelina Pabjańczyk-Wlazło were admitted to The Academy of Engineering in Poland. The official induction into this highly selective body - the number of members is limited to 300, was held in mid-December during the 42nd General Assembly hosted by Poznan University of Technology.

Written by Ewa Chojnacka, edito-in-chief

On St. Nick's Day, the Faculty of Organization and Management hosted yet another annual Corning Day at the Building of the Three Faculties. This theme of year's event referred to fiber optics that connects the world. In Polish, the theme offers an interesting play on the word światłowód as its first five letters the word 'world' (świat). 

Written by Barbara Galińska, Institute of Management, Ewa Raj, Department of Semiconductor and Optoelectronic Devices

On 28 - 29 November, ICC hosted the first official meeting of the #edu4sdgs project - Building a Comprehensive Educational Ecosystem for Sustainable Development Goals.

Written by mgr Małgorzata Jarczyńska, International Cooperation Centre

‘We build connections, so the world can make them’ this tagline about providing the infrastructure to bring the world closer  is displayed on the main wall of the room designed by Corning that has just been opened in the Faculty of Organization and Management.

Written by Ewa Chojnacka, editor-in-chief