Lodz University of Technology, in a report published by the Patent Office of the Republic of Poland for 2021, ranks second in Poland in the number of national and international patents granted. Our scientists and students are continuously working on new innovative solutions, for which they are awarded at international exhibitions.
The growing popularity of biking in the city raises concerns about the safety of pedestrians and bikers. The GapAware system designed by a team comprising TUL staff and students, members of the Ubicomp student science society at the Institute of Applied Computer Science, aims to address them.
Written by Ewa Chojnacka editor-in-chief
Developed in Łódź, the GRYDSEN therapy tool, designed by a team from Lodz University of Technology within a consortium with Grydsen sp. z o. o., helps in slowing down aging-related memory disorders and mobility loss. It is used in the diagnosis, therapy, prevention, physical therapy, and training of both healthy and ailing individuals.
Written by Team Grydsen
Scientists from the Institute of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, have been awarded the Łódzkie Eureka award. Professor Łukasz Albrecht, who leads the group, discusses the research awarded in the category Science.
Written by prof. Łukasz Albrecht, Institute of Organic Chemistry
Two fields of study: occupational safety engineering at the Faculty of Process and Environmental Engineering and chemical technology at the Faculty of Chemistry have been accredited by the Polish Accreditation Committee (PKA).
The Ministry of Education and Science has announced the names of the winners of scholarships for significant scientific, artistic or sporting achievements for 2022/2023. Seven students from Lodz University Technology have been awarded ministerial scholarships.
During the inauguration of the XXII Festival of Science, Technology and Arts in Lodz, on April 17, in the Concert Hall of the Academy of Music, awards were given in the XX edition of the Lodz Eureka 2022 competition. Two statuettes, out of the four awards granted, went to scientists from Lodz University of Technology.
The Faculty of Organization and Management has launched the first of two editions of the project carried out under the NAWA SPINAKER - Intensive International Education Programs scheme.
Written by Sebastian Bakalarczyk, Institute of Management
Awarded a gold medal in Thailand, the textronic system for monitoring vibrations could be useful in car seats for kids and in the seats of mechanical equipment operators.
Dr Jacek Stańdo, TUL professor working at the Center for the Teaching of Mathematics and Physics, Lodz University of Technology, has been distinguished with the Ambassador of Innovation award (Ambasador Innowacyjności). The European Center for Economic Development (Europejski Ośrodek Rozwoju Gospodarki ) awarded this prestigious honor for, as stated in the letter of congratulation, ‘outstanding commitment to the many projects to promote innovation in Poland, as well as forward-thinking, out-of-the-box thinking and new approaches.’
Written by Ewa Chojnacka, editor-in-chief