For the first time, Poland is taking part in the global F1 in Schools competition, under the patronage of Formula 1. The Polish finals, F1 in Schools Poland, are scheduled to take place this Sunday, May 14, at the TUL Sports Bay (Zatoka Sportu). The competition, the organizers say, is the largest and most exciting STEM (Science Technology Engineering Mathematics) event of its kind in the world. It will kick off at 9:30 a.m. and is expected to end at 4:30 p.m.

For the first time in Poland, on May 14, the Sports Bay, TUL will host the finals of the F1 in Schools Poland world competition, under the patronage of Formula 1. As the organizers say, it is the largest and most exciting STEM (Science Technology Engineering Mathematics) competition in the world.

The results of the annual competitions for the Award of His Magnificence Rector of the Lodz University of Technology have been announced. 

Thank you very much for all the competition entries. Sincere congratulations to the winners - said the rector, prof. Krzysztof Jóźwik.

The awards will be presented at a ceremonial session of the Senate on May 24.

On April 3-4 this year, at the ICC headquarters, the first stationary meeting of the EQUNI project team "Implementation of effective practices for the development of students' emotional intelligence with particular emphasis on anti-discrimination activities at European universities" took place.

A green future calls for people who think green and act green. So how do we draw people's attention to the protection of the earth, conservation of natural resources, sustainable production, and reduction of consumption? Our university is deeply invested in this issue.

Written by dr inż. Aleksandra Makowska, Institute of Marketing and Sustainable Development

The 6th Stena Circular Economy Award (SCEA) competition grand finale was part of the ToGetAir 2023 Climate Summit, which took place just before the International Earth Day. The top prize in the Student category went to Marlena Idczak and Klementyna Folwarczyk - students pursuing a degree in Management and Production Engineering at the Faculty of Organization and Management. The winning proposal sets out to develop a product - a non-woven landscape fabric mulch, which will be produced from waste, i.e. used clothes, made from sheep wool.

Written by dr inż. Barbara Galińska, Institute of Management

The conference 'Welcome Point at Lodz University of Technology' concluded the project called 'Organization of a Welcome Point – a point of service dedicated to foreign students and staff at Lodz University of Technology' .

Written by Paulina Danieluk, International Cooperation Centre

The run of sporting successes for the students of Lodz University of Technology continues. Our karate fighters have once again won the general classification of the Polish Academic Championships, winning as many as 10 medals.

The AdapTable system can track and recognize objects on flat surfaces by measuring electrical capacitance. It was developed by researchers and students affiliated with the Institute of Applied Computer Science.

Written by Ewa Chojnacka-editor-in-chief

When we buy clothes, we touch the fabric to make sure it is the right choice for us. But how do you do that when you shop online? The TextureTouch system could be your solution to that problem.

Written by Ewa Chojnacka, editor-in-chief