„Życie Uczelni” information bulletin of the TUL

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.

Dr Magdalena Gajek from the Institute of General and Environmental Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry at TUL, has been awarded the Prize of the Committee of Analytical Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences for the best doctoral dissertation in analytical chemistry in Poland. Her thesis was awarded the prestigious MS Spectrum Award, given for outstanding achievements in spectrometry.

Road logistics is a branch of the economy that is particularly sensitive to fluctuations in fuel prices, environmental rigours and market pressures. In this context, innovations that combine operational efficiency with climate responsibility are gaining in importance. For just such a project, Dr Radosław Gajewski from the Faculty of Organisation and Management received the 2024 Award of the Polish Logistics Association.

Written by Ewa Chojnacka

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

The International Cooperation Centre of Lodz University of Technology hosted the inspiring training session “Ctrl+Alt+Empathy: Rebooting the Classroom with Emotional Intelligence,” which gathered 10 teachers and administrative staff from Lodz University of Technology and the University of Groningen. The event, held from June 9–13, allowed participants to jointly explore how empathy, openness to diversity, and emotional awareness can positively impact the academic environment and the quality of education.

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

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.

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

The second edition of the Mobility Picnic drew crowds

On Wednesday, June 4, 2025, Klepacz Park once again transformed into a vibrant hub of international integration. The second edition of the Mobility Picnic, organized by the International Cooperation Centre of Lodz University of Technology, attracted immense interest from the academic community.

Written by mgr Małgorzata Malczyk-Spodenkiewicz, International Cooperation Centre
 

As the EQUNI project nears its conclusion, the consortium gathered in the lively city of Groningen for a strategic meeting.

Written by mgr Małgorzata Jarczyńska, International Cooperation Centre,

The Lodz University of Technology has secured over 1.1 million PLN from the National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA) to implement the international educational project Let’s CHAOS, submitted under the SPINAKER program.

Written by Anna Laska-Leśniewicz, PhD, Faculty of Electrical, Electronic, Computer and Control Engineering

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.

Eighteen teams were selected in the first competition of the PRIME program, announced by the Foundation for Polish Science. Among the laureates were scientists from Lodz University of Technology.

Written by Ewa Chojnacka, editor-in-chief