„Życie Uczelni” information bulletin of the TUL

The World University Championships in Speed Skating were held in Hamar, Norway. On the opening day of the event, the Poles performed outstandingly well, especially Natalia Jabrzyk and Marek Kania, 1000m distance champions! 'We have double gold, so that is something to be happy about', Jabrzyk, the new university world champion, did not beat around the bush. But that was not the end of medals won by the Polish athletes.

The ageing of the academic staff at universities and a lack of younger people keen on pursuing academic careers may soon lead to a decline in enrollment numbers. Consequently, fewer specialists will be available to ensure further development of the Polish economy.

Written by mgr Barbara Konarzewska, TUL Office for Development, Lodz ICT Cluster

Michalina Zając, a graduate from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, was awarded first place in the SIMP Competition for the best diploma dissertation in the field of mechanical engineering in the academic year 2022/2023.

Written by dr hab. inż. Wojciech Stachurski, Institute of Machine Tools and Production Engineering

The topic of the diploma dissertation awarded in the SIMP competition was a device designed for the physical therapy of the jaw, intended for patients suffering from trismus (lockjaw). It should especially benefit oncological patients in whom radiation therapy of the facial region has led to an advanced and persistent form of the condition.

Written by mgr inż. Michalina Zając, graduate from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

The Centrum Mistrzostwa Informatycznego (CMI) program was one of the largest projects in education. Lodz University of Technology, the leader of the project, partnered with the universities of technology in Gdańsk, Warsaw, Wrocław, with the AGH University of Science and Technology in Kraków, and with the I Love Math and Digital Dialog associations. Although the project is now completed, the efforts to advance the development of young IT talents have not ceased.

Written by Ewa Chojnacka, editor-in-chief

This year's edition of the European Students Assembly is set to be held in April at the European Parliament in Strasbourg. A group of female students from Lodz University of Technology have been invited to join the session.

Written by Ewa Chojnacka editor-in-chief

Natalia Dembińska, Lodz University of Technology’s student, has been shortlisted amongst the top 40 designers in the Beyond Isolation: Senior Housing architecture competition organized by Buildner.

Written by Ewa Chojnacka editor-in-chief

Lodz University of Technology’s commitment to support women who have decided on a career in science is unquestionable. The first event in the series of meetings Dziewczyny do Nauki! (Women, Do Science!) focused entirely on this important issue was held at Alchemium on February 13.

Written by Dr Agnieszka Garcarek-Sikorska, TUL Media and Communications Office

The FU2N – Fundusz Udoskonalania Umiejętności Młodych Naukowców program (Young Scientist Skill Enhancement Fund) is one of the ongoing initiatives at Lodz University of Technology to support researchers at the start or in the early stages of their careers.

Prof. Grażyna Budryn, Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences, has been nominated for the prestigious award Ambasador Innowacyjności roku 2024 (2024 Ambassador of Innovation) awarded by Europejski Ośrodek Rozwoju Gospodarki (The European Center for Economic Development).

Edited by Ewa Chojnacka

Dr. Zeinab Qazanfarzadeh has been a postdoctoral researcher at the International Centre for Research on Innovative Bio-based Materials (ICRI-BioM) since April 2022. She is currently in the Polymers and Biomaterials research group and has been actively involved in research on the valorization of agro-industrial waste for active and intelligent packaging.

The National Center for Research and Development has announced the results of the evaluation of 120 proposals submitted in a call under the European Social Fund 2021-2027. 21 projects successfully underwent assessment and were recommended for funding, one of which had been submitted by Lodz University of Technology.

Written by mgr Adrianna Kozłowska, Center for Teaching and Learning

This year's first art exhibition at the Galeria Politechnika (Politechnika Art Gallery) provided an opportunity to meet the women artists of the PlusMinus collective and to see their artwork. The creative group is formed of 10 women who are graduates from the State Academy of Fine Arts (now the Władysław Strzemiński Academy of Fine Arts) in Łódź.

Edited by Ewa Chojnacka

Lodz University of Technology partners in the European project OUT-DOOR came to Łódź for a kick-off meeting to discuss the details of and to launch activities that are expected to lead to successful completion of the project objectives.

Written by dr inż.  Anna Laska-Leśniewicz, Institute of Mechatronics and Information Systems

After a several years’ break, the tradition of holding Lodz University of Technology Academic Sports Gala had been revived. The Gala served to review the previous sports season and provided an opportunity to recognize athletes and coaches for their achievement. Also acknowledged were a large group of the AZS Academic Sports Club of Lodz University of Technology (AZS TUL) activists.

Written by dr Ewa Brochocka, AZS TUL, TUL Sports Center and Marcin Nadratowski, e-sports coordinator