„Życie Uczelni” information bulletin of the TUL

For the last few years, Architecture students have taken part in plein-air painting workshop in scenic Władysławowo in early September. An exhibition of the artwork produced there by the students and faculty of TUL's Institute of Architecture and Urban Planning opened in early January. The paintings depict a broad spectrum of seascapes, representations of nature, portrayals of the local architecture and the fishing harbor.

Written by dr nt. arch. wnętrz Agata Wereszczyńska, Institute of Architecture and Urban Planning

Innovations in logistics and means of transportation, including the ones for use in large warehouses, control of autonomous robots, visual inspection systems are but a few examples of the topics featured during at the Transportation and Logistics Day held at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, TUL.

Below is a report on the Day written by dr inż. Sławomir Halusiak (Institute of Machine Tools and Production Engineering), who organized the event that brings together the academia, business, and high school students and educators.

Gala of Graduates and Business Partners (Gala Absolwentów i Biznesu) was held by the Faculty of Organization and Management (OiZ). Graduates received certificates and awards, whereas business partners were recognized and thanked for their cooperation thus far.

Written by Ewa Chojnacka, editor in-chief

Last December, students from Lodz University of Technology had the opportunity to spend five days in Champagne, France. As part of the project "Active D2 - Active Double Degree - Implementation of a joint study model based on active teaching and learning methods" funded by NAWA , the National Agency for Academic Exchange, the students participated in industrial study visits during which they conducted process and technology audits in French companies. The forty students selected for this project are pursuing studies in Management and Production Engineering.

Written by mgr Lidia Ławecka, Internationa Cooperation Centre

The Chinese Jimei University has now joined the ever expanding group of international partners of Lodz University of Technology.

The opening of the new calendar sparked new activity from  Lodz University of Technology in its relations with China. On January 10, 2024, leadership of the two universities convened online to sign a cooperation agreement. Both institutions took the opportunity to present their capacities and discuss prospects for further development of the cooperation.

Written by Ewa Chojnacka, editor-in-chief

In 2021 – 2023, Lodz University of Technology, in collaboration with Netrix SA Research and Development Center based in Lublin and the Polish Mother's Memorial Hospital - Research Institute, completed UROTOM project. Research work was conducted at the Institute of Applied Computer Science, the Institute of Materials Science and Engineering, and the Institute of Automatic Control.

Edited by Ewa Chojnacka

In the latest international University Ranking by Academic Performance (URAP) 2023-2024, Lodz University of Technology has kept its last year's position, rising nevertheless among the Polish universities listed in the ranking.

Written by mgr Urszula Żelazko, Centre for International Cooperation

Prof. Krzysztof Matyjaszewski, a scientist at Carnegie Mellon University in the US (since 1985) and Lodz University of Technology (since 2014), who for many years now has been referred to as a possible Nobel Prize nominee in the field of Chemistry, was awarded the honorary degree of doctor honoris causa by Rzeszów University of Technology.

Edited by Ewa Chojnacka

Dear Members of the University Community

At the opening of a new year, we feel the urge to think about what lies ahead. However, any future is inevitably rooted in the times past. Lodz University of Technology’s recent history has been highlighted with many successful developments that have resulted from sustained efforts beyond the last 12 months.

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

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.

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