Could you ever imagine that a university of engineering, the bastion of science and creative engineering thought, might actually be overtaken by true artists? Well, if you could not, I encourage you to read the full article.
Written by Gertruda Gwóźdź, Centre of Mathematics and Physics
Over the past year, close to 90 individuals, having successfully defended their doctoral dissertations or received their postdoctoral degree, have advanced to the next stage of their academic careers. It was a day of rejoicing and contentment for the individuals who attended the session of the TUL Senate held on this occasion.
Lodz University of Technology has been recognized in the ‘European Universities - Alliances of the Future’ competition. TUL won in the category Erasmus+ Excellence. The award was presented to the Rector of Lodz University of Technology, Professor Krzysztof Jóźwik, during the ceremony concluding the 1st Conference of European Universities.
Architectural design workshops for children and adolescents from Ukraine - Architectural Abecadło - Архітектурна Абетка, were organized jointly by the Scientific Association of Architectural Design Students ‘IX Piętro’, the Student Scientific Association ‘Kąt’, in collaboration with the Ecological Association Phoenix, directed by Mr. Ihor Ivonchik.
Written by dr inż. Włodzimierz Witkowski, Institute of Architecture and Urban Planning
The technology relies on graphene-based composite materials and will be employed to obtain ultrapure, high grade water. It was developed collaboratively by researchers from Lodz University of Technology and the staff of AMII Łódź, a company that makes water filters, among other products.
Written by TUL professor Konrad Dybowski, Institute of Materials Science and Engineering
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 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
Research internship for the realization of the project entitled Dopamine mapping with next-generation neural probes based on nano-graphitic superior electrochemical sensors for multi-site recording of neuromodulators in the brain
at the New York University NanoLab, funded by the Kosciuszko Foundation.
Written by dr hab. inż. Katarzyna Znajdek, Department of Semiconductor and Optoelectronic Devices
Researchers from Lodz University of Technology from the Faculty of Process Engineering and Environmental Protection and the Faculty of Civil Engineering, Architecture and Environmental Engineering are participating in the Bio-Plastics Europe project funded by Horizon 2020.
Written by prof. Liliana Krzystek, Department of Bioprocess Engineering
The adverse effects of plastic waste on the aquatic environment, and especially on the living organisms that inhabit it, are well known to many of us from abundant media reports. Much less information reaches us about the possible effects of plastic waste on the soil and the organisms living there.
Written by prof. Ewa Liwarska-Bizukojć, Institute of Environmental Engineering and Building Services
Swirl diffusers are used in indoor ventilation systems that require comfort for the people who spend time there. Dr inż. Joanna Kopania and dr inż. Grzegorz Bogusławski from the Institute of Marketing and Sustainable Development have devised a swirl diffuser that generates low sound power levels. The invention was awarded a medal at IPITEX 2023, held in Bangkok.
Written by Ewa Chojnacka, edito-in-chief