Sheep or bull? The question may seem peculiar in relation to a student's research in Automatic Control and Robotics. But not when we add that it's about the shape of bicycle handlebars. Their aerodynamics are tested in the E2TOP program by Kornel Zawadzki, a cycling enthusiast.
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
Dr hab. Magdalena Długosz-Lisiecka, TUL prof., Institute of Applied Radiation Chemistry, in her research work is engaged modeling emissions of air pollution using radioactive isotopes.
Written by Ewa Chojnacka, editor-in-chief
Wiktor Barańczyk is participating in the E2Top program for the second time. He is studying computer science. He is passionate about artificial intelligence, especially computer vision, which focuses on understanding and analyzing images. He likes computer games and sudoku.
Scientists and students from Lodz University of Technology brought back two medals, gold and silver, from the Kaohsiung International Invention and Design Expo in Taiwan.
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
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
Prof. Krzysztof Matyjaszewski, a world-renowned chemist specializing in polymer chemistry, an employee and former student of Lodz University of Technology, received (on 9.01) an honorary doctorate from Rzeszów University of Technology. For several years, he has been mentioned as a potential laureate of the Nobel Prize in the field of chemistry.
The latest results of the international University Ranking by Academic Performance (URAP) 2023-2024, developed by the Informatics Institute at Middle East Technical University in Turkey, have been published. Lodz University of Technology advanced by 5 places, taking the 13th position in Poland.
At the end of December, during a gala organized on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Foundation for the Development of the Education System, dr inż. Dorota Piotrowska, TUL Prof., director of the TUL International Cooperation Centre, received a special award: "Innovation Expert of Erasmus+ InnHub Centres".
The National Centre for Research and Development will co-finance a project from Lodz University of Technology concerning the education of specialists for the needs of key sectors of the economy. The university will receive 8 million PLN for this purpose from the European Funds for Social Development (FERS) program, which replaced the Knowledge Education Development (POWER) program.
The compromise between functionality and concern for the environment is an important aspect of scientific research. This also applies to mass-produced packaging, the production, use, and disposal of which are quite a challenge. Konrad Stefaniak, a student of Chemical Technology, participant of the E2TOP programme, is trying to take it on.
Scientists from the Voxel Research Lab at Lodz University of Technology's Institute of Mechatronics and Information Systems are celebrating another triumph. They have won 400,000 euros in funding as part of the Erasmus+ Cooperation Partnerships for Higher Education competition.
The year 2023 was a remarkable one for Lodz University of Technology, marked by numerous outstanding achievements and intriguing events. Our faculty and students consistently made us proud and happy throughout the year, earning a plethora of awards and medals for their scientific and athletic accomplishments. We invite you to take a look at some of the most significant highlights of the year.
Two start-ups associated with Lodz University of Technology made it to the final of the Startups Powered by Invest in Lodz acceleration program. The awards were presented at a gala ceremony on Sunday (3.12)