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Almost PLN 52 million has been allocated to Łódź University of Technology for investments aimed at restoring the splendour of three historic campus buildings. The funds come from the regional programme European Funds for Łódź Voivodeship 2021–2027: Revitalisation of Urban Areas. During a press conference on 26 August, Prof. Krzysztof Jóźwik, Rector; Joanna Skrzydlewska, Marshal of the Łódź Voivodeship; and Monika Malinowska-Olszowy, Councillor of the Regional Assembly of the Łódź Voivodeship, spoke about the record amount of funding and the excellent preparation of the project applications.

Until 31st of October 2025, researchers from ECIU member universities can submit proposals for the 2nd Edition of the ECIU Seed Programme organized by the European Consortium of Innovative Universities (ECIU).

Lodz University of Technology will host the ECIU Board in September. This important event will bring together representatives of 12 European universities and 1 from Mexico involved in joint activities for innovative education, scientific research and solving global social challenges.

Lodz University of Technology is launching a joint project with Linköping University (Sweden) and the University of Aveiro (Portugal) as part of the prestigious CoARA Boost – 2nd Call Cascade Funding programme.

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.

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

The results of two rankings, Times Higher Education Impact 2025 and QS World University Rankings 2026, have been published. - In THE Impact, Lodz University of Technology managed to maintain its position from last year in the 601-800 range, despite more than 370 new universities joining the ranking in the latest edition. Similarly, in the second ranking, we retained last year’s position, although with such a dynamic increase in the number of participating universities - 2526 in total - maintaining last year’s position was not easy - commented the rector of Lodz University of Technology, Prof. Krzysztof Jóźwik.

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.

The launch of the IGNIS mission with Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski, PhD is scheduled for June 25.

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

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.