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
The modern world constantly needs new environmental cleanup technologies. Hydrogels, which are being researched in the "Caught in the Net" project by Dawid Bernatowicz, a participant in the 2nd edition of the E2Top program for talented students, can be such a tool.
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