Road logistics is a branch of the economy that is particularly sensitive to fluctuations in fuel prices, environmental rigours and market pressures. In this context, innovations that combine operational efficiency with climate responsibility are gaining in importance. For just such a project, Dr Radosław Gajewski from the Faculty of Organisation and Management received the 2024 Award of the Polish Logistics Association.

Written by Ewa Chojnacka

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

Please find attached the Announcement on the procedures, forms and deadlines for submitting applications for benefits for TUL students in academic year 2025-26.

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