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After the success of its first edition, the Mobility Picnic is coming back to Lodz University of Technology! This year, the vibrant open-air event will once again take place in the heart of the TUL campus – Klepacz Park. Organized by the International Cooperation Centre, the event continues the spirit of Mobility Week and promotes international exchange opportunities, with Erasmus+ leading the way.

The event promises an exciting lineup: mobility info booths, global cuisine prepared by international students, food trucks, yoga on the lawn, games, performances, fun activities, and a chill-out zone. It’s an invitation to the entire academic community and anyone interested in international education and cultural exchange.

Mobility Picnic proves that university life is about more than lectures – it’s about openness, connection, and celebrating diversity together.

Klepacz Park, TUL Campus
June 4, 2025, 10:30 AM-2:30 PM
 

Feel invited!
 

The Programme is implemented by Lodz University of Technology under the agreement with the National Agency for Academic Exchange and is financed from the European Union funds as part of the NAWA project entitled “Short-term academic exchange as a way to improve the quality of education at institutions of higher education and science” with the number FERS.01.05-IP.08-0218/23.

Project objectives:

• development of the internationalization of TUL through the implementation of short-term scholarship exchange of doctoral students and academic teachers
• increase in the number of completed outgoing and incoming mobilities
• acquisition of competencies by participants
• increase in the quality of education at the university.

Number of mobilities available: 100, including:

• 60 outgoing mobilities, including doctoral students (50) and academic teachers (10) of TUL to foreign institutions, and
• 40 incoming mobilities, including doctoral students (35) and academic teachers (5) from foreign institutions to TUL.

Mobility implementation period: until September 30th, 2025. 

Destination/home countries: the whole world

Financing for the participant:

• travel costs from 1.000 to 6.500 PLN
• subsistence and accommodation costs from 1.500 to 18.000 PLN
• scholarship from 625 to 7.500 PLN
• conference fee (optional)

Apply today!

Step 1 - Read the Regulations for participation in the project, including the appendixes:

• List of available mobilities
• Travel, subsistence and accommodation costs and amount of scholarships
• Recruitment schedule
• Mobility Funding Application of a Doctoral Student
• Mobility Funding Application of an Academic Teacher
• Application Assessment Form for a Doctoral Student
• Application Assessment Form for an Academic Teacher
• Data form for the Agreement
• Agreement template
• Appendix 1 to the Agreement – Certificate template pl and en
• Appendix 2 to the Agreement – Financial settlement of the mobility
• Project Participant form
• Competency Assessment Form of the Project Participant

Step 2 - Plan your mobility

Step 3 - Fill in the Application Form

Step 4 - Send a set of documents to the Project Office at the following address: promobility-outgoing@info.p.lodz.pl – outgoing mobilities from TUL, promobility-incoming@info.p.lodz.pl – incoming mobilities to TUL

Deadline for applications: December 15th, 2024.

We invite all IFE students for the information meeting concerning the obligatory mobility within Erasmus+ programme !

We will present rules for recruitment and application to partner universities.

The meeting wil take place on 6 March (Wednesday) at 2pm. in IFE AULA, building A16.

Your attendance is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED - see you there !!!

TUL Student Mobility Division

In the event of a decision to interrupt the stay at a foreign higher education institution, the student shall be obliged to send a statement on the interruption of his/her stay with a justification to erasmus@info.p.lodz.pl and to submit the documents referred to below, section 4, which are necessary to accept the costs incurred until the interruption of his/her stay. 3. in addition, the student is obliged to fulfil reporting obligations resulting from agreements

Read the whole Announcement of the Vice-Rector for Education on the mobility of foreign and Polish students on student exchange in the face of the SARS-CoV-2 virus threat.

Due to the increased epidemiological risk and suspension of classes at Lodz University of Technology starting from March 12, 2020, we would like to convey the following:

1. the office hours of offices serving IFE students are subject to change. The offices will be open according to the following schedule:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00 - 11:00, Wednesday - Offices are closed;

2. in order to deal with all students matters it is recommended to contact us by phone or email;

3. please send all application forms by email;

4. electronic student ID cards will be valid without having to extend their validity at dean's offices. Within a few days, a regulation of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education will be issued, which will extend the validity of the electronic student ID cards until May 31, 2020;

5. persons who returned from a foreign country (including private trips) may enter Lodz University of Technology premise only after completing a minimum of 14-day quarantine;

6. students who are undergoing student exchange may at any time decide to stay at the host university in accordance with its recommendations or return to Poland in order to continue studying at Lodz Univeristy of Technology and join the ongoing classes;

7. all forms of student mobility (studying abroad and internships) are suspended until further notice;

8. further decisions regarding solutions related to the prevention and eradication of COVID-19 at the Lodz University of Technology will be forwarded in the form of Communications from the Rector of the Lodz University of Technology. Please check your student mail regularly and follow the information on the website.

Please get acquainted with the Announcement No. 1/2020 of Rector of Lodz University of Technology of 11 March 2020 issued on the basis of Ordinance No 21/2020 of Rector of Lodz University of Technology of 9 March 2020 on specific arrangements related to prevention, counteraction and combat of COVID-19 at Lodz University of Technology attached below.

They immersed themselves in a week full of expert-led lectures, hands-on workshops, and team projects. The event focused on sustainability, emotional intelligence, and social responsibility, equipping young people with the tools and mindset needed to drive meaningful change in their communities.

One of the most engaging moments of the week was the city game, where students had the chance to explore a tool developed by the project consortium - an educational field experience designed to support understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by fostering emotional intelligence (EQ).

The event concluded with the Debate Tournament, where students were divided into groups to discuss real-world sustainability challenges. They applied their critical thinking skills and the theoretical knowledge gained throughout the week to argue for or against a specific issue concerning social justice, gender equality and animal rights.

The most engaged and inspiring participants were honoured with a special recognition, the title of Agents of Change. This title celebrates students who not only demonstrated exceptional commitment, creativity, and leadership in advancing the values of the SDGs, but also inspired and motivated their peers throughout the program. Whether by sharing innovative ideas, fostering a collaborative spirit, or making impactful contributions to group work and discussions, these individuals stood out as true changemakers who led by example and encouraged others to get involved.

While sustainability was the overarching theme, what truly stood out to the participants was the emphasis on teamwork, communication, and cross-cultural understanding. What the students took away from the experience is best captured in their own words:

We were integrating more because of mutual tasks. Teamwork aspect was great.

I learnt that empathy and communication are crucial to find solutions, and that critical thinking combined with emotional intelligence is the best way to deal with all situations. 

Communication and discussion are key to building a better future, because everyone has a different perspective on what that future should look like.

Although the programme focused on global challenges, it empowered participants to think and act locally, proving that meaningful change often starts with small steps. 

As the participants return home inspired and full of ideas, we are excited to see the impact they will create. 

More information about the project

This year's edition evaluated over 21,000 universities and research institutions globally, with the ranking list featuring the top 2,000 academic centers.

As in previous years, the highest positions were claimed by Harvard University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and Stanford University, reaffirming their status as global leaders in science and education.

Among the 40 ranked Polish institutions, the highest positions were achieved by Jagiellonian University (395^th), the University of Warsaw (427^th), and AGH University of Krakow (627^th).

The CWUR ranking, compiled by an independent consulting organization located in the United Arab Emirates, is based on seven indicators grouped into four key areas: education (25%), employability (25%), faculty (10%) and research (40%).

More information

ICC announces the fourth recruitment for doctoral students from abroad to participate in the prestigious PROM programme - Short-term academic exchange at Lodz University of Technology. We still have 6 spots available for incoming mobilities!

This is your chance to join a vibrant TUL academic community, gain global experience, and contribute to impactful research.

Mobility implementation period: from August 1st to December 31th, 2025. 

Home countries: the whole world

Financing for the participant*:

• travel costs from PLN 1.000 to PLN 6.500 
• subsistence and accommodation costs from PLN 1.500 to PLN 9.000 
• scholarship from PLN 625 to PLN 3.750 

*When planning the mobility, it should be taken into account that the university has at its disposal an average of PLN 10.000 per participant to cover travel, subsistence & accommodation costs and scholarship.

🔗 Apply today!

Step 1 - Read the Regulations for participation in the project, including the appendixes:

• List of available mobilities
• Travel, subsistence and accommodation costs and amount of scholarships
• Recruitment schedule for the fourth call
• Mobility Funding Application of a Doctoral Student
• Application Assessment Form for a Doctoral Student
• Data form for the Agreement
• Agreement template
• Appendix 1 to the Agreement – Certificate template pl and en
• Appendix 2 to the Agreement – Financial settlement of the mobility
• Project Participant form
• Competency Assessment Form of the Project Participant

Step 2 - Plan your mobility

Step 3 - Fill in the Application Form

Step 4 - Send a set of documents to the Project Office at the following address: promobility-incoming@info.p.lodz.pl – incoming mobilities to TUL

📅 Application deadline: June 30th, 2025.

Don’t miss out—opportunities like this don’t come often!

The PROM Programme is implemented by Lodz University of Technology under the agreement with the National Agency for Academic Exchange and is financed from the European Union funds as part of the NAWA project entitled “Short-term academic exchange as a way to improve the quality of education at institutions of higher education and science” with the number FERS.01.05-IP.08-0218/23.

Key Highlights:

• ✅ Project Wrap-Up Discussions: The team reviewed all completed activities and consolidated the outcomes, ensuring that the project’s goals are met with relevance and sustainability.
• ❤️ EQUNI Game Session: The game was tested with a group of local teachers of University of Groningen, whose positive feedback highlights its strong potential to promote equity on university campuses and support inclusive education.
• 📱 EQUNI App Development: Project members collaborated on the final form and content of the mobile app, which is set to launch soon. The app will serve as a dynamic tool for personal growth, helping users cultivate empathy, understand diverse perspectives, and actively challenge bias.
• ☀️ Summer School in Faro: Initial arrangements were made for the next edition of the EQUNI Summer School, set to take place in Faro later this year. This event will bring together educators and students to explore inclusive education and emotional intelligence through engaging, hands-on activities.

The team continues its efforts and shared commitment for delivering lasting tools and resources for educators and learners alike.

For more information visit the project website.

During this event, they took part in interactive workshops that combined theory with hands-on practice. Special emphasis was placed on learning through experience – group work, communication exercises, and honest conversations about emotions.

One of the most memorable parts of the week was the workshop on Nonviolent Communication (NVC). Participants gained a new perspective on empathy, active listening, and relationship-building – all in an atmosphere of mutual understanding and respect.

A moving highlight was the cycling trip to Westerbork, a former transit camp for Jews. This powerful experience sparked deep reflection and discussions about social responsibility and the tragic consequences of discrimination during World War II.

The students also facilitated sessions for teachers, introducing them to the EQUNI board game. The game prompted lively discussions about personal experiences with bias and discrimination in academic settings.

The week concluded with a powerful photo-voicing exhibition. Through their photographs and stories, students shared reflections on discrimination.

The event was hosted by the University of Groningen and was part of the Erasmus+ project “Implementation of effective practices for the development of students' emotional intelligence with particular emphasis on anti-discrimination activities at European universities,” co-funded by the European Union.
More information: https://equni.eu