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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%).

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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.

The project "EUREKA – Global Challenges, Local Solutions: Shaping Future Leaders through Knowledge and Innovation," aims to enhance the quality of education at TUL and increase the university’s attractiveness to international students, particularly from the Asia and Oceania regions.

As part of the initiative, an Intensive International Education Programme (IIEP) titled "The Europe Ready Challenge" will be launched. It will involve a group of 60 students – both from TUL and partner institutions - Avantika University, University Malaysia Perlis, and Papua New Guinea University of Technology. The programme will be delivered in a blended learning format, combining online learning with an intensive three-week on-site visit to Lodz for students from Malaysia, India, and Papua New Guinea. Courses will be conducted using the Challenge-Based Learning (CBL) method by TUL academic staff in collaboration with representatives of local employers. Participants will visit regional companies and, working in interdisciplinary teams, develop ready-to-implement solutions, gaining valuable practical skills and experience.

Participation in the project will enable students to develop key competencies sought after by employers. The micro-credentials they receive will enrich their educational and professional portfolios and increase their competitiveness in the global job market.

The project will launch on June 1, 2025, and will run until the end of July 2026. ICC’s Director - dr inż. Dorota Piotrowska, TUL professor – will coordinate the initiative.

The project is implemented under the SPINAKER programme which is financed from the European Fund for Social Development 2021-2027 (FERS) as part of the NAWA project entitled "Support for the creation and implementation of international education programs", project number FERS.01.05-IP.08-0436/23.

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

In the first edition of the call, 20 mobilities to foreign scientific/artistic centres all over the world are planned for PhD students of the ISD PŁ. Mobilities can last for 1, 2 or 3 full months.
 

Mobility implementation period: 1 October 2025. - 30 September 2026.
 

Project funding covers - depending on the country:
- travel costs from 1,000 to 6,500 PLN
- living and accommodation costs from 4,000 to 12,000 PLN per month.

You are welcome to apply!
Step 1 - Familiarise yourself with the participation rules available on the ISD website in EN and EN versions https://ids.p.lodz.pl/en/news/nawa-mobility-1st-edition-we-are-waiting-your-documents
Step 2 - Plan your mobility
Step 3 - Fill in the application form
Step 4 - Send or bring the set of documents to the Task Office at:
 

International Cooperation Centre of TUL
36 Żwirki street
90-539 Łódź
building A16, room 110
ster-mobility@info.p.lodz.pl
Tel: +42 6383871.

Deadline for applications: 30 April 2025.

Contact: Joanna Stawicka, STER Task Office at ICC of TUL, Tel: +42 6383871, e-mail: ster-mobility@info.p.lodz.pl

Program STER is implemented by Lodz University of Technology under an agreement with the National Agency for Academic Exchange number BPI/STE/2024/1/00003 and financed in the frames of the project entitled: “IMPROVE - International Mission to Promote Research
and Optimal Values in Education”. Task 2 “Crossing borders and horizons” is aimed at best doctoral candidates from Poland and abroad, pursuing training at the doctoral school.
 

The main objective of the project is to increase the internationalisation of IDS of TUL, and the objective of the task 2 – to increase the international mobility of doctoral students pursuing their education at the IDS of TUL.

Hochschule Osnabrück, University of Applied Sciences invites administrative staff members to participate in the International Staff Week "Programs and Services for international students & researchers at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences", which will take place from October 7 to 10, 2025. The event will be a great opportunity for networking and sharing expertise with colleagues from partner universities.

Invitation

Registration deadline: May 22,2025

Detailed information and Application Form

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 in the third call: 13, including:

• 2 outgoing mobilities of TUL doctoral students to foreign institutions, and
• 11 incoming mobilities of doctoral students from foreign institutions to TUL.

Mobility implementation period: from June 1st to  September 30th, 2025. 

Destination/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 10.000 
• scholarship from PLN 625 to PLN 7.500 
• conference fee (optional)

*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 third 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-outgoing@info.p.lodz.pl  – outgoing mobilities from TUL, promobility-incoming@info.p.lodz.pl

 – incoming mobilities to TUL

Application deadline: April 28th, 2025.

What emotions does the word “microaggression” evoke in you? Probably not pleasant ones. So how can you deal with them? First and foremost, take a deep breath and don’t rush to react. This moment of pause is one way to manage strong emotions that arise in interpersonal interactions. This was precisely what participants learned during the workshops in Toulouse, organized as part of the EQUNI project.

The participants challenged their own beliefs regarding discrimination and various forms of aggression. This happened both in the training room and on the streets of Toulouse, where they filmed real-life scenarios and analyzed inclusive policies of large companies. Additionally, the participants had an opportunity to play the EQUNI board game developed within the project, which is designed to sensitize players to manifestations of discrimination while developing their emotional intelligence. The group found its way well into the competitive atmosphere. However, the most important aspects of the workshops were cooperation and creativity, povided by Nicolas Schaeffer - an experienced trainer from the coaching company SumFuo. As a result, participants returned to their universities equipped with new tools for developing emotional intelligence and concrete action plans to promote equality, diversity, and tolerance within their academic communities.

This training was part of the Erasmus+ project entitled "Implementation of effective practices for the development of students' emotional intelligence with particular emphasis on anti-discrimination activities at European universities", funded by the European Union.

More information about the project

Tecnológico de Monterrey invites academic staff to join the International Faculty Week. The event will take place in Monterrey, Mexico on November 10-14, 2025.

International Faculty Week focuses on academic exchange and gaining international experience. Participants will have the opportunity to teach in a multicultural environment using an innovative educational model. The event will be an excellent opportunity to share knowledge with international partners.

Detailed information

Registration is open until 15 August 2025.

Application form

For any enquiry or clarification, contact: mbanales@tec.mx