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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 second call: 28, including:

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

Mobility implementation period: from April 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)

Due to the limited funds at the university's disposal, mobility should be planned for a total lump sum of up to approximately PLN 12.000 (sum of travel, subsistence and 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 second 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

Termin zgłoszeń: Februry 28th, 2025.

The event brought together 9 participants from Lodz University of Technology and University of Algarve, including teachers and administrative staff, who explored the importance of emotional intelligence, stress management, and diversity in today’s multicultural academic landscape. Participants explored their own emotions and learned how these impact their professional interactions. They also developed empathy and advanced communication skills to foster stronger connections with colleagues and students from diverse cultural backgrounds.

One of the standout sessions was a visit to the Marek Edelman Dialogue Center in Lodz, where participants explored Survivors' Park and learned about empathy-driven projects that align with the program’s core themes. The EQUNI Game session attracted significant interest, during which training participants were introduced to the board game developed as part of the project. The game aims to deepen understanding of the phenomenon of discrimination and its impact, as well as to sensitize players to discrimination they may witness or experience.

Stay tuned for the second edition of the training to be organised in the spring. Together, we can create academic environments where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed!

We have prepared two newsletters full of inspiring updates and interesting facts. You will learn how our activities contribute to sustainable development and what project tasks we are currently working on.

📬 Newsletter 1: Discover the foundations of the SDGs University Knowledge Hub – an open online educational platform where you will soon find pathways for developing knowledge and skills in the field of Sustainable Development Goals. We also invite you to analyze the survey results, which provide valuable insights into SDG awareness, emotional intelligence, learning preferences, and career and skill development through micro-credentials.

📬 Newsletter 2: Read about our initiatives related to the use of educational games for emotional regulation, developing empathy, and better understanding individual needs. Do you know how EQ influences our motivation to act for sustainable development?

Enjoy reading!

You can find more information about the project on our website.

In three subjects, Lodz University of Technology maintained its position from last year: Business and Economics (ranked 801+), Computer Science (ranked 801–1000), and Physical Sciences (ranked 1001+). In the Engineering, the university ranked between 1001 and 1250, while in Life Sciences, it placed in the 801–1000 range.

The methodology of THE World University Rankings by Subject 2025 uses the same indicators as THE WUR institutional ranking. They are grouped into five areas: teaching, research environment, research quality, industry, and international outlook.

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From March 24-28, 2025, Lodz University of Technology invites its students to take part in the Emotional Intelligence Week, which will be held in The Netherlands, at the University of Groningen.

Why participate?

Emotional intelligence plays a key role in building an inclusive environment at universities, and we believe that every university can be a discrimination-free place. That's why we have planned a series of inspiring activities to help you:

• Become a more aware and involved member of the academic community: by playing the EQUNI board game, created as part of the Erasmus+ project, you will explore examples of discriminatory situations and learn how to counteract them.
• Develop empathy and communication skills: you will learn how to recognize emotions of others, effectively express your own needs, and build relationships based on understanding.
• Get inspired to take action: together with students from the University of Groningen and the University of Algarve, you will develop ideas for university initiatives that promote diversity and inclusivity.
• Get to know Groningen and the hosting university: together with your peers, you will participate in a field trip and an Education Festival.

How to apply?

• Read the participation rules: The rules are available for download [link to regulations]. Please read the document carefully before submitting your application.
• Fill out the application form: [link to form]. Before completing the form, make sure you have read the regulations and meet the formal criteria to participate in the Emotional Intelligence Week.
• Deadline for applications: Do not forget to submit your application by February 10^th . You can email the form to urszula.zelazko@p.lodz.pl
• Don’t wait! Spots are limited, so the sooner you apply, the better your chances of participating.

We look forward to seeing you in Groningen!

The Emotional Intelligence Week is organised within the framework 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”.

More information about the project can be found at https://equni.eu

The event flyer - Emotional Intelligence Week

The project “Academic Partnership of Lodz University of Technology and ECIU – A New Dimension of Excellence and Collaboration” aims to increase the level of cooperation between Lodz University of Technology (TUL) and key academic partners through the implementation of joint initiatives within the European Consortium of Innovative Universities (ECIU). It envisages the implementation of 4 tasks, under which:

- at least 24 TUL academic staff and 10 PhD students will implement a research mobility to the ECIU universities,

- at least 33 students of the alliance universities and 7 students of TUL will participate in the ECIU Ambassadors Academy,

- a prestigious event – the ECIU Board will be held, which will bring together the alliance's most important decision-making bodies and thematic groups,

- extensive research will be conducted to develop guidelines, recommendations and potential strategies for creating joint forms of education and awarding joint qualifications within the ECIU. 

The project will contribute to an increase in mobility level within the consortium with the participation of TUL, and make it possible to promote the ECIU's offer more widely at TUL. Organizing the ECIU Board and the ECIU Ambassadors Academy at TUL will contribute to building a positive image and strengthening the university's position in the alliance. In the long term, the project will also contribute to the development of models for the awarding of joint qualifications within the consortium based on European guidelines and educational quality assurance standards, which is one of the strategic goals of the ECIU.

The project is implemented between 01.10.2024 and 30.09.2026.

Project value: PLN 1 137 388,58.

More information about the project

Are you planning an Erasmus+ project for the call for proposals 2025?

Join this session to hear some hints and tips from Erasmus+ evaluators from across the ECIU Consortium on how to make your E+ proposal stronger!

ECIU University strives to enhance and facilitate joint funding proposals from different ECIU institutions, creating strong consortia to achieve results that have an impact on European society. 

Writing a successful Erasmus+ funding proposal does not only require careful planning and attention to the call and application form details, but it also needs to take into account the way the evaluators will “scan” your proposal and the answers to the evaluation questions they will search in its paragraphs. 

Get some useful suggestions during your lunch with some presentations from Erasmus+ evaluators! Let’s meet and discuss with them, let’s be inspired to make ECIU proposals more convincing!  😎

Mireia Gali from UAB will guide us through the evaluation criterium Relevance

Martin Brown from DCU, will share his insights on how to develop a convincing impact session

And then Niall Power from UAveiro will discuss with attendees about the implementation.

We hope you can join us on Wednesday 15th of January 2025 12.00 - 13.00 CET. Here is the link to connect! 

Universidade Europeia and IPAM invite lecturers to join the International Week and discuss innovation in higher education. The event will take place in Lisboa and Porto, Portugal, from February 25-28, 2025. 

The participants of this International Week will debate on how to reinvent learning in order to equip students with the skills and knowledge essential to thrive in a constantly evolving world and prepare them for an ever-changing future.

Registration deadline: 10 January, 2025.

Details of the event

Registration

In case of questions, contact the organiser at: internationalweek@universidadeeuropeia.pt

Compared to last year, the number of universities included in the ranking increased from 1,394 to nearly 1,800. The University of Toronto took first place, followed by ETH Zurich, while the University of California, Berkeley (UCB) shares third place with Lund University in Sweden.

A total of 22 Polish universities were ranked, with the University of Warsaw being the highest rated (262nd place), followed by Jagiellonian University (298th) and the University of Gdansk (302nd). Lodz University of Technology was ranked 13th in the country and 4th among universities of technology.

The QS World University Rankings: Sustainability uses a methodology comprised of indicators designed to measure an institution's ability to tackle the world’s greatest environmental, social and governance (ESG) challenges. It enables an analysis of how academic institutions contribute to building a sustainable future. The ranking is based on evidence of engagement, ranging from the impact alumni are making in science and technology to address climate issues to the impact of research aligned with the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 

The QS Sustainability methodology evaluates 53 metrics grouped into three areas: environmental impact, social impact, and governance. TUL performed best in the latter, where it was ranked 687th globally.

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Saarland University of Applied Sciences (htw saar) Business School invites academic staff to join the International Week. The event will take place in Saarbrücken, Germany from May 5-9, 2025. International Week focuses on academic exchange and gaining international experience. Participants will have the opportunity to teach in a multicultural environment while engaging with international partners. Main topics include: Economics, Entrepreneurship, Finance/Accounting, HR, Industrial Engineering, IT, Law, Logistics, Management, Marketing, Sustainability and Tourism.

The event will be carried out in the framework of Erasmus+ combined teaching and training mobility.

More information and application form are available here.

Registration is open until February 16, 2025.

To get more details, you can contact the organiser at: internationalweek@htwsaar.de