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The International Cooperation Centre of TUL invites the employees of Lodz University of Technology to participate in the qualification for international mobility for teaching or training purposes.

We would like to kindly inform you that within the framework of the implementation of the agreement no. 2024-1-PL01-KA131-HED-000225568, TUL employees can take part in the qualification for the mobilities by submitting applications in three calls: 

1st Call: till March 28, 2025.

2nd Call: from May 5 till May 30, 2025.

3rd Call: from October 6 till October 31, 2025.

Detailed rules for eligibility and implementation of staff mobility can be found on the CWM website.

In the Region Ranking – Eastern Europe table, TUL secured 47th place among 476 universities in Eastern Europe, and in the national ranking – 22nd place.

In addition to the overall classification, thematic rankings were also published. TUL was included in 24 categories. At the national level, the university achieved the highest, 1st place in Poland in two of them: Food Science, ranking a high 184th place worldwide (out of 2011 classified universities) and 5th place in the Region Ranking – Eastern Europe (out of 152 universities), as well as in the category of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, ranking 359th place worldwide (out of 3118 universities) and 4th place in the Region Ranking – Eastern Europe (out of 235 universities). In the category of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, the university was ranked 4th in the country and 691st in the world (out of 3095 universities). In the Region Ranking – Eastern Europe, it secured 17th place in this category (out of 236 universities).

In the 2025 edition, 9756 institutions from various sectors were classified, of which 5051 are higher education institutions. Among them, 70 Polish universities were included. The best-ranked were Jagiellonian University, followed by the University of Warsaw and the AGH University of Science and Technology in Krakow. In the global ranking, similar to the previous edition, the top three positions were once again occupied by Harvard University, the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Tsinghua University.

The SCImago Institutions Rankings (SIR) include five different sectors, including universities and research-related institutions. The evaluation is based on 20 indicators defined in three areas: research performance (50% weight), innovation outputs (30%), and societal impact measured by their web visibility (20%).

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From May 19–23, 2025, we invite all second-, third-, and fourth-year students of first-cycle programmes to the Summer School EDU4SDGs, a unique event organized by Riga Technical University in the heart of Latvia’s capital!

Why should you join?

The Summer School is a unique opportunity to:

✅ Understand SDGs in practice – theory, ethics, diversity, and empathy are key elements of the program.
✅ Participate in interactive games and field trips – learn through experience and explore Riga, a city full of history and modern inspirations.
✅ See how SDGs are implemented in business – visit companies actively working towards sustainable development.
✅ Become a change leader – engage in debates and discussions that will help you become a more conscious and active global citizen.

How to apply?

• Read the participation rules [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 meet the formal criteria to participate in the Summer School on Sustainable Development defined in the Regulations.
• Submit your application by March 17^th 2025  to urszula.zelazko@p.lodz.pl
• Spots are limited - the sooner you apply, the better your chances of participating.

Don’t miss this opportunity – join an international community of young people eager to make the world a better place! We look forward to seeing you in Riga!

The Summer School on Sustainable Development is organized within the framework of the Erasmus+ project: “Building a Comprehensive Educational Ecosystem for Sustainable Development Goals.”

The aim of the Programme is to increase the internationalization of Polish universities and scientific institutions. The Programme will allow outstanding scientists with at least a doctoral degree to come to Poland. They will strengthen the scientific potential of Polish institutions of the higher education and science system and engage in scientific activities carried out there, primarily research projects and teaching activities.

Conditions and benefits:

• Duration of stay: 6 to 24 months;
• Financial support: PLN 11,500 per month;
• Additional benefits: one-off allowance to cover arrival costs and family allowance for those with children;
• Purpose of stay: to carry out research, carry out a postdoctoral fellowship or acquire material for research and publication.

 Applications can be submitted from 10 February to 12 May 2025 (by 3pm) in NAWA ICT system.

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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

Application deadline: 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.

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The Support of European Universities Programme is funded by the European Union as part of the project entitled Support of European Universities with the number FERS.01.05-IP.08-0219/23.