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In this year's edition of the ranking, universities were classified in 78 categories, and TUL was included in 16 of them (last year in 15). The university made its debut in the Metallurgy Engineering category and was ranked 212th in the world.

In Polymer Science Lodz University of Technology has moved up 34 positions. Only 2 universities from Poland were taken into account in this category, including TUL, which was ranked 151st in the world and became 1st in the country.

TUL recorded the biggest jump in Physical Sciences (up 59 places), becoming 693rd in the world, and in Energy & Fuels the university moved up 26 places, ranking at 384th position.

The URAP ranking has been published since 2011 by the Informatics Institute of Middle East Technical University in Turkey and takes into account six indicators that focus on the quality and impact of the research conducted. 

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In the Inbound Exchange Students indicator, TUL was rated 2nd in Poland and 62nd in Europe. In the national context, it also stood out in the Paper per Faculty category becoming 5th in Poland and 278th in Europe.

This year's European ranking included 684 universities from more than 40 countries. ETH Zurich became the best university in Europe, overtaking the Imperial College London and University of Oxford, which took second and third place respectively. The rest of the top ten is rounded off by the University of Cambridge, UCL London, the University of Edinburgh, the University of Manchester, King's College London, Université PSL and EPFL - École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne.

The ranking included 32 Polish universities, of which the University of Warsaw was ranked highest (96th place), Jagiellonian University (120th place) and Warsaw University of Technology (208th place). Lodz University of Technology was ranked 14th in the country and 403rd in Europe.

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Students, academic teachers and administrative staff from Lodz University of Technology, University of Groningen and University of Algarve participated together in a summer school and training aimed at developing emotional intelligence and combating discrimination in academic environments.

EQ Summer School and EQ Leadership Academy were two intensive, week-long programs that combined lectures, workshops and interactive discussion sessions. Participants had the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of emotional intelligence, understand its importance in everyday academic life and develop ideas for promoting equality, tolerance and respect for diversity at universities. Training sessions were also organized during which the EQUNI board game developed as part of the project was tested. The classes were conducted by renowned university experts and representatives of the Team Coaching and SumFuo coaching companies.

The program was complemented by field activities. Participants got to know the beautiful surroundings of the Algarve and had the opportunity to enjoy beautiful beaches, high cliffs and hot sun ?️⛱️?.

Another meeting of the project team was also held on site. The partners summarized the activities carried out so far and discussed plans for the future.

The events were not only an opportunity to learn, but also to establish international contacts and build cooperation networks at both the individual and institutional levels. Participants returned to their home countries with new skills that will enable them to better manage emotions, collaborate more effectively in diverse teams, and promote equality and inclusion in their institutions.

We invite you to follow further events and initiatives organized as part of the EQUNI project, which aims to create a better future for students and university staff.

More information can be found on the project website.

TUL made its debut in SDG 5 - Gender equality, ranking high in the 301-400 range (1,361 ranked institutions). This confirms the effectiveness of the university's efforts to ensure equal opportunities for women and men, among both employees and students.

Once again, TUL was ranked 1st in the country in SDG 8 - Decent work and economic growth, and was ranked in this category in the global TOP 200. In SDG 17 - Partnerships for the goals, the university was ranked in the 401-600 range (4th in Poland). TUL also competed in SDG 9 - Industry, innovation, and infrastructure (ranking 301-400th globally and 3rd in Poland), in SDG 10 - Reduced inequalities and SDG 3 - Good health and well-being.

The ranking evaluated 2,152 universities, with 1,963 in Overall Ranking, including 25 from Poland. The University of Gdansk performed the best in the country. In the overall table, TUL was ranked in the 601-800 range. At the same time, it is the second highest ranked technical university in the country.

The leader of the world ranking was Australia's Western Sydney University, it topped the list for the third year in a row. In the second place were ex aequo the UK’s University of Manchester and Australia’s University of Tasmania.

THE Impact Ranking takes into account the university's contribution to the achievement of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, which are the foundation of the 2030 Agenda adopted  by the United Nations for the world's sustainable development. It contains 169 actions to be achieved by 2030, covering five key areas known as the 5Ps: People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace, and Partnership.

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Our dedication to these global goals is reflected in various initiatives, including the recently launched Erasmus+ #edu4sdgs project. 

Together with our partners (UAB, RTU, ACEEU, Rafał Nykiel, ABD), we aim to equip students, staff, and the wider community with the knowledge, skills, and empathy needed to tackle environmental, social, and economic challenges. As part of the project, we plan numerous trainings and a summer school in Riga. We are also creating the SDGs University Knowledge Hub - an online educational space.

We want to learn about your educational preferences regarding the SDGs. Complete the questionnaire today and share the invitation with your friends outside our university.

Join us in our mission to foster a better, more inclusive future for all!

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This edition of the ranking is the largest ever, featuring over 1,500 universities from 105 countries. The United States leads with 197 ranked universities, followed by the United Kingdom with 90 and China with 71.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) secured the top spot for the thirteenth consecutive year. Imperial College London climbed four spots to second place, while  University of Oxford ranked third.

Twenty-two Polish universities made the list. The University of Warsaw was ranked 258th. It was followed by Jagiellonian University (312th place) and Warsaw University of Technology (527th).

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The Aristotle University of Thessaloniki invites staff to 13th Erasmus Staff Training Week and 6th Library Staff Training Week which will be held in Thessaloniki, Greece from 14th till 18th of October 2024.

The main purpose of the event is to widen and strengthen the cooperation with partner institutions, share  different experiences on internationalization and facilitate networking establishment of new partnerships.

13th Erasmus Staff Training Week will include:

Workshops/presentations in:

• Blended Intensive Programmes: Good Practices & Challenges
• Quality Assurance and Erasmus+ course evaluation
• Student Mobility management: Good Practices
• Erasmus Without Paper (EWP) & Dashboard.       

6th Library Staff Training Week will include:

    Workshops/presentations in:

• Presentation of Library of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Reference Service
• "HEAL-Link Consortium: added values services for academics & researchers in Greece"
• Innovation in libraries
• Workshop (digitalization)
• Support Service for People With Disabilities
• Visit to the central and departmental libraries

Participants will be given the opportunity to exchange ideas about fostering student and staff mobility, present their home universities, explore and discuss special topics of interest.

Registration is already opened and lasts till 1st of July, 2024.

Participation Fee: 380 €

Detailed information about the event

The description and rules of the competition can be found here.

Submissions possible until May 27, 2024.

A total of 20,966 institutions were assessed, and those that placed at the top made the Global 2000 list. Leading the ranking, mirroring last year's standings, were: Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Stanford University.

The ranking included 41 Polish universities and research centres, of which Jagiellonian University (386^th place), University of Warsaw (421^st) and AGH University of Science and Technology (637^th) received the highest marks.

The Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) is a leading consulting organization offering policy advice, strategic insights, and consulting services to enhance educational and research outcomes for governments and universities. It is located in the United Arab Emirates. The ranking considers seven indicators grouped into four areas: education (25%), employability (25%), faculty (10%) and research (40%).

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Universidade de Aveiro invites administrative staff to participate in International Staff Week, which will take place on June 17-21, 2024. 

This event will focus on “Intercultural Communication” and is a great networking opportunity to discuss the respect for all cultures, inclusion, integration and diversity, as well as to promote internationalization and strengthen international partnerships in a stimulating context.

The programme of the event

Registration is available via this form and is open until 31 May,2024.

In case of questions, contact the organiser via the following email address: staffmobility@ua.pt