81st Anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising Outbreak – a Memory that Obliges
1 August 2025 marks the 81st anniversary of the outbreak of the Warsaw Uprising – one of the most tragic, yet also most symbolic, events in 20th-century Polish history. On this occasion, we recall the…
Report from the Literary Meeting in Frombork with the Participation of Dr Ewelina Kostrzewska
An author meeting, organised by Poczta Polska as part of the "Placówka Kultura" series, was organised on Saturday, 30 July at 7:00 p.m. in Frombork. The evening's guests were Wioletta Piasecka, a…
"Czytanie Literatury. Łódzkie Studia Literaturoznawcze" Journal Included in Web of Science
The annual "Czytanie Literatury. Łódzkie Studia Literaturoznawcze" has been included in the prestigious Web of Science database (Emerging Sources Citation Index).
Invisible Capsules Against Cancer: Invention that May Revolutionise Chemotherapy
Currently, chemotherapy is one of the most commonly used methods of combating cancer. Unfortunately, it is associated with serious side effects. This is because anticancer drugs don't fully…
Fragment of the Book by Prof. Arkadiusz Morawiec in a Bulgarian Cultural Magazine
A translation of an excerpt from Professor Arkadiusz Morawiec's book "Literatura polska wobec ludobójstwa" [Polish Literature and the Face of Genocide] has been translated into Bulgarian and published…
Lodz Becomes Even More Accessible – Update of the "Friendly City" App
"Friendly City" is a free mobile app, the culmination of a joint project by teams from the University of Lodz and SWPS University. Its primary function is to make navigating the city centre easier for…
The Price of Convenience and Cognitive Debt: How AI Affects Our Brains
Recent research shows that intensive use of generative AI tools like Chat GPT can lead to decreased cognitive engagement, memory impairment and worsening of writing skills, even though it initially…
Artificial Intelligence, Ethics and Creativity
We are pleased to announce that a Letter of Intent has been signed to organise a scientific seminar entitled "Artificial Intelligence, Ethics and Creativity – New Challenges for Education and…
New Space for Cooperation – Faculty of Geographical Sciences and the City Library in Lodz for Knowledge Popularisation
The meeting inaugurating a series of lectures organised in cooperation with the Faculty of Geographical Sciences of the University of Lodz was held at the Odyseja Library (Branch No. 40 of the City…
UniLodz Sociologists Win a Grant from the German-Polish Science Foundation
The research project "Dyskurs elit symbolicznych na temat wojny w Ukrainie. Porównanie polsko-niemieckie" [Symbolic Elite Discourse on the War in Ukraine. A Polish-German Comparison], carried out as…
Story that Inspires – Dr Joanna Orzeł on Myths, Education and Everyday Life of the Nobility
"For a long time now, in the public sphere, in various fields, at least in my opinion, the word 'expert' has meant less and less, and increasingly the voice is being given to people who are promoted…
Call for Papers – International Music Studies Conference
We encourage you to contribute to the "We Want More: Music / Sociology!" conference, which will focus primarily on sociological reflections on popular music. However, the organisers also invite…
Call for the HİDDEN CİTİES Programme as part of BIP in Cork
We encourage MA and doctoral students of the University of Lodz to participate in the BIP Cork programme, implemented in cooperation with the Department of Theatre, University College Cork (Ireland),…
Image at a Mass Event
Can an image captured at a mass event be disseminated? Henryk Hoser, an attorney, answers this question in the latest episode of the podcast by Dr Marlena Sakowska-Baryła, Associate Professor at the…
New Publication by UniLodz Scientists in Chemical Science!
We are pleased to announce that Prof. Piotr Kaszyński and dr inż. Paulina Bartos from the Department of Organic and Applied Chemistry at the Faculty of Chemistry, University of Lodz have published a…
Workshops on the Use of Digital Platforms with Keelvar
Students of Logistics in Business (specialisation: Supply Chain Management) took part in a unique workshop on the use of modern digital platforms to optimise purchasing processes.
How to Breathe Life into the Computer World?
Computer games can captivate players for hours, even days. How do developers manage to create a world so close to reality in a completely artificial environment? How do they build a "living" world in…
UniLodz Science Hub Projects – UNIC Edition
Twelve teams will receive support for their interdisciplinary research ideas. Find out what scientists and students will be working on – from technological innovations and solutions supporting…
PLLuM Shows No Signs of Slowing Down – Polish AI Update
Polish artificial intelligence is constantly evolving. The PLLuM model has been optimised and adapted to new tasks, including administrative ones. The project consortium members include the University…
Welcome to the Mosquito Season!
Many of us will soon begin, or have already begun, our annual itchy battle against mosquitoes. Are there more of them this summer than last? What threats do these tiny insects pose and why can't we…
Open Access Policy for Publicly Funded Research Data
The Minister of Science and Higher Education approved the document "Polityka otwartego dostępu do danych badawczych finansowanych ze środków publicznych" [Open Access Policy for Publicly Funded…
Psst… Get Your Bearings! European Academic Orienteering Championships
What do races, almost 60 universities and 16 countries have in common? The University of Lodz! As part of cooperation with UKS Orientus Club – the organiser of the European Academic Orienteering…
Lodz Has Its Own Full Monograph! Premiere of Vol 5, Authored by UniLodz Scientists
Five hefty volumes, nearly 3,400 pages and over a hundred dedicated University of Lodz scholars representing various disciplines: historians, archaeologists, art historians, linguists, sociologists,…
"Lodz for Everyone" – University of Lodz Joins Diversity Supporting March
The "Lodz for Everyone – A Walk Down Piotrkowska Street" march, under the auspices of organisations associated with the Lodz Diversity coalition, will take place this Tuesday, 22 July, between 6:00…
Premiere of the 5th Volume of the Monograph – "Łódź poprzez wieki"
We are pleased to invite you to the premiere of the fifth volume of the monograph "Łódź poprzez wieki. Historia miasta" [Lodz Through the Ages. History of the City], which concludes the series.
UniLodz Scientist at the International Conference on Sociology of Sport
Dr Michał Kobierecki (Faculty of International and Political Studies) participated in the 21st European Conference for the Sociology of Sport, entitled "Sport and the World in Crisis: Challenges and…
Dr hab. Grzegorz Wolski Names the Amber Moss after the University and Lodz
Is it possible that a small lump of amber holds a witness to an era when Europe was a tropical land? What secrets does this small, colourful stone hold? Dr Grzegorz J. Wolski from the Faculty of…
Join the MO:VE Programme – Virtual Exchange with Philipps-Universität Marburg!
Calling all UniLodz students! Interested in studying abroad without leaving home? The MarburgOnline: VirtualExchange – MO:VE programme is back for the winter semester (October–February), and it's…
Charity Nature Picnic – Event Report
A charity Nature Picnic, along with a collection for a sick boy named Franek, was held on the first Friday of the summer holidays. The event provided an excellent opportunity to learn about the…
The UniLodz Rector’s Awards for Students Granted
The winners of this year's University of Lodz Rector's Awards for students studying at our university have been announced. In 2025, as many as 199 students were recognised for their commitment,…
Project by the Faculty of International and Political Studies Employees Selected in ScienceHub Contest – UNIC Edition
We are pleased to announce that the project "Resonant Cities: Listening Together to Post-Industrial Pasts and Sonic Futures" by the employees of the University of Lodz Faculty of International and…
Digital Autism – Disease of Future Generations?
Recent research shows that just one to two hours of passive television viewing can impact a child's development. Excessive use of digital devices – especially by children under three – can, in turn,…
"Friendly City" Project with Yet Another Honour!
The "Friendly City" project, carried out at the Institute of History of Art, University of Lodz, under the supervision of Prof. Aneta Pawłowska, has been recognised once again!
Sławosz in Space – Biology beyond Earth
Can algae support future missions to Mars? Does the human immune system function differently in weightlessness? How does the gut microbiota of astronauts function in space? Four extraordinary…
UniLodz Faculty of Economics and Sociology Takes First Place in the European Analytical Hackathon!
The team from the Faculty of Economics and Sociology of the University of Lodz, including Dr Jakub Adamski and Dr Remigiusz Żulicki, from the Department of Social Research Methods and Techniques,…
UniLodz Science Hub – UNIC Edition Training in Progress
On 10 July, a two-day online training began for participants of projects implemented under the UniLodz Science Hub – UNIC Edition programme.
Full Summer, and Still Raining...Dr Piotr Piotrowski Talks about the Genoa Low
Favourite flip-flops have been replaced by wellingtons and swimwear must be replaced by a mackintosh. Instead of hot weather, continuous rain.... You may be wondering why, instead of bathing in the…
UniLodz Representatives at the UNIC Thematic Conference
The first thematic conference of the UNIC Alliance, "Urban Resilience, Sustainability, and the Future of Inclusive Post-Industrial Societies", has just concluded. The event was attended by…
"Five-Volume Monument for Lodz", i.e. Announcement of the Premiere of the 5th Volume of the Monograph "Łódź poprzez wieki. Historia miasta"
The monograph "Łódź poprzez wieki. Historia miasta" [Lodz Through the Ages. History of the City] is a series of publications initiated in 2023 on the occasion of the 600th anniversary of the city. The…
UniLodz Students at the Summer School in Zagreb
Three students from our university received scholarships to participate in the summer school "Law, Society, and Crises of Democracy in the 21st Century," organised by the University of Zagreb…
