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The same fins on the boards, a different way of sailing. Scientists are studying the problem

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Although they look the same, can windsurfing boards, and more precisely their fins, sail completely differently? The answer is: yes. But can it be checked before we buy such a fin? Scientists from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Ship Technology are working on this issue.  

– The Polish Yachting Association approached us with various issues related to the interpenetration of science and sport. One of the topics that interested me the most was the selection of fins for windsurf boards - says MSc. Hanna Pruszko from the Institute of Ocean Engineering and Ship Technology.

Gdańsk Tech is intensifying activities for the country's defense

The photo shows the OPM GLUPTAK (Gannet) system intended for activities related to the identification and destruction of sea mines.
Representatives of the army, science and industry, that is three natural stakeholders in the process of planning the purchase of military equipment, met at Gdańsk University of Technology.

In December 2021, the Center of Maritime Military Technologies of Gdańsk University of Technology and the Polish Armaments Group and PGZ Stocznia Wojenna concluded the so-called confidentiality agreements, which enabled the commencement of talks on the development of technologies for minimizing the physical fields of ships and unmanned underwater vehicles for the Polish Navy.

IBUK Libra

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As part of the cooperation of the Fahrenheit Union of Universities in Gdańsk in 2022, the libraries of the Gdańsk University of Technology, the University of Gdańsk and the Medical University of Gdańsk jointly purchased one collection of electronic books on the IBUK Libra platform. The collection has over 3000 items, incl. academic textbooks, scientific monographs or specialist guides and professional publications.

Springer Nature Summit 2022

"Springer Nature Summit 2022 - Eastern Europe and Central Asia" is an online meeting prepared by Springer Nature. The first part of the meeting will cover publishing strategy and an open publishing program, followed by a workshop on publishing scientific content. The meeting is intended for authors and researchers.

Participation in the meeting is free and requires prior registration.

mężczyzna pracujący na tablecie z filiżanką kawy

ProQuest Central and ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Abstracts & Indexes

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Information about extending the access to ProQuest resources.

Multidisciplinary database covering business, health and medical, social sciences, education, science and technology, and humanities. The collection includes thousands of full-text scholarly journals, trade and professional titles, newspapers, magazines, dissertations, working papers, case studies, and market reports all together on a powerful, user-friendly platform.

Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship - call for applications

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The Polish-U.S. Fulbright Commission invites universities to participate in the next edition of the Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship (ETA) program in the 2022/2023 academic year. Applications are accepted until January 31.

Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA) is a program for Polish universities interested in hosting a native speaker - a graduate of one of the American universities, who will conduct English classes. An ETA stays at a university has many benefits.

Establish cooperation with a foreign university - call for applications

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International Relations Office encourages faculties and units of Gdańsk Tech to submit applications for cooperation with foreign universities from countries not associated with the Erasmus + program.

After a one-year break, the European Commission re-launched a competition for Student and Staff Mobility of Higher Education Institutions supported by external policy funds. Projects implemented under the program may concern mobility with third countries not associated with the Erasmus + program (excluding Andorra, Monaco, the Vatican City, San Marino, Switzerland, the Faroe Islands, and the United Kingdom).

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