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Open day of the Doctoral School at Gdańsk University of Technology (live stream)

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Is a PhD worth it? What are the requirements to become a PhD student? You will be able to get answers to these and many more questions on 13 October during the PhD Open - the open day of the Doctoral School at Gdańsk University of Technology. The program of the event includes: information panel for candidates and presentation of disciplines. Doctoral students from all over the country will also meet at Gdańsk Tech on the same day. Such events as matriculation ceremony and lectures on grants, scholarships and other opportunities for young scientists are also planned.

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The “PhD Open” day of the Doctoral School will be held at Gdańsk University of Technology on 13 October. The event, organized by the Gdańsk Tech Doctoral Students' Self-Government, is divided into two parts. One is addressed to candidates for doctoral school, the other to doctoral students.

Study visit of Gdańsk University of Technology lecturers to ETH Zurich

Discussions on innovative teaching with Dr. Lukas Fässler and Dr. Markus Dahinden
From 11 to 16 September 2023, five academic lecturers from three faculties of the Gdańsk University of Technology visited ETH Zurich, one of the world's most renowned technical universities and a partner in the ENHANCE Alliance.

The purpose of the visit was to deepen knowledge of teaching and learning using the Project-Based Learning (PBL) method. With the support of the Rector of ETH Zurich, Prof. Günther Dissertori, the delegation had the opportunity to participate in ETH Week, an innovative PBL education program, and to exchange ideas with faculty members. The trip was attended by Dr. Małgorzata Kostrzewska and Dr. Roman Ruczyński from the Faculty of Architecture, Dr. Bartłomiej Cieślik from the Faculty of Chemistry, and Dr. Aneta Sobiechowska-Ziegert and Dr.

Let's talk about sustainable development

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In the hall of the Gdańsk Tech Main Building, in front of the Library there was  a Gdansk Tech stand that promoted selected activities implementing the Sustainable Development Goals at our University.

Every student and employee of Gdansk Tech who is close to the issue of climate change and environment pollution can join initiatives including: By Bike to the University campaign, voting in the green civil budget of Gdansk Tech, drinking tap water from available at the University water dispensers, collecting  and spending Good Coins in the

We must take care of our future. The 2023/2024 academic year has begun

Speech by prof. Krzysztof Wilde, Gdańsk Tech rector. In the photo from the left: prof. Dariusz Mikielewicz, vice-rector for organization and development, prof. Sławomir Milewski, vice-rector for science, prof. Janusz Nieznański, vice-rector for internationalization and innovation, prof. Barbara Wikieł, vice-rector for student affairs, prof. Mariusz Kaczmarek, vice-rector for education.  Photo Krzysztof Krzempek/Gdańsk Tech
– We can be different and have the right to be so. We can take sides in disputes and conflicts. However, regardless of our views and values, we should be honest and solidary, for the greater good and for the sake of our common future - said Prof. Krzysztof Wilde, rector of Gdańsk Tech, opening the ceremony inaugurating the new academic year at Gdańsk University of Technology.

In his speech, Rector Krzysztof Wilde summarized the past academic year, discussing the position of Gdańsk University of Technology in international and national rankings, initiatives implemented as part of the activities of Fahrenheit Universities, the development of cooperation between the university and secondary schools in Pomerania, as well as new Gdańsk Tech investments. He also emphasized how important an event the university's accession to the ENHANCE consortium of European technical universities was.

Gdansk Tech's promotion in the 20th anniversary edition of THE World University Rankings

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Gdańsk University of Technology ranked in the group 1001-1200 in the Times Higher Education World University Ranking 2024, rising from 1201-1500. Our university recorded the highest year-over-year increase of its total score result in the history of this ranking.

The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 covered 1,904 universities from 108 countries. A further 769 universities were not ranked but were given 'reporter' status, meaning that they provided data but did not meet the ranking's eligibility criteria.

This year's ranking is based on the new WUR 3.0 methodology, which includes 18 carefully calibrated indicators grouped into five areas:

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High-tech anti-drone system for the protection of critical infrastructure to be developed at Gdańsk Tech

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A consortium, led by Gdańsk University of Technology, will develop a system generating and emitting high-power microwave electromagnetic pulses to counteract attacks and harmful activity of unmanned aerial vehicles. The researchers obtained PLN 21,8 millon from the National Centre for Research and Development for the project.

– In view of a dynamically developing geopolitical situation in the world, protection of critical infrastructure, including both military and civil facilities, e.g. airports, power plants, power system elements, seaports and refineries, constitutes one of key challenges, as far as national safety is concerned. The objective of the project is to find solutions aimed at increasing the safety says Prof.

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Acoustic cabins in the Gdańsk Tech Library

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To meet the needs of its users, Gdańsk Tech Library is enriching its interiors with a new, independent co-working space: two acoustic cabins located in the Lending Library and the Main Reading Room in the Main Building. This state-of-the-art solution, which provides excellent acoustic insulation from the outside world, provides a separate place to work or study, allowing for unconstrained conversations and consultations with up to four people.

Gdańsk Tech Library in the new academic year

czterech studentów siedzi na ławce przed Gmachem Głównym Politechniki Gdańskiej

The academic year 2023/2024 has begun. We would like to invite you to visit the Gdańsk Tech Library in the Main Building, where librarians will provide instruction for beginning readers from Monday to Friday, 2-13 October, from 900-1500.

We also invite you to use the collections and services offered by the Gdańsk Tech Library. Below you can find a few basic rules on the Library functioning:

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