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Gdańsk in the red zone. The functioning of the university and safety rules

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From Saturday, 17 October Gdańsk will be on the list of cities and counties in the so-called ‘red zone’, with additional restrictions related to counteracting the spread of the coronavirus. Therefore, the authorities of Gdańsk University of Technology issued a Decree that contains a comprehensive list of rules of conduct in the event of suspected infection and of remaining on the GUT premises, as well as of the remote education process.

By the decision of the Council of Ministers, new security rules will apply throughout the country from Saturday 17 October. In local terms, they concern the entire Pomeranian province, where on the list of cities and counties in the so-called red zone, apart from Gdańsk, there are also: Gdynia, Sopot, Słupsk and the following poviats: chojnicki, gdański, kartuski, kościerski, kwidzyński, lęborski, pucki, słupski, starogardzki, tczewski and wejherowski.

Prof. Lucyna Nyka awarded for achievements in the globalization of engineering education

prof. Lucyna Nyka
Prof. Lucyna Nyka, Dean of the Faculty of Architecture, has been elected Fellow of the World Institute for Engineering and Technology Education (WIETE) based in Melbourne, Australia. 13 scientists from around the world enjoy such status in WIETE organization, including Australia, Canada, India and European countries.

The Fellow status for prof. Lucyna Nyka was awarded in recognition for "outstanding contribution to engineering and technical education, outstanding achievements in the globalization of engineering education and for extensive activity at the institute".

More effective fight against kidney tumors thanks to GUT scientists and students

Photo: the team of the Radiato.ai project
Scientists and students from Gdańsk University of Technology have developed an innovative system for recognizing the malignancy of kidney tumors. Thanks to it, a more accurate diagnosis will be possible, as well as reducing the number of unnecessary surgeries that put patients' health and life at risk.

Most of the patients who develop kidney tumors are the elderly, for whom surgery to remove the tumor may be highly risky. According to doctors, if the tumor is not malignant, it is safer not to undergo surgery and leave the tumor only for further observation.

Prof. Figurski is an expert of the Parliamentary Group on Outer Space

In the photo, prof. Mariusz Figurski. Photo: Sebastian Lewandowski
Prof. Mariusz Figurski from the Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering at GUT was appointed a scientific expert in the Parliamentary Group on Outer Space in this term of the Sejm. The group consists of scientists and business representatives who work together to develop the Polish satellite technology sector and expand cooperation on the international arena.

The first Parliamentary meeting of the Outer Space Group in the new term of the Sejm took place on 24 September and was combined with the group's participation in the European Interparliamentary Space Conference.

Prof. Andrzej Czyżewski with the ‘Personality of the Year 2020’ award [#LudziePG]

prof. Andrzej Czyżewski
Academic teacher, scientist and inventor associated with Gdańsk University of Technology for nearly 40 years. Head of the Department of Multimedia Systems at the ETI Faculty at GUT, where he educates successive generations of scientists and supports the development of Polish science. Winner of numerous awards and distinctions, the latest of which is the title of ‘Personality of the Year 2020’ at Gdańsk University of Technology. - It is an appreciation not only of my own work, but of the entire department and its employees - emphasizes prof. Andrzej Czyżewski.

Maciej Dzwonnik, GUT spokesman: You devoted your entire professional life to Gdańsk University of Technology. You started working here right after graduation, at the age of 26. Today, young scientists often choose a different career path.

Prof. Edmund Wittbrodt holds an honorary honoris causa doctorate from the University of Gdańsk

In the photo from the left: prof. Krzysztof Bielawski, vice-rector of the University of Gdańsk for development and cooperation with the economy; prof. Edmund Wittbrodt from Gdańsk University of Technology, doctor honoris causa of the University of Gdańsk and PhD, DSc Aneta Oniszczuk-Jastrząbek, UG professor, vice-rector of the University of Gdańsk for computerization and promotion. Photo: Krzysztof Krzempek / Gdańsk University of Technology
The University of Gdańsk honored prof. Edmund Wittbrodt, rector of Gdańsk University of Technology in 1990-1996 and the minister of national education in 2000-2001 with an honorary honoris causa doctorate. The ceremony took place on Monday, 5 October at the Artus Court in Gdańsk.

The honorary honoris causa doctorate, as part of the 50th anniversary of the University of Gdańsk, was awarded to the first democratically elected rectors of Gdańsk universities after the 1989 political changes in Poland: prof. Edmund Wittbrodt, rector of GUT in 1990-1996, prof. Stefan Angielski, rector of the Medical Academy in 1990-1993 and prof. Zbigniew Grzonka, rector of the University of Gdańsk in 1990-1996.

Yellow zone until 16th October only

main building of Gdańsk University of Technology - autumn scenery
Gdańsk is in the so-called yellow zone with additional restrictions related to counteracting the spread of the coronavirus until 16th October. The university authorities appeal to the GUT academic community to pay special attention to the applicable sanitary guidelines and the rules of the university functioning during the pandemic. New information about conducting rules today in the afternoon. 

Introduction of the so-called yellow zone throughout the country entails a number of restrictions that must be followed in order to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The guidelines mainly apply to areas such as public space, transport, gastronomy, trade and services, organization of large events, etc. - there are no additional guidelines imposed on universities.

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