Public defense of the doctoral dissertation of Eljas Johansson
Weinvite you to the public defense of the doctoral dissertation of Eljas Johansson, entitled "(Un)disclosed sustainability: a critical analysis of airline climate disclosures."
The defense will take place on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 1:15 PM in room 110/111 of the Faculty of Management and Economics, Traugutta Street 79, Gdańsk.
The thesis supervisor is Małgorzata Zięba, PhD, DSc, Professor of Gdańsk Tech. The doctoral dissertation and reviews are available in the Reading Room of the Main Library of the Gdańsk Tech, Gdańsk, G. Narutowicza Street 11/12.
Joanna Czerska, Ph.D, awarded in the World Education Summit 2026 in Dubai
The 35th edition of the Elets World Education Summit Awards 2026 took place in Dubai on February 4–5. Joanna Czerska, PhD, from the Department of Management Engineering and Quality received the Education Impact Leadership Award. She was among 100 winners from 47 countries.
At the Elets World Education Summit, academia, education leaders, community organizations, and public institutions from around the world gather to discuss the future of education. During the event, awards are presented to individuals who have a real impact on the development of education and the skills of the future.
The Education Impact Leadership Award, awarded to Joanna Czerska, PhD, honors leaders whose actions translate into a real change in teaching approaches and prepare young people for the challenges of the modern world. The jury recognized:
Business Challenge Marathon
The second edition of the Business Challenge Marathon took place in January at Gdańsk University of Technology. Once again, it proved that the best ideas are born at the intersection of academia and real-world practice.
This year, students attending the courses Principles of Management and Fundamentals of Management tackled real business challenges prepared by Beatrice Fauriez, CEO of Hermes Logistics, and Wojciech Trzebiatowski, Head of the Koliber Program at ORLEN. Elżbieta Karwowska, Ph D. was responsible for the initiative's development, coordination, partner acquisition, and student preparation.
Visit from the University Institute of Technology of Nîmes
On 20 January, the Faculty of Management and Economics at Gdańsk University of Technology welcomed a representative of our partner institution, the University Institute of Technology of Nîmes in France, Ms Claire Faugère. The visit marked another step in strengthening cooperation between our universities.
During her stay, Ms Claire Faugère met with the Vice-Dean for Development, Michał Tomczak, Ph.D, D.Sc, as well as the Dean’s Representative for Mobility and the Faculty Erasmus+ Coordinator, Dr Katarzyna Stankiewicz. She toured the campus and the Faculty, which made a great impression on her thanks to the harmonious blend of history and modernity.
World University Ranking by Subject
The 2026 edition confirmed the high international standing of Gdańsk University of Technology and, consequently, its strong scientific and research potential. GUT was ranked in the 601–800 range in the Business and Economics category.
Similar positions were achieved in Physical Sciences and Life Sciences, while Computer Science was ranked in the 801–1000 range.
The ranking includes 2,191 universities from 115 countries worldwide. A team of experts evaluates five key areas:
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Wioleta Kucharska Ph.D., D.Sc., Gdańsk Tech professor, awarded NCN project funding
We are proud to announce that Wioleta Kucharska, Ph.D., D.Sc. Gdańsk Tech professor, has received funding for a research project in the NCN OPUS 29 for the project entitled „WOMEN in STEM: diversity, inclusion, and equality in TECH universities – 'role models' impact’”. Wioleta Kucharska, Ph.D., D.Sc., wants to identify and measure the impact of factors and experiences acquired by young women while studying STEM fields, which are directly linked to their career path choices.
Habilitation Degree for Magdalena Popowska, Ph.D., D.Sc.
We are pleased to announce that Magdalena Popowska, Ph.D., D.Sc., from the Department of Entrepreneurship and Institutional Environment has been awarded the habilitation degree in the field of Social Sciences, in the discipline of Management and Quality Sciences.
We extend our sincerest congratulations on behalf of the Dean, Małgorzata Gawrycka, Ph.D., D.Sc., Professor at Gdańsk University of Technology, and the entire academic community. We wish success in the further development of her academic career and satisfaction from each new research project.
Final conference of the international AICOSERV project
The Faculty of Management and Economics at Gdańsk University of Technology invites you to the final conference of the international AICOSERV project, “AI for Public Sector Co-Creation: Values, Challenges and Competences” to be held on January 19, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the Faculty of Management and Economics (rooms 110/111).
The conference marks the conclusion of the international AICOSERV project, co-funded under the Erasmus+ EMDM Programme. The project is coordinated by Gdańsk University of Technology and implemented in collaboration with consortium partners from Austria, Portugal, Germany, Sweden, Ukraine, and Poland.