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Premiere of "The Big Book of Online Education"

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We are pleased to announce the release of an extraordinary publication titled "The Big Book of Online Education," developed as part of the E-TECH project conducted by Gdańsk University of Technology in collaboration with partners: Politecnica delle Marche in Ancona, Italy; Joanneum Gesellschaft MBH in Graz, Austria; and with the support of the Academic E-learning Association SEA.

The project leader of E-TECH was Dr. Eng. Marek Chodnicki from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Ship Technology, with substantive leadership by MSc. Alina Guzik from the Faculty of Management and Economics. Additionally, key members of the implementation team from Gdańsk University of Technology included Dr. Iwona Mokwa-Tarnowska - editor, e-learning expert (CJO); MSc. Kinga Dytrych - graphic designer (FMEetw); MSc. Maciej Zaremba - editor, coordinator (WIMIO); Dr. Hab. Eng. Mariusz Deja, university professor - project supervisor (WIMIO).

High "Business and Economics" research quality in World University Rankings

World University Rankings
In this year's World University Rankings 2024 by subject - Gdańsk University of Technology took 1st place among Polish universities in the areas of "Engineering" and "Physical Sciences" in terms of research quality and 3rd place in the area of "Business and Economics".

In total, Gdańsk University of Technology was classified in five fields. In addition to "Physical Sciences", "Engineering", "Computer Sciences" and "Business and Economics" included in the previous edition of the ranking, this year it was also classified for the first time in the "Life Sciences" area.

In the rankings for the areas of "Engineering", "Computer Sciences", "Business and Economics" and "Life Sciences", Gdańsk University of Technology was placed in the range of 601-800, and in the "Physical Sciences" ranking in the range of 801-1000.

New park in Wrzeszcz from Gdańsk University of Technology

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Gdańsk University of Technology has created a new, attractive and green space for residents of Gdańsk. A public park with an area of approximately 7.5 thousand square meters was created in Wrzeszcz, on the slope of Góra Szubieniczna (Gallows Hill), right behind the Gdańsk Tech building equipped with the "Kraken" supercomputer.

At the end of April this year Gdańsk University of Technology has launched the most modern IT complex in Poland - the Gdańsk Tech STOS Competence Center. The "Kraken" supercomputer was placed in the basement of the facility. Its name was chosen by Tricity residents in an online vote. The culmination of the project was the development of the area around the complex.

Gryf Pomorski (Pomeranian Griffin) for prof. Edmund Wittbrodt

Photo: Karol Stańczak
Prof. Edmund Wittbrodt received the Pomeranian Griffin statuette in recognition of his activities for the development of Pomeranian education and for his involvement in the creation of local government in Pomerania, as well as for joint, hard work for the common good and development of the region.

The statuette commemorates the 25th anniversary of the Pomeranian Voivodeship Self-Government, which changed Pomerania and its importance in Poland and the united Europe. The prizewinner received it from Mieczysław Struk, Marshal of the Pomeranian Voivodeship, and Jan Kleinszmidt, chairman of the Pomeranian Voivodeship Assembly.

Dr. Beata Krawczyk-Bryłka at the Universitat Politécnica de Catalunya

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Recently, Dr. Beata Krawczyk-Bryłka participated in an international meeting of supercomputer users at the Universitat Politécnica de Catalunya in Barcelona. The trip was part of the EuroCC² project, which involves 33 countries from across Europe. The project's aim is to provide access and technological support as well as training and advisory services for supercomputer users in the fields of science, industry, and public administration.

As part of EuroCC Poland CI TASK, Dr. Krawczyk-Bryłka's responsibility is to establish collaboration with Polish organizations involved in implementing digital solutions (e.g., DIHs) and with National Centers of Competence in HPC established in each partner country.

Summary of the conference "Income and Wealth Inequality: Drivers and Consequences"

Income and wealth
From September 27 to 29, 2023, an international scientific conference titled "Income and Wealth Inequality: Drivers and Consequences" took place at Gdansk University of Technology. The event was organized by the Faculty of Management and Economics at Gdansk University of Technology in collaboration with the Luxembourg Income Study (LIS).

Over the course of three days, the conference featured the latest research achievements in the field of income and wealth inequality from theoretical, empirical, and comparative perspectives. The discussions also delved into the role of public policy and technological progress in the evolution of inequality, as well as understanding the economic and social consequences of increasing inequality.

Erasmus+ project implemented by Gdansk University of Technology

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An Erasmus+ project led by Gdańsk University of Technology seeks better integration of the topic personal, professional and planetary well-being into education and not only.

Gdańsk University of Technology has recently begun a 36-month European Union funded Erasmus+ project named SWEPPP (Sustainable Well-being - education for personal, professional and planetary well-being), which will be running until August 2026 in co-operation with three European strategic partner institutions.

The inauguration of the Erasmus Program at FME

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On Monday, 2.10 the academic year for Erasmus Program exchange students was inaugurated at the Faculty of Management and Economics. 

The event welcomed international students from France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain and Turkey, and introduced them to the academic and extracurricular options available to them throughout the year. They were encouraged to embrace the host country's culture and university life.

With the academic year officially underway, the Erasmus Program promises a year filled with learning and cultural exploration.

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