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An idea for effective removal of the radioactive element

Opublikowano: 28/03/2023 8:29 am

Photo of Artur Kasprzak, PhD

How can the toxicity of cesium, which is frequently used but dangerous both for people and the environment, be dealt with? What can help are nanomaterials containing sumanene. Artur Kasprzak, PhD, from the Faculty of Chemistry at the Warsaw University of Technology is currently working on it. He is the only researcher in the world who specializes in such a use of this compound.

WUT students' aircraft wins prizes in an international competition

Opublikowano: 27/03/2023 9:56 am

Photo of the students from the team from the SAE AeroDesign Science Club

Success of our students

Delegation from Taiwan visited WUT

Opublikowano: 27/03/2023 9:41 am

Photo of WUT Rector, Prof. Krzysztof Zaremba, the Ambassador of Taiwan to Poland, JE⁠ Bob L. J. Chen and President of Taipei Tech, Prof. Sea-Fue Wang

The Warsaw University of Technology was visited by representatives of the National Taipei University of Technology and the Taipei Representative Office in Poland. The visit included extending the student exchange agreement, discussions about expanding cooperation and a tour of CEZAMAT.

WUT results in the QS by Subject ranking

Opublikowano: 27/03/2023 9:36 am

Photo of the WUT Main Building

In the latest edition of the QS by Subject ranking, we have kept the ranking of the best university in Poland in the field of Engineering & Technology and the third ranking in the category of Natural Sciences. Both rankings cover over 500 universities.

PhD students from WUT invented a rapid test for Lassa virus

Opublikowano: 22/03/2023 8:23 am

Photo of the rapid test for Lassa virus

It is biodegradable and provides the result after 15 minutes – such a test detecting the virus that causes Lassa hemorrhagic fever was developed by a team of PhD students from the Warsaw University of Technology.  

Our researchers want to increase the efficiency of photovoltaic cells

Opublikowano: 22/03/2023 8:18 am

Photo of photovoltaic panel

Only a relatively small fraction of the solar radiation falling on photovoltaic cells produces energy. The rest of the energy is lost, mainly in the form of heat. Researchers from the Warsaw University of Technology are working on a material with a negative refractive index, which will not only reduce the heating of the cell, but will also increase the efficiency of energy generation.

A project of a painters' residence in Latvia has been awarded

Opublikowano: 21/03/2023 9:24 am

Visualization of the artistic residency project

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Pearls of Science for our students and graduates

Opublikowano: 21/03/2023 9:13 am

Photo of the winners of the "Pearls of Science" competition

The Ministry of Science and Higher Education has announced the results of the first edition of the "Pearls of Science" competition. Our student and two graduates were among the winners.

WUT Summer schools – second edition

Opublikowano: 16/03/2023 9:10 am

Photo of students in front of the WUT's Main Building

Summer is still far away, but you can plan this time now - maybe it's worth spending it effectively? We invite international students to take part in the international Summer Schools carried out by the Warsaw University of Technology. Students can register now for one of 7 exciting programs.

Better logistics to help to save urban energy

Opublikowano: 07/03/2023 3:27 pm

Photo of the smart city

Scientists at the Warsaw University of Technology and their foreign partners want to create a platform that will minimise the consumption of energy necessary to deliver goods and services to residents. It will be a central element of modern urban logistics.

Our students have designed a cinema in Iceland

Opublikowano: 07/03/2023 2:14 pm

Visualization of the Grjótagjá Trail project by Maja Dziwok and Alexandra Dectot

What were their inspirations?

Award for prof. Thomas Skotnicki

Opublikowano: 24/02/2023 8:53 am

Photo of prof. Thomas Skotnicki and Laith Altimime - President SEMI Europe

The scientist associated with the Warsaw University of Technology was honoured with a special European SEMI Award for his contribution to the development of microelectronics in Europe. He received the award on 15 February 2023 during the Industry Strategy Symposium Europe in Vienna.

An idea from PW can save children’s lives

Opublikowano: 24/02/2023 8:32 am

Photo of the team who is working on the project

A team from the Warsaw University of Technology is working on a device to monitor the vital signs of infants during sleep. The invention is designed to detect signals of cot death and enable a quick response. The project has just been awarded in the thirteenth edition of the nationwide “Student-Inventor” competition.

Grounded House awarded in the MICROHOME competition

Opublikowano: 23/02/2023 4:15 pm

Visualization of the Grounded House project by students of the Faculty of Architecture of the Warsaw University of Technology

The design of a house constructed of soil, wood and potato cork by students of the Faculty of Architecture of the Warsaw University of Technology was awarded twice in the fifth edition of the MICROHOME competition.

Collection of aid donations for Turkey

Opublikowano: 13/02/2023 12:54 pm

Photo of the Turkey flag

Our students from Turkey are organising a collection of donations in kind, which will help their home country combat the consequences of the earthquake. The donations should be brought to room 86 in the Warsaw University of Technology Main Building (ground floor, the former bookshop).

The LIFT application will help passengers of the Warsaw metro

Opublikowano: 10/02/2023 9:50 am

photo of a person in a wheelchair in front of the gates at the Warsaw metro station

Getting to train or metro stations and moving inside these facilities is often a challenge, especially for persons with special needs. Now PW students want to do their bit to help.

Warsaw University of Technology for new generation electronics

Opublikowano: 10/02/2023 8:16 am

Photo of the processor

New equipment and new possibilities

We know the lists of the admitted to our Doctoral School

Opublikowano: 03/02/2023 4:26 pm

Photo of the student sitting at the table and making notes

On February 3, 2023 the lists of candidates admitted to the Doctoral School of the Warsaw University of Technology were published on the Doctoral School’s website

WUT student is a medallist at the Winter University Games

Opublikowano: 30/01/2023 9:08 am

Photo of Marek Kania with a bronze medal

Marek Kania from the Faculty of Power and Aeronautical Engineering stood on the podium of the Winter University Games in Lake Placid. Our student was third in the 500m skating race.

A buckle that can save a life

Opublikowano: 30/01/2023 8:48 am

The photo of HEMAWI team

Sometimes the simplest solutions can make a big difference. WUT students have developed a seatbelt buckle that makes it possible to undo a seatbelt even when the standard mechanism breaks down.

WUT and MUW together for health

Opublikowano: 30/01/2023 8:36 am

Photo of the Rector of the Warsaw University of Technology Prof. Krzysztof Zaremba and the Rector of the Medical University of Warsaw Prof. Zbigniew Gaciong

With the development of biotechnology and biomedical engineering in mind, the Warsaw University of Technology and Medical University of Warsaw have signed an agreement on scientific cooperation.

We know the ranking lists of candidates to our Doctoral School

Opublikowano: 27/01/2023 4:02 pm

Photo of the student standing at the table and leaning over notes

The ranking lists of candidates to the Doctoral School of the Warsaw University of Technology were published. Now candidates are obliged to admit required documents until February 1, 2023.

A student vision of the expansion of Płock zoo

Opublikowano: 20/01/2023 2:49 pm

Visualization of the expansion of the zoo in Płock

Students of the Faculty of Civil Engineering, Mechanics and Petrochemistry have developed a concept for the expansion of the Municipal Zoological Garden in Płock. New facilities with a leisure zone would be built on the slope of the Vistula River escarpment. 

Cyclists doing tests in WUT’s wind tunnel

Opublikowano: 19/01/2023 9:05 am

Photo of the cyclist in the WUT’s wind tunnel

Success in sport is determined by details. Scientists are increasingly helping sportspeople to find reserves and advantages. Track cyclists from the Poland team came to the Warsaw University of Technology to participate in the research. They were looking for the right equipment settings and the optimal position on the bike. They will use the results in training and competitions.

How not to give in to too much information?

Opublikowano: 19/01/2023 8:26 am

Photo of the room filled with seated people

New international project coordinated by WUT