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On 9 November, the house of Mr Zdzisław, the porter at Polna 50, burned down. The property was not insured and the inhabitants were not able to secure their belongings. At present, he is staying in a storage room that he strives to keep warm by himself. We would like him to be able to rebuild his house in spring owing to a collect. Zdzisław is a modest man, it took some convincing for a collect to be launched on his behalf and for his benefit. On his behalf - thank you for your help!  Link to the collect

The PhD School of Warsaw University of Technology announces the call for applications in the 1st competition within the NAWA PROM PW 2024 project. The programme concerns the financing of short-term academic exchange, i.e. trips of 5 to 30 days for both employees and PhD students. The call for applications within the 1st competition will last until 20.12.2024. Applications will be submitted electronically at the following address projekty.sd@pw.edu.pl.

Bravo, Szymon Cygan!!! Your determination and masterful form took us to the podium! - We got 2nd place in the Rector's Cup Run! Congratulations and thank you for representing our Faculty in this way!

Are you ready for the most beautiful carnival night of the year? ‘Karnavauli’ is an event you can't miss! Let's transport ourselves into the magical world of  ‘Symphony of the Seasons’. We can't wait for you to join us! Share the event with your friends and together we will create a ‘’Karnavauli‘’ that no one will forget. See you at the ball! Tickets

We have already got used to the fact that in late November and early December, our Faculties and PW student residences designate places where donations can be brought in as part of the Noble Parcel. This is also the case this year. The needs do not change either - we are waiting for long-term food, cleaning products, household items such as blankets, towels or bedding. You can also help without leaving your home - through online fundraising. We encourage you to visit the pomagam.pl website and make a donation. Any amount will be greatly appreciated.

We would like to invite you to the 16th edition of the Warsaw University of Technology Rector's Cup Run. The event includes competitions in the 2 km (women) and 3 km (men) cross-country races, as well as the Warsaw and Mazovia Academic Championships (AMWiM) and the First Year Students' Games organised by AZS Warsaw. For more information, including registration, visit our Facebook site. Participation in the run is free of charge.

Among the winners are nine scientists from the Warsaw University of Technology including two from the Department of Mechatronics. Congratulations to:

• Maria Baczewska, PhD, BEng, from the Faculty of Mechatronics - project ‘3D QPI for biological cells regulated by the internal circadian clock - preliminary study at the Institut de génomique fonctionnelle de Lyon (IGFL)’ (research internship),
• Madhurya Chandel, PhD, from the Faculty of Mechatronics - project ‘24/7 MXene/CoFe2O4-based photocatalyst for the degradation of hazardous wastewater pollutants’ (preliminary/pilot research).

Are you ready to broaden your academic experience with innovative, short-term learning opportunities offered by 10 leading European universities? Attend an online information meeting on 4 December from 17:00-18:00 CET, where you will discover the full range of opportunities offered by the ENHANCE Innovative Learning Campus (ILC). More

The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) invites master's students from all ENHANCE disciplines to the ENHANCE International Experts in Teams hybrid course in the summer semester 2025. The course provides the opportunity to gain skills in teamwork and interdisciplinary project work in an international environment. The course consists of a week-long meeting in Trondheim, Norway, and remote classes. Registration

On Friday, 22 November, the Warsaw University of Technology hosted a meeting devoted to cooperation in research and dual degree programmes between Polish and Chinese universities. During the event, Agnieszka Jastrzębska, ProfTit. and Roman Szewczyk, ProfTit., PhD from the Faculty of Mechatronics, told the audience about existing and possible future areas of scientific cooperation between Warsaw University of Technology and Huazhong University of Science and Technology.

We would like to invite you to the final of the GAPA TEATR 2024 competition. The December Academic Artistic Review (GAPA) is a national competition for students organised for over 20 years by the Independent Students' Association of Warsaw University of Technology. The event promotes culture and talent development among the academic community. Student theatre groups will present their performances at the Stage on Smolna Street in the Śródmieście Cultural Centre. On 1.12 the performances will begin at 5 p.m. and on 2.12 at 6 p.m. Admission is free. Facebook

We would like to invite you to the 135th concert in the series ‘Great Music in a Small Auditorium’. We will hear Antonio Vivaldi's ‘Gloria RV 589’ and Michał Malec's ‘Caeli enarrant’ (a piece composed especially for us for this occasion). The concert will be performed by the Quantum Choir of Warsaw University of Technology and the Poliforum Baroque Orchestra. The solo parts will be performed by Malwina Borkowicz and Marta Krysiak. Conductor: Katarzyna Karbownik. Artistic direction: Kornelia Korecka-Karbownik. Free entry.

You are invited to the Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) session ‘Innovative antimicrobial wound care’. The event is organised by the Horizon Europe (HE) project, HyFiDress, and is the first open event to bring together scientists and members of the public interested in biomaterials, their applications, methods of research and opportunities for their development using modern technologies. Registration

The end of the year is a time that can evoke a whole range of different emotions. From joy, a sense of achievement (many things have gone your way) to relief that the year is coming to an end, to hope for a better year. A better year, that is? What should happen in it? These are some of the questions we will be looking at during the workshop ‘Summarise the old, plan the new’. Please note: Limit of places: 10, first come first served. Registration for the event is possible after logging in to the Career Center career platform.

For the ninth time, fair houses will be erected on the square in front of the Main Building of Warsaw University of Technology. Ours - the PW one - will be, as always, charitable. It is an opportunity to buy souvenirs and Christmas delicacies. There will also be other attractions. We invite you to join us on 5 and 6 December from 10.00 to 17.00.

Pulsating water jet technology for rock erosion application has been emphasized in this study. The erosion phenomena are explored as an eroded depth, eroded width and volume eroded of the sandstone at frequency f = 20,000–40,000 Hz by using pulsed water jet. The surface was eroded at pressure 20–40 MPa; standoff distance 20 mm; nozzle diameter 1.6 mm; and feed rate of the jet 125–200 mm/s. The eroded depth, eroded width, and volume of the eroded sections were evaluated through non-contact-type optical profilometer. The result shows the relationship between feed rate of the jet, pressure, and standoff distance, which affects the erosion depth and width and volume removal. At f = 40,000 Hz, the maximum value of erosion depth, width, and volume removal was obtained. The microstructural analysis Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM) examined the erosion topography, plastic deformation, and failure analysis at a frequency f = 20,000–40,000 Hz. The results reveal that the frequency change affects erosion, and failure was observed at 40,000 Hz. This is the result of the deeper and narrow eroded surface caused by the enhanced number of impacts (200–320 impact per mm) and concentrated stream of a jet at 40,000 Hz.

The registration for the second edition of Students Days of Electroenergetics is open. This event is organised by the Institute of Electroenergetics in cooperation with the PW Faculty of Electrics. The event is the biggest of this kind in the Province of Mazovia organised at the PW Campus, directed at students of technical schools and universities open to the newest trends in electroenergetics. The event is accompanied by a number of contests and games with nice rewards, including an electric scooter. Moreover, each participant will get a chance to receive an attractive gift bag. Registration

Join a conversation aimed at European entrepreneurs and business leaders preparing to enter the US market. This session will focus on the essential elements of intellectual property rights (IPR) readiness for Silicon Valley. We will discuss key strategies, from navigating US IP regulations to building a comprehensive IP portfolio, conducting due diligence and establishing a proactive IP protection and enforcement plan. Gain an understanding of how to adapt your IPR strategy to Silicon Valley's competitive landscape and learn best practices for protecting and leveraging your company's IP assets in the global marketplace.

Join us for a webinar with Melih Özkardes (ENHANCE Alliance Diversity Office) and Petra Lucht, Prof., (Technische Universität Berlin) to discover ENHANCE's educational approach, key strategies to support diversity and practical insights to improve inclusion in research settings. Learn how inclusion, diversity and equality can positively impact your research. Date and time: 26 November 2024 (12:15-13:00 CET).

Join us for a webinar with Milad Kolagar, PhD, from the Delft Centre for Entrepreneurship at Delft University of Technology, who will share his insights on how manufacturing companies can use data-driven digital services and smart solution strategies to promote sustainability. Find out how you can contribute to economic, environmental and social performance by ensuring industrial sustainability.