Fourteen projects were shortlisted for the first and second editions of the contest, which are divided by subject matter but united by practicality and a passion for bringing science and the environment, not just the immediate one, closer together.
| L.p. | Project title | University of Lodz scientist | University of Lodz Students | Partner institution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Assessment of the antibacterial properties of ecological recreational and sports surfaces |
dr Aleksandra Budzyńska | Mikołaj Cybulski | UNIRUBBER Sp. z o.o. |
| 2 | Application of Hydroidea's sorption products to increase the efficacy of Ecohydrological Nature-based Solutions | dr Paweł Jarosiewicz | Patrycja Chamczak | Hydroidea sp. z o.o. sp.k. |
| 3 | Assessment of the antimicrobial activity of ozonated oils produced by OZONEA brand | dr Anna Jasińska | Agnieszka Sobieszek, Dominika Antosiak | ENERGOMAT |
| 4 | Application of Vitek®2 automated technology for qualitative identification of mesophilic microorganisms isolated from air and rocks of the Bochnia Salt Mine | dr hab. Magdalena Kowalewicz-Kulbat | Michalina Rachubik, Mateusz Kosiński | Kopalnia Soli Bochnia Sp. z o.o. |
| 5 | Colchicine encapsulated in nanoparticles for potential use in inhibiting inflammation associated with diseases of various etiologies | dr hab. Agnieszka Krupa | Martyna Nowicka, Maja Krupa | Centrum Weterynaryjne Jacka Szulca |
| 6 | Optimisation of the method of bioproduction of proteins and peptides with a high content of sulphide bridges | dr Przemysław Płociński | Oleksandra Komarova | PROT Sp. z o.o. |
| 7 | Antifungal properties of ecological recreational and sports surfaces - protection against infectious and environmental pathogens | prof. UŁ, dr hab. Sylwia Różalska | Katarzyna Prochoń | UNIRUBBER Sp. z o.o. |
| 8 | Influence of Yarrowia lipolytica postbiotic on monocyte secretory activity | dr Małgorzata Siwińska | Oleksandra Komarova | ONESANO S.A. |
| 9 | Understanding the cellular and enzymatic mechanisms that determine the effectiveness of Androdiet® in reducing androgenetic alopecia. | dr Aleksandra Szwed-Georgiou | Wiktoria Barczyk | ICHEM sp. z o.o. |
| 10 | Antimicrobial activity of fulvic acid against bacterial and fungal pathogens of livestock and plants - preliminary and literature studies | dr Marcin Włodarczyk | Jolanta Kalinowska | KYA NATURAL COMPANY Sp. z o.o. |
| 11 | The microbiological safety evaluation of the manufacturing process of 3D prints for biomedical applications by a multifunctional device for rapid prototyping of bone implants | dr Marcin Włodarczyk | Mateusz Kosiński, Agnieszka Domańska | ATMAT sp. z o.o. |
| 12 | Undesirable crystallisation in lipsticks | prof. UŁ, dr hab. Magdalena Małecka | Jan Chodorski | Delia Cosmetics Sp. z o.o. |
| 13 | Determining the conditions of the technological process of sesame oil extrusion, guaranteeing the optimal correlation between the content of health-promoting sesamol and the organoleptic properties of the oil | dr Sylwia Smarzewska, dr Kamila Koszelska | Michał Świderski, Monika Wypych | Miramar sp. z o.o. |
| 14 | Optimisation of selected areas of internal logistics at Dradura Polska Sp. z o | prof. UŁ, dr hab. Agnieszka Bukowska-Piestrzyńska | Zuzanna Lesiak, Julia Stemplowska, Bartłomiej Rutkowski, Arkadiusz Kunaszyk | Dradura Polska sp. z o.o. |
| 15 | Analysis and identification of opportunities and threats for the fashion e-commerce magazine - potential developments | dr Joanna Górniak | Hubert Denert, Dominika Gabrysiak, Mateusz Tomczak | Arvato Polska Sp. z o.o. |
| 16 | Intergenerational conflicts - causes and ways of solving them in the opinion of the inhabitants of the Łódzkie Voivodeship | dr Dorota Kałuża-Kopias | Olga Korczyńska | Fundacja Skarby Pokoleń |
| 17 | Survey of Łódź residents' and Pinocchio Theatre audiences' opinions on the form and functionality of the new venue | prof. UŁ, dr hab. Ewelina Wejbert-Wąsiewicz | Angelika Kapuścik, Ksawery Olczyk | Teatr Pinokio |
| 18 | My first steps in Poland | dr Anetta Buras-Marciniak | Oliwia Boczek | Philips Polska Sp. z o.o. |
| 19 | Glossary of terms related to neurodiversity | dr Katarzyna Fronczak | Weronika Tomiak | Fundacja Neuroróżnorodni |
| 20 | The archives of the Literary Institute as a source for research into Polish post-war literary culture | prof. dr hab. Marzena Woźniak-Łabieniec | Agnieszka Nawrocka, Robert Grześkowiak, Natalia Jóźwiak | Stowarzyszenie Instytut Literacki Kultura |
| 21 | Active heritage through ethnography. The local community and its memory in community action for the cultural landscape | dr Aleksandra Krupa-Ławrynowicz, dr Alicja Piotrowska | Monika Raj, Kamil Ludwiczak | Lelowskie Towarzystwo Historyczno-Kulturalne im. Walentego Zwierkowskiego |
| 22 | Research on the participation of Polish women in missions abroad - status and perspectives | prof. UŁ, dr hab. Krzysztof Lesiakowski | Julia Gertner | Stowarzyszenie Kombatantów Misji Pokojowych ONZ |
| 23 | Archaeologisation of the contemporary cultural heritage of Krapkowice. Multidisciplinary analysis of selected objects | dr Olgierd Ławrynowicz | Daria Kacprowicz | Towarzystwo Przyjaciół Krapkowic |
| 24 | Pre-local Lelów. Popularising the results of archaeological research | dr Olgierd Ławrynowicz | Anna Ciszek | Towarzystwo Historyczno- Kulturalne |
| 25 | Acceleration of artificial neural networks in variables selection based on the expression profile of circulating miRNAs of pancreatic cancer patients | dr Monika Bartkiewicz | Aleksander Rycerz | Zakład Biostatyki i Medycyny Translacyjnej Uniwersytetu Medycznego w Łodzi |
| 26 | Management and representation system for health clinic resources based on network infrastructure | mgr Piotr Frątczak | Łukasz Stępień | NOWA Krzysztof Nowak, Sławomir Dulęba s.c. |
| 27 | Applications of photogrammetry methods in 3D visualisation | dr Artur Lipnicki | Szymon Zieliński | Biblioteka Miejska w Łodzi |
| 28 | Photogrammetry methods in the construction of a facial model of school patron Emilia Sczaniecka and mathematician Stefan Banach | dr Artur Lipnicki | Miłosz Ignaszak | IV LO im. Emilii Sczanieckiej w Łodzi |
| 29 | Tourist attractiveness of Łódź and visitors' level of satisfaction with the service at the tourist information point during the celebrations of the 600th anniversary of granting the city rights to Łódź | dr Aleksandra Mroczek-Żulicka | Michał Stańczak, Julia Lessman | Łódzka Organizacja Turystyczna |
| 30 | Small-scale courtyard revitalisation | dr Anita Gulczyńska | Aleksandra Prokopczyk; Oliwia Milaszewska | Centrum Promocji i Rozwoju Inicjatyw Obywatelskich OPUS |
| 31 | Parent know your rights project | dr Izabela Kamińska-Jatczak | Sandra Chojnacka, Mateusz Dymowski, Aneta Grober, Jagoda Kazimierska | Centrum Administracyjne Pieczy Zastępczej w Łodzi |
| 32 | Activating seniors in the Alumni and Supporters Club of the Local Government at the University of Third Age | dr Wojciech Świtalski | Weronika Grzegorczyk | Miejska Strefa Kultury w Łodzi |
| 33 | Find strength in mediation. A series of workshops on the practical application of mediation approaches. | dr Monika Wojtczak | Natalia Dziąg | Dom Samotnej Matki im. Stanisławy Leszczyńskiej w Łodzi |
| 34 | New obligations of an entrepreneur selling through an online shop, introduced through the implementation into the Polish legal order of the Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council (EU) 2019/2161 of 27 November 2019 (the so-called Omnibus Directive) - content and method of implementation | dr Mateusz Balcerzak | Artur Chróścicki | Many Mornings Adrian Morawiak, Maciej Butkowski sp. k. |
| 35 | Simple joint stock company - corporate powers of shareholders | dr Jakub Janeta | Mateusz Sawicki | C Cube Prosta Spółka Akcyjna |
| 36 | Family foundations - constitution and operation | dr Jakub Janeta | Mateusz Kostro | HM Logistic Sp. z o.o. |
| 37 | Assessment of the knowledge and patent landscape, respectively, in the area of biological activity and intellectual property protection related to the production of extracts from animal tissues. |
dr Karolina Sztobryn, dr Paweł Piątek | Dominika Goss | OLEOFARM |
| 38 | The public value of the Orientarium in Lodz | dr Magdalena Wiśniewska | Kinga Pryk | Miejski Ogród Zoologiczny w Łodzi Sp. z o.o. |