Guide to student science clubs at the Faculty of of Environmental Engineering and Geodesy

• For those interested in the topic of security
• For those interested in landscape architecture
• For those interested in spatial planning
• For those interested in geodesy
• For those interested in hydrology
• For those interested in construction and building

We’ve talked about science clubs at WBiNoŻ, talked about WBiHZ, now it's time for WIKŚiG. At the Faculty of Environmental Engineering and Geodesy, there are many student science clubs to choose from, offering all kinds of interesting challenges and projects. As their presidents say – there is something for everyone. If you don’t see anything that peaks your interest when browsing the activity of clubs in your faculty, remember that members of the student science clubs are always open to various ideas. They will support you in implementing your ideas and help you finance even the most daring projects.

SKN Bezpiecznik 

– In the Bezpiecznik Student Science Club, we try to solve safety problems in a way that is accessible to everyone – says the president of the student science club, Klaudia Wróblewska, adding that they solve them through organising, webinars or using the equipment shown at the University's Open Day. – We also go to science camps where we check many different safety issues that are not usually noticed by people. For example, we study air quality because it affects our health and well-being. Similarly with ventilation, which we use without thinking about the risks associated with not complying to the rules of its use – adds Klaudia.

One of the most interesting activities carried out by SKN Bezpiecznik was a webinar entitled "Profession: Mr. Nurse, what is the matter with this SOR?" with the participation of Mateusz Sieradzan, the author of the blog "Mr. Nurse", where he introduced not only potential patients to the topic of the State Medical Rescue, and in particular the functioning of the Hospital Emergency Department.

The members of the club also opened VR Lab – an interactive room for exercises related to occupational health and safety in the form of virtual reality games, and organized a research camp on air quality in the Cieplice-Zdrój sanatorium. Currently, the participants of the circle are planning a trip to the SAWO Safety Fair in Poznań.

SKN Architektury Krajobrazu

Karolina Kelner, the president of the Landscape Architecture Student Science Club, says that the members of the club work in many areas. – The term "landscape architecture" means much more than planting trees and designing gardens. We focus on activities that will bring people closer to nature. We want to promote the idea that surrounding yourself with nature is important, especially in times of global warming and the ubiquitous "concreteosis" – says Karolina, emphasising that this year promises to be a breakthrough for the club. – We have returned to fully operating after almost two years of a pandemic. It wasn't easy, but we’ve learned more than ever about how much a patch of green grass, singing birds or the smell of lilacs mean to a person who is forced to stay at home. So we’re now back with fresh ideas and newly found enthusiasm, because we believe that we can change our world for the better – says the president of the Landscape Architecture Student Science Club.

One of the most popular projects of the Landscape Architecture Student Science Club was designing an urban garden for preschoolers, and creating the "EduGarden" social garden in a school in Wrocław, together with the Spatial Planning Student Science Club PUZZLE, which was carried out as part of the "Foodshift" project. The project was awarded in the 3rd edition of the Student Activity Fund, organised by the Wrocław Academic Centre.

– We also organised a cleaning of the banks of the Odra river, and we are planning another one in the near future. We try to be active online, promoting our mission. We also want to enter the path of scientific research this year – ays the club's president about the activities of the club.

SKN Planowania Przestrzennego PUZZLE 

As already mentioned, apart from the Landscape Architecture Student Science Club, the Spatial Planning Student Science Club PUZZLE was involved in creating the "EduGarden". – Our collaboration was important, but it was mainly the school community that co-created the project with us. They talked about their needs and about the idea of ​​urban gardens in general – says Nicola Stanisławska, president of the Spatial Planning Student Science Club PUZZLE  about the initiative, which focuses mainly on projects related to the change of the urban landscape.

GreenInclusion is another example of a community garden that the science club is working on. – The project was similar, but we worked with a completely different social group – people from a nursing home – the president explains, adding that in addition to designing gardens since March last year, members of the club have been carrying out a series of workshops on plants and their role in the landscape for preschool aged children. – All our projects allow us to learn how to work with local communities of different ages, but also to get to know different views of the city and landscape – says Nicola.

According to the president of the Spatial Planning Student Science Club PUZZLE is a club that brings together people with various interests. They deal with their surrounding space, but they also connect their work with many other topics, such as economy, architecture, urban planning, transport, ecology, cultural landscape and sociology. – It’s also worth mentioning that our club doesn’t end at the university – we go to various conferences and workshops. And of course, apart from conducting typical scientific activities, we also like to spend time together over coffee, eating out together or on trips to the mountains – says Nicola Stanisławska.

SKN Geodetów

The Student Scientific Club of Surveyors was founded on March 8, 1962. It’s one of the longest operating clubs at the university. It’s also one of the biggest, as it has about 60 members involved in the various research projects. Their latest, high-profile projects include measuring rock mass displacements in Szczeliniec Wielki, scanning and measuring the Niedźwiedzia Cave or the “Sensorowo Rowerowo” project. Their results are presented at national and international scientific conferences. Such conferences allow the members to exchange experiences and gain new contacts. In June, for example, members of the club will travel to Germany for IGSM, the International Meeting of Geodesy Students

– Geodesy is a broad field – it’s not only dividing plots, but also photogrammetry, remote sensing, laser scanning, satellite geodesy and geoinformatics. Our club gives the opportunity to work on complex projects – we work together, support each other and help to obtain funds – says the president of the club, Maurycy Hechmann.

SKN of Surveyors also actively participates in international and national research projects, such as EPOS-PL + And together with the student science clubs of the Wrocław University of Technology and the University of Wrocław, it organises the International Day of Geographic Information – GIS Day, every year. – Another important event, which has already become part of the club’s tradition, is the annual Surveyor's Rally. It attracts nearly 300 participants from all over Poland and serves the integration of students, graduates, university employees and geodesy supporters – says Maurycy, adding that during the inter-semester breaks, members of the club also organise study camps.

SKN Hydrologów i Hydrotechników

Members of the Student Scientific Club of Hydrologists and Hydrotechnicians emphasise that they always try to meet the expectations of students and try to give them a unique opportunity to develop and gain experience in practice.

– Members of the Student Scientific Club of Hydrologists and Hydrotechnicians are young, active and enthusiastic for working together, and have a passion for learning. The projects we work on have a wide range of topics, including hydrology, hydraulics, water construction, flood protection, environmental protection, water management and geotechnics – says Martyna Rukat, president of the club, adding that the fruit of their scientific work are articles, posters and other publications that they present at conferences nationally and abroad.

As the president emphasises, the scientific club isn’t all about work, it’s also about interesting projects, such as science trips, integration meetings, field games or visits to hydrotechnical facilities. – We also organise holiday science camps where we conduct field research, integrate and spend time in good company. Once you join the ranks of the Scientific Society of Hydrologists and Hydrotechnicians, you become part of our big hydrological family – exclaims the student scientific club’s president.

SKN Wpornik

The Student Science Club “Wspornik” is a scientific club uniting construction students. – We’re not afraid of any kind of construction. Last month, for example, we were on the Zwierzyniec Bridge, where we learned all the secrets of this historic structure – says Natalia Cielecka, president of the science club. – We introduce students to Civil Engineering, Architecture, Surveying and about BIM issues through BIM Wro webinars organised together with student science clubs of the Wrocław University of Technology and the Lower Silesian Chamber of Civil Engineers – she adds.

As Natalia explains, BIM objects are 3D models of products, devices, fittings and equipment that can be used to create intelligent building models. Everyone, from architects and surveyors to structural engineers to building owners, can use the same common 3D model and related information. This way, everyone has quick access to accurate data at every stage of the design, construction and subsequent operation of the building. This allows you to eliminate communication gaps and information losses that occur when transferring work on the project to the next team. According to Natalia, learning this helps a lot in one’s later professional career.

– Next month, we plan to visit a construction of multi-family buildings in Wrocław and we will continue webinars that attract many students from the Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences and the Wrocław University of Technology. In addition, our colleague Marta Kuboś is preparing materials for future conferences on the construction of biogas plants. She will present the process of designing and implementing the construction of a biogas plant in rural and urban areas. So far, the most popular methods of generating green energy in Poland have been wind farms and photovoltaic farms, and the continuous development of technology in the energy and construction sector has increased the importance and popularisation of biogas plants – says Natalia Cielecka.