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Appetite-regulating scents: swap sweets for scented blotters

Dr. Jacek Łyczko's team from the Department of Food Chemistry and Biocatalysis at UPWr is embarking on consumer studies in the final phase of his research on creating a new generation of appetite-regulating agents. The scented prototypes have already been designed: 12 of them to stimulate appetite (e.g., for seniors) and 4 to reduce it, which will interest individuals with obesity. Some of these have already been filed for patent by the university.

New board for the Convention of the Doctoral Student Council has been elected

Chairman of the Convention of the Doctoral Student Council, Adam Cegła, and vice-chairs: Justyna Załuska and Rafał Ramut discuss their plans and objectives for the upcoming year.

MERIT grant awarded to scientist at UPWr

Dr. Radosław Zajdel from the Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences has been awarded a MERIT grant for the project "BIG4," which aims to explore the full potential of GNSS technology for precise geodetic research and monitoring of Earth's changes.

UPWr Participatory Budget – winning projects announced

The "Modern Didactics Laboratory ROOM 2.21" and the "Chill &S study Greenhouse " a shared space for learning and relaxation at the Biskupin Campus, emerged as the winning projects in the third edition of the UPWr Participatory Budget. The former is a staff initiative, while students proposed the latter.

PhD student from UPWr wins Interstudent award

Waheed Adewale Rasaq, a PhD student from Nigeria at the Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, has won the Interstudent award for his contribution to waste management research. His award was not only for his contribution to science but also for his involvement in the social life of the university.

UPWr scientists: royal gardener designed the Książ Castle Gardens

The Książ Castle Gardens in the 1870s were designed by Eduard Neide, the director of the Royal Gardens Tiergarten in Berlin – this is the latest discovery by UPWr scientists who have been researching the history of this site for several years.

Start of voting for projects under the Participatory Budget

Race to Zero - global campaign for a zero carbon economy

The global Race to Zero Campaign brings together educational institutions, including universities, cities, regions, financial and healthcare institutions that have pledged to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by half by 2030, with the goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2050.

Clean Energy: Debtors and Creditors

Residents of small towns and villages may play a crucial role in Poland's energy transition. These communities have the potential to create local and independent systems that ensure energy security throughout the country.

Research papers of the week – January 2024

We present the highest-score research papers of January 2024. These papers have ben published in journals with the highest Ministerial score – 200 points.

Dr. Habiba Khalid: - In life, as in science, my goal is to improve the lives of others

Dr. Habiba Khalid, an adiunkt assistant professor from Pakistan, is working alongside Prof. Andrzej Białowiec on research aimed at enhancing biomethane production from biowaste, a key area in renewable energy that holds significant promise for sustainable environmental management.

Digital Twin to Aid in Urban Energy Transformation

Researchers from the Institute of Geodesy and Geoinformatics at Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences are working on the DigiTwins4PEDs project, which aims to utilize a city's digital twin to model urban energy aspects. This marks a step towards carbon-neutral cities and a sustainable energy future. The project is financed by the National Centre for Research and Development.

MINIATURA 7 for three scientists from UPWr

Dr. Katarzyna Patejuk, Dr. Joanna Tunikowska, and Dr. Błażej Nowak have received nearly 140,000 PLN from the National Science Centre as part of the MINIATURA 7 competition. This grant will enable their research on new fungal species, an innovative method for treating tumors, and the genetic basis of stillbirths in sows.

The Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences has joined the Baltic University Programme (BUP)

This integration into the network opens up new opportunities for cooperation and intercultural exchange for the university. It also provides access to a wide range of courses, educational and scientific programs, and projects for students and staff.

EU GREEN – It's been a year

The collaboration of nine universities from nine countries during this time has often been a clash of cultures and mentalities, but also a space for drawing from individual experiences and solutions. Comparing our achievements to actions undertaken by other (including older) European universities, we can take pride in the effects achieved so far.

UPWr Scientists' Success in POLSA Contest

In the latest edition of the Polish Space Agency POLSA contest, the doctoral dissertations of Dr. Dariusz Strugarek and Dr. Mateusz Drożdżewski were distinguished.

UPWr scientist on the way to revolutionize the beauty market with innovative project

Dr. Agnieszka Krawczyk-Łebek, from the Department of Food Chemistry and Biocatalysis at UPWr, has secured funding for her groundbreaking project in the 14th edition of the National Centre for Research and Development's "Leader" program. Her research focuses on developing a multifunctional preservative for the cosmetics industry, offering a natural alternative to synthetic preservatives that are increasingly rejected by consumers.

UPWr on the podium of the "cycling round and round" contest

The campaign orchestrated by the City of Wrocław was a remarkable success, attracting over 1,400 participants who traversed a staggering 450,000 kilometers - a journey extending from Earth well past the Moon. Amongst this impressive feat, the Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences took third place on the podium.

UPWr Leads the Way in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals

This marks the second edition of the prestigious QS World University Rankings: Sustainability, and the first time that the Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences is participating. The results demonstrate that UPWr is a pioneer in implementing and promoting the idea of sustainable development, not just in Poland, but in this part of Europe as well.

Food sensory analysis: where taste meets innovation

In this episode of the "Mamy zielone pojęcie" podcast, prof. Edgar Chambers IV and prof. Agnieszka Kita discuss sensory food analysis. They delve into its role in product development and consumer preferences, highlighting the SEASONED project's contribution to advancing food science.

Digital twin to aid in monitoring cyclones, droughts, and floods

Extreme weather conditions and climate change are among the world's most significant challenges today. Creating a virtual replica of Earth's systems (a digital twin) for simulating and predicting "weather and climate" scenarios is a primary goal of the European Commission's Destination Earth initiative. Professor Witold Rohm from the Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences will play a vital role in this important endeavor.

Research papers of the month – December 2023

We present the highest-score research papers of December 2023. These papers have ben published in journals with the highest Ministerial score – 200 points.

PhD Candidates from UPWr Secure Funding from the Pearls of Science Program

In the latest edition of the Pearls of Science program, funded by the Ministry of Education and Science, two PhD candidates from the Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences have received financial support for their innovative research. Katarzyna Leicht and Aleksandra Hendrysiak have distinguished themselves with projects that have significant potential impact on the development of both science and the food industry.

In solidarity with Charles University in Prague