Cracow University of Technology

22/04/2026

Faces of the University — portraits that tell the stories! 🎨

The exhibition "Portraits of Professors of Cracow University of Technology" is now on display at Galeria Sztuki A1 in the heart of historic Kraków.

The portraits were created by Tytus Byczkowski, a Polish artist known for his expressive portraits and caricatures, with numerous solo exhibitions in Poland and around the world.

Located in a medieval cellar along the picturesque Kanonicza Street, the gallery has been used for showcasing artistic and architectural works connected with the Faculty of Architecture for over two decades.

📅 Open daily until 7th May, 9:00–21:00
📍 Kanonicza 1, Kraków

Take a look at the gallery below — you might spot professors standing proudly next to their painted counterparts.

Wydział Architektury Politechniki Krakowskiej

22/04/2026

This week, the Cracow University of Technology hosted the 2nd Scientific Symposium “Key Trends in Cycloaddition Reaction Chemistry” — a unique event bringing together researchers focused on one of the most dynamic areas of modern synthetic chemistry. 🔬

Participants launched the event with hands-on chromatography workshops, followed by networking sessions and plenary lectures dedicated to advanced cycloaddition methods and their applications — from smart polymer materials to bioactive compounds.

We are proud that this specialised symposium remains one of the few events in Europe dedicated entirely to cycloaddition chemistry, fostering collaboration across institutions and disciplines.

Special thanks to our sponsors, Chemat, Chemland Mariusz Bartczak , LPP Equipment, and Polygen for supporting the development of scientific research and laboratory innovation.

📸 Check out the highlights from the symposium!

Photos: Jan Zych

Wydział Inżynierii i Technologii Chemicznej Politechniki Krakowskiej

Chemia Organiczna - Politechnika Krakowska

22/04/2026

From theory to vibration reality – HIVIB 2026 at Cracow University of Technology

From 10 to 12 June 2026, Cracow University of Technology will host the 17th International Symposium on Human-Induced Vibrations and Seismic Influence on Structures (HIVIB 2026) — an internationally recognized event that has been connecting researchers and engineering professionals for over 50 years.

This year’s edition will feature keynote lectures delivered by leading experts whose research shapes modern structural and seismic engineering:

🎤 Keynote Speakers of HIVIB 2026:

• Maria Pina Limongelli (Politecnico di Milano, Italy)
Human-Centered Crowdsensing for Bridge Health Monitoring

• Tadeusz Uhl (Akademia Górniczo-Hutnicza w Krakowie, Poland)
Space Technology for Infrastructure Monitoring

• Theodoros Karavasilis (Πανεπιστήμιο Πατρών University of Patras, Greece)
Revised Stiffener Spacing Requirements for Seismic Links in Eccentrically Braced Frames

• Alessandro Palermo (UC San Diego, San Diego, USA)
Resilient Rocking Timber Structures: Development, Seismic Performance, and Practical Applications

The symposium will cover a wide range of topics, including seismic performance of structures, traffic-induced vibrations, structural health monitoring, and advanced experimental techniques.

🔬 Participants will also have the opportunity to take part in hands-on laboratory workshops in the Wind Engineering Laboratory using advanced laser vibrometry systems, bridging theoretical knowledge with real-world engineering practice.

On 12 June, participants will take part in practical workshops dedicated to non-contact vibration measurements using Doppler laser vibrometers, organized in cooperation with EC TEST Systems and Polytec.

During the sessions, engineers and researchers will:
✔️ perform vibration measurements on a structural model
✅ test advanced scanning and portable laser vibrometers
✔️ compare modern non-contact methods with traditional contact-based techniques
✅ explore how dynamic diagnostics supports real-world structural assessment

The experiment will be using a model inspired by the Olszynki Park high-rise complex — one of Poland’s most distinctive modern developments and an excellent case study for dynamic analysis.

📍 Kraków, Poland
📅 10–12 June 2026
💻 Hybrid format (on-site and online)
More info: https://symposium-hivib.pk.edu.pl/

22/04/2026

From Kraków to Groningen, our students are stepping onto the European stage! 🇵🇱➡️🇳🇱

Students from the Cracow University of Technology are taking part in the first-ever STARS EU Student Case Competition, hosted by Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen.

Poland is represented by four talented students from our two faculties:

🔹 Kacper Lipski and Maksym Kurochka from the Faculty of Civil Engineering,
🔹 Joanna Turbak and Beata Zadworna from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

Guided by their coach Augustyn Lorenc, PhD, from the Department of Transportation and Logistics Systems, the team is working alongside peers from across Europe on real-life engineering and business challenges.

Over five intensive days, participants collaborate in international teams, develop innovative solutions, and present them to an expert jury. The programme also includes networking, cultural exchange, and plenty of opportunities for international collaboration. 🌍

Fingers crossed for our team! ✊🎓

Wydział Inżynierii Lądowej Politechniki Krakowskiej
Wydział Mechaniczny Politechniki Krakowskiej

21/04/2026

Last Wednesday, the halls of Klub Kwadrat came alive with music during the 14th Song Contest for the Rector of Cracow University of Technology Award, organised by the International Centre of Education 🎤✨

The audience enjoyed performances in a rich mix of languages — Ukrainian, Belarusian, Japanese, Russian, and Polish — turning the evening into a true celebration of cultures.

The competition follows a two-stage format: first, contestants perform a song in a language other than Polish, and then present works by Polish artists in Polish.

🏆 The jury awarded three main prizes:

🥇 1st place: Anna Yanushyna (Ukraine)
for her performance of Giacomo Puccini’s aria “O mio babbino caro” and “Priscilla’s Song” from The Witcher game

🥈 2nd place: Maryia Paplauskaya & Yaseniya Sanko (Belarus)
for “Niebezpieczna” by Nizkiz and “Tak smakuje życie” by Enej

🥉 3rd place: Valeryia Vasileuskaya (Belarus)
who performed “Pas przeciwległy” by Nansi & Sidorov and “Wiśnie” by Kaśka Sochacka, accompanying herself on guitar

👏 Valeryia Vasileuskaya also received the Audience Award.

Take a look at the gallery below and relive the musical highlights of the evening! 📸🎶

Photos: Jan Zych

21/04/2026

This is how Civil Engineering celebrates! 🏗️🚂

Last Saturday, 11 April, the HOTEL SWING in Kraków was buzzing with energy during this year’s Civil Engineering Ball! 💃🕺 The evening was elegant, lively, and full of style. Together with university and faculty authorities, as well as our lecturers, the celebration lasted until sunrise. ☀️

The highlight of the night was the presentation of awards to our favourite lecturers. Your votes went to:

🏆 Transport and Logistics programme:
Jan Aleksandrowicz, PhD, Eng.
Mariusz Soboń, MSC, ENg.

🏆 Civil Engineering programme:
Dorota Kropiowska, PhD, Eng.
Łukasz Ślaga, Msc, Eng.

A huge round of applause for the winners! 👏 Thank you for your passion and inspiration every single day. 👷‍♂️👷‍♀️

Looking for yourself in the photos? The (almost) full photo gallery is now available here:
📸 https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCRjtk

We even managed to dig up a few more shots — you can check them out in the gallery below!

Wydział Inżynierii Lądowej Politechniki Krakowskiej

21/04/2026

Our Open Day may be over, but the memories are still fresh — and we captured quite a few of them along the way 📸

Take a look at more moments from the day — you might just spot yourself somewhere in the crowd, if so, leave a comment or send us a DM!

We hope to see you again soon… next time as our students.

Photos:
Jan Zych
Adam Sadło
Robert Żewecki

21/04/2026

🚀 Cracow University of Technology at the European Economic Congress 2026

Cracow University of Technology will take part in the European Economic Congress (EEC), held on 22–24 April 2026 in Katowice. Our experts will contribute to key discussions, join networking sessions, and meet you at the university’s promotional stand.

Our representatives in the debates:
🔹 Prof. Andrzej Szarata — “Vocational education, educating engineers” panel
📅 24 April (Friday) | 11:30–13:00
Discussion on labour market needs in industry, IT and energy, skills shortages, the role of data and AI in education, dual education models, and university–industry cooperation.

🔹 Piotr Zieliński, PhD — “Road investments” panel
📅 23 April (Thursday) | 9:30–11:00
The panel will address the expansion and modernisation of road infrastructure, EV charging networks, transport integration, safety, environmental impact, as well as the development of future-ready transport systems.

Our delegation also includes:
Prof. Maciej Szkoda, Prof. Joanna Ortyl, Prof. Magdalena Malinowska, Piotr Małka, PhD, and Prof. Łukasz Ścisło.
At our stand, visitors will be welcomed by Maciej Gibas, Kamila Stańczyk, and Wiktoria Duś.

We would be happy to meet you, exchange ideas, and explore opportunities for collaboration.

More about the event and full programme:

The largest business event in Central Europe. EEC is a representative and open forum for debate on the future of the European and Polish economy.

20/04/2026

🎮🧪 Step inside the future of chemical engineering education

Cracow University of Technology leads the international VRChem Project, bringing together universities from Poland, Italy, Portugal and Spain to create immersive Virtual Reality learning environments for chemical engineering students.

Thanks to VR technology, students can explore realistic industrial installations, analyse equipment, and experiment safely in a fully interactive digital environment — gaining hands-on experience without real-world risks.

🎬 Watch the promotional video and discover how Virtual Reality is transforming engineering education:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4mwy4hLU6g

The project is coordinated by Sebastian Pater from the Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology.

Learn more: https://vrchem.pk.edu.pl/

Project members:
Lodz University of Technology - TUL
Universidade de Aveiro
Universidad de Cádiz
Politecnico di Milano

VRCHEM Scenario1

20/04/2026

🏆 Victory on the cyber range!

Students of the Cracow University of Technology showed outstanding performance during IN.SE.CON 2026 — one of the leading cybersecurity events in the region.

Our team secured 1st place in the Capture The Flag (CTF) competition, solving all tasks in under two hours and achieving a perfect score 🔥

The competition took place on a professional cyber range simulating real-life threat scenarios — the kind of challenges faced daily by cybersecurity professionals and SOC teams.

👨‍💻 Winning team:
Krystian Kluczkiewicz (captain)
Michał Langner
Jakub Nawrocki
Olaf Pomykalski
Piotr Wieczorek

Their success is the result of strong preparation, practical skills, and true passion for cybersecurity.

👏 Congratulations to the team and thanks to the academic staff for supporting the development of future cybersecurity experts!

Photos: Wydział Inżynierii Elektrycznej i Komputerowej Politechniki Krakowskiej, Wydział Informatyki i Matematyki Politechniki Krakowskiej

20/04/2026

The dust has settled and our Open Day has officially come to an end 🎓

Thank you to everyone who joined us, asked questions, explored our labs, and shared this amazing day with us. We hope you felt the energy, had fun, and caught the spirit that makes our university a place worth choosing.

Here are some fresh moments captured along the way 📸
See you again soon… this time as our students.

Wydział Architektury Politechniki Krakowskiej
Wydział Informatyki i Matematyki Politechniki Krakowskiej@
Wydział Inżynierii Elektrycznej i Komputerowej Politechniki Krakowskiej
Wydział Inżynierii Lądowej Politechniki Krakowskiej
Wydział Inżynierii Materiałowej i Fizyki Politechniki Krakowskiej
Wydział Inżynierii Środowiska i Energetyki Politechniki Krakowskiej
Wydział Inżynierii i Technologii Chemicznej Politechniki Krakowskiej
Wydział Mechaniczny Politechniki Krakowskiej
AZS Politechnika Krakowska
FutureLab PK
IRO Cracow University of Technology

17/04/2026

🎓 Our Open Day is in full swing and we’re here until 2:00 PM!

Great weather, interesting presentations, hands-on activities, music in the air, and yes… cotton candy and refreshments included 🍭🎶☀️

Still time to join us, explore our programmes (including the new ones), meet our students and staff, and feel the atmosphere of the Cracow University of Technology.

📍 Drop by before 2:00 PM. We’re waiting for you!