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ECIU University strives to enhance and facilitate joint funding proposals from different ECIU institutions, creating strong consortia to achieve results that have an impact on European society.

Writing a successful Erasmus+ funding proposal does not only require careful planning and attention to the call and application form details, but it also needs to take into account the way the evaluators will “scan” your proposal and the answers to the evaluation questions they will search in its paragraphs.

Get some useful suggestions during your lunch with some presentations from Erasmus+ evaluators! Let’s meet and discuss with them, let’s be inspired to make ECIU proposals more convincing!

Helene Elvstrand from LiU will guide us through the evaluation criterion Relevance and quality. 
Anne Louise Rowan from DCU will share her insights on centralised actions (i.e., Alliances for Innovation) and how to develop convincing quality and impact sessions.

 We hope you can join us on Wednesday 10th of December 2025 12.00 - 13.00 CET. Here is the link to connect! 

The latest results of the European Engineering Studies Ranking – EngiRank 2025 – have been published. The podium was taken by: Technical University of Denmark (DTU), Delft University of Technology, and KU Leuven – leaders in innovation and research in Europe. Five Polish technical universities made it into the top 100, with AGH University of Science and Technology in Kraków ranking highest in the country (50th place).

The EngiRank 2025 results were officially announced on December 1 in Brussels during the seminar “Engineering for Security: Universities and Industry in Service of Defense”, attended by rectors of leading European universities and representatives of major defense companies such as Patria, Leonardo, PGZ, Rheinmetall, Safran Group, and Rolls-Royce. Among the panelists was Prof. Krzysztof Jóźwik – Rector of Lodz University of Technology – representing our university in a discussion on the role of engineering in Europe’s security.

In addition to the overall classification, subject-specific rankings were also published, covering the main engineering disciplines. Lodz University of Technology was ranked in all seven categories. It performed best in Chemical Engineering, taking 3rd place in Poland and 77th in Europe. In Mechanical Engineering, it ranked 5th nationally and 131st in Europe. In three categories, it placed 6th in Poland: Electrical, Electronic & Information Engineering (EEI) – 110th in Europe; Materials Engineering – 153rd; and Medical Engineering – 116th. In Civil Engineering (126th in Europe) and Environmental Engineering (180th in Europe), it ranked 9th nationally.

The EngiRank ranking is fully transparent and based exclusively on external data. It considers not only publications and citations but also cooperation with industry, patents, participation in EU programs (Horizon Europe, Erasmus+), engineering accreditations (ENAEE, ABET), and contributions to the Sustainable Development Goals. Thanks to this, it is a reliable tool for prospective students and employers, showcasing the real potential of universities.

EngiRank 2025 was developed for the third time by the Educational Foundation Perspektywy – a leader in educational rankings in Poland. Data for the ranking comes from the Scopus Elsevier database, the European Patent Office PATSTAT, Horizon Europe, and organizations accrediting engineering studies (ABET, ENAEE).

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The day will be full of contests with prizes and Q&A about mobility. Our office will be open all day!

Thanks to the allocated funds of over EUR 240,000, it will be possible to carry out exchanges with partner universities in 16 countries. The project includes institutions from Argentina, Honduras, India, Japan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, El Salvador, South Africa, Ukraine, the United States and Uzbekistan. Newly established partnerships include universities from Ethiopia, Taiwan, Oman, Papua New Guinea and Nigeria.

Under the project, students and doctoral candidates may spend one semester studying at a selected partner university. Academic and administrative staff are offered one-week teaching or training mobility opportunities. These mobilities provide an excellent chance to share experiences, build valuable relationships and strengthen international cooperation. The bilateral nature of the programme also makes it possible to invite distinguished academics to deliver lectures, workshops or training sessions using modern educational methods.

Currently Erasmus+ KA171 projects with non-EU countries launched under the 2023 and 2024 calls are also underway. The mobility activities completed so far have contributed to the development of educational and research collaboration, as well as the implementation of joint initiatives with academic institutions in partner countries.

We hope that the new edition of the Erasmus+ programme for 2025–2028 will bring many international initiatives.

Discover how universities and NGOs can team up to drive real progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Learn from practical examples, gain tools, and explore successful collaborations that make a difference.

✨ What to Expect?

• 🌍 Discover the #edu4sdgs project and its impact on education for sustainability - presented by Dorota Piotrowska (TUL professor), Project Coordinator.
• 🎙️ Insights from Catarina Alves, Asociación Bienestar y Desarrollo (ABD) - an overview of the key role of the third sector in achieving the SDGs.
• 📚 Case Study 1: “The UAB and the SDGs”
  Presented by Daniel Franco, professor at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), illustrating the university’s commitment and strategic approach to the Sustainable Development Goals.
• 🤝 Case Study 2: “The collaboration between the UAB and the ABD”
  Presented by Myra Ronzoni, highlighting a successful partnership model between academia and the third sector. 

This event is the first webinar in a new series organised within the #edu4sdgs project.
The series aims to share good practices, resources, and cooperation strategies that strengthen the role of higher education institutions in contributing to the SDGs.

📝 Register now: REGISTRATION FORM 
📅 Date: 2 December 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00–11:00 CET

📢 Language: English
🌐 More info about the project: edu4sdgs.eu

Don’t miss it – join the conversation and explore how academia and civil society can change the world together! 🌍

Discover the project that earned the title “EU Project of the Year” in the ACEEU Triple E Awards 2025!

For three years, together with partners across Europe, we’ve been developing tools to foster emotional intelligence, empathy, and inclusion in academic environments. On December 5, 2025, at the ICC headquarters, we’ll showcase the results of our work.

During the conference you will:
✔ Explore innovative strategies to combat discrimination
✔ Take part in inspiring panels and hands-on workshops
✔ Connect with experts and change-makers

Plus:
🎲 Experience the EQUNI Board Game, where participants team up to defeat the “Discrimination Monster” lurking on campus. The most creative ideas for using the game to promote inclusivity will win a copy of the game!

📌 Seats are limited – first come, first served.
📝 Registration has been extended until December 4th: Fill out the form

Event details and the full program are in the attached leaflet.

For questions, contact the International Educational Projects and Rankings Division at ICC: tel. +48 42 638 38 71, +48 42 638 38 11, e-mail: eduprojects@info.p.lodz.pl

Learn more about the project: https://equni.eu

Participate in this unique online event organized by the European Consortium of Innovative Universities! It's a great opportunity to exchange ideas, build a strong project consortium, and jointly apply for funding under the upcoming 2026 call for proposals.

During the event, participants will have the opportunity to join nine international project consortia that are currently looking for partners to collaborate in various thematic areas.

Don’t miss the chance to become part of innovative ECIU initiatives and gain valuable experience in implementing international projects!

Please complete the registration form by 16 November.
The meeting link will be sent prior to the event.

📅 Date: 18 November 2025

🕒 Time: 10:30–13:00 CET

If you have any questions, please contact the International Educational Projects and Rankings Division at ICC: tel. +48 42 638 38 73, +48 42 638 38 76.

Event Programme

The training was designed for both academic and administrative staff. It enabled participants to deepen their understanding of cultural differences, develop practical intercultural communication skills, and prepare for working in an international academic environment.

The programme covered a wide range of topics, including intercultural communication, prejudice and stereotypes, as well as the challenges and opportunities of working in a multicultural context. Participants also took part in a variety of practical activities that encouraged reflection and the exchange of experiences.

The initiative attracted great interest and was met with very positive feedback, reflecting the growing awareness of the importance of openness and the need for a better understanding of cultural diversity within the academic community.

Dear Students,

our Partner University in Wien is looking for trainees - Offer

This traineeship can be supported by Erasmus+ programme.

In this year’s edition, Lodz University of Technology confirmed its stable position among institutions with strong research output and significant scientific impact, ranking 896th globally and 274th in Europe.

The ranking includes over 2,800 universities worldwide. The top positions were claimed by Harvard University (USA) and two leading Chinese institutions: Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Zhejiang University. Among Polish universities, the highest-ranked were: AGH University of Science and Technology in Krakow (294th), Jagiellonian University (306th), and University of Warsaw (503rd).

The Leiden Ranking is based on data from the open bibliometric database OpenAlex, ensuring greater transparency and accessibility of research performance analysis. It focuses exclusively on publication-related indicators, evaluating universities according to: number of publications (P), citation impact (PP(top 1%, 5%, 10%, 50%)), international collaboration (IC) and open access publications (OA).

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