The ceremony took place at the Wroclaw University of Science and Technology. It was very international event which gathered the new cohort students from 18 countries from all over the World, representatives of the partner universities, and invited guests from academia and industry. The ceremony was opened by the Vice Rector Kamil Staniec. Dr Sarah […]
The SBBE 3rd cohort’s students visited PCC Rokita – chemical company that produces among others chlorine, oxygen, propylene, ethylene oxides and hydrogen for additives, polymer applications, etc. The company has a robust safety system to minimize the risk of industrial accidents and fatalities. The plant site is demarcated into various danger zones monitored by a wide net of […]
On Saturday, January 18th, the students of the third cohort attended an ice skating session at Hala Orbita. This event provided a valuable fun experience, as many of the students had never previously engaged in ice skating.Additionally, next day they had an opportunity to stretch during yoga classes.
The 3rd cohort students explored one of the essential aspects of the Polish culture: its cuisine, particularly the iconic pierogi. The culinary workshop at Browar Mieszczański studio provided an opportunity to learn how to make three distinct types of ‘pierogi’: pierogi with ‘polish’ cream cheese and potatoes, pierogi with buckwheat groats and feta cheese served […]
Educational visit in the Roztocze National Park, a stunning area known for its diverse landscapes, rich biodiversity, and commitment to environmental preservation. The park features lush forests, rolling hills, and unique geological formations, providing a perfect backdrop for exploring sustainable practices in natural resource management. The students both walked and cycled through the park, enjoying […]
The 3rd intake SBBE students had the opportunity to visit the Orlen company, the biggest petroleum industry in Poland. The students’ tour was guided by the Nijhuis company team that specialize in wastewater treatment and energy recovery. Orlen’s plant manages three distinct wastewater streams: glycol, biodiesel, and crude oil refined water. Each requires specialized processes […]
On 12th and 13th October, students from the 3rd cohort of the SBBE master programme had an absolutely amazing time hiking through Sudety Mountains! This was a wonderful activity that formed part of a sports class run by the lovely Karolina Piròg from WUST. Two days adventure began bright and early at Wroclaw Glowny train […]
Students from the 3rd intake of the Erasmus Mundus programme in Sustainable Biomass and Bioproducts Engineering took part in a series of lectures on the analysis of psychoactive substances in biomass of plant origin, led by Dr. Waldemar Krawczyk, former director of the Central Forensic Laboratory of the Polish Police. During these sessions, the students […]
As part of Erasmus Mundus program in Sustainable Biomass and Bioproducts Engineering, the 3rd intake students had the chance to travel to the northern part of Poland, to the city of Świecie, for a field trip to Mondi Company. The lectures, led by renowned Valmet Startup Engineer Krzysztof Tekien (SBBE Invited Scholar), gave the students […]
Nanores Laboratory organized a specialized training course for SBBE students. The training provided them an opportunity to be familiarized with the following instrumental methods: scanning electron microscopy (SEM), environmental scanning electron microscopy (ESEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), and focused ion beam (FIB) technology. The research was conducted using Helios NanoLab 600i, Helios 5 CXe PFIB, […]
The first cohort of SBBE students graduated after successfully defending their theses before an international committee composed of professors from the three Partner Institutions, along with external observers from international organizations and industry. The SBBE graduation ceremony was held in a historic lecture hall at the Faculty of Chemistry at WUST, with some students’ parents […]