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 its trails, and observing the local wildlife, including horses roaming freely in the meadows and watched bat hatchery.  The Roztocze National Park is the best

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 to handle different pollutants. The students learned step-by-step about flocculation dedicated to removal of suspended solids, oils, and fats; dissolved air flotation employing microbubbles to

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 station, where the students boarded a train to Szklarska Poręba Górna. As soon as they stepped outside the station, they were greeted by breathtaking views!

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 learnt about the production methods of some of the best-known natural and semi-synthetic drugs, such as cannabis, cocaine, and heroin. In addition, the students analysed

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 a detailed understanding of the paper production process, which they later witnessed firsthand at Mondi. Starting with wood sourced from responsibly managed forests, the production

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, and Quanta 3D 200i microscopes. The course included both theoretical introductions and hands-on sessions covering sample preparation and the use of advanced equipment. Participants had

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 in attendance, having traveled from distant countries to join the occasion.

The 3rd cohort of students was welcomed at WUST by the Vice Rector, Prof. Kamil Staniec. Welcoming remarks were also given by the SBBE Project Officer from the European Education and Culture Executive Agency in Brussels. The Project Coordinator, Prof. Jolanta Warchoł, along with the Deans from the partner institutions (LUT, UCLM, and WUST), delivered encouraging speeches to the students. The ceremony was also attended by representatives from industry and international organizations.

The SBBE Summer School, organized by LUT, took place in Finland and Estonia from August 26 to 30, 2024. The 2nd cohort of students had the opportunity to visit the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, Stora Enso, Nordic BP Group, and Tallinn University of Technology. Invited scholars from Åbo Akademi and VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd, along with representatives from industrial partners such as OTTO Engineering and Repsol, also participated in the summer school. Students engaged in

The first cohort of SBBE students proudly participated in the Wroclaw Student Chemistry Symposium organized by the Faculty of Chemistry at WUST on April 20-21, 2024. They presented their thesis output through poster presentations, engaging in a vibrant exchange of knowledge, and networking with fellow students in the field from various universities. This event highlighted innovative ideas and opened the door for future collaborations.