The 4th cohort visited the Wrocław Technology Park to visit the supercritical fluid extraction lab and get introduced to 3D printing technologies. To ensure everyone had an up-close and interactive experience, students were split into two smaller groups.  The introduction to 3D Printing session provided an overview of manufacturing. SBBE students got a general understanding about how Computer-Aided Design models are exported and run through slicing software to generate paths for the printer. They also observed the actual printing process, where materials

There’s no better way to break the ice than, well, getting on the ice! Students of the 4th cohort of the SBBE program and several professors went ice skating – that was as much about friendship as it was about footwork.  It was a joy to hang out in such a relaxed setting, and we were glad to see that some of our better skaters had the chance to help a few colleagues gain their ‘ice legs’ and move away

The 4th cohort students explored another essential dimension of Polish culture through a hands-on culinary workshop at the Polish Your Cooking studio. The session offered an immersive experience into traditional Polish cuisine, combining technique, teamwork, and cultural discovery. During the workshop, the students prepared classic pierogi filled with potatoes and mushrooms, carefully working on dough consistency and filling balance. They also cooked traditional barszcz (Polish beetroot soup), learned the precise preparation techniques required for fish tartare, and baked aromatic gingerbread

Neither rain nor wind could stop the 4th cohort’s spirit!During a three-day trekking adventure in the Stołowe Mountains, our students set off by train to Kudowa-Zdrój, where they began their journey with a walk through the scenic Zdrojowy Park and an overnight stay in the town. The next morning brought clouds and steady rain, but that didn’t discourage the group — they bravely hiked to the iconic Szczeliniec Wielki and Błędne Skały, enjoying the mystical atmosphere of the rock labyrinths.

The 4th cohort students took part in an energetic and fun-filled sports activity at Go Jump in Wroclaw. The two-hour event was a perfect opportunity to take a break from academic responsibilities and strengthen bonds outside the classroom. Go Jump offered a fully equipped trampoline and activity park where students could challenge themselves physically while simply enjoying the moment. From high jumps and foam pits to slides and obstacle-style areas, everyone had the chance to test their balance, coordination, and

It was a refreshing change of pace for the SBBE 4th cohort to step away from the lecture halls and into the fresh air for a session of Nordic walking. For many students, this was a first-time experience, trading traditional trekking for the rhythmic, full-body coordination required by the poles. Guided by an expert instructor, they wandered their way through the park, learning that it is less about “walking with sticks” and more about a purposeful, energetic stride. What started

During the last week of September, 4th intake students had a wonderful opportunity to explore the world of atomic-scale imaging and surface analysis.  It was truly fascinating to see how FIB-SEM works — how precisely it can cut across layers — and how the environmental SEM allows imaging at temperatures from –20°C to +50°C, helping to observe structural changes in samples under different conditions. These classes at Nanores not only showed the students the amazing capabilities of surface analysis instruments

“From Wood to Paper” was the theme of the second part of Invited Scholars Week for the EMJM SBBE 4th cohort students. The lecture was delivered by Mr. Krzysztof Tekień, a startup engineer from Valmet, who introduced the detailed processes of papermaking.  During the first two days, he explained the types of paper and the workings of paper machines in the pulp and paper industry. His theoretical insights combined with first-hand experience in paper machine design made the sessions especially

At the beginning of the third week of September Dr Waldemar Krawczyk gave a series of lectures and practical sessions focused on the analysis of psychoactive substances present in plant-based biomass. Throughout the training, students were able to deepen their understanding of production methods and analytical techniques applied to the study of natural and semi-synthetic drugs derived from coca leaves, cannabis, and heroin. The students also had the opportunity to carry out practical exercises for detecting and analyzing psychoactive compounds. Thanks to this