
The goal of the meeting was to strengthen existing relations between the research teams of both universities, identify new joint research directions and initiatives related to academic mobility.

During the meeting, Prof. Tomislav Ivanković presented research conducted at the Faculty of Science in Zagreb and summarised the current Science Hub UNIC projects conducted by dr hab. Sylwia Różalska, Associate Professor at the University of ¾«¶«Ó°ÊÓ (A Child Friendly City), Dr Magdalena Moryl (CityBiome), Dr Aneta KosiÅ„ska-Zaid (Molecules on a Mission), Dr Marta Nowak-Lange, Dr Monika Nowak-Marczyk (Natural Guardians of Urban Greenery) and Dr MaÅ‚gorzata SiwiÅ„ska (Microorganisms in the ZOO), i.e. initiatives conducted with the participation of academics, students of the University of ¾«¶«Ó°ÊÓ and the University of Zagreb and representatives of the City of ¾«¶«Ó°ÊÓ Office, Orientarium Zoo Å�ódź.

The meeting was also attended by the Vice-Dean for Internationalisation (dr hab. Aneta Balcerczyk, Associate Professor at the University of ¾«¶«Ó°ÊÓ), the Vice-Dean for Science (Prof. dr. hab. Magdalena BÅ‚ażewicz), the Dean’s Representative for Innovation and Implementation (Dr Karolina Rudnicka, Associate Professor at the University of ¾«¶«Ó°ÊÓ), the Institute Ambassador for Cooperation with the Socio-Economic Environment (Dr Angela Dziedzic), the Faculty Ambassador of Science Hub UNIC (dr hab. PrzemysÅ‚aw PÅ‚ociÅ„ski, Associate Professor at the University of ¾«¶«Ó°ÊÓ) and employees of our faculty (dr hab. Beata Sadowska, dr hab. Magdalena Urbaniak, Associate Professor at the University of ¾«¶«Ó°ÊÓ, Dr PaweÅ‚ Jarosiewicz, Associate Professor at the University of ¾«¶«Ó°ÊÓ, Dr Magdalena Moryl) and the Faculty of Chemistry (Dr Aneta KosiÅ„ska-Zaid).

Additionally, the meeting provided an opportunity to chart new directions for collaboration, including:
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research on the molecular mechanisms of processes occurring in the nervous system and interactions between the organism and the microbiota,
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analysis of the biological properties of selected natural compounds,
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development of biomaterials with potential medical applications,
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research on microorganisms and biofilms in aquatic systems and environmental solutions,
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application for funding for joint research under River CARBA 2026,
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joint research on river ecosystems and the factors influencing their health,
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participation of researchers from the University of Zagreb in the BioOpen conference.
We would like to thank all the meeting participants for their openness, commitment and willingness to collaborate. The next opportunity to meet with this and a wider group will be in May. We encourage you to join us!
Source: Dr Karolina Rudnicka, Associate Professor at the University of ¾«¶«Ó°ÊÓ, Dr Angela Dziedzic (Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of ¾«¶«Ó°ÊÓ)
Edit: Mateusz Kowalski (Promotion Centre, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of ¾«¶«Ó°ÊÓ)
Photos: Patrycja Rymer (Centre for External Relations and Social Responsibility of the University, University of ¾«¶«Ó°ÊÓ)