News | Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Ship Technology at the Gdańsk University of Technology

Page content

News
  • 2024-12-20

    Experiment: Would Jack have survived if he had climbed onto the door in "Titanic"?

    The film "Titanic" is now 26 years old. Surely everyone remembers the scene where Rose is floating on a wooden door in the ocean, and there’s no room for Jack. Could Jack have survived if he had managed to climb onto it? Journalists from "Dzień Dobry TVN" conducted an experiment at a swimming pool. Observing and commenting on it was Dr Maciej Reichel from the Institute of Ocean Engineering...

  • 2024-12-20

    FMEST in the Media: Will Engineering Studies Encourage Work in the Maritime Industry?

    How to Address the Shortage of Specialists in the Maritime Industry? Researchers and Entrepreneurs Seek Solutions and Opportunities for Collaboration. This was the topic of discussion on the "O pracy po pracy" programme on TVP3 Gdańsk, featuring Prof. Jacek Kropiwnicki, Vice-Dean for Development at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Ship Technology, and Ireneusz Karaśkiewicz, Director...

  • 2024-12-20

    FMEST in the media: hovercraft on the podium, new collaboration, and the 10th edition of Offshore Wind Energy (OWE) studies.

    "Flying" solar boat, new collaboration opportunities, and the anniversary edition of postgraduate studies in Offshore Wind Energy. Information about these activities from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Ship Technology at Gdańsk University of Technology has appeared in both industry and local media. New Opportunities for Students and Researchers On November 5th, Dean of the...

  • 2024-12-20

    Ships, Christmas Trees, and... Ships on Christmas Trees: Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Ship Technology in the Media

    A New Model of Studying, an Eco-Friendly Christmas Tree, and Recruitment for Postgraduate Shipbuilding Studies – Recent Media Highlights About the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Ship Technology. A pioneering national model for postgraduate education is set to be launched as part of the Naval Architecture and Offshore Structures master's programme (delivered in English) at the Faculty...

  • 2024-12-18

    A 19-gram tower that supported almost 190 kg! Such feats at StrongTruss 2024.

    Modest structures capable of withstanding loads of several hundred kilograms. The third edition of the student competition StrongTruss has just concluded, testing participants' creativity and engineering skills in the construction of lightweight yet highly durable structures: bridges and towers. One of these structures withstood an impressive 187 kg! Each team presented one structure, which...

  • 2024-12-03

    Prof. Mariusz Deja Appointed Vice-Chair of the College of Deans of Mechanical Faculties at PUT

    Prof. Mariusz Deja, Dean of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Ship Technology, has been elected Vice-Chair of the College of Deans of Mechanical Faculties at Polish Technical Universities for the 2024–2028 term. On November 21, elections were held for the new leadership of the Presidium of the College of Deans of Mechanical Faculties at Polish Technical Universities for the...

  • 2024-12-03

    Students Visit Sunreef Yachts: "Exploring Potential Career Opportunities"

    Students in their third semester of Yacht Design and Construction recently visited the Sunreef Yachts shipyard in Gdańsk. This initiative is part of a collaboration between the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Ship Technology and the company. Thanks to this partnership, students benefit from opportunities such as paid internships and traineeships, providing valuable hands-on experience in...

  • 2024-11-27

    The New Programme Format for Naval Architecture & Offshore Structures

    "Study and Work, or Study, Research, and Take Part in Exchange Programmes". A completely new approach to postgraduate study, unparalleled across the country. In January 2025, the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Ship Technology will launch admissions for the Naval Architecture and Offshore Structures course – delivered entirely in English. “Our offering stands out for its combination...