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2021-08-03
A renowned specialist, man open to the world. Leszek Cantek, PhD, ME passed away
We regretfully inform that on 30 July 2021, Leszek Cantek, PhD, ME passed away at 94 years of age. He was a graduate and academic teacher of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering of Gdańsk University of Technology. In the period of 1975-1981 he was a vice-dean for student matters of the Faculty of Machine Construction and from 1988 to 1992 he was the head of the Department of Combustion Engines...
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2021-08-02
Second edition of post-graduate studies at off-shore wind energy has been completed
Graduation diplomas for completing post-graduate courses in off-shore wind energy at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Ship Technology were awarded. Second edition of the course has been completed. Diplomas were awarded to 53 people. Graduates of the first edition of the course also took part in the event, since the celebration was not held last year due to pandemics. About the...
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2021-07-30
Design and construction of yachts is one of the most popular study courses
Design and construction of yachts study course conducted at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Ship Technology is one of the most popular study courses. There were 11.09 candidates per 1 place. In total 5057 candidates applied at the Faculty. It is worth to mention that yachting industry has been one of the fastest developing sectors of economy in the recent years. What is more,...
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2021-07-30
Vilnian, a renowned specialist and a friend. Marian Dziewulski, PhD, ME, departed at 97 years of age
We regret to inform that Wacław Dziewulski, PhD, ME, passed away on 29 July 2021 at the age of 97. Wacław Dziewulski was born in Vilnius, he was a graduate and academic teacher at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering. He specialized in hydraulic drives of machines, one of the creators of research and didactic team on hydraulics, he contributed to the laboratory base. He conducted numerous...
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2021-07-29
Floating platform where you can have a BBQ party. Another successful work of our students
It floats on Jeziorak, the longest lake in Poland and it can take up to 12 passengers onboard. It has deckchairs, chairs, table, fridge, BBQ and even USB sockets to charge electronic devices. The vessel's name is "YEAHziorak" and it is a floating platform built from a scratch by students. Now all those who want to test it - and there is quite a few of them - can rent it to spend some quality...
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2021-07-27
An exquisite academician, man of knowledge. Stanisław Niespodziński passed away
With a great sadness and grief we received the message about the death of Stanisław Niespodziński, a retired academic teacher connected with the Faculty of Machine Construction and Faculty of Mechanical Engineering. Gdańsk University of Technology lost a renowned academic teacher, a man of high culture and vast knowledge who significantly contributed to the development of the...
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2021-07-26
A unique specimen in the world. Meet Głuptak and Ukwiał, mine destroyers from GUT
There is no other university in the world to build a similar device. Today, these vessels are used during training and mine clearing operations, mostly for bottom mines and moored mines. We are talking about deep-water anti-mine system Ukwiał and OPM Głuptak created at Gdańsk University of Technology. How do they work and what are the differences between them? OPM Głuptak system was...
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2021-07-23
Students to Design Boats Used by the Military: Another Agreement Signed
The boats, used by the police, military, anti-terrorist brigades, coast guard units, and others, are manufactured in Malbork and exported globally. Now, students enrolled in the new Yacht Design and Construction programme at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Ship Technology will have the unique opportunity to contribute to their production. Professor Andrzej Seweryn, Dean of the...
