67th session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC)
The 67th session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee was held in IMO's main office in London in October.
University News
Swimming Championships of the Maritime University of Szczecin
First championships of the Maritime University of Szczecin for amateurs from outside the University Sports Club (AZS) took place in the University's swimming pool on 13th November 2014.
14th International Scientific Conference themed “Transport Systems Telematics - TST’14”
International scientific conference "Transport Systems Telematics - TST'14" was held between 22-25 October 2014.
Public defence of a doctoral dissertation by Pawel Burdziakowski, MSc Eng
Public defence of doctoral dissertation by Paweł Burdziakowski, MSc Eng took place on 5th November 2014. His thesis in geodesy and cartography explored the topic of "Methods of using image data received from a single non-metric digital camera with the objective to define the trajectory of an autonomous flying platform".
Navigators in the Space Agency
The academics from the Navigation Faculty at the Maritime University of Szczecin succeeded in winning a European research and development competition commissioned by the European Space Agency. Their task now is to investigate and improve the applicability in maritime environment of the EGNOS navigation system which until now was mainly used in aviation.
Exploring Viking sea routes - a lesson in navigation at the National Museum of Szczecin.
An exhibition "From a solar compass to the DECCA system - history of hyperbolic navigation" was launched on 4th October in the National Museum of Szczecin, located in a building in the nearest vicinity of the Maritime University of Szczecin. It is an interactive exhibition where every visitor - aged 5 to 105 - may try to navigate as a Viking from the 11th century.
The Choir of the Maritime University of Szczecin sang 2nd place in Ireland with their eyes closed
The Choir of the Maritime University of Szczecin directed by Sylwia Fabiańczyk-Makuch began the academic year and the art season 2014/2015 with a success. Two days ago the ensemble returned from the International Choral Festival in Derry, Northern Ireland, where they managed to land 2nd place. This is yet another success of the Szczecin choir on the musical map of European art events.
HYPACK software training
HYPACK software training was held in the Institute of Geoinformatics between 13-15 October 2014. Its participants had an opportunity to attend a lecture on editing and modelling data received from single- and multi- beam sounders and side-sonar.
Innovation Centre to manage Green Power Laboratory!
On 13th October 2014, an agreement was signed between Maritime University of Szczecin, represented by the Rector Prof. Stanisław Gucma, Master Mariner, DSc. PhD. Eng. and MUS Innovation Centre LLC, represented by its CEO Konrad Frontczak.
Innovation Centre to manage Green Power Laboratory!
On 13th October 2014, an agreement was signed between Maritime University of Szczecin, represented by the Rector Prof. Stanisław Gucma, Master Mariner, DSc. PhD. Eng. and MUS Innovation Centre LLC, represented by its CEO Konrad Frontczak.
Project ESABALT
The first ESABALT(Enhanced Situational Awareness to Improve Maritime Safety in the Baltic) project meeting was held in FGI, Masala near Helsinki on September 26th. The project is performed by partners from Finland Sweden and Poland.
Funding for The Maritime University of Szczecin to implement a project within the ERASMUS+ / Strategic Partnerships
International Mobility office is proud to inform you that the Maritime University of Szczecin received funding to carry out the MELES project within the framework of the ERASMUS+ programme, action Strategic Partnerships.
1st session of the Sub-committee on Safety of Navigation, Communication and Search and Rescue (NCSR)
IMO's Sub-committee on Safety of Navigation, Communication, Search and Rescue held its first session in London between 30.06 - 4.07.2014. The new sub-committee is a merger of the NAV Sub-committee on Safety of Navigation and the COMSAR Sub-committee on Communication and Search and Rescue.
17th conference of the Council of Vice Rectors for Science and Development representing state-financed technical universities.
Between 11-13 June 2014 the Maritime University of Szczecin hosted the 17th conference of the Council of Vice Rectors for Science and Development representing state-financed technical universities.
We are the best in cooperation between business and science!
The Maritime University of Szczecin was awarded the title of Business & Science Cooperation Leader. The award was granted by the Marshall of the West Pomeranian region during the 10th Forum of Self-governments as a token of recognition of effective and business-oriented investment and research undertaken by the University.
The West Pomeranian Nobel prize goes to the authors of the NAVDEC system
The closing gala of the 13th competition for the Nobel prize of the West Pomeranian region took place on the 8th June 2014.
Green Cities 2014 – an unprecedented conference in Poland
Between 19th – 20th May 2014 a scientific international conference Green Cities 2014- Green Logistics for Greener Cities was held in Szczecin. It was devoted to urban logistics with particular emphasis on issues connected with environmental protection and reducing negative effects of urban transport of goods on the environment.
Sustainable Transport Development Day at the Faculty of Economics and Engineering of Transport
Sustainable Transport Development Day was held at the Faculty of Engineering and Economics of Transport on 22nd May. Its purpose was to familiarize students with basic issues concerning the idea of sustainable transport and demonstrate the necessity of appropriate measures in that scope.
The RIS – Odra Centre officially launched
On the 16th May 2014 the RIS-Odra Centre was officially launched during an opening ceremony attended by Prof Dorota Pyć -Vice-Minister of Infrastructure and Development, Mr Marek Talasiewicz – Voivode of the Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship and Mr Wojciech Dróżdż - Vice-Marshal of Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship.
University Celebrations and Reunion of the year 1974 graduates of the Maritime University of Szczecin
This year’s program of University Celebrations was accompanied by the 40th anniversary of graduation of the first Alumni of the Maritime University from 1974. About 30 graduates, both from Poland and abroad, arrived to their Alma Mater. Vice-Minister of Infrastructure and Development, Mrs Dorota Pyć, attended the ceremony.