Christmas Gathering of the Academic Community at the University of Lomza
In a warm and festive atmosphere, the academic community of the University of Lomza came together for its annual Christmas gathering. The event offered a meaningful pause in the intensity of the end-of-semester period and created space for conversation, shared reflection, and strengthening bonds between students, academic staff, and university employees.
A highlight of the evening was a Christmas performance prepared by University students. Their original nativity play offered a fresh and thoughtful interpretation of Christmas traditions, skillfully combining classical motifs with elements of everyday academic life. Viewed through the perspective of young people, the performance balanced humour and distance with moments of genuine reflection, making it both engaging and emotionally resonant.
The stage presentation moved seamlessly between light-hearted scenes that drew smiles from the audience and more contemplative moments inviting reflection on the meaning of Christmas, interpersonal relationships, and the value of community. Through their performance, the students demonstrated not only creativity and artistic sensitivity, but also a strong sense of responsibility for shaping the cultural life of the University.
The evening concluded with shared carol singing, the traditional sharing of Christmas wafers, and the exchange of heartfelt wishes. Together, these moments created an atmosphere of closeness and authenticity, leaving participants with a lasting sense of unity and the true spirit of the holiday season.
The Christmas gathering once again confirmed that the University of Lomza is not only a place of academic development, but also a vibrant community built on mutual respect, openness, and shared values.
University of Lomza Marks the 10th Year as a Logistics Centre for Szlachetna Paczka
For the tenth time, the University of Lomza served as a key logistics centre for Szlachetna Paczka, one of Poland’s most recognised nationwide charity initiatives. During the Weekend of Miracles, held on 13–14 December 2025, the University once again became a hub of coordinated support, bringing together students, academic staff, administrative employees, and members of the local community around the shared goal of providing meaningful help.
Szlachetna Paczka is a long-established social programme that supports families facing difficult life circumstances by delivering carefully prepared aid packages tailored to their real needs. Each year, the initiative mobilises thousands of volunteers, donors, and partner institutions across the country, combining solidarity with practical action.
This year, students of the University of Lomza prepared a support package for a single mother raising three children. Working closely with University staff, they ensured that the assistance addressed the family’s actual needs rather than offering symbolic help. As in previous editions, the University provided its facilities to serve as a logistics warehouse, while the academic community actively participated in volunteer activities.
Volunteers included both academic teachers and administrative staff, as well as students involved in the Student Government. Together, they coordinated the collection, preparation, and distribution process, ensuring that the initiative ran smoothly and efficiently.
Long-term involvement in initiatives such as Szlachetna Paczka reflects the University of Lomza’s commitment to social responsibility and its strong ties to the local community. Participation in the programme is a practical expression of the values the University upholds—solidarity, empathy, and cooperation—demonstrating that academic institutions play an important role not only in education and research, but also in building a more inclusive and supportive society.
Success of a Master’s Graduate in Computer Science at the University of Lomza
The University of Lomza once again celebrates a significant academic achievement by one of its graduates. Mateusz Bloch, a graduate of the second-cycle (Master’s) Computer Science programme at the Faculty of Informatics and Technology of the University of Lomza, was awarded first place in the 7th edition of the national competition for the best master’s thesis organised by the Industrial Development Agency S.A. (ARP).
The official award ceremony took place on 15 December 2025 at the PKO Rotunda in Warsaw during the final gala of the “Talents for Industry” competition, held under the patronage of the President of ARP S.A. The event brought together representatives of academia, business, and the industrial sector, as well as authors of outstanding theses addressing innovation, energy transformation, and advanced technologies. Awards were presented by Bartłomiej Babuśka, President of the Management Board of ARP S.A.
The award-winning thesis, entitled “Porting and Optimisation of an Artificial Intelligence Library on the Phoenix-RTOS Platform with Performance and Determinism Evaluation for IoT Applications”, was prepared under the supervision of Piotr Tronczzyk. The work represents advanced research in the fields of embedded systems, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things, demonstrating both high technical competence and strong application potential.
This achievement marks the fifth award received by graduates of the Faculty of Informatics and Technology of the University of Lomza in competitions organised by ARP, further confirming the high quality of education and growing national recognition of the University’s Computer Science programmes.
The University of Lomza extends its congratulations to Mateusz Bloch and his thesis supervisor, wishing them continued success in their academic and professional careers.
National Scientific Conference on "Sport, Health, and Youth Education" at the University of Lomza
The University of Lomza has once again hosted the National Scientific Conference “Sport, Health, and the Education of Children and Youth”, bringing together researchers, doctoral candidates, and students from academic centres across Poland. The event focused on contemporary challenges related to physical activity, health, and the holistic development of young people.
The conference was organised by the Faculty of Health Sciences of the University of Lomza, through its Department of Physical Education, with the support of regional partners, including the Lomza Teacher Training Centre, the City of Lomza, and the University Sports Association AZS AŁ. Designed as an interdisciplinary forum, the meeting enabled the exchange of research findings, professional experience, and perspectives from biological, medical, pedagogical, and social sciences.
The event was officially opened by PhD Ewa Polkowska, Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences, and PhD Tomasz Waldziński, Head of the Department of Physical Education. The plenary session featured a keynote lecture by Prof. Jędrzej Antosiewicz from the Medical University of Gdańsk, who addressed the impact of physical activity and nutrition on neurobiological processes in young people.
Subsequent thematic sessions covered a wide range of topics, including hormonal and inflammatory responses to physical effort, mindfulness techniques in education and sport, nutritional sources of bioactive compounds, neuromuscular coordination and physical fitness in young athletes, the safety of supplementation, and legal aspects of working with children and youth in educational settings. Participants also discussed emerging research on occlusion training methods in professional sport.
An important part of the programme was dedicated to student research, with representatives of student scientific associations presenting studies on physical activity levels among university students, the relationship between motor skills and competitive ranking in tennis, first aid education for children, and the role of conscious nutrition in supporting physical activity.
The conference concluded with a joint discussion emphasising the need for continued research into the health and physical development of younger generations, as well as the importance of sustained academic cooperation between institutions.
By hosting nationwide scientific events of this scope, the University of Lomza reaffirms its position as an active centre for interdisciplinary research, academic dialogue, and collaboration in the fields of health, sport, and education.
Oxford-Style Debate on the European Convention on Human Rights at the University of Lomza
On 10 December 2025, the University of Lomza hosted an Oxford-style debate devoted to one of the most fundamental questions of contemporary constitutional and international law: Is the European Convention on Human Rights a guarantor of individual freedom or a limitation on state sovereignty?
The debate was jointly organised by the Faculty of Law and Administration of the University of Lomza and the DOMENA PRAWA Legal Education Forum, operating in cooperation with the District Court in Lomza. The event coincided with the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the European Convention on Human Rights, adding symbolic significance to the discussion.
The debate brought together secondary school students from Lomza, who actively engaged in a structured exchange of arguments presenting opposing perspectives on the role of the Convention in modern democratic states. Arguments highlighting the Convention as a cornerstone of civil liberties and legal protection were confronted with positions emphasising concerns related to national sovereignty and the limits of supranational legal frameworks.
Moderated in line with the Oxford debate format, the discussion encouraged critical thinking, legal reasoning, and respectful dialogue—core values promoted by the University in its educational outreach. The event concluded with a reflection on the importance of continued debate on human rights and constitutional balance, as well as an invitation to participate in future initiatives organised by the Faculty of Law and Administration.
By hosting events of this kind, the University of Lomza reaffirms its commitment to civic education, legal awareness, and meaningful engagement with young people, creating space for dialogue on issues that shape contemporary Europe and the rule of law.
