May 2025

Martin Rota's stand-up to promote technology
May, 5 – Four student projects, four doses of inspiration – we presented student projects from the Faculty of Engineering in a fast-paced and live performance. We showcased the world's unique nanopistols - the first portable nanofibre production device. And finally? An energy-packed one man show by Martin Rota, creator of the YouTube channel Scientific Hammer!

Start-up TUL
May, 6 – The final of the 11th edition of the Start-up TUL competition took place. The BlockBees team of Jan Matyáš from the Faculty of Engineering of TRUL, which is trying to find synergies between Bitcoin mining (datacentres) and the use of low-potential heat, was among the ten finalists out of twenty-five. BlockBees hosts client ASIC miners at a surplus hydroelectric power plant in Ethiopia, connected directly to the electricity backbone. The project aims for energy efficient operation, decentralisation and, in the near future, sustainable heat recovery for projects such as fruit and meat drying and cricket and warm water fish farming. The team also sees a very interesting direction in water desalination or in the textile industry.

Meeting of the 1^st year students with the faculty management
May, 12 – Presentation of the possibilities of profiling bachelor studies, offer of compulsory elective courses, feedback on studies and discussion – the programme of the meeting with Vice-Dean Luboš Běhálek with the participation of about 50 students.

Concrete examples of digitalization and AI in production and logistics Škoda Auto a.s.
May, 13 – An exceptional lecture and discussion with the Chairman of the Board of Management of Škoda Auto, Mr. Andreas Dick.The topic was modern trends in production and logistics, concrete examples of digitalization and the use of AI at Škoda Auto and a look into the future of the automotive industry. The day also included a Škoda Roadshow at the University Square - with demonstrations of the latest technologies and IT applications directly from the field.

Meeting of the AS FME TUL
May, 14 – The agenda of the 10th meeting included the approval of the annual reports, the budget for 2025 and discussion of the Report to the Internal Evaluation Council of TUL.

Study or work abroad
May, 14 – The presentation of mobility programmes, FME TUL Mobility Fund, foreign internships within IAESTE and subsequent discussion – another motivational meeting with students organized by the Department of International Relations of FME TUL and representatives of IAESTE.

Cooperation with the University of Tuzla from Bosnia and Herzegovina
May, 12–16 – At our faculty we welcomed Assoc. Almir Osmanovic from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering of UNTZ, who visited our faculty within the CEEPUS program. During the week-long stay, meetings with students, visits to selected laboratories and mutual introduction of research areas of both faculties took place with the aim to more closely connect the departments for the implementation of student and academic exchanges and joint educational activities. The Faculty of Mechnical Engineering of TUL has submitted the Erasmus+ mobility programme KA 171 with the University of Tuzla. If supported, students and academics from both faculties will have the opportunity to carry out exchange visits and enrich their studies or strengthen their research activities in an international environment.

International Staff Training Week at Hochschule Emden/Leer
Representatives of the Department of manufacturing Systems and Automation are participating in the International Staff Training Week at Hochschule Emden/Leer in Emden, North Germany this week. As part of the programme, they made new contacts, discussed international cooperation opportunities with partners from the Department of Technology Mechanical Engineering and visited a number of state-of-the-art laboratories. A big thank you to Dr. Thomas Ebel for his expert presentation on the use of 3D additive technologies in teaching and research and to colleagues from the Institute of Hyperloop Technology who introduced them to international research on the Hyperloop high-speed transport system – a transport capsule moving in a low-pressure tunnel capable of reaching speeds of 500 km/h. The accompanying programme includes, for example, a visit to the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, one of the world's leading manufacturers of cruise ships with the largest covered dock in the world (over 500 m), a visit to Bunkermuseum or a boat trip to Norderney Island. The International Networking Lunch, where participants from 11 countries presented traditional dishes from their regions, was also an interesting highlight. We would like to thank our colleagues from Emden for a well-organized program and look forward to further development of international cooperation!

Summer School of Technology and Engineering
May 19–23 – The first of three summer schools we have prepared for high school students in May. Students from Průmyslovka Teplice, Průmyslovka Liberec, Střední škola strojní, stavební a dopravní, Liberec, Gymnázium Mnichovo Hradiště and Střední průmyslová škola TOS Varnsdorf took part in the Summer School of Technology and Engineering Technologies. It was a week full of inspiration and new experiences for everyone.

Diamond graduation of 1965 graduates of VŠST
May 24 – After sixty years, the graduates of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and the Faculty of Textiles of VŠST-TUL met together this time.

Summer School of Robotics, Autonatization and 3D Technologies
May 26–30 – A week packed with science and practical experience. Students from the Secondary School of Industry Mladá Boleslav, Průmyslovka Liberec and the Secondary School of Technology, Jablonec nad Nisou immersed themselves in the world of materials engineering. It was a challenge, fun and most importantly – inspiration!

The 63^rd Experimental Stress Analysis Conference EAN 2025
May 27– 29 – This traditional conference was organized by our Department of Applied Mechanics.

International Defence and Security Technologies Fair IDET
May 28–30 – Exhibits and technologies from TUL captivated not only the professional public but also colonels and generals of the Czech Army at the IDET international fair. Specifically – nanotechnology, 3D printing, autonomous vehicle – research that has the potential to change the future of defence and security. Thanks to colleagues from the Department of Machine Parts and Mechanisms and the Department of Textile Machine Design for their active participation and presentation of the TUL.