JDU EPNOE JUNIOR DAY 2025

On behalf of the Vice-Rector for Cooperation & Internationalisation, Univ. Prof. Marcin Sosnowski, DSc, PhD, Dean of the Faculty of Science and Technology, Univ. Prof. Renata Barczynska-Felusiak, DSc, PhD, Prof. Janusz Kapusniak, DSc, PhD (EPNOE Representative) and Malwina Wojcik, MSc (EPNOE Junior Representative) we cordially invite you to participate in EPNOE Junior Day, which will be held online on the YouTube channel of Jan Długosz University in Częstochowa https://www.youtube.com/@uniwersytetjanadlugosza on November 6, 2025, as part of EPNOE Junior Week 2025.

The idea of ​​this event is to create a space for integration and collaboration – particularly for young scientists  – in the field of polysaccharide research.

During the meeting, current research directions in the field of polysaccharides at Faculty of Science and Technology and initiatives undertaken within the EPNOE (European Polysaccharide Network of Excellence) network will be presented.

The event is part of the 1st edition of EPNOE Junior Week (November 3–7, 2025), in which young scientists from various universities and research institutions have prepared a series of meetings devoted to current research topics. Therefore, we encourage you to register for other events organized by collaborating institutions.

More information:
https://www.epnoe.eu/junior-week-2025-at-jdu 
https://www.epnoe.eu/epnoe-junior-week-2025 

We invite you to register for the event using the form: https://mailing.kuleuven.be/f-1848af998f335c7b 

Program:

9:00-9:30 Event open and welcome – Vice-Rector for Cooperation & Internationalisation, Univ. Prof. Marcin Sosnowski, DSc, PhD, Dean of the Faculty of Science and Technology, Univ. Prof. Renata Barczynska-Felusiak, DSc, PhD, EPNOE Junior Representative, Malwina Wojcik, MSc

9:30-10:00 10 years of joint path of Jan Dlugosz University with the European Polysaccharide Network of Excellence – Prof. Janusz Kapusniak, DSc, PhD

10:00-10:20 Scientific cooperation with EPNOE members – Univ. Prof. Kamila Kapusniak, PhD

10:20-10:25 Coffee break

10:25-10:45 Laboratories and Research Infrastructure

10:45-11:15 Presentations by Junior Researchers

• Monika Lewanska, MSc, Univ. Prof. Renata Barczynska-Felusiak, DSc, PhD - Microbiological Aspects of Polysaccharide Research
• Kamila Lewicka-Brzoza, PhD - Possibilities of using natural polymers in controlled release systems of active substances
  Jakub Lagiewka, MSc, PhD student - Cyclodextrins as key components for removal of organic pollutants
• Marika Turek, PhD – Polymeric solid dispersions for poorly water-soluble drugs: improving solubility and recrystallization resistance
• Malwina Wojcik, MSc, Univ. Prof. Kamila Kapusniak, PhD - Exploring Novel Methods for Dextrin Production and Their Applications in Food
• Arkadiusz Zarski, PhD - Design of “green” plasticizers and compatibilizers for the processing of carbohydrate polymers

11:15-12:00 Roundtable - How can we collaborate in the future?

Participants:

• Prof. Janusz Kapusniak, DSc, PhD, EPNOE representative
• Univ. Prof. Piotr Rychter, DSc, PhD, Head of Interdisciplinary Science and Research Centre at Jan Dlugosz University in Czestochowa
• Andrii Galaidin, PhD – Specialist for Foreign Relations, Deputy Coordinator for Erasmus+ Programme
• Izabela Hepner-Zybert, MSc, MBA – Specialist in Department of Science and Scientific Projects (Grant Application Support Office)
• Agnieszka Jez-Jakubczak, MA – Welcome Centre Specialist
• Manuela Graf, MA, Network Grant Officer for COLOUR

12:00-12:20 Q&A and discussion

12:20-12:30 Summary and conclusion