Polish universities host urban development thesis competitions

Academic competitions in Poland are recognizing student research focused on urban development and spatial planning.

In Białystok, the City Office and Białystok University of Technology have announced a competition for the best master's, engineering, and bachelor's theses addressing the city's spatial problems. Open to students from the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Environmental Sciences and the Faculty of Architecture, the contest offers a total prize pool of 40,000 PLN. Submissions must focus on innovative solutions for Białystok and are due by October 16, 2026.

Meanwhile, the results of the 21st “Diploma for Płock” competition have been announced at the Warsaw University of Technology branch in Płock. The awards recognize works related to the economic, social, and cultural development of the city. Among the winners, Kamil Centowski received second prize in the engineering category for a project focused on renovating and modernizing a public utility building in Płock to improve energy efficiency and accessibility for people with disabilities.