Week with WUEB Experts. Commentary, projects and milestones

Patient versus the system

WUEB expert: dr hab. Ilona Kwiecień, profesor at WUEB

This Radio Wrocław feature explored the patient’s perspective when navigating the healthcare system. The discussion focused on what works, where barriers arise and how institutional mechanisms shape everyday experiences of medical care.

https://www.radiowroclaw.pl/articles/view/158215/Rozne-punkty-slyszenia-Pacjent-kontra-system-twoje-prawa-w-szpitalu-Kiedy-i-gdzie-szukac-pomocy

Monk fruit extract in an RCT: lower glycaemia and insulin response

WUEB expert: mgr eng. Urszula Kaim

The article presents findings from a randomised controlled trial on monk fruit extract. It explains key measures such as glycaemia and insulin response and their relevance for assessing nutritional effects.

The publication attracted strong international interest and received the distinction “Most Viewed Papers in 2025” in Nutrients.

https://badania.uew.pl/ekstrakt-z-owocu-mnicha-w-rct-nizsza-glikemia-i-odpowiedz-insulinowa-najczesciej-czytana-praca-2025-w-nutrients/

Ministerial award for scientific achievement

WUEB expert: prof. dr hab. Katarzyna Piwowar-Sulej

Recognition from the Ministry acknowledged significant achievements in scientific activity. The award highlights the impact of research on disciplinary development and its contribution to socio-economic practice.

https://www.gov.pl/web/nauka/gala-nauki-polskiej—wybitni-badacze-uhonorowani-nagroda-ministra

Deposit return system – media commentary

WUEB expert: prof. dr hab. Bogusław Fiedor

In Popołudniówka z Faktami, the discussion addressed the practical implications of a planned deposit return system for consumers, retailers and waste management. The conversation examined the conditions required for such a system to operate effectively.

https://wroclaw.tvp.pl/83314512/popoludniowka-z-faktami

EU – India agreement: risks and opportunities for European firms

WUEB expert: hab. Sebastian Bobowski, professor at WUEB

The commentary assessed the potential economic consequences of the EU–India agreement. It considered both risks and opportunities for European enterprises amid rising costs and shifting patterns of international competition.

https://biznes.interia.pl/firma/news-umowa-ue-indie-moze-uderzyc-w-europejskie-firmy-w-tle-sa-ros,nId,22602253

Microwave processing in nutritional and silymarin analysis

WUEB expert: dr eng. Paulina Ropuszyńska-Robak

This project, funded by the National Science Centre, demonstrates how analytical techniques such as infrared and Raman spectroscopy can support the assessment of nutritional value and bioactive compounds in milk thistle. Microwave processing was used to accelerate sample preparation.

https://badania.uew.pl/zastosowanie-obrobki-mikrofalowej-w-analizie-wartosci-odzywczych-i-zawartosci-sylimaryny-w-kielkach-i-nasionach-ostropestu-plamistego-metodami-spektroskopii-w-podczerwieni-i-ramana/

Science that works – Polish Science Day, 19 February 2026

The feature marked Polish Science Day by highlighting the practical dimension of WUEB research – from evidence supporting public and business decision-making to projects responding to real social needs.

https://badania.uew.pl/nauka-ktora-dziala/

Lower Silesian Science Festival 2026

Online meeting for event organisers

An invitation to an online meeting for festival hosts offered a space to exchange experience, standards and good practice in planning and delivering science events.

https://badania.uew.pl/dfn-2026-spotkanie-online-dla-prowadzacych-imprezy-festiwalowe/