UNICOPS Kick-Off – MOLecoLAB UMed Joins an International Consortium Shaping the Future of Academic Safety

On 15–16 April 2025, the University of Łódź Training and Conference Centre hosted the official launch of the UNICOPS project. The event brought together over 50 representatives from 21 partner institutions across 7 EU countries, marking the beginning of a long-term collaboration focused on enhancing safety standards within academic environments in the context of CBRNE threats (chemical, biological, radiological/nuclear and explosive hazards).

The opening session was led by Professor Michał Bijak, the Project Coordinator, who outlined the project’s operational framework, partnership structure and implementation timeline. Consortium members subsequently presented their organisational profiles and responsibilities within individual work packages.

The Medical University of Łódź was represented by the MOLecoLAB team, including Professor Tomasz Popławski and Tomasz Pytel, MSc (LAB Manager), who showcased the laboratory’s research and technological capabilities. MOLecoLAB will contribute its expertise to the development of advanced training tools and components of an integrated protection system, aligning scientific knowledge with cutting-edge technologies and practical safety solutions

Funded by the European Union and coordinated by the University of Łódź, the UNICOPS project encompasses an extensive range of analytical and educational initiatives. Key activities include the review of existing procedures and regulations related to CBRNE risks in higher education, assessment of awareness across academic communities, and the creation of modern training methodologies. As part of the project, study visits will be conducted to evaluate current safety mechanisms and support the development of evidence-based and internationally aligned recommendations.

📅 Project duration: 01.03.2024 – 29.02.2028
💶 Total project value: EUR 3,333,332.48

Participation in the UNICOPS consortium represents a significant opportunity for MOLecoLAB UMed to apply its scientific, technological and operational expertise to the development of a comprehensive safety framework for higher education institutions.

Further details about the project are available at:
➡️ https://unicops.eu/