Entries by Márcio Tameirão Pinto

The second recruitment cycle has started on 25 July!

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The second application period for the RaVeN programme is open from 25 July 2024!

  • Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in Earth Sciences?
  • Do you possess an English certificate?
  • Are you interested in advancing your educational journey in the raw materials value chain?

If so, learn more about the requirements and application process described here!

The recruitment process is conducted in two cycles:

RECRUITMENT STAGE RECRUITMENT CYCLE 1 RECRUITMENT CYCLE 2
Submission of the qualification for studies declaration in e-Rekrutacja system (1)
from 3 June
to 15 July, 10 a.m. CEST (2)
from 25 July to 09 September, 10 a.m. CEST (2)
Payment of recruitment fee (3)
till 15 July, 11 a.m. CEST (2)
till 09 September, 11 a.m. CEST (2)
Entrance on-line examination
from 19 July, from 9 a.m. CEST (2)
to 9 p.m. CEST (2)
from 13 September, from 9 a.m. CEST (2)
to 9 p.m. CEST (2)
Preliminary qualification of candidates (announcement of results after 2 p.m. CEST(2))
24 July at 3 p.m CEST (2)
18 September at 3 p.m CEST (2)
Issuance of acceptance letters and certificates of the admission to studies
from 24 July
from 18 September
Collecting applications for studies, issuance of decisions on the admission to studies, signing up for the list of students by qualified candidates
from 23 to 30 September



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Field trip to the Cement Ożarów (CRH Group)

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On 5 June 2024, as part of a teaching course, under the supervision of Paweł Bogacz, PhD, Eng., University Professor, a group of students from the RaVeN programme took part in a field trip to the Cement Ożarów (CRH Group)-one of the largest cement plants in Europe. 

The visit to the plant took place over a full working day and included an introductory presentation and health and safety training, a tour of the marl quarry, a detailed presentation of the production process, including a plan to reduce GHG emissions, a tour of the central control room, and a presentation of the SAFS plant, mills and alternative fuel plant, as well as a presentation on internships and apprenticeships.

On the way back, the group also visited Sandomierz.

We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the CRH Group for the opportunity to visit their plant. The experience provided invaluable insights into their processes for RaVeN students!

Learn more about this visit at:

The application period is on!

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The application period for the RaVeN programme is open from 3 June 2024!

  • Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in Earth Sciences?
  • Do you possess an English certificate?
  • Are you interested in advancing your educational journey in the raw materials value chain?

If so, learn more about the requirements and application process described here!

The recruitment process is conducted in two cycles:

RECRUITMENT STAGE RECRUITMENT CYCLE 1 RECRUITMENT CYCLE 2
Submission of the qualification for studies declaration in e-Rekrutacja system (1)
from 3 June
to 15 July, 10 a.m. CEST (2)
from 25 July to 09 September, 10 a.m. CEST (2)
Payment of recruitment fee (3)
till 15 July, 11 a.m. CEST (2)
till 09 September, 11 a.m. CEST (2)
Entrance on-line examination
from 19 July, from 9 a.m. CEST (2)
to 9 p.m. CEST (2)
from 13 September, from 9 a.m. CEST (2)
to 9 p.m. CEST (2)
Preliminary qualification of candidates (announcement of results after 2 p.m. CEST(2))
24 July at 3 p.m CEST (2)
18 September at 3 p.m CEST (2)
Issuance of acceptance letters and certificates of the admission to studies
from 24 July
from 18 September
Collecting applications for studies, issuance of decisions on the admission to studies, signing up for the list of students by qualified candidates
from 23 to 30 September



APPLY NOW!

RaVeN Open Day 2024!

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Join us on April 25, from 14:30 to 16:00 (GMT+2), for an engaging online Open Day event where you can explore the RaVeN master’s program. This event offers the opportunity to interact with faculty members, current students, and program representatives to gain insights into the curriculum, research prospects, and available resources.

You’ll also have the chance to ask questions and get a sense of the program’s atmosphere and community!



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Field activities in Guido Coal Mine

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Students, as part of the Social aspects of sustainable development course, took part in field activities to the Guido coal mine in Zabrze. The mine is currently open to the public and is no longer involved in coal mining.

During the visit, students learnt about methods of revitalizing post-mining sites and the history of coal mining in Poland. They had the opportunity to observe how the revitalization process should be properly and effectively carried out in a recreational and social manner, and what standards it should meet.

In addition, they learned about the impact of coal mining on the local community over the years. They had the opportunity to gain knowledge of the impact of this type of activity both at the time of mining, after it has been completed and after the site has been revitalized. The comprehensive field trip was designed to make the students aware of how individual activities affect the local community.

Class date: 27.01.2024, subject “Social aspects of sustainable development”

Field activities in Waste Disposal Plant Sp. z o.o., Municipal Utilities Enterprise and Silesian Museum

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As part of the New Trends in Mining Technologies course, students took part in field trips to the Waste Disposal Plant Sp. z o.o., Municipal Utilities Enterprise, and Silesian Museum.

During the trip to Waste Disposal Plant Sp. z o. o. and Municipal Utilities Enterprise, students became familiar with the waste management process and the functioning of a municipal management plant. They had the opportunity to see what the waste separation process actually looks like and into what groups they are divided. Additionally, they could observe how a given type of waste is handled and how it is processed.

During a visit to the Silesian museum, students had the opportunity to expand their knowledge about the history of mining in Poland. Particular attention should be paid to the fact that the museum was established as part of the revitalization of the areas where a mine was previously located. The Silesian museum showed the students the revitalization of areas degraded for recreational purposes.

The aim of the field trip was to show how waste is handled and how the process of disposal of a specific type of waste takes place. Politicians and security principles apply to the operation of this type of applications. During the field trip, they can observe how important it is to take care of the environment and how it deals with waste or degraded areas in the way it is distributed with frequencies and from the environment and how important it is nowadays.

Class date: 26.01.2024, subject “New trends in the mining technologies and mineral processing”.

Field activities in Machów-Piaseczno and the Osiek sulfur mines

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Students, as part of the Problems on post mining area- water management, reclamation, revitalization course, took part in field activities to two decommissioned opencast sulfur mines, Machów and Piaseczno in Tarnobrzeg and the Osiek mine, which extracts sulfur using the Frasch method.

During a trip to Machów and Piaseczno in Tarnobrzeg, students learned about the history of sulphur mining in Poland in the 19th century in the areas where these mines operated. They also had the opportunity to observe one way of revitalizing post-mining areas using water.

During a visit to the Osiek sulfur mine belonging to Grupa Azoty, students had the opportunity to learn about Frasch, one of the sulfur extraction methods. It is the only mine in the world that extracts sulfur using this method. During their stay at the plant, students had the opportunity to learn about the company’s business model and security policy.

The field trip allowed students to observe the entire sulfur mining cycle and the activities that should be performed after their completion. In addition, they could learn about innovative technologies used in the extraction of raw materials and see how it works. During the trip, they also expanded their knowledge about the management and operation of mining plants and the importance of safety at work. The field trip also showed the fact that mining is still developing and new, innovative solutions for the extraction of raw materials should be sought.

Class date: 25.01.2024, subject “Problems on post mining area – water management, reclamation, revitalization”

Field trip: Saint-Gobain Construction Products Polska sp. z o.o. ‘Borkow’ gypsum quarry & RIGIPS Stawiany construction materials plant

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Students, as part of the New Trends in Mining Technologies course, took part in field activities to the Borków quarry, which operate on gypsum deposits, and the construction materials production plant (gypsum boards, gypsum blocks) owned by the French company Saint-Gobain Construction Products Polska sp. z o.o.

During the trip, students were acquainted with modern methods of mining gypsum deposits in complicated condition (environmental and social limitations). They had the opportunity to observe the blasting method of gypsum extraction and familiarize themselves with the design and technical details of the process.

During the visit to the production facility, students witnessed how the extracted raw material is processed into the final product in RIGIPS Stawiany factory. Special attention was given to the efficiency of the process, self-resource management (e.g., process water from the quarry drainage system), and the applied recycling processes. Plant management and employees presented various Circular Economy solutions implemented at various stages of the production process.

Additionally, safety and organization of work at the production plant with a conveyor-type production characteristic were presented, from raw material acquisition to the organization and optimization of logistics for delivering finished products to external recipients. The comprehensive field trip aimed to make students aware that the quality and efficiency of construction material production begin with careful design of the extraction process. Ensuring the quality and purity of the raw material at the extraction process is crucial for achieving the desired final product.

Class date: 18.01.2024, subject “ New trends in the mining technologies and mineral processing”

Field trip: site of mining and industrial machinery manufacturer SANDVIK-TYCHY

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The students, as part of the course Modern and innovative machines and mining methods used in raw materials excavation, took part in a field activity to the plant of mining and industrial machinery manufacturer SANDVIK-TYCHY, which was founded in Sweden in 1862 and has been operating on the Polish market for 25 years.

During the trip, students had the opportunity to see the process of making mining machinery and its components. They saw what components for this type of machinery look like in real life, the steps performed during production and the assembly itself. The students also had the opportunity to enter selected machines and observe them up close.

In addition, the safety and organization of work in a production plant involved in the creation of large mining components is presented. The excursion was intended to complement the theoretical knowledge they gained in the course “Modern and innovative machines and mining methods used in raw materials excavation” with practical knowledge. The students had the opportunity to see in reality how these types of elements are produced and how unsafe they can be during production.  

Class date: 11th January, 2024: subject “Modern and innovative machines and mining methods used in raw materials excavation”

Staff training on Integral Leadership Development Program

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On 20-21 December 2023, a training course for educators was held at the AGH University of Science and Technology (AGH) on the ‘Integral Leadership Development Program’, conducted by Two-wings company. The training covered 14 hours and it was attended by 11 research staff members who teach RaVeN students, and 2 administrative staff members who support RaVeN students with administrative, document handling issues.

The objectives of the meeting were fully achieved. The course improved staff cooperation within the RaVeN project by learning about soft skills in leadership and management. The involvement of the course participants made it possible to clarify communication tools in the team and the division of tasks. Techniques for enforcing these tasks were also learned. Training participants learned the benefits of teamwork. The result will be effective communication and effective teamwork identifying with team goals using team problem-solving techniques, which will certainly result in the high-quality education provided to the students of the RaVeN programme. This determines achieving sustainability by ensuring that other project stakeholders, i.e. employees, also derive benefits as they improve their professional competences.