In the Bio4Pak project carried out at the Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection of the University of Lodz, we are putting this idea into practice through a new partnership with the Strzemiński Academy of Fine Arts Łódź, bringing together microbiology, art and education.
Science, Art and Education from an Early Age
Students of the Strzemiński Academy of Fine Arts Łódź will create a “project hero” character and develop the storyline for an educational children's book about the beneficial role of bacteriophages in our environment. Through accessible characters and engaging stories, we aim to introduce this still little-known topic and inspire scientific curiosity among the youngest audiences.
To support the students in understanding the scientific foundations of their creative work, we began the cooperation with a visit to a microbiology laboratory at the Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection of the University of Lodz.
Creative Plans for the Future
The children's book is just the beginning. Our joint plans also include unique jewellery and textile designs inspired by the structure and functioning of phages.
About the Project
Bio4Pak is a research and innovation project coordinated by the University of Lodz and implemented from 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2029. It has received funding from the European Union under the Horizon Europe programme, within the EIC Pathfinder Challenges instrument, under Grant Agreement No. 101223372.
Photos: Patrycja Rymer (Centre for External Relations and Social Responsibility of the University, University of Lodz)
Edit: Mateusz Kowalski (Promotion Centre, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Lodz)
