This is the third edition and another six winning teams - the Fahrenheit Champions of Cooperation. On Thursday, December 12, a ceremony was held to announce the results of the Fahrenheit University competition for scientific circles. Nineteen teams formed by members of as many as 37 scientific circles from MUG, GdańskTech and UG competed for the trophies.

The participants gathered at the UCK Centre for Invasive Medicine to present their competition ideas and hear the verdict. The guests were welcomed by prof. dr hab. Aleksandra Gaworska-Krzemińska, Vice-Rector for Student Affairs at the Medical University of Gdańsk, while prof. dr hab. inż. Adriana Zaleska-Medynska, Director of the Daniel Fahrenheit Union of Universities in Gdańsk, summarised the main principles of the competition. Later in the meeting, she also provided information on the ongoing work on changing the formula of the competition - a two-stage process of evaluating applications (including meetings with teams) and the introduction of mentoring support. Members of the competition's Chapter are involved in the topic, including the Vice Chancellors for Student Affairs present at the event: Barbara Wikieł, prof. GdańskTech and dr hab. Urszula Patocka-Sigłowy, prof. UG.

During the ceremony, all teams had the opportunity to present their submitted ideas. In this edition, there were as many as 19, with one not qualifying for formal assessment.

In the category of projects of a research and scientific nature, the following were presented:

• Bio-Waste to Bio-Best: ecological composites of the future
• EKODES: modern solvents for medicinal substances
• DepressionControlApp: cutting-edge technology as a mental health shield for the Fahrenheit University community
• The gut microbiome and mental well-being and attitudes
• Searching for new adaptogens: exploring potential plants with neuroprotective effects
• Regional corrosivity map
• ParkSense Dynamics - towards a precise diagnosis of muscle tremor in patients affected by Parkinson's disease
• Oxytetracycline-based metalloantibiotics: breakthrough drugs of the future in the fight against bacterial resistance
• The road to better implants: collaborative research at the interface of engineering and medicine
• How could increasing tariffs on Chinese electric cars affect the European economy?
• AlgoPower: energy of the future from algal oils and sugars
• Construction of the Fast Neutron Dosimeter

In the social impact project category, the following were presented:

• Cyber Shield
• Economic Debate Tournament - Economics Open 2025
• BalticHumanHealth - Health with the Baltic Sea
• Grow healthy bacteria - through the gut for wellbeing
• DRON, or how physics sees and heals?
• Physics-STRONG student conference
• Gniew is a 15-minute city. In search of a healthy and sustainable living environment

The project entitled ‘ParkSense Dynamics - towards the accurate diagnosis of muscle tremor in patients affected by Parkinson's disease’, by the Medical Intelligence Lab Intercollegiate Research Group, received the highest number of points. The aim of the project is to improve a portable device to measure muscle tremors in people affected by Parkinson's disease, which could help to better monitor the progression of the disease, improving the quality of life and sense of security of patients. The authors argue that, in its version of a few years and in the most optimistic scenario, it will set new diagnostic standards.

Second place in this category went to the project ‘DepressionControlApp. Modern technology as a mental health shield for the Fahrenheit University community', submitted by the scientific associations PatientX (MUG) and DeepDive (UG). The originators set the goal of creating a prototype app to support mental health by enabling the monitoring of mental status and preventing problems from escalating. The authors assume that the app will increase users' involvement in the self-help and therapy process through features such as a virtual assistant and gamification elements.

In third place was ‘The gut microbiome and mental wellbeing and attitudes’, developed by SKN Interdisciplinary Healthcare Management (MUG) and SciClub (UG). The main aim of the project is to investigate the correlation between lifestyle, including eating habits and stimulant use, and an individual's psychological wellbeing and attitudes, taking into account the role of the gut microbiome as a mediator in these relationships. Through an innovative research approach, the team aims to support the development of new preventive health strategies.

The highest podium place in the social impact project category was awarded for ‘DRON, or how does physics see and heal?’. Members of the GdańskTech Interdepartmental Student Scientific Circle BioPhoton, the GdańskTech Interdepartmental Nuclear Scientific Circle and the SIWERT Scientific Circle of Medical Physicists from the UG want to contribute to increasing awareness of the role and tasks of medical physicists, which are necessary for planning and implementing therapy, ensuring radiological protection for patients and staff and the best possible diagnosis.

Another award-winning project is ‘Gniew as a 15-minute city. In search of a healthy and sustainable living environment' by the Student Scientific Circle of Psychology (MUG), Hulaj Urban Squad (GdańskTech) and the Scientific Circle of Spatial Economy (UG). The aim of the project is to research the area under study in terms of the concept of the 15-minute city, cycling and food accessibility and the quality of life of its inhabitants. Podcasts and columns are also planned, as well as a series of workshops for residents (e.g. on mental health, nutrition education or quality of life).

Also among the winners were the authors of the proposal ‘BalticHumanHealth - Health with the Baltic’ from SKN Environmental Health and Epidemiology (MUG), the SimLE Interdepartmental Scientific Circle, the Student Scientific Circle of Oceanographers and the Student Scientific Circle of Hydrologists ‘Kryl’. These four scientific circles will carry out surveys and environmental studies, analysing the level of environmental awareness and selected parameters of the marine environment, including the occurrence of toxic microorganisms and the basic characteristics of the Baltic Sea water. The project includes the promotion of health and active living in a clean environment and the study of the impact of aquatic ecosystems on the health of people living in coastal areas.

Awarded teams can start activities as early as January and must use the awarded funds by 30 October 2025.