Please note: The application deadline has been extended.
We would like to inform you that the deadline for applications for the Critical Thinking workshops has been extended to 10 th April. Don't miss out on this opportunity!
Workshop Schedule on Critical Thinking
April 14–15, 2026, Lodz, TUL Building A33, II floor, room 249
Instructor: dr Adam Trybus
Each module lasts 90 minutes and consists of: 30 minutes of introduction and 60 minutes of practical work.
DAY 1 – April 14
1. Critical thinking, reasoning, argumentation, logic – introduction
Duration: 90 min | 9:00-10:30
Scope: core concepts, history, role in scientific work.
2. Argument analysis
Duration: 90 min | 10:30-12:00
Scope: identifying premises and conclusions, reconstructing arguments
BREAK 30 MIN | 12:00-12:30
Coffee/tea/cake break
3. Argument diagrams
Duration: 90 min | 12:30-14:00
Scope: visualizing argument structure, logical relations, tools for analysis.
4. Argument diagrams
Duration: 90 min | 14:00-15:30
Scope: criteria for evaluating arguments, strength and validity
5. Deduction – classical and non-classical logic
Duration: 90 min | 15:35-17:05
Scope: ipropositional logic, predicate logic and non-classical logic and their role in argument formalization
5-MINUTE BREAK | 17:00-17:05
6. Pragmatics and the social context of reasoning
Duration: 90 min | 17:05-18:35
Scope: influence of context, language,
and social interaction on reasoning and argumentation.
DAY 2 – April 15
1. Reasoning in science – induction and causal reasoning
Duration: 90 min | 9:00-10:30
Scope: generalization, causal relations, reasoning in empirical research.
2. Reasoning in science – abduction and analogy
Duration: 90 min | 10:30-12:00
Scope: hypothesis generation, modeling, explanatory reasoning.
BREAK 30 MIN | 12:00-12:30
Coffee/tea/cake break
3. Fallacies, cognitive biases
Duration: 90 min | 12:30-14:00
Scope: identifying fallacies, impact of biases on research.
4. How to critically read and write scientific papers
Duration: 90 min | 14:00-15:30
Scope: paper structure, style, clarity, critical evaluation.
5-MINUTE BREAK | 15:30-15:35
5. Critical thinking in the age of AI
Duration: 90 min | 15:35-17:05
Scope: role of AI in research, evaluation of tools, limitations and risks.
The training schedule is subject to change. The organizer will inform participants of any updates.
Announcement
of the Head of the Interdisciplinary Doctoral School of Lodz University of Technology
of 31 March 2026
regarding the organization of workshops on critical thinking – 1st edition, implemented from the project entitled: "IMPROVE - International Mission to Promote Research and Optimal Values in Education" as part of the STER NAWA programme, task 5 "A modern approach to scientific tasks in an international environment - opportunities, challenges, threats",
The Interdisciplinary Doctoral School of Lodz University of Technology invites applications for its free critical thinking workshops, aimed at doctoral candidates studying at the Interdisciplinary Doctoral School of Lodz University of Technology.
As part of the workshop, participants will develop practical skills in using critical thinking tools in decision-making and setting goals, in particular in scientific work
Key information:
• one group – up to 22 participants,
• duration of the workshop: 16 academic hours (45 minutes each) delivered in person, including a coffee break with sweet treats,
• dates of the workshop – 14–15 April 2026,
• workshop language – English,
• the workshops will be held in person in Lodz; the exact venue will be announced at a later date,
• after the workshops, each participant will receive a certificate confirming participation,
• the workshops are conducted in accordance with the principles of equal treatment and accessibility, taking into account the needs of people with disabilities.
The participant of the workshop may be a Doctoral Candidate who:
1. Is currently enrolled at IDS TUL (i.e. their enrolment at IDS TUL has not been suspended pursuant to Article 204 (3) of the Act and §10 of the IDS Regulations at TUL) and as of the day of the workshops, has the status of a doctoral student
2. Is highly motivated to develop and acquire critical thinking skills.
3. Undertakes to participate in the workshops on a full-time basis, i.e. 16 academic hours.
4. Undertakes to supplement the necessary project documentation.
Recruitment will be carried out in accordance with the principles of equal access and non-discrimination. Applications will be accepted via the online form the 1th of April, to the 8th of April, 2026, available at the following link:
https://ids.p.lodz.pl/warsztaty-krytycznego-myslenia-i-edycja-2026-r
https://ids.p.lodz.pl/en/critical-thinking-workshops-1st-edition-2026
If the number of applications exceeds the number of places available, places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Changes to the schedule may occur. All updates will be published on the IDS TUL website on an ongoing basis.
• If all places are not filled during the first recruitment round, a supplementary recruitment round is planned. If the number of applicants exceeds the limit, a waiting list will be created.
The project is implemented by Lodz University of Technology under an agreement with the National Agency for Academic Exchange and financed by NAWA.
You can find more information about the project:
• on our bilingual website: Interdisciplinary Doctoral School - TUL in the tab: STER NAWA 2025-2027 [CRITICAL THINKING WORKSHOPS]
• in the Project Office located at 116, Żeromskiego Street, 90-543 Lodz, building A33, 2nd floor - room 210, e-mail address: isd@adm.p.lodz.pl phone number: 42 631 28 55
Yours sincerely,
Head of the Interdisciplinary Doctoral School TUL