2026 Wrocław
The Faculty of Biotechnology at the University of Wrocław needed to adapt its teaching process to the demands of modern, international education. With a growing number of exchange programmes and frequent visa restrictions, it became essential to create a space that enables fully effective hybrid classes – connecting students in the room with those attending remotely.
Key challenges in the project:
We delivered a complete audiovisual ecosystem designed to seamlessly connect the academic world with the virtual space. The key to success was building an environment where technology does not distract the lecturer, but quietly supports the teaching process. Our priority was to implement solutions built on three pillars: excellent visibility and intelligibility, interactivity, and automation of video connections.
Hybrid classroom with Q&A mode
This hybrid classroom is a modern educational ecosystem designed for smooth switching between three teaching modes: on-site, hybrid and fully remote. The main focus was maximum simplicity. We removed complicated start-up procedures, lecturers no longer need their own computer, passwords or specialist technical knowledge.
The heart of the system – the video conferencing setup
To connect students in the room with those studying remotely, we equipped the seminar room with a certified Microsoft Teams Rooms (MTR) system. Classes can be started with a single tap on a touch panel, with no need to power up devices one by one or log into platforms manually. The integrated environment automatically activates the camera, microphones, sound system and display, and connects the room to the scheduled Microsoft Teams session. This greatly simplifies day-to-day operation, shortens preparation time and reduces the risk of errors, ensuring a smooth, professional start to every meeting or lecture.
The interaction hub, a touch screen
A mobile touch screen is a digital alternative to a traditional whiteboard. It allows lecturers to write notes and draw directly on presentations. Crucially, in hybrid mode everything created on the screen is visible in real time to both on-site participants and students online – keeping both groups fully engaged. All notes can be saved instantly and shared with students as ready-to-use learning materials right after the class.
Clear visuals, a large-format screen instead of a projector
At the front of the room we installed a large screen that mirrors the content from the touch screen. This ensures that on-site students – even those sitting in the back rows – can follow the presented material comfortably without losing detail, which is especially important for Biotechnology students.
Natural dynamics and freedom of movement – PTZ camera with auto-framing
We used an intelligent camera that automatically frames the lecturer. The presenter can move freely around the room and does not need to stay in one spot to remain visible to remote participants. The technology follows them, creating a natural lecture flow.
Ceiling microphone array for excellent audio
We replaced handheld and lapel microphones with an advanced ceiling microphone array. The array accurately captures the lecturer’s voice and the voices of on-site students from anywhere in the room, while also reducing background noise. As a result, online students hear every word clearly – as if they were sitting in the front row. Professional loudspeakers ensure clean playback of remote students’ voices for everyone in the room.
Working with the Faculty of Biotechnology at the University of Wrocław resulted in a room that effectively removed geographic barriers, opening the university to students and lecturers from around the world. It is a strong example of the fact that in modern education, technology should not be the goal itself, it should be a transparent medium that makes distance irrelevant to the quality of learning.
– We created a space that makes it possible to run fully functional hybrid classes, effectively connecting students in the room with online groups. Automated audio and video systems ensure equal access to learning, whether the student is sitting in the classroom or thousands of kilometres away. Most importantly, we achieved what mattered most to us: we turned complex digital processes into a simple experience, giving lecturers confidence that the technology will not fail them – emphasises Dr Marta Kołodziejczak, Head of the Dean’s Office, Faculty of Biotechnology.
Crestron, Extron, Viewsonic, Neomounts, Aver, Shure, Audac, Cisco.