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The UW at the PAP Scientific Think Tank

On 15th September, an agreement was signed at the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, marking the launch of the Polish Press Agency (PAP)’s Scientific Think Tank. The UW is one of its partners. The initiative combines the research potential of Polish universities and scientific institutions with the editorial expertise and communication capabilities of the Polish Press Agency.

Support for international members of the community

The Welcome Point pavilion is once again open on the Main Campus, where international students, doctoral candidates, and employees can receive practical advice on academic life. New international students can also take part in orientation sessions at the end of September.

UW Rector visits Japan

The Rector of the University of Warsaw, Prof. Alojzy Z. Nowak, visited Japan, where he met representatives of Shinshu University in Matsumoto, Daito Bunka University and International Christian University in Tokyo. The UW Rector also visited the Kajima Institute of International Peace and gave an interview to Nikkei.

How does a minimal cell membrane work

An international team of researchers from the Netherlands, Poland and Australia has described the properties of the cell membrane of the synthetic minimal cell JCVI-syn3A. Dr Joanna Juhaniewicz-Dębińska from the University of Warsaw is a co-author of the paper, which appeared in "Nature Communications".

“Accessibility Leader” Award for the UW’s Faculty of Psychology building

On 15th September, the Presidential Palace hosted the final gala of the “Accessibility Leader” competition, which recognises buildings best adapted to the needs of all users. In the 11th edition of the competition, the UW’s Faculty of Psychology building received the award in the “Large public building” category.

The UW in the Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2026

The University of Warsaw has been ranked in seven disciplines in this year’s edition of the Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS). Compared with 2025, physics, sociology and mathematics have improved their positions. The UW is the national leader in four disciplines.

Inauguration of the 2026/2027 academic year at the UW

The inauguration of the 2026/2027 academic year at the University of Warsaw will begin at 2.00 pm on 1st October. The ceremony, attended by university officials and invited guests, will take place in the Auditorium Maximum on the Main Campus on Krakowskie Przedmieście. The opening lecture will be delivered by Prof. Andrzej Mencwel.

Three UW projects awarded Horizon Europe WIDERA Twinning grants

Projects led by Prof. Łukasz Drewniak, Prof. Magdalena Stobińska-Moretto and Prof. Dariusz Plewczyński have secured funding from the Horizon Europe WIDERA Twinning programme. The grants will enable researchers from the UW to strengthen their collaboration with researchers from leading research centres.

Measuring a single molecule without disturbing its state

Researchers at the University of Innsbruck, in collaboration with Dr Marcin Gronowski and Professor Michał Tomza from the Faculty of Physics at the University of Warsaw, have published a paper in "Nature" describing an innovative method for studying individual molecular ions.

Ground-breaking quantum sensors

“In the QURA project, we are proposing a paradigm shift: instead of measuring waves using metal, we are using Rydberg atoms, which act as natural and extremely sensitive quantum sensors,” says Prof. Michał Parniak from the Faculty of Physics and the Centre of New Technologies at the UW, a recipient of the prestigious Starting Grant from the European Research Council (ERC).

Re-legitimised deportations

Dr Agnieszka Radziwinowiczówna, an ERC Starting Grant laureate, will carry out her project at the UW’s Centre of Migration Research. She will investigate why deportations to countries considered dangerous – previously suspended due to wars or other threats – are once again becoming possible and acceptable.

Two ERC Starting Grants at the UW

Dr Agnieszka Radziwinowiczówna and Prof. Michał Parniak have been awarded prestigious Starting Grants from the European Research Council (ERC). The projects, which they will carry out at the UW, concern the return of deportees to countries deemed unsafe and the quantum detection of electromagnetic waves in the microwave and millimetre-wave ranges using excited Rybdergov atoms.

Every electron counts: most detailed protein structure to date revealed

Researchers have determined the structure of the protein rubredoxin at 0.43 Ångström resolution. The results of the research in which Prof. Paulina Dominiak from the University of Warsaw took part have been published in the journal „Acta Crystallographica Section D: Structural Biology”.

The UW delegation in Mongolia

Representatives of the University of Warsaw, led by the Vice-Rector for Development, Prof. Ewa Krogulec, undertook an official visit to Mongolia. The programme included meetings and discussions on developing cooperation between the UW and the Mongolian State University, as well as other institutions in Ulaanbaatar, and the signing of a student exchange agreement.

A new discovery at Machu Picchu

During archaeological excavations carried out in the Machu Picchu complex area, previously unknown roads dating from the Inca period were discovered. The UW Center for Andean Studies and its partner, the Wrocław University of Science and Technology, have made a significant contribution to this discovery.

The UW graduates among the best

The University of Warsaw is the only Polish university featured in the ranking of the 20 institutions outside the US whose graduates have founded the most “unicorn” companies in the United States. These are private start-ups whose market value has exceeded one billion dollars.

UW in the Shanghai Ranking 2026

This year’s Academic Ranking of World Universities, known as the Shanghai Ranking, has been published. The University of Warsaw is among the world’s top 500 universities, ranking between 401st and 500th. This is the best result among Polish universities.

A Day with “Horizon Europe”

From the grant agreement to successful project implementation. Under this theme, the Horizon Europe Implementation Day 2026 will take place on 29th September at the University of Warsaw. During the event, experts from the European Commission will provide practical guidance on implementing projects under “Horizon Europe”.

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