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Prof. Marcin Pałys re-elected Chair of the General Council for Science and Higher Education

Prof. Marcin Pałys, former Rector of the University of Warsaw, has been re-elected Chair of The General Council for Science and Higher Education (PL: Rada Główna Nauki i Szkolncitwa Wyższego), Poland’s most important advisory and consultative body in matters relating to science policy and higher education.

Launch of the “Science4Business” project

On 19th January, the University of Warsaw hosted the launch of the “Science4Business – Nauka dla Biznesu” project, a joint initiative of the University of Warsaw and the Warsaw University of Technology aimed at strengthening cooperation between academia and business and enhancing the effective commercialisation of research and development outcomes.

UW Medal awarded to Warsaw University of Technology

On the occasion of the 200th anniversary of the Warsaw University of Technology and in recognition of the long-standing cooperation between the two universities, Prof. Alojzy Z. Nowak, Rector of the University of Warsaw, presented the University of Warsaw Medal to the Warsaw University of Technology, handing it to Prof. Krzysztof Zaremba, Rector of the Warsaw University of Technology.

Renewal of the doctorate of Prof. Jacek M. Kurczewski

On 20th January, the doctorate renewal ceremony of Prof. Jacek M. Kurczewski – an eminent scholar in the sociology of customs and law – took place in the Senate Hall of the Kazimierzowski Palace at the University of Warsaw.

UW Support Chat

Blue Monday — often referred to as the most depressing day of the year — falls at a time when many people struggle with fatigue, low mood, and a sense of being overwhelmed. In response to these challenges, the University of Warsaw is offering new online psychological support: the UW Support Chat.

4EU+ shared courses initiative: Call for proposals

UW academic teachers can once again submit courses that are fully delivered (including assessment) in an online or hybrid mode to be made available to students and doctoral candidates from 4EU+ Alliance member universities. The courses will be made available as part of the 4EU+ shared courses initiative. Proposals must be submitted by 28th January.

Nobel laureate at the University of Warsaw

Prof. Ben L. Feringa spoke about his first molecule, nanomaterials, smart drugs, as well as about how important it is in life to ask questions and how The Simpsons predicted the Nobel Prize. On 9th January, the eminent chemist from the University of Groningen gave a lecture at the UW on the art of creating small things.

58th anniversary of the March ’68

On 8th March, 1968, a protest rally took place on the Main Campus of the UW against restrictions on freedom of speech and the policies of the authorities of the time. Each year, members of the university community, residents of Warsaw, and guests gather at the plaque commemorating these events. This year’s ceremony will begin at 12:00 p.m.

2025 at the University of Warsaw

It was a year of significant achievements, important meetings and agreements, but also difficult experiences. Here is a recap of the most important events of the last 12 months at the University of Warsaw.

Free-floating planets – lonely wanderers in the Milky Way

It could be called the discovery of the decade. The existence of a new class of exoplanets – free-floating planets – was demonstrated by an international team of astronomers, in which scientists from the large-scale OGLE sky survey conducted at the Astronomical Observatory of the University of Warsaw and the Gaia Science Alerts project of the Gaia satellite played a key role.

Educational mission to the United States

Representatives of the University of Warsaw – Rector Prof. Alojzy Z. Nowak and Chancellor Robert Grey – took part in an educational mission to the United States. During the visit, meetings were held with the Polish-American community and the Consul General of the Republic of Poland in New York, among others.

Enrolment for joint studies 4EU+

Three joint master's degree programmes have been established within the 4EU+ Alliance. Each programme is implemented with the participation of the University of Warsaw. Enrolment for the MERGED and M3EP programmes is open until 1st March.

Welcome meeting for UW employees

Welcome Point is organising a meeting for all new international employees of the University of Warsaw. The meeting will be held on 26th February. The participants will be introduced to the structure and functions of the University as well as the most important formalities related to life in Warsaw.

“MagicalBotanical” at the UW

The University of Warsaw Botanic Garden is once again aglow with over a million colourful, energy-efficient lights. Visitors can wander through forty dazzling light stops as the MagicalBotanical exhibition brings the story of the four elements to life. The exhibition will be open until 15th February.

“BUW for Owls” initiative

The winter examination session began at the University of Warsaw on 26th January. For this reason, the University of Warsaw Library is once again extending its opening hours as part of the “BUW for Owls” initiative. From 12th January to 27th February, the library will be open 24/7.

Admission for the summer semester

Admission for second-cycle studies beginning in the summer semester of the 2025/2026 academic year is now open. Those interested in the University of Warsaw's offer can enrol in selected programmes via the Internet Recruitment of Candidates (IRK). Registration ends between 23rd January and 13th February.

Mobility Days at the University of Warsaw

From 14th to 16th January, Mobility Days are being held at the University of Warsaw. During the meetings, participants can find out what the university has to offer in terms of trips abroad, particularly as part of the Erasmus+ programme.

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