…Optics of the Faculty of Physics as well as its graduates: Piotr Grochowski and Anna Dawid.   Prof. Michał Parniak is the head of the Quantum Optical Devices Laboratory (QOD Lab) at the Centre for Quantum Optical Technologies (QOT). In his research he mainly investigates quantum information technology and innovative optical communication technologies. He is an author or a co-author of many research papers that have been published in journals such…

…rmation in three diverse countries (the United States, Poland, and Hong Kong), and their relevance to the current societal climate, i.e. how can existing interventions be improved so that they do not reduce trust, increase scepticism or foster misperceptions. The particular emphasis was put on fact-checking, media literacy, and coverage of misinformation through practical guidelines for media organisations, the educational sector and policymakers….

…x of DNA. They appear naturally in materials created by low-symmetry molecules, i.e. chiral molecules that are non-superimposable on their mirror images. Electric dipoles are systems of spatially separated positive and negative charges. Although majority of molecules have a dipole moment, they only occasionally form crystalline networks in which the dipoles are aligned in one direction, creating a ferroelectric phase.   Until recently, it was wide…

…o the previous ranking edition. QS Quacquarelli Symonds is the world’s leading provider of services, analytics, and insight to the global higher education sector as well as the world’s most popular source of comparative data about university performance. The QS World University Rankings 2025 feature 1503 institutions, including 22 in Poland.   The assessment criteria used for the rankings cover: Academic Reputation, Citations per faculty, Employer…

…allroom of the Tyszkiewicz-Potocki Palace, Dr Johan Reinhard gave a lecture entitled “The sacred Andes. High mountain archaeology”. The event was organised by the Centre for Andean Research, the Museum of the University of Warsaw, and the Polish Branch of the Explorers Club. Dr Reinhard collaborates with researchers from the UW’s Centre for Andean Research, particularly with Dr Dagmara Socha, a bioarchaeologist dedicated to the study of mummies of…

…ed by the Egyptian kings of the Ptolemaic dynasty who ruled Cyrenaica in the 3rd century BC. The city existed until the Arab conquest in the 7th century AD and rose to prominence as the capital of a Roman province during late antiquity. At the same time, Ptolemais is a city that has not been covered by modern buildings. This allows archaeologists to study various aspects of the ancient city and the lives of its inhabitants using a range of scienti…

…of Institute of Archaeology and Ethnography, National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Armenia; Dr Karen Pahlevanyan, the Director of Memorial Complex of Sardarapat Battle, National Museum of Armenian Ethnography and History of Liberal Struggle; and Armen Hovhannisyan, the Director of the Service for the Protection of Historical Environment and Cultural Museum-reservations.   In addition to the cooperation agreement, an annex was signed for…

…ast European Studies, and many other units. Nearly twenty-two thousand people visited the academic site. The Night of Museums is a recurring event, which opens the collections of various cultural institutions to the public in the evening and at night. This annual festival brought together the University community and the public to celebrate history, art, and science in a unique and immersive way. During this year’s edition their doors opened the U…

…lication in higher education. In this model, students acquire knowledge by completing specific tasks on their own.   The aim of the project is to individualise teaching based on solving practical problems, creating innovative solutions, including social innovations, and adapting educational methods to the diverse needs and interests of students.   This pathway will be tested as an alternative to the traditional approach to education. The “Universi…

…Library building) and online (14th May at 3 pm). The programme of the meetings includes: legalisation of residence in Poland (visa, permanent residence permit), the procedure of application for a residence permit, Polish descent and Pole’s Card holders rights. To take part in the meetings, students and doctoral candidates were requested to fill in the form >>   The application deadlines were 6th and 10th May accordingly.   More details are availa…