…mmes of the studies, including the selected studies in English, part-time first-cycle, second-cycle and long-cycle programmes, are specified in the Appendix No. 4 of the Resolution No. 269 of the Senate of the University of Warsaw dated 24th May 2023 (in Polish) >>   Additionally, the admissions procedures and qualification criteria for studies provided in English are published in the IRK system >>     Results of the matura examination are crucial…

…Milky Way. The newly discovered classical Cepheid in the Galaxy, named OGLE-GD-CEP-1884, can be categorised as the first ultra-long-period Cepheid in the Milky Way. The period of 78.14 days is nearly ten days longer than that of the previous record-holding Cepheid, S Vulpeculae. This star is present in the ASAS-SN and Gaia DR3 catalogs of variable stars, yet it has been classified as a long-period variable. Based on more than ten years of the phot…

…from Gaia, which are planned to be published in 2026.   Details of the publication The article “Discovery of a dormant 33 solar-mass black hole in pre-release Gaia astrometry” by the Gaia Collaboration, P. Panuzzo, et al. was published in Astronomy & Astrophysics Letters….

…ough the accounts of ancient and mediaeval authors and up-to-date reports from local informants, who were not always reliable. The images they provided were reproduced in large numbers, which often did not contribute to the evolution of science but, on the contrary, strengthened errors and misunderstandings,” Prof. Jurkowlaniec said.   As an example, the researcher cites an excerpt from Julius Caesar’s Commentaries on the Gallic War. The narrative…

…ffairs, the Welcome Point team can provide relevant and up-to-date information on issues associated with the UW, student activities, and campus life.   Details of the welcome undertakings are descried on the Welcome Point website >> 2024/2025 Admissions Registration for 2024/2025 study programmes at the University of Warsaw will launch on 6th June 2024. The timeline of the first-cycle programmes, long-cycle study programmes, and the second-cycle p…

…n in Poland,” Prof. Agnieszka Korgul, a co-creator and a deputy leader project, said.   “In addition to having the opportunity to go there for a semester, UW students will also be able to take part in summer schools. This will function as an intensified form of education. The schools provide unique contacts and expert knowledge. So far, they have been very successful,” Prof. Krzysztof Turzyński pointed out.   As part of the project, a science lab…

…sses at the University of Heidelberg. The 4EU+ Alliance universities offer online or hybrid courses to students and doctoral candidates. Charles University, the University of Geneva, Sorbonne University and the University of Milan have previously published their educational offer. Now, 4EU+ students and doctoral candidates can take courses offered by the University of Heidelberg.   There is also open registration for some courses at the University…

…e intended for international employees. Welcome Point and Polonicum UW are organising the third trimester of the Polish language online course for UW international employees. The participants of the course can join one of four groups focused on three different levels of proficiency.   The registration is carried out via the Kampus Platform. The application deadline is: 3rd April, 10.00 am – levels: A1.3 (morning group), B1.1 and B2.1 5th April, 10…

…ntly in the user’s favour,” said Dr Karolina Brylska, vice-director of the Laboratory of Media Studies, University of Warsaw, coordinator and co-originator of the conference.   The debate was accompanied by two workshops: on generative artificial intelligence, and on the CLARIN infrastructure (Common Language Resources & Technology Infrastructure).   The conference was held under the patronage of the International Communication Association, a scho…

…by trophic group and landscape”, Nature Ecology & Evolution, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41559-024-02363-2….