…l, political, or social history. Thirdly, contrary to the commonly held assumption of a transfer of knowledge mainly from west to east, researchers from the SAIGA project will demonstrate the active role of Eastern Europe in shaping zoological knowledge.   Contemporary humanities The project integrates several disciplines and research methods: history of science (especially zoology), art history, history of the book, historical geography, philolog…

…ademic freedom and autonomy, ensuring a student-centred, fairly accessible and participative education.   Students of the member universities can search the Student Portal digital platform and choose educational, training, development and mobility opportunities that align with their academic interests and goals. Ranging from online courses to collaborative projects and learning pathways, the portal provides an overview of diverse educational offer…

…ously with the rectorial election. Members of the Senate are elected within the faculties and by the Electoral College. Detailed Senate voting procedures are specified in the Resolution No. 19 of the University Election Committee, dated 8th January 2024 (in Polish) >> Elections timelines The election process is conducted in accordance with the University’s established procedures and regulations governing electoral processes.   Election Calendar On…

…ement in their creation, and partly also in their implementation, of the extensive experience of the academic staff of the KEPCO International Nuclear Graduate School. They specialize and apply their practical knowledge of reactors of the AP1000 and AP1400 type, i.e. those to be used in the nuclear power plants planned for construction in Poland,” Prof. Agnieszka Korgul, a co-creator and a deputy leader project, said.   “In addition to having the…

…ty of a large academic community, when it comes to, for example, jointly applying for grants, is stronger than that of a single university. We want to further develop our cooperation within CE7 and strengthen our partnership with LERU. This also refers to inviting students and employees of other universities to come to the UW,” the UW Rector said.   On the first day, the discussions focused on the development and management of research infrastruct…

…universities in the summer semester of the 2023/2024 academic year. Currently, it is possible to register for classes 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 cour…

The University of Warsaw is offering an unpaid 30-hour online Polish language course. Classes will be held twice a week between April and June. The courses are 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 re…

…urces & Technology Infrastructure).   The conference was held under the patronage of the International Communication Association, a scholarly society for media and communication.   More information about the event is available on www.htt.events >>…

…ms of the local population, was probably the first and the only such a depiction on cellulose film in history,” Jakub Gniadzik emphasised.   Nowak’s photographs show the various stages of his journey, capturing indigenous inhabitants, local flora and fauna, and stunning African landscapes. They show that the traveller avoided the main transport routes and reached places where the Europeans had not yet been at that time.   “During his African journ…

…shape of the international order. I am glad that today, after two years, we can meet and discuss what it entails and what consequences it will have for the international order.”   The meeting launching the debates was attended by Prof. Zygmunt Lalak, the UW Vice-Rector for Research, Etienne de Poncins, the Ambassador of France, Prof. Andrzej Szeptycki, the Undersecretary of State in the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, and Aurélien Lechev…