Scientists from the University of Warsaw and the University of British Columbia have described how the “lone spinon” phenomenon can arise in magnetic models. This discovery represents a significant contribution to our understanding of the nature of magnetism and could have implications for the development of future technologies such as quantum computers and new magnetic materials. The research results have been published in the journal „Physical…

SEED is the 4EU+ Alliance initiative, which allows inter-university teams to receive funding for their educational or research projects. Applications are open until 3rd October. Academics from eight member universities of the 4EU+ Alliance (University of Warsaw, Charles University in Prague, Sorbonne University, University of Heidelberg, University of Copenhagen, University of Milan, University of Geneva, and Paris-Panthéon-Assas) can submit prop…

…the 4EU+ Alliance, which includes eight European research universities, including the University of Warsaw.   The course focuses on project management related to: intrapreneurship or processes occurring within companies; start-up operations; the development of associations and organisations focused on the social economy or ecological transformation.   During the course, participants will learn: agility and adaptability to thrive in a disruptive en…

…e as part of the project University – a safe space from mobbing and discrimination – activities to support anti-mobbing policies, conducted by a team of researchers led by Prof. Jacek Męcina from the Faculty of Political Science and International Studies at the University of Warsaw. Experts and representatives of the academic community discussed the project’s objectives, which aim to develop recommendations that incorporate best anti-mobbing and a…

…each group of the academic community, educational offer, research activities, relations with the socio-economic environment, finances and investments. It also contains the calendar of the most important events in the past year. Adopted during the last meeting of the UW Senate before the summer break, the report is the fifth such document prepared during Prof. Alojzy Z. Nowak’s rectorial tenure. “The year 2024 has brought many reasons to be proud o…

University of Warsaw is among the top 3% of universities worldwide. In the latest QS World University Rankings, it achieved the highest position among Polish higher education institutions. According to the latest QS World University Rankings 2026, the University of Warsaw maintains its leading position in Poland, taking 271st place among the 1,500 best universities in the world.   QS World University Rankings 2026 includes approximately 3% of uni…

On 16th June, the final gala of the “Accessibility Leader” competition for facilities best adapted to the needs of all users was held. The award in the 10th edition of the competition in the “residential/hotel facility” category went to the Student Hall of Residence No. 7. UW’s recreation centre – “Wrzos” Holiday Home in Kiry was also nominated for the final of the competition. In the “Accessibility Leader” architectural and urban planning compet…

…n of places in student dormitories. Among the current changes are: The ability to transfer the reservation fee from year to year – if a student continues to live in the same dormitory, the reservation fee will not be forfeited. The option for dormitory managers and residents’ councils to jointly establish summer storage regulations, with the approval of the Vice-Rector. This will allow for quicker implementation of rules for using storage faciliti…

On 17th June the University of Warsaw opened the Kazimierz Michałowski Centre of Mediterranean Archaeology Research Station in Paphos, Cyprus. The opening event was connected with the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the presence of Polish archaeologists in Nea Paphos – one of the most important archaeological sites in Cyprus, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The Research Station of the Polish Centre of Mediterranean Archaeology…

…al basis for staying in Poland, the procedures and requirements for obtaining a temporary work residence permit, a researcher’s residence permit, an EU Blue Card, a permanent residence permit, a temporary residence permit for family members, as well as the overall procedure of applying for a residence permit in Poland.   Event will take place on 27th June, Friday, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m., online, via Zoom.   Deadline for registration is 23th June, Monday,…