“For us, safety is more than just protecting buildings and procedures. It also means caring for the mental health and sense of comfort of every member of our community,” says Robert Grey, Chancellor of the University of Warsaw. The University of Warsaw is running a campaign called “Your Mind – Your Strength,” organised by the University of Warsaw Psychological Support Centre.

Mental health, a sense of comfort, access to reliable information, and real support are elements that directly affect the safety of the entire University of Warsaw community. The university is developing both solutions that strengthen mental resilience and systems that ensure the physical safety of students, doctoral candidates, and employees.

The ongoing campaign at the University of Warsaw, “Your Mind – Your Strength,” encourages discussion about mental health, mindfulness toward oneself and others, and safety understood in a broader sense than just procedures and infrastructure. Through publications, guides, various initiatives, and informational activities, the University of Warsaw consistently reminds us that mental well-being is one of the foundations of a safe and supportive academic community.

“For us, safety is more than just protecting buildings and procedures. It is also caring for the mental health and sense of comfort of every member of our community. That is why we create solutions that support both physical and emotional safety: from the activities of the Security Office to the initiatives of the Psychological Support Centre,” says Robert Grey, Chancellor of the University of Warsaw.

Foundations of safety

Comprehensive information about the University of Warsaw’s activities in the area of safety is available at bezpieczenstwo.uw.edu.pl. It includes information on procedures for dealing with emergency situations such as fire, evacuation, suspicious objects, bomb threats, and sudden events requiring first aid. The website also provides information on the location of AED defibrillators, safety rules on campuses, and contact details for the services responsible for safety at the University.

An important element of safety is the ability to respond quickly and report disturbing situations. The website also allows users to report such threats, including anonymously. In situations requiring immediate response, please contact the University of Warsaw emergency number: 22 55 22 112 or the national number 112.

By combining initiatives related to threats and those supporting mental well-being, the University of Warsaw is building an environment in which every member of the community can feel both protected and supported.