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Beginning of classes in the 2025/2026 academic year
01-10-2025
The 2025/2026 academic year inauguration ceremony at the University of Warsaw takes place on 1st October. This is a day off from classes. Lectures in all units will begin on 2nd October.
Information spot for newcomers at the University of Warsaw
02-10-2025
The Welcome Point at the University of Warsaw has opened its Pavilion for students, doctoral candidates and employees beginning their studies or job at the University of Warsaw. The information point will be open until 17th October. Newcomers can get answers to all questions about studying and working at the University of Warsaw, as well as everyday life in Warsaw.
New building of the UW’s Faculty of Psychology in Ochota
24-09-2025
The new building of the UW’s Faculty of Psychology, located on Banacha Street, has six floors and an area of 26.6 m2. The building includes an auditorium for over 380 people, seminar rooms, lecture halls, computer rooms, group work rooms and research laboratories. There is a garden on the roof and an observation deck. It will be used by approximately 2,000 people.
General Director of BUW appointed
11-09-2025
Prof. Alojzy Z. Nowak, the Rector of the University of Warsaw, has appointed Dr Krzysztof Nierzwicki to the position of the General Director of the University of Warsaw Library. His term of office began on 1st September and will last for five years.
Asteroid named after Prof. Jerzy Madej
11-09-2025
A ceremony was held at the University of Warsaw to present a certificate confirming the naming of an asteroid in honour of Prof. Jerzy Madej from the Astronomical Observatory of the University of Warsaw. From now on, the celestial body will be called Jerzymadej.
4EU+ courses for students and doctoral candidates
08-08-2025
Soil mechanics, psycholinguistics, programming, and language classes. Four partner universities in the 4EU+ Alliance have reopened registration on courses for students and doctoral candidates. There are courses available in Heidelberg University and Paris-Panthéon-Assas University.
Third edition of the SEED4EU+ initiative
10-07-2025
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.
High school students succeed at the International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics
15-09-2025
“Such talents are a source of pride. I congratulate the entire team and each member individually on their success. The University of Warsaw is waiting for you,” says Prof. Alojzy Z. Nowak, Rector of the University of Warsaw, congratulating the Polish representatives on their success at the International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics in India. Polish high school students won four medals, i
Upwelling in the Gulf of Panama
11-09-2025
Upwelling refers to the rising of deep ocean waters. For the first time in decades, this phenomenon has collapsed in the Gulf of Panama. The previously stable mechanism, which is crucial for marine ecosystems and the local economy, appeared late, lasted only briefly and was record-breakingly weak. This was investigated by an international team of scientists, including Dr Michał Chiliński from the
The University of Warsaw at the 34th Economic Forum in Karpacz
09-09-2025
“We had the honour of co-creating high-quality thematic panels and organising valuable debates and meetings,” says Prof. Alojzy Z. Nowak, Rector of the University of Warsaw. The three-day 34th Economic Forum in Karpacz ended on 4th September. The University of Warsaw was the main academic partner of the event.
University of Warsaw in the Shanghai Ranking 2025
20-08-2025
Academic Ranking of World Universities 2025, known as the Shanghai Ranking, has been released. The University of Warsaw ranks 401–500 among the world's best universities. It is also the highest-ranked Polish university.
Rector of the UW at the Scientific Council of the Military Medical Institute
20-08-2025
Prof. Alojzy Z. Nowak, Rector of the University of Warsaw, has been appointed to the Scientific Council of the Military Medical Institute – National Research Institute. The ceremony of presenting the appointments by the Minister of National Defence took place on 13th August.
Prof. Ewa Krogulec appointed to the Regional Council for Nature Conservation for the 2025–2030 term
02-09-2025
Prof. Ewa Krogulec, Vice-Rector for Development at the University of Warsaw, has been appointed to the Regional Council for Nature Conservation in Warsaw for the 2025–2030 term.
Two new laboratories at CeNT UW
03-09-2025
Two new laboratories have been established at the Centre of New Technologies at the University of Warsaw: Laboratory of Neuroeconomics, headed by Dr Alicja Puścian, and Laboratory of Organic Electronics, headed by Dr Przemysław Gaweł.
The BUW rooftop garden among the most beautiful
03-09-2025
There are 15,000 m² of greenery around the University of Warsaw Library (BUW). An additional 2,000 m² covered with diverse vegetation is located 16 m above the ground, on the library roof. It is this place that “The Guardian” has ranked among the 10 most beautiful gardens in European cities. The BUW rooftop garden is open seven days a week until 31st October.
Students from Tanzania visit the UW
25-08-2025
Prof. Maciej Raś, Vice-Rector for Student Affairs and Quality of Teaching and Learning, met with the winners of a debate competition from two Tanzanian universities at the University of Warsaw. The meeting was part of a study visit organised by the Polish Press Agency on behalf of the Department of Promotion and Cultural Diplomacy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Winning design concept for the UW’s Central Campus
22-08-2025
Respect for the historical transport layout while transforming it into a pedestrian-friendly area are the features of the winning design for the development of the University of Warsaw campus on Krakowskie Przedmieście. The architectural and urban planning competition was decided on 18th August.
Anti-dropout programme at the University of Warsaw
14-08-2025
On 1st October, the University of Warsaw will launch “The Anti-dropout Programme – Stay at UW!”. Thanks to funding from the European Social Development Fund 2021–2027, the university will develop a systematic approach to tackling dropout rates. This will involve comprehensive monitoring of the phenomenon and the implementation of preventive measures.

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