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ERC Synergy Grant awarded to Prof. Adam Izdebski’s team

An interdisciplinary team of researchers led by Prof. Adam Izdebski from the University of Warsaw has been awarded a prestigious Synergy Grant by the European Research Council (ERC). The EUROpest project: A Novel Understanding of Pandemic Disease in Preindustrial Europe (1300-1800): Combining History, Machine Learning and Natural Sciences will be carried out by a consortium coordinated by the UW.

Opening of the building in the upper courtyard of the UW

“I am convinced that the new building will become a space which will significantly strengthen international cooperation at the University of Warsaw,” Prof. Alojzy Z. Nowak, the UW Rector, said. In the upper courtyard of the UW campus a modern building has been erected to house the units providing services to university applicants, and supporting students, doctoral candidates and staff from abroad.

European meeting at the University of Warsaw

Over 300 guests, eight European universities, dozens of parallel sessions, workshops and meetings. The University of Warsaw hosted a three-day Annual Meeting of the 4EU+ Alliance, of which the UW is a member. On 26th September, Prof. Alojzy Z. Nowak, the UW Rector, took over the Alliance’s presidency from Prof. Elio Franzini, the Rector of the University of Milan.

“Mind your words” campaign

Choosing the right words is of particular importance in an academic discourse. The University of Warsaw is implementing the “Mind your words. Hate hurts” campaign. The initiative was prepared by UW students and the Academic Ombudsman.

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About democracy and human rights at the UW

“Democracy is not a perfect system, but it is by far the best model that we have to preserve, protect, and promote fundamental human rights. Over the last decades or so, we have far too often taken our rights for granted. Certainly, many young people do that, but the reality is that today we must really stand up and fight for our values and fundamental human rights,” Bjørn Berge at the UW.

“MagicalBotanical” at the UW

On 9th November, the UW Botanic Garden has once again been transformed into a land of light. The illumination exhibition will take visitors on a journey through the magic of the four elements: fire, water, air and earth. This year, visitors to the Garden of Lights will be treated to both new constructions and familiar illuminations, as well as a family outdoor game.

Workshop on personal and professional growth

An interactive coaching workshop designed for all international students and doctoral candidates of the University of Warsaw will take place on 27th November. Registration is due by 18th November.

“Collegio Futuro” workshops for doctoral candidates

Doctoral candidates of the University of Warsaw can take part in the “Collegio Futuro: A college for designers of a sustainable European future”. The deadline for submitting applications is 25th November.

A guide to emotions in “Read with the UW”

“When I read The Little Prince for the first time, I think I was in middle school, it totally enchanted me. I have returned to it many times,” in these words, Mateusz Szymkowiak, a reporter and TV presenter, as well as a sociology graduate of the UW, described Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's book. We are publishing the first episode of the fourth edition of the series “Read with the UW”.

Introduction to academic culture

Welcome Point is organising the Introduction to the academic culture at UW workshop for international employees. The meeting will be held on 28th November in the Old Library building on the UW main campus.

4EU+ Eternity

The University of Warsaw has received more than PLN1.5 million in funding to implement the “4EU+ Eternity” project as part of the NAWA Support for European Universities programme. The project will strengthen the University's strategic initiatives as a member of the 4EU+ Alliance.

Prof. Wiktor Lewandowski awarded with the NCN Prize

On 9th October, the National Science Centre announced the winners of its annual award for outstanding scientists employed and performing basic research in Poland. The award in the science and technology category was received by Prof. Wiktor Lewandowski from the Faculty of Chemistry at the University of Warsaw.

Prof. Jacek Jemielity as Director of CeNT UW

Prof. Jacek Jemielity has been appointed Director of the Centre of New Technologies at the University of Warsaw. On 4th October, the act of appointment was handed to him by Prof. Alojzy Z. Nowak, Rector of the University of Warsaw.

Events for international employees

A guided city walk, library training, and introduction to the USOS system are among the events open to new international employees of the University of Warsaw. They are organised or co-organised by the Welcome Point of the UW at the end of October and the beginning of November.

The physics of transport networks in nature

An international team of scientists including researchers from the UW’s Faculty of Physics, the Laboratoire Matière et Systèmes Complexes, and the Institut des Sciences de la Terre d'Orléans has described how loops, important for the stability of transport networks, occur in those found in nature.

Range of European forest plants

“Understanding the mechanisms responsible for the rate and direction of changes in the range of species is extremely important. It allows us to understand the evolution of biodiversity and may contribute to ensuring its effective protection,” Prof. Bogdan Jaroszewicz from the Białowieża Geobotanical Station of the UW’s Faculty of Biology said.

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