…initiative aims to strengthen competence and commitment to solving real-world problems through practical, theoretical, innovative and interdisciplinary learning.   This year the participants will deal with the problem of obesity in an urban environment. Obesity is one of the main civilisational challenges of our times. According to the WHO, it is “often the result of environmental and societal changes associated with development and lack of suppo…

…of the University of Warsaw. The participants will be introduced to the structure and functions of the University as well as the most important formalities related to life in Warsaw. The meeting will be held on 26th October at the Old Library on the Main Campus and will last from 11 am to 1 pm. It aims at familiarising the new employees with the structure of the University and facilitating their first steps in Poland. The participants will also h…

…chnology Fund.     Yurt on the campus During the two-day international conference “Mongolia and the Mongols: Past and Present”, various cultural events were open for the UW community in a traditional yurt, which was set up in front of the Old Library on the University campus at Krakowskie Przedmieście. The programme includes a concert of the folk music ensemble “Blue Mongolia”, a lesson of the Mongolian archery “Sur Harvaa” and yurt assembly works…

…ry of a world made up of five elements, ruled by form. In this world, Alexander of Macedon died as an old man, and Greek philosophy persists – Aristotle and Empedocles were right,” Prof. Przemysław Kordos says.   The novel is set at the end of the 12th century PUR, i.e. after the fall of Rome. In this parallel reality, the Earth is the centre of the universe governed by five elements – ge (earth), hydor (water), aer (air), pyr (fire) and aether (e…

…e deadline for applications is 23rd October. A summary of the most important information on benefits for international students and doctoral candidates is available on the website of the UW’s Student Welfare and Support Office….

…ted 35 years. We have very strong relations since then,” Prof. Sambor Grucza, the UW Vice-Rector for Cooperation and Human Resources, said.   On 11th October, the representatives of the German university met with the authorities of the University of Warsaw. The conversation was focused on the ongoing cooperation between the universities in such fields as Slavic studies, history and archaeology. The possibility of new common projects was also discu…

…University as a significant research partner in the international environment   III Pillar: Responsible university management and infrastructure development Strengthening the authority of the University – towards greater openness, cooperation and commitment Responsibility and efficiency at the heart of the University performance culture Developing a digital organisation to strengthen cohesion and governance The University integrated around common…

…cal converter of quantum information can be a crucial part of a quantum network adapter – an interface between quantum computers and the quantum internet,” Dr Mateusz Mazelanik from the UW’s Centre of New Technologies explains.     Enlarged atoms One known medium that can interact both with microwave and optical photons are Rydberg atoms. They can be produced via laser excitation of valence electrons e.g. in rubidium atoms. So far, microwave-to-op…

…heir publications can be read in prestigious national and international journals. We felt it was high time to join forces with the Military Institute of Medicine. Our institutions work closely together, conducting joint research, applying for grants or preparing publications,” Prof. Alojzy Z. Nowak, the UW Rector, said during the award presentation.   Joining forces The collaboration between the UW and the WIM is a new chapter in the history of th…

…ve European academic centres outside the consortium, allowing for closer international cooperation and dialogue with the organisations associated with higher education.   One of the elements of the project is a student survey on the European Degree Label initiative.   Joint European Degree Label Endorsed by the European Commission, the European Degree Label is an initiative which will simplify the creation of joint diplomas by the European institu…