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“Your mind – your strength”

An information and education campaign entitled “Your mind – your strength” has been launched at the University of Warsaw. The aim of the initiative is to raise awareness of the importance of mental health and promote well-being among the entire academic community. The campaign is being carried out by the University of Warsaw Psychological Support Center.

Security measures at the University of Warsaw

The Security Office, intervention measures for the UW’s Security Guard, talks with the services – the University of Warsaw has taken numerous endeavours to strengthen security on campus. Further measures are also planned in the near future, including training, new alarm systems and the installation of CCTV surveillance in all University of Warsaw buildings.

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Mental health guide for the University of Warsaw community

The University of Warsaw has published a guide on caring for mental health and buildmental resilience. The publication was created as part of the “Your mind – your strength” campaign run by the University of Warsaw Psychological Support Center for the entire academic community.

Theatre Improvisation Course for University of Warsaw Employees

Welcome Point UW, the Center for Polish Language and Culture „Polonicum”, and the Impro School invite all University of Warsaw employees to take part in theatre improvisation workshops. Participation is free of charge.

Meeting with the delegation from the Chinese University of Hong Kong

On 28th October, University of Warsaw hosted a meeting with a delegation from the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). The discussions focused on opportunities for developing academic and research cooperation.

University of Warsaw Medal for the Kościuszko Foundation

The Kościuszko Foundation is one of the oldest Polish diaspora organisations promoting scientific and cultural cooperation between Poland and the United States. On the occasion of its centennial, the institution was honored with, among other awards, the University of Warsaw Medal.

Multicultural quiz at the University of Warsaw

Welcome Point invites all the students, doctoral candidates and employees of the University of Warsaw to interactive team game – Multicultural Quiz. Event will take place on 5th November. Registration is required.

Gravitino: a new candidate for Dark Matter

Prof. Krzysztof Meissner from the Faculty of Physics at the University of Warsaw, together with Prof. Hermann Nicolai from the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics, conducts research on superheavy charged gravitinos. In an article published in “Physical Review Research”, the scientists propose using new underground neutrino detectors for detecting charged gravitinos.

Rector’s Day, 31st October

In accordance to the decision of Prof. Alojzy Z. Nowak, Rector of the University of Warsaw, 31st October is Rector's Day for the entire university.

New ways to emit light

Scientists from the Faculty of Physics and the Center for New Technologies at the University of Warsaw and Emory University in Atlanta, USA, have investigated how atoms’ mutual interaction change the way light is emitted, opening up new opportunities for quantum technologies. The results of the study were published in the journal Physical Review Letters.

Development and modernisation of Polish universities

“The European Investment Bank is an important partner of the University of Warsaw and all Polish universities. It is an institution that supports the development of higher education, innovation and new technologies,” said Prof. Alojzy Z. Nowak, the UW Rector, opening a conference on the role of innovation in shaping the future of higher education. The event took place on 16th October.

Quantum radio antenna

Researchers from the Faculty of Physics, the Centre of New Technologies and the Centre for Quantum Optical Technologies at the University of Warsaw have developed a new type of all-optical radio receiver based on the fundamental properties of Rydberg atoms. The results of the study were published in the journal “Nature Communications.”

New MAB Center of Excellence at the University of Warsaw

The Foundation for Polish Science has announced the results of the call for proposals under the International Research Agendas (MAB FENG) initiative. Funding has been awarded to a project submitted by the University of Warsaw, among others. The new Center of Excellence will be headed by Prof. Ryszard Buczyński from the Faculty of Physics.

Discoveries in Argishtikhinili

An Armenian-Polish archaeological expedition, led among others by Dr Mateusz Iskra from the Polish Centre of Mediterranean Archaeology, University of Warsaw, has discovered a unique idol figure and the largest urn-field cemetery in Armenia. The finds from Argishtikhinili shed new light on the daily life and beliefs of the inhabitants of the Kingdom of Urartu 2,500 years ago.

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