…sional achievements of the candidate were reviewed by: Prof. Jerzy Datka from the Jagiellonian University, Prof. Marek Potrzebowski from the Centre of Molecular and Macromolecular Studies of the Polish Academy of Sciences, and Prof. Maria Ziółek from the Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań. “Among a large number of passionate scientists and dedicated researchers, there are few to be perceived outstanding creators of new ideas. Prof. Klinowski is…

…structure and culture of the University of Warsaw (25th November, 16:30-20:00) Workshop objectives: Dealing with Culture Shock and Acculturation Process Polish Academic Culture: – Academic Values and Cultural Differences – Organisational Culture of the University of Warsaw – Structure of the University of Warsaw Dimensions of culture in the context of work in the Polish higher education institution. The workshops will be held in the Volunteer Cent…

…and the results of codicological research (thanks to cooperation with the MOLAB group – Mobile Laboratory from Perugia),” explains Dr. Joanna Gocłowska-Bolek, who on behalf of the University of Warsaw, supported the coordination of the project in terms of the cooperation with UNAM and the Vatican Library. “Thanks to this publication, we can understand how Mexican codices were created, and what role they played,” adds Dr. Joanna Gocłowska-Bolek.…

…lture Shock and Acculturation Process Polish Culture – a short overview: Symbols Important Figures Behaviour and Communication Styles Values Important Dates The Most Significant Polish Historical and Cultural Contexts My culture and Polish Culture – Similarities and Differences based on the theories of the Dimensions of Culture Polish Academic Culture: Academic Values and Cultural Differences Communication with Students and Academics Organisationa…

…as to determine what was the relationship of the Silesaurus locomotion style concerning the early evolution of birds. Its well-preserved articular surfaces and muscle attachments enabled the reliable restoration of the body posture and range of limb movements.   “We would like to make Silesaurus a model organism in the study of dinosaurs. Until now, the American Tyrannosaurus rex holds the palm of precedence in such investigations. We think, howev…

…The session will include interactive world-café style discussions on the transformative power of the European Universities initiative and how to lead these changes.   The second part of the meeting will be concentrated on the information session on the second call for proposals on the European Universities initiative, followed by panel discussions on the transformative role of the European Universities initiative for higher education.   On 8th No…

…– a rule that found confirmation in Alexandria this season: in one of such houses we have discovered a fine Roman floor mosaic,“ says Dr. Grzegorz Majcherek, the director of the team of PCMA archaeologists working at the site.   The main square field of this multi-coloured pavement (measuring 2.60 by 2.60 m) is composed of six hexagonal panels featuring lotus flowers, framed by a circular guilloche pattern. Lotus buds can also be seen in spandrel…

…Ewa Gmurzyńska from the Faculty of Law and Administration and Dr Aleksandra Winiarska from the Faculty of Applied Social Sciences and Resocialisation.   The International Staff Training Week takes place from 3rd to 7th June. In the programme, apart from workshops on communication in the international environment, there is a visit to the University of Warsaw Library, guided campus tour at UW and a unique workshop on making traditional Polish-style…

…e part in a series of workshops with Prof. Ewa Gmurzyńska and Dr Aleksandra Winiarska from the Center of Conflicts Resolution at the Faculty of Law and Administration. They were discussing topics related to communication in the international environment, sharing ideas from different interdisciplinary perspectives on communication and working on the ways of coping with problematic intercultural situations.   “I work as a Master coordinator for a pr…

…it for yourself. You have everything you need here,” says Elizabeth I. Lekahena, a student of International Relations at UW. Her family is from Indonesia but she came to Warsaw from the Netherlands four years ago. Since then she really likes the city and calls it her second home.   Involvement in Model United Nations   Elizabeth I. Lekahena decided to study International Relations at the University of Warsaw because of Model of United Nations (MUN…