…icipants discuss what part of history the countries of Europe share, what narratives on the European integration are present in Riga, Madrid, Sarajevo or Dublin, and what historical figures and events emerge in discussions about Europe.   The inauguration of the debates is attended by representatives of the authorities of the University of Warsaw as well as Etienne de Poncins, Ambassador of France, Prof. Andrzej Szeptycki, Undersecretary of State…

…This is the approach taken by one of the world’s largest biotechnology companies today: Roche. At Roche, we are focused on collaboration, driven by the belief that cutting-edge science and technology have the potential to improve health and extend human life. This requires a joint effort focused on bridging the gap between academic knowledge and everyday clinical practice and patient care. By building stable, reliable and long-term partnerships w…

…eer Fair was an opportunity to gain a better understanding of trends in today’s labour market, as well as to establish contacts with potential employers. The event was the result of the cooperation of the UW’s Careers Office with the two faculties of Applied Linguistics and Modern Languages.   During the Fair, its participants got familiar with a range of activities by the UW units such as the faculties of: Applied Linguistics, Modern Languages, a…

…d on an assessment of the situation. In the case of the Russian Federation and Poland, there is a clash of two consciousnesses: thinking respectively in terms of the results of the Second World War and the perspective formed with the beginnings of the Third Republic. The situation is therefore serious,” the Minister emphasised.   He also pointed out that the answer to the question of whether Poland is under threat is “yes”.   “However, this is not…

…olish people to mobilise quickly and decisively in the face of brutal Russian aggression. You set an example for the entire region, to our allies and partners, and to people and nations around the world who value freedom and defend democracy.   Mark F. Brzezinski The Ambassador’s speech at the University of Warsaw was the first given by him in Polish. Addressing the academic community, he emphasised the importance of helping Ukraine and the civic…

…ional Defence, the deputy chairman of the supervisory board of the Polish News Agency. From December 2000 to mid-2002, he was the deputy mayor of Warsaw. From 2002 to 2006, he was named as a board member of the Polish Radio, and then served as the deputy marshal of the Masovian Voivodeship until 2007.   In November 2007, he was appointed Secretary of State at the Ministry of the Interior and Administration, and from 2011 he served as Minister of N…

…book, he speculates: “It is possible that within a hundred years a regulated economy (call it communism or collective planning as you like) may be recognised throughout the western world as the indispensable foundation of social order, peace and prosperity, the welfare of mankind.”   “We will soon find out whether Prof. Becker’s conjectures will prove to be correct,” Prof. Paweł Stępień concluded. The Heavenly City of the Eighteenth-Century Philo…

…ntensive European universities being part of the 4EU+ Alliance. The interuniversity collaboration concerns world-class research, joint study programmes, doctoral education, as well as joint initiatives related to innovation, technology transfer and academic social responsibility.   The two institutions (UNICA and 4EU+) jointly organise a series of education-related webinars. The first meeting was an opportunity to exchange views on European degree…

…e are deeply moved by Madam President’s presence at our University today. This is an appropriate moment to thank her for all the support she has shown us,” Prof. Alojzy Z. Nowak, the UW Rector, said opening the meeting with Roberta Metsola, the President of the European Parliament. He also mentioned the importance of the support shown to Ukraine and the pride of the members of the academic community in belonging to both the University of Warsaw an…

…rk are described in the Angewandte Chemie journal.   Ground-breaking work Further research in this area could help make a wider use of molecular knots and links to construct original machines, new catalysts, as well as receptors, i.e. compounds that – thanks to the ability of the “host” molecule to match the geometrical requirements of the “guest” – will be able to bind smaller molecules within their interiors. Publications Original article: Aleks…