…remote exams. In a new rector’s order, there is information regarding, e.g. IT tools that can be used to control the course of exams and their registration. According to the rector’s order, exams will be carried out with the use of IT tools which enable to control the course and registration of exams as well as to ensure the security of personal data of students and examiners. The order is in line with the Law on Higher Education and Science (int…

…ere moved online. However, some of them could not be conducted remotely (e.g. laboratory classes), that is why the academic schedule 2019/2020 needed to be updated. Changes to the current academic schedule: Postponing the end of educational classes from 10th June to 2nd August 2020. It only refers to these classes which programme could not be carried out earlier. Postponing the last day of the summer examination period from 5th July to 23rd August…

…t as a scientific organiser as well,” stressed in a statement Prof. Dr. Hans van Ess, the President of the Max Weber Foundation. He continued: “For decades, he (Prof. Borodziej) has been working successfully to mediate between academic cultures in the humanities, and giving a broader public a better understanding of the history of both countries. Włodzimierz Borodziej has made a substantial contribution towards engaging with the difficult experien…

…c.   Organisers have prepared a part dedicated to international candidates. The UW Welcome Point and Admissions Office employees presented an educational offer and answer questions in English.   Although it was not possible to meet in person on the university campus, during the live transmission one could take a virtual tour.   View the footage recorded on 25th April >>   Open Day Schedule >> The UW Online Open Day was held on 25th of April at 10:…

…students, doctoral candidates, post-diploma learners. (According to the Order no. 50/2020 of the Rector of the University of Warsaw of 10th March 2020, this regulation applied until 14th April 2020). Extend through 15th May work limitations on the UW campuses. (According to the Order no. 57/2020 of the Rector of the University of Warsaw of 17th March 2020, this regulation applied until 10th April 2020). Extend through 30th June the period of susp…

…and units as well as doctoral schools. Since some of the classes, e.g. laboratories, cannot be carried out remotely, UW considers postponing the date of the summer exam session. The organizational matters regarding this academic year and possible changes to the entry admissions timeline, resulted by the extraordinary situation, are raised by Vice-Rector for Student Affairs and Quality of Teaching. Watch the video >>   The decision on whether UW wi…

…t is responsible for the fairness of the game (e.g. that you cannot make unauthorized moves of figures), and the “protocol” contains instructions for each party on how to behave in order to make a move in the game. Of course, the protocols used in practice can be much more complicated than this example, and in particular, they can include scenarios in which the number of participants is much greater than 2. Protocols using smart contracts have a n…

…ng, Prof. Jolanta Choińska-Mika will be answering all education questions. Prof. Marcin Pałys presented actions taken by the University of Warsaw to provide the optimum conditions for studying and working in times of the coronavirus pandemic. He also mentioned current and future challenges, as well as the engagement of many members of the UW community and their contribution to the university operation.   We managed to start activities related to o…

…of coronavirus, lectures and classes are suspended, except these conducted online. As the Chief Sanitary Inspectorate published recommendations, encouraging students to leave their residence halls, many followed them. Now, some of the students are thinking of returning. The University of Warsaw made recommendations for students encouraging them to stay temporarily at their homes or alternate locations.   Students are advised to wait until the univ…

…W.   Suggestions, requests and questions regarding the group can be sent to the following address: wolontariat(at)uw.edu.pl.   More information…