…ed, among others, the remains of the crocodile-like Mastodonsaurus, the fish-eating yet unnamed armoured reptile and the aquatic predator Jaxtasuchus,” Dr Mateusz Tałanda says.   Among the most interesting specimens are numerous bones of Tanystropheus, a reptile that reached six metres in length. Due to the recent discoveries, Miedary has become the world’s richest source of remains of this species. What is also surprising is the composition of th…

…Tracz, Patryk Krajczy, Anna Kozakiewicz-Piekarz, Juan Pablo Martínez, Bartosz Trzaskowski, “Inhibition of the Decomposition Pathways of Ruthenium Olefin Metathesis Catalysts: Development of Highly Efficient Catalysts for Ethenolysis”, Journal of the American Chemical Society (2023)….

…his efforts, Haithabu and Danewerk have been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.   Prof. Freiherr Claus von Carnap-Bornheim completed his studies at the University of Marburg, where he also defended his doctoral thesis on goldsmiths’ wares from swamp finds in southern Scandinavia and a habilitation thesis “Studies on the Younger Roman Period in Barbaricum”. He obtained the title of professor at the Christian Albrecht University of Kiel. Th…

…versity, mentioned as particularly important for the post-war reconstruction of Ukraine.   “We are striving for the resumption of active international cooperation, as we believe that our wartime experience can prove particularly valuable. The University of Warsaw, which was destroyed during the Second World War, is now an example of an intensely developing institution. We hope that such future also awaits our University in Kharkiv,” Prof. Tetyana…

…digital tools in education were the topics which were discussed during an online meeting under the “4EU+ for Ukraine” project coordinated by the University of Warsaw. The event took place on 27th November. “4EU+ Coffee Talk: Unconventional digital education” was organised as part of the “4EU+ for Ukraine” project. The University of Warsaw is its coordinating institution.   The meeting was held on 27th November between 2 and 4 pm. It was open to e…

…the Incentivizing Citizen Exposure to Quality News Online: Framework and Tools (NEWSUSE) project.   It involves a model of factors influencing the consumption of news content published online. Prof. Wojcieszak intends to develop computational tools to support the study of interpersonal, social and algorithmic interactions in the process. The fields of content exploitation and the political context of online news use will also be taken into accoun…

…vanished.   To further investigate the abrupt rebrightening, the researchers engaged partners who contributed observations from more than a dozen other telescopes, including one equipped with a high-speed camera. The team examined earlier data and worked to rule out other possible light sources. Their analysis ultimately confirmed at least fourteen irregular light pulses over a 120-day period, likely only a fraction of the total number.   What pr…

…” Prof. Marcin Zych summarises.   The book Hothouse by Brain W. Aldiss as well as his other works can be found in the University of Warsaw Library, in open stacks, in the English and American Literature section.   Hothouse by Brain W. Aldiss was first published in 1961 in The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction in the form of five novelettes. They were awarded Hugo Award for Best Short Fiction. In 1962 Hothouse was issued as a novel….

…al frameworks and innovative teaching offer, conduct of research by interuniversity, multidisciplinary research teams, initiatives related to innovation, technology transfer, and social responsibility of universities.   Development opportunities The 4EU+ Alliance has announced a call for applications for the Student Ambassador programme, where students and doctoral candidates will be able to influence development and strategy of the Alliance, as w…

…was a student too. I very much hope that despite the changes in the world certain values from the past have also remained with you – that you study together, have fun, hold discussions and compete in sports.   On this beautiful holiday, I wish you all the best; may you make the most of your time as students; may you deepen your friendships and succeed in the future. In doing so, remember to respect one another.   Prof. Alojzy Z. Nowak, Rector of…