…called a catalyst. Catalytic reactions are preferable in environmentally friendly green chemistry because of the reduced waste generated and power as well as time consumed.   Nowadays, the production of the most industrially important chemicals involves catalysis and similarly most biochemically significant processes are also catalysed.   “From a chemical point of view, a catalyst lowers a free energy barrier of a reaction, meaning that less free…

…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…

…ent exploitation and the political context of online news use will also be taken into account.   Amount of funding: nearly EUR2 million On 13th November, Prof. Magdalena Wojcieszak will host a seminar titled “Polarization from news? Not really. Why? Most people do not consume (partisan) (hard) news.”   More information about the event can be found on the UW’s Centre of Excellence in Social Sciences >> European Research Council (ERC) grants are pre…

…r light pulses over a 120-day period, likely only a fraction of the total number.   What processes were exactly at work – perhaps a newly formed compact object (black hole or neutron star) funnelling jets of stellar material outward at close to the speed of light – continues to be studied. In the case of LFBOTs, rapid rotation or a strong magnetic field are probably key components of their launching mechanisms. It is also possible that they are no…

…sity of Warsaw’s investments, is not only a place to live, study and work, but also an oasis of harmony with nature. Sustainable solutions are integrated into everyday life here, creating a friendly environment for both people and the planet. Starting with energy-efficient lighting systems, a bicycle park, photovoltaic modules and efficient waste segregation, the hall is becoming a model of ecological functionality,” Prof. Ewa Krogulec, the UW Vic…

…entire Alliance, but also locally, within our own communities. One of our tasks for the future is to think about how to remain innovative and how to meet the expectations of our environment in an appropriate way. In doing so, it is worth paying attention to, among other things, the aspect of using artificial intelligence,” Prof. Sambor Grucza, the Vice-Rector for Cooperation and Human Resources, said. During the General Assembly, the Rector of th…

…eeting was held in 2019 at Sorbonne University, and the second – in an online formula – was organised by Charles University. The 2021 Annual Meeting was hosted by Heidelberg University. Last year, the representatives of partner universities met at the University of Copenhagen.   Milan discussions This year’s 4EU+ Annual Meeting took place on 7th-9th November at the University of Milan. Participants were discussing their past activities and making…

…cientific research proves that metallic copper remains the best electrocatalyst. However, its efficiency is limited. Scientists are looking for other solutions that enable cheaper and more green chemical reactions.   A team of researchers from the University of Warsaw and the California Institute of Technology have proposed to use two-dimensional metal–organic frameworks in this regard. The frameworks are the materials formed from metal ions or in…

…tion.”   Lectures and the challenge After a series of introductory online lectures in November, mixed teams of four representatives of different universities and disciplines will gather at the UW’s Faculty of Economic Sciences in Warsaw between 9th and 12th December to work on the specific case question, which will be revealed. Each team will present their solution to an expert jury at a pitching session on 12th December.   The event is organised…

…ntly.   Word games “As befits a proper fantasy novel, the plot is only part of the whole puzzle. It is important that the world is introduced by means of numerous neologisms, which Dukaj does not always explain,” Prof. Kordos says, and adds, “This is particularly important to me, as these terms come from the Greek language.”   The author plays with words, which on the one hand enchants and delights the reader but, on the other, produces a surprisi…