…area for cooperation,” Prof. Zygmunt Lalak, the UW Vice-Rector for Research, said.   A huge emphasis was placed on joint research in the fields of science, medicine, sociology and psychology, which Prof. Tetyana Kaganovska, the Rector of V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University, mentioned as particularly important for the post-war reconstruction of Ukraine.   “We are striving for the resumption of active international cooperation, as we believe…

…imarily to contribute actively to nature conservation. Today, we have opened a teaching and research centre that will also contribute to nature protection. The University must shape the life culture and cooperation,” said Prof. Alojzy Z. Nowak, the Rector of the University of Warsaw, at the opening ceremony of the KUMAK Masurian Center for Biodiversity and Nature Education in Urwitałt. Conservation through education is one of the most important as…

…re prestigious awards given to ground-breaking research in a chosen scientific area. They are awarded by the European Union’s independent agency, the European Research Council, in five categories: ERC Starting Grant, ERC Consolidator Grant, ERC Advanced Grant, ERC Proof of Concept and ERC Synergy Grants.   To date, the ERC has awarded grants to researchers from the University of Warsaw thirty-two times. Information on all UW laureates can be found…

…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…

…, they are not the most important ones. The crucial part of the story is formed by nature and its descriptions.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dt6aR_ME7KI Life on a fig tree “The world in the book is extraordinary because it is covered entirely in green,” Prof. Marcin Zych explains, “The story features not only fantastic plants and animals, but also a fungus, which is an interesting reference to the recent cultural codes, in which fungi gain mo…

…mmon educational 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…

…ersity of Warsaw, on the occasion of the International Students’ Day.   Today we are celebrating the International Students’ Day.   I remember this wonderful time when I 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 mo…

…frameworks and innovative teaching offerings, the conduct of research by inter-university, multidisciplinary research teams, initiatives related to innovation, technology transfer and social responsibility of universities.   In 2019, the Alliance was awarded European University status in the European Commission’s pilot competition “European Universities” funded by the Erasmus+ programme. In the next edition, One Comprehensive Research European Un…

…rity in Europe and neighbouring regions.   The meeting was held in English. (Update 17th November) The limit of places for the meeting with Sauli Niinistö, the President of Finland, has been exhausted. Therefore, applications are no longer being considered. Any application accepted so far will be confirmed via e-mail.   Earlier arrival is highly recommended, preferably at 8.00 am. Attendees are obliged to have their ID cards.   Journalists interes…

…to learn more about the subject. The meetings will be conducted in both English and Polish, in the Old Library on the UW Main Campus. Registration is mandatory.   The meetings conducted in English: 20th November, 1.30–3.30 pm – registration deadline is 17th November, 10 am; 30th November, 5.30–7.30 pm – registration deadline is 29th November, 10 am.   The meeting conducted in Polish: 28th November, 1.30–3.30 pm – registration deadline is 27th Nove…