…icipation of individual institutions in HE projects. According to the latest statistics, the University of Warsaw remains the national leader in terms of the number of ongoing projects. Participation of the UW in the EU Horizon Europe Framework Programme:   participation in the implementation of 64 funded projects, coordination of 13 funded projects, more than EUR 25 million in funding received, 6.69% of the HE budget. The largest amount of fundin…

…re, during and after”. In his speech, Prof. Rebelo de Sousa referred to the geopolitical situation before the war in Ukraine as well as current challenges of the conflict. Lastly, the President also made predictions about the post-war world.   On behalf of the Senate of the University of Warsaw, Prof. Alojzy Z. Nowak, awarded the President of Portugal the University of Warsaw Medal.   “I feel at home. I was born having one dream in my life: to bec…

…University of Warsaw is ranked between 401–500. The Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) is one of the most prestigious university rankings in the world. It has been published since 2003 and features 1,000 best rated universities.   In this year’s edition of the ranking there are nine Polish universities. The University of Warsaw and the Jagiellonian University take the highest positions in this group. Both universities are ranked betwee…

…owth and development of these countries and their impact on the whole world,” said Prof. Alojzy Z. Nowak, adding: “We are eager to share the knowledge and experience with our Indian partners. The signatures put on the Memorandum of Understanding today are the first step towards subsequent actions”.   The Rector of the University of Warsaw emphasised the direct contact with academic lecturers and teachers from India, who are capable of providing in…

…at Group in the World Association of Home Army Soldiers (Środowisko Grupy Bojowej „Krybar” Światowego Związku Żołnierzy Armii Krajowej) organise a commemorative meeting. During the gathering, flowers are placed under the plaque devoted to the heroes of the Warsaw Uprising.   This year, the meeting will be held at 12 pm on the main campus of the University of Warsaw at 26/28 Krakowskie Przedmieście. It will be attended, among others, by Prof. Jerzy…

…discovered by the Zwicky Transient Facility (ZTF), an instrument that scans the skies every night from Palomar Observatory in California. The object stood out for its rapid changes in brightness that repeat every fifteen minutes.   Subsequent observations made with the W. M. Keck Observatory atop Maunakea in Hawaii revealed the dramatic double-faced nature of the white dwarf. The team used an instrument called a spectrometer to spread the light of…

…The winner of the category was Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola in Peru.   Green Thinking Matter Now! is the initiative of the UW’s Platform for Green Dialogue to connect academics, students, business, authorities and NGOs around climate change and sustainable development. It facilitates the transfer of knowledge between these groups in all directions, helps to recognise areas of their common interest, initiates forms of cooperation and manages…

…iversity of Warsaw hosted representatives of the academic and diplomatic world from South Korea. Prof. Alojzy Z. Nowak, the UW Rector, participated in meetings with the President of Chonnam National University, the Korean Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol. On 13 July, Prof. Alojzy Z. Nowak, the UW Rector, met with Dr Sungtaek Jung, President of Chonnam National University. The cooperation between the unive…

…ional Mn dendrites has unveiled a captivating world of non-classical crystallization pathways and the hidden stories recorded within geological structures. By combining advanced imaging techniques and numerical modeling, scientists have taken a significant step forward in unraveling the mysteries of these intricate mineral formations. As we delve deeper into the secrets of crystal growth, we open doors to a better understanding of Earth’s history…

…collaborate with institutions from Europe and the rest of the world. The university should be a place of developing new competences, sharing experiences and opinions. Today the University of Warsaw hosts an event which facilitates conversations and debates between scientists, universities and the socio-economic environment,” the UW Rector said.   “This gathering of prominent administrators, policy makers and politicians is a new ingredient in our…