https://en.uw.edu.pl Main site Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:21:21 +0000 pl hourly 1 https://en.uw.edu.pl/the-4eu-alliance-honoured-once-again-by-the-european-commission/ https://en.uw.edu.pl/the-4eu-alliance-honoured-once-again-by-the-european-commission/#respond Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:04:08 +0000 Daiwa Maksimowicz https://en.uw.edu.pl/?p=43276 On 9th July, the European Commission announced the results of the latest “European Universities” call for proposals. Among the winning projects is 4EU+ FUTURE, which has been awarded funding of nearly €4 million. This is now the third initiative by the 4EU+ Alliance to be recognised by the European Commission under the Erasmus+ programme. https://en.uw.edu.pl/the-4eu-alliance-honoured-once-again-by-the-european-commission/feed/ 0 https://en.uw.edu.pl/4eu-shared-courses-initiative-call-for-proposals-5/ https://en.uw.edu.pl/4eu-shared-courses-initiative-call-for-proposals-5/#respond Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:47:53 +0000 Daiwa Maksimowicz https://en.uw.edu.pl/?p=43261 UW academic teachers can once again submit courses that are fully delivered (including assessment) in an online or hybrid mode to be made available to students and doctoral candidates from 4EU+ Alliance member universities. The courses will be made available as part of the 4EU+ shared courses initiative. Proposals must be submitted by 9th September. https://en.uw.edu.pl/4eu-shared-courses-initiative-call-for-proposals-5/feed/ 0 https://en.uw.edu.pl/the-uw-medal-for-the-azerbaijani-ambassador-to-poland/ https://en.uw.edu.pl/the-uw-medal-for-the-azerbaijani-ambassador-to-poland/#respond Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:14:59 +0000 Daiwa Maksimowicz https://en.uw.edu.pl/?p=43252 On 6th July, in the Golden Hall of the Casimir Palace, the UW Rector, Prof. Alojzy Z. Nowak, presented the University of Warsaw Medal to Dr Nargiz Gurbanova, Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Poland. The award was granted in recognition of her contribution to the development of scientific and academic cooperation between the UW and institutions in the Republic of Azerbaijan. https://en.uw.edu.pl/the-uw-medal-for-the-azerbaijani-ambassador-to-poland/feed/ 0 https://en.uw.edu.pl/meeting-between-the-uw-rector-and-the-honorary-consul-general-of-the-republic-of-poland-in-hiroshima/ https://en.uw.edu.pl/meeting-between-the-uw-rector-and-the-honorary-consul-general-of-the-republic-of-poland-in-hiroshima/#respond Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:06:29 +0000 Daiwa Maksimowicz https://en.uw.edu.pl/?p=43248 On 3rd July, the UW Rector, Prof. Alojzy Z. Nowak, met with Tomohide Karita, Honorary Consul General of the Republic of Poland in Hiroshima. The discussions focused on opportunities for developing cooperation between the University of Warsaw and Japanese universities, including student and employee exchanges, as well as joint research and teaching projects. https://en.uw.edu.pl/meeting-between-the-uw-rector-and-the-honorary-consul-general-of-the-republic-of-poland-in-hiroshima/feed/ 0 https://en.uw.edu.pl/a-visit-to-the-h-e-s-s-observatory/ https://en.uw.edu.pl/a-visit-to-the-h-e-s-s-observatory/#respond Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:42:29 +0000 Jakub Kujalowicz https://en.uw.edu.pl/?p=43209 Prof. Tomasz Bulik, Director of the UW’s Astronomical Observatory, was part of the Foreign Secretary’s delegation to Namibia. One of the highlights of the trip was a visit to the world’s largest ground-based gamma-ray observatory – the High Energy Stereoscopic System (H.E.S.S.). https://en.uw.edu.pl/a-visit-to-the-h-e-s-s-observatory/feed/ 0 https://en.uw.edu.pl/4eu-courses-for-students-and-doctoral-candidates-5/ https://en.uw.edu.pl/4eu-courses-for-students-and-doctoral-candidates-5/#respond Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:35:25 +0000 Daiwa Maksimowicz https://en.uw.edu.pl/?p=43202 Partner universities from the 4EU+ Alliance have reopened registration for their courses for students and doctoral candidates. There are classes available at the universities: Charles, Sorbonne, and Geneva. https://en.uw.edu.pl/4eu-courses-for-students-and-doctoral-candidates-5/feed/ 0 https://en.uw.edu.pl/the-uw-with-nawa-accreditation/ https://en.uw.edu.pl/the-uw-with-nawa-accreditation/#respond Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:47:29 +0000 Jakub Kujalowicz https://en.uw.edu.pl/?p=43177 On 24th June, the UW hosted “Internationalisation Day” – an event dedicated to the role of language in the internationalisation of science and higher education. During the event, the National Agency for Academic Exchange awarded accreditations for the delivery of Polish as a foreign language courses for the period 2026–2029. The UW was one of the institutions to receive this accreditation. https://en.uw.edu.pl/the-uw-with-nawa-accreditation/feed/ 0 https://en.uw.edu.pl/the-15th-erasmus-staff-week/ https://en.uw.edu.pl/the-15th-erasmus-staff-week/#respond Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:44:53 +0000 Jakub Kujalowicz https://en.uw.edu.pl/?p=43160 28 participants from 19 countries were hosted by the University of Warsaw as part of the 15th edition of Erasmus Staff Week. During the three-day event, academic and administrative employees from 23 universities around the world attended training sessions, took part in workshops, and explored the University of Warsaw and the city of Warsaw. https://en.uw.edu.pl/the-15th-erasmus-staff-week/feed/ 0 https://en.uw.edu.pl/uw-a-leader-of-the-horizon-europe-programme-2/ https://en.uw.edu.pl/uw-a-leader-of-the-horizon-europe-programme-2/#respond Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:19:32 +0000 Daiwa Maksimowicz https://en.uw.edu.pl/?p=43118 The University of Warsaw maintains its position as a leader in Poland among scientific institutions that are beneficiaries of the European Union Framework Programme “Horizon Europe”. Researchers from the UW participate in the implementation of 135 projects. The UW has received more than EUR 65.7 million net from the programme. https://en.uw.edu.pl/uw-a-leader-of-the-horizon-europe-programme-2/feed/ 0 https://en.uw.edu.pl/4eu-alliance-competitions/ https://en.uw.edu.pl/4eu-alliance-competitions/#respond Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:31:33 +0000 Daiwa Maksimowicz https://en.uw.edu.pl/?p=43122 Academic staff at the University of Warsaw can apply for funding for their projects or the opportunity to carry them out at a 4EU+ Alliance partner institution. The call for applications for two competitions – Visiting Professorships and SEED4EU+ – is open until 13th October. https://en.uw.edu.pl/4eu-alliance-competitions/feed/ 0 https://en.uw.edu.pl/20-recipients-of-the-ministry-of-science-and-higher-education-scholarship-for-outstanding-young-researchers/ https://en.uw.edu.pl/20-recipients-of-the-ministry-of-science-and-higher-education-scholarship-for-outstanding-young-researchers/#respond Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:58:02 +0000 Daiwa Maksimowicz https://en.uw.edu.pl/?p=43078 The Minister of Science and Higher Education has announced this year’s list of recipients of the scholarship for outstanding young researchers. Among the recipients are 20 winners from the University of Warsaw. https://en.uw.edu.pl/20-recipients-of-the-ministry-of-science-and-higher-education-scholarship-for-outstanding-young-researchers/feed/ 0 https://en.uw.edu.pl/summer-courses-and-classes-at-the-university-of-warsaw/ https://en.uw.edu.pl/summer-courses-and-classes-at-the-university-of-warsaw/#respond Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:08:36 +0000 Daiwa Maksimowicz https://en.uw.edu.pl/?p=42960 During the summer, the University of Warsaw offers a wide range of courses, classes, workshops and training programmes – aimed at both the academic community and people from outside the university. https://en.uw.edu.pl/summer-courses-and-classes-at-the-university-of-warsaw/feed/ 0 https://en.uw.edu.pl/on-the-future-of-europe/ https://en.uw.edu.pl/on-the-future-of-europe/#respond Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:55:08 +0000 Daiwa Maksimowicz https://en.uw.edu.pl/?p=43126 On 23rd June, the Leaders Forum powered by Poland: Better Europe took place at the University of Warsaw. Representatives from the worlds of academia, politics, diplomacy, and business discussed the challenges facing Europe in an era of dynamic geopolitical and economic change. https://en.uw.edu.pl/on-the-future-of-europe/feed/ 0 https://en.uw.edu.pl/uw-against-light-pollution/ https://en.uw.edu.pl/uw-against-light-pollution/#respond Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:23:46 +0000 Daiwa Maksimowicz https://en.uw.edu.pl/?p=43154 The UW Rector’s Team for Ecology and the Climate Change has recommended the use of lighting fixtures with a warm colour temperature not exceeding 2700 K in the University of Warsaw’s outdoor areas. This is the result of the work carried out by the working group on light pollution. https://en.uw.edu.pl/uw-against-light-pollution/feed/ 0 https://en.uw.edu.pl/victory-in-the-open-university-ranking/ https://en.uw.edu.pl/victory-in-the-open-university-ranking/#respond Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:14:50 +0000 Daiwa Maksimowicz https://en.uw.edu.pl/?p=43145 The University of Warsaw received two awards in the nationwide “Open University” (”Uczelnia otwarta”) ranking, organised by the Student Parliament of the Republic of Poland in cooperation with the Ministry of Science and Higher Education. In the category of traditional universities, the University of Warsaw took first place, whilst in the overall classification, it ranked second in the country. https://en.uw.edu.pl/victory-in-the-open-university-ranking/feed/ 0 https://en.uw.edu.pl/green-day-at-the-university-of-warsaw-2026/ https://en.uw.edu.pl/green-day-at-the-university-of-warsaw-2026/#respond Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:53:47 +0000 Karolina Zylak https://en.uw.edu.pl/?p=43217 “The UW is a place that not only conducts research and educates students to the highest standards, but also fosters a sense of responsibility for the world in which we live,” says Prof. Alojzy Z. Nowak, the UW Rector. On 26th May, the fourth edition of “Green Day at the UW” took place. Participants had the opportunity to take part in lectures, workshops and a car boot sale. https://en.uw.edu.pl/green-day-at-the-university-of-warsaw-2026/feed/ 0 https://en.uw.edu.pl/picnic-for-the-uw-employees-2026/ https://en.uw.edu.pl/picnic-for-the-uw-employees-2026/#respond Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:36:25 +0000 Karolina Zylak https://en.uw.edu.pl/?p=43048 Team-building, fun and a chance to relax in the gardens of the University of Warsaw Library. On 12th June, the Picnic for the UW Employees took place for the seventh time. We are publishing a photo report from the event. https://en.uw.edu.pl/picnic-for-the-uw-employees-2026/feed/ 0 https://en.uw.edu.pl/doctoral-degree-conferment-ceremonies-at-the-uw/ https://en.uw.edu.pl/doctoral-degree-conferment-ceremonies-at-the-uw/#respond Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:00:20 +0000 Olga Najfeld https://en.uw.edu.pl/?p=42990 On 13th June, a ceremony was held at the University of Warsaw Library to confer doctoral degrees on new doctoral graduates and to present letters of congratulations to habilitated doctors who had obtained their academic degrees in 2025. https://en.uw.edu.pl/doctoral-degree-conferment-ceremonies-at-the-uw/feed/ 0 https://en.uw.edu.pl/discovery-of-a-hellenistic-temple/ https://en.uw.edu.pl/discovery-of-a-hellenistic-temple/#respond Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:43:43 +0000 Olga Najfeld https://en.uw.edu.pl/?p=43014 Researchers from the University of Warsaw and the University of Tirana have discovered the remains of a large Hellenistic temple within the site of an ancient city in northern Albania. This is the first Illyrian structure of its kind to be identified in this region and marks another breakthrough in research into the so-called “lost city”. https://en.uw.edu.pl/discovery-of-a-hellenistic-temple/feed/ 0 https://en.uw.edu.pl/officers-cross-of-the-order-of-polonia-restituta-for-prof-katarzyna-kolodziejczyk/ https://en.uw.edu.pl/officers-cross-of-the-order-of-polonia-restituta-for-prof-katarzyna-kolodziejczyk/#respond Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:02:17 +0000 Daiwa Maksimowicz https://en.uw.edu.pl/?p=43035 The President of the Republic of Poland, Dr Karol Nawrocki, has posthumously awarded the Officer’s Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta to Prof. Katarzyna Kołodziejczyk – Dean of the UW’s Faculty of Political Science and International Studies. https://en.uw.edu.pl/officers-cross-of-the-order-of-polonia-restituta-for-prof-katarzyna-kolodziejczyk/feed/ 0 https://en.uw.edu.pl/a-doctoral-candidate-at-the-uw-awarded-with-a-spie-scholarship/ https://en.uw.edu.pl/a-doctoral-candidate-at-the-uw-awarded-with-a-spie-scholarship/#respond Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:52:02 +0000 Daiwa Maksimowicz https://en.uw.edu.pl/?p=43016 Bartosz Kasza, a doctoral candidate at the UW’s Faculty of Physics and a researcher at the UW’s Centre for New Technologies, has been awarded a prize by the International Society for Optics and Photonics (SPIE). The doctoral candidate from the UW is the sole representative of Polish universities amongst the 85 winners from around the world. https://en.uw.edu.pl/a-doctoral-candidate-at-the-uw-awarded-with-a-spie-scholarship/feed/ 0 https://en.uw.edu.pl/centre-for-the-culture-of-turkic-peoples-at-the-uw/ https://en.uw.edu.pl/centre-for-the-culture-of-turkic-peoples-at-the-uw/#respond Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:16:46 +0000 Daiwa Maksimowicz https://en.uw.edu.pl/?p=43013 The Centre for the Culture of Turkic Peoples has been established at the University of Warsaw – the first centre of its kind at a European academic institution. The centre, established in collaboration with the Foundation for Turkic Culture and Heritage, will support research, education and intercultural dialogue relating to the cultures of the Turkic world. https://en.uw.edu.pl/centre-for-the-culture-of-turkic-peoples-at-the-uw/feed/ 0 https://en.uw.edu.pl/visit-by-the-uw-rector-to-the-usa/ https://en.uw.edu.pl/visit-by-the-uw-rector-to-the-usa/#respond Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:05:46 +0000 Daiwa Maksimowicz https://en.uw.edu.pl/?p=43008 Prof. Alojzy Z. Nowak, Rector of the University of Warsaw, gave lectures at three prestigious American universities. The topics of the meetings at Stanford University, the University of California (Berkeley) and the University of California (San Francisco) centred on economic issues, EU matters and the use of artificial intelligence in medicine. https://en.uw.edu.pl/visit-by-the-uw-rector-to-the-usa/feed/ 0 https://en.uw.edu.pl/the-uw-is-co-developing-an-ai-system-for-polish-tourism/ https://en.uw.edu.pl/the-uw-is-co-developing-an-ai-system-for-polish-tourism/#respond Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:56:44 +0000 Daiwa Maksimowicz https://en.uw.edu.pl/?p=42989 The University of Warsaw, together with the AGH University of Krakow, will carry out the MAPTur project. The result will be a state-of-the-art platform using artificial intelligence to monitor, analyse and forecast tourist traffic in Poland. The project was selected for funding in the 8th call for proposals under the INFOSTRATEG programme of the National Centre for Research and Development. https://en.uw.edu.pl/the-uw-is-co-developing-an-ai-system-for-polish-tourism/feed/ 0 https://en.uw.edu.pl/admissions-for-the-2026-2027-academic-year/ https://en.uw.edu.pl/admissions-for-the-2026-2027-academic-year/#respond Mon, 11 May 2026 10:25:42 +0000 Daiwa Maksimowicz https://en.uw.edu.pl/?p=42686 On 9th June, admissions for first- and long-cycle studies, as well as some second-cycle studies, at the University of Warsaw came to an end. The admissions offer includes over 300 degree programmes. The results will be announced on 22nd July. https://en.uw.edu.pl/admissions-for-the-2026-2027-academic-year/feed/ 0 https://en.uw.edu.pl/collaboration-between-academia-and-industry-for-the-benefit-of-patients/ https://en.uw.edu.pl/collaboration-between-academia-and-industry-for-the-benefit-of-patients/#respond Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:00:57 +0000 Daiwa Maksimowicz https://en.uw.edu.pl/?p=42901 “Our primary focus remains on research, teaching and reflection, with the commercial application of these skills coming second. This kind of collaboration with a US company with a global reach is fantastic,” says Prof. Alojzy Z. Nowak in an interview with ‘Rzeczpospolita’. The UW Rector and Justin Gandy, Managing Director of MSD Poland, discuss the recently signed memorandum of cooperation. https://en.uw.edu.pl/collaboration-between-academia-and-industry-for-the-benefit-of-patients/feed/ 0 https://en.uw.edu.pl/welcome-meeting-for-new-international-uw-employees-2/ https://en.uw.edu.pl/welcome-meeting-for-new-international-uw-employees-2/#respond Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:29:19 +0000 Karolina Zylak https://en.uw.edu.pl/?p=42934 Welcome Point is organising a meeting for new international employees of the University of Warsaw, which will be held on 12th June at noon on the Ochota Campus. Participants will be introduced to the university’s structure and functioning, as well as the most important formalities related to living in Warsaw. https://en.uw.edu.pl/welcome-meeting-for-new-international-uw-employees-2/feed/ 0 https://en.uw.edu.pl/meeting-of-the-htu-and-directors-of-doctoral-schools-at-the-uw/ https://en.uw.edu.pl/meeting-of-the-htu-and-directors-of-doctoral-schools-at-the-uw/#respond Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:59:25 +0000 Olga Najfeld https://en.uw.edu.pl/?p=42902 Heads of teaching units (HTU) and directors of doctoral schools at the University of Warsaw took part in an offsite meeting. Participants discussed the quality of education, the use of research findings in teaching, and the challenges associated with the development of new technologies, including artificial intelligence. https://en.uw.edu.pl/meeting-of-the-htu-and-directors-of-doctoral-schools-at-the-uw/feed/ 0 https://en.uw.edu.pl/around-4eu/ https://en.uw.edu.pl/around-4eu/#respond Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:42:40 +0000 Daiwa Maksimowicz https://en.uw.edu.pl/?p=42916 On 27th May, the University of Warsaw hosted a meeting of the 4EU+ member university community, during which students, doctoral candidates and employees had the opportunity to learn more about the Alliance’s activities. https://en.uw.edu.pl/around-4eu/feed/ 0 https://en.uw.edu.pl/crasps-position-on-the-campaign-3-for-science-100-for-poland/ https://en.uw.edu.pl/crasps-position-on-the-campaign-3-for-science-100-for-poland/#respond Fri, 22 May 2026 11:54:59 +0000 Daiwa Maksimowicz https://en.uw.edu.pl/?p=42841 The Presidium of the Conference of Rectors of Academic Schools in Poland, of which the University of Warsaw is a member, has published a statement on the “3% for Science, 100% for Poland” initiative. As part of the campaign, a protest is scheduled to take place outside the Sejm on 27th May. . On that day, the UW will observe the Rector’s hours – from 11.30 am to 2.45 pm. https://en.uw.edu.pl/crasps-position-on-the-campaign-3-for-science-100-for-poland/feed/ 0 https://en.uw.edu.pl/a-bacterium-that-sticks-more-strongly-may-cause-a-milder-bloodstream-infection/ https://en.uw.edu.pl/a-bacterium-that-sticks-more-strongly-may-cause-a-milder-bloodstream-infection/#respond Fri, 29 May 2026 09:33:51 +0000 Olga Najfeld https://en.uw.edu.pl/?p=42877 Researchers from the University of Warsaw and the Spanish National Research Council show that adhesion by Staphylococcus aureus shapes the course of bacteremia and may help predict patient risk. https://en.uw.edu.pl/a-bacterium-that-sticks-more-strongly-may-cause-a-milder-bloodstream-infection/feed/ 0 https://en.uw.edu.pl/publication-in-nature-communications/ https://en.uw.edu.pl/publication-in-nature-communications/#respond Fri, 29 May 2026 08:37:13 +0000 Olga Najfeld https://en.uw.edu.pl/?p=42874 Researchers from the Faculty of Chemistry at the University of Warsaw, in collaboration with scientists from Xiamen University, have developed OMNI-P2x ‒ the first universal neural network capable of predicting how diverse organic molecules behave after absorbing light. The study describing these results has been published in Nature Communications. https://en.uw.edu.pl/publication-in-nature-communications/feed/ 0 https://en.uw.edu.pl/a-new-foundation-for-biology/ https://en.uw.edu.pl/a-new-foundation-for-biology/#respond Mon, 25 May 2026 12:32:44 +0000 Jakub Kujalowicz https://en.uw.edu.pl/?p=42852 An international team of scientists led by Prof. Joanna Sułkowska from the Centre of New Technologies at the University of Warsaw has published research findings in the journal “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” that are changing our understanding of the architecture of life. The researchers have described the first crystal structures of proteins with a previously unknown motif amon https://en.uw.edu.pl/a-new-foundation-for-biology/feed/ 0 https://en.uw.edu.pl/a-cetacean-from-the-lublin-region/ https://en.uw.edu.pl/a-cetacean-from-the-lublin-region/#respond Mon, 25 May 2026 06:40:30 +0000 Jakub Kujalowicz https://en.uw.edu.pl/?p=42845 The remains of a cetacean dating back 38 million years have been discovered in the Lublin Voivodeship. This is the first specimen of its kind from the Eocene and Palaeogene periods to be found in Poland. The research was led by Dr Daniel Tyborowski from the UW’s Faculty of Geology. https://en.uw.edu.pl/a-cetacean-from-the-lublin-region/feed/ 0 https://en.uw.edu.pl/honorary-doctorate-for-prof-adam-d-rotfeld/ https://en.uw.edu.pl/honorary-doctorate-for-prof-adam-d-rotfeld/#respond Tue, 19 May 2026 10:42:39 +0000 Jakub Kujalowicz https://en.uw.edu.pl/?p=42776 On 14th May, a ceremony was held in the Senate Hall of the Kazimierzowski Palace to award an honorary doctorate from the University of Warsaw to Prof. Adam Daniel Rotfeld – a distinguished expert in international affairs and a member of the UW’s “Artes Liberales” Faculty. https://en.uw.edu.pl/honorary-doctorate-for-prof-adam-d-rotfeld/feed/ 0 https://en.uw.edu.pl/on-the-closeness-that-gives-strength-in-read-with-the-uw/ https://en.uw.edu.pl/on-the-closeness-that-gives-strength-in-read-with-the-uw/#respond Tue, 19 May 2026 11:44:38 +0000 Jakub Kujalowicz https://en.uw.edu.pl/?p=42819 “‘Oscar and the Lady in Pink’ is a book that shows that even in the most difficult moments, what people need most of all is closeness, conversation, and the feeling that they are not alone,” says Bartosz Adamski, a student at the University of Warsaw and the protagonist of the next episode of the fifth series of “Read with the UW”. https://en.uw.edu.pl/on-the-closeness-that-gives-strength-in-read-with-the-uw/feed/ 0 https://en.uw.edu.pl/applications-for-dormitories-for-current-students/ https://en.uw.edu.pl/applications-for-dormitories-for-current-students/#respond Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:36:14 +0000 Olga Najfeld https://en.uw.edu.pl/?p=42943 Applications for places in the University of Warsaw’s dormitories for the 2026/2027 academic year are now open. Students and doctoral candidates at the University of Warsaw are eligible to apply for accommodation. The first round – for current students – runs until 28th June. The second round – for newly admitted students – will take place in August. https://en.uw.edu.pl/applications-for-dormitories-for-current-students/feed/ 0 https://en.uw.edu.pl/towards-clean-energy/ https://en.uw.edu.pl/towards-clean-energy/#respond Tue, 19 May 2026 11:11:41 +0000 Jakub Kujalowicz https://en.uw.edu.pl/?p=42814 An international consortium involving the University of Warsaw has launched a new project funded under the “Horizon Europe” programme. SUN2X-SET focuses on the development of direct solar fuel technologies and is one of the elements designed to accelerate Europe’s transition to clean energy. https://en.uw.edu.pl/towards-clean-energy/feed/ 0 https://en.uw.edu.pl/over-10-million-for-a-project-in-the-field-of-translational-medicine/ https://en.uw.edu.pl/over-10-million-for-a-project-in-the-field-of-translational-medicine/#respond Tue, 19 May 2026 10:55:20 +0000 Jakub Kujalowicz https://en.uw.edu.pl/?p=42808 Prof. Karolina Archacka from the UW’s Faculty of Biology is leading a project that has received over PLN 10 million in funding under the Medical Research Agency’s TRANSMED I competition. The researcher’s team will work on a special biomaterial that may aid in the regeneration of skeletal muscles. https://en.uw.edu.pl/over-10-million-for-a-project-in-the-field-of-translational-medicine/feed/ 0 https://en.uw.edu.pl/development-of-infrastructure-and-support-services-at-the-uw/ https://en.uw.edu.pl/development-of-infrastructure-and-support-services-at-the-uw/#respond Tue, 19 May 2026 08:49:48 +0000 Jakub Kujalowicz https://en.uw.edu.pl/?p=42713 New buildings, comprehensive renovations of halls of residence, investments totalling nearly one billion zlotys, almost 250 million zlotys from the Scholarship Fund, numerous catering outlets, and improvements to security and psychological support services are just some of the examples illustrating the development of the University of Warsaw over the past six years. https://en.uw.edu.pl/development-of-infrastructure-and-support-services-at-the-uw/feed/ 0 https://en.uw.edu.pl/the-tree-of-rememberance/ https://en.uw.edu.pl/the-tree-of-rememberance/#respond Mon, 11 May 2026 07:49:36 +0000 Daiwa Maksimowicz https://en.uw.edu.pl/?p=42658 On 7th May, a symbolic commemoration of Ms Małgorzata Dynak – an employee at our University – took place on the University of Warsaw’s Main Campus. As a token of remembrance and respect, the university community planted a ginkgo tree. https://en.uw.edu.pl/the-tree-of-rememberance/feed/ 0 https://en.uw.edu.pl/open-science-at-the-uw/ https://en.uw.edu.pl/open-science-at-the-uw/#respond Mon, 11 May 2026 10:55:34 +0000 Daiwa Maksimowicz https://en.uw.edu.pl/?p=42692 The Open Science Policy, two repositories and regular workshops on Open Science contribute to the implementation of the HR strategy for researchers at the University of Warsaw. As part of the “Spring with HR Excellence in Research” series, we present the activities carried out by the University of Warsaw Library. https://en.uw.edu.pl/open-science-at-the-uw/feed/ 0 https://en.uw.edu.pl/new-measures-to-ensure-the-safety-of-the-uw-community/ https://en.uw.edu.pl/new-measures-to-ensure-the-safety-of-the-uw-community/#respond Mon, 11 May 2026 10:09:52 +0000 Daiwa Maksimowicz https://en.uw.edu.pl/?p=42680 “In all the University of Warsaw’s activities and initiatives, we always prioritise the safety of our community members,” says Prof. Alojzy Z. Nowak, the UW Rector. Over the past year, the University has introduced numerous measures in this area. https://en.uw.edu.pl/new-measures-to-ensure-the-safety-of-the-uw-community/feed/ 0 https://en.uw.edu.pl/towards-excellence/ https://en.uw.edu.pl/towards-excellence/#respond Mon, 11 May 2026 09:33:08 +0000 Daiwa Maksimowicz https://en.uw.edu.pl/?p=42673 The activities carried out under the “Excellence Initiative – Research University” programme play a key role in the implementation of the “HR Excellence in Research” strategy at the University of Warsaw. One of its main objectives is to develop and implement comprehensive solutions designed to support the professional development of academic employees. https://en.uw.edu.pl/towards-excellence/feed/ 0 https://en.uw.edu.pl/excellence-and-development-of-teaching-at-the-university-of-warsaw/ https://en.uw.edu.pl/excellence-and-development-of-teaching-at-the-university-of-warsaw/#respond Tue, 05 May 2026 08:50:57 +0000 Jakub Kujalowicz https://en.uw.edu.pl/?p=42637 The project “Excellence and development of teaching at the University of Warsaw” is currently underway; its aim is to comprehensively improve the quality of education and develop the teaching skills of academic and doctoral employees. The initiative forms part of the university’s strategic efforts to promote modern, high-quality teaching. https://en.uw.edu.pl/excellence-and-development-of-teaching-at-the-university-of-warsaw/feed/ 0 https://en.uw.edu.pl/buwbar-a-new-space-at-the-uw/ https://en.uw.edu.pl/buwbar-a-new-space-at-the-uw/#respond Tue, 05 May 2026 08:43:56 +0000 Jakub Kujalowicz https://en.uw.edu.pl/?p=42617 Here, you can not only enjoy a meal, choosing from a range of wholesome, high-quality dishes representing cuisines from around the world, but also find a place to chat, socialise, or experience art together. BUWBAR is a unique gastronomic and cultural space, which was officially unveiled on 29th April at the University of Warsaw Library. A discount on lunch dishes has been arranged especially for https://en.uw.edu.pl/buwbar-a-new-space-at-the-uw/feed/ 0 https://en.uw.edu.pl/ethical-challenges-associated-with-ai/ https://en.uw.edu.pl/ethical-challenges-associated-with-ai/#respond Tue, 05 May 2026 09:19:52 +0000 Jakub Kujalowicz https://en.uw.edu.pl/?p=42642 Ethical dilemmas concerning the use of AI tools were the subject of a meeting of the Sejm’s Standing Sub-Committee on Artificial Intelligence and Algorithmic Transparency, which took place on 27th April at the University of Warsaw. https://en.uw.edu.pl/ethical-challenges-associated-with-ai/feed/ 0 https://en.uw.edu.pl/student-survey-2026/ https://en.uw.edu.pl/student-survey-2026/#respond Mon, 25 May 2026 12:50:24 +0000 Jakub Kujalowicz https://en.uw.edu.pl/?p=42863 The University of Warsaw has launched a university-wide student survey on the quality of education, the organisation of studies and the support offered to students. The survey is anonymous, and its results will help the UW better tailor its activities to the needs of the student community. It can be completed until the end of May. https://en.uw.edu.pl/student-survey-2026/feed/ 0 https://en.uw.edu.pl/international-cooperation/ https://en.uw.edu.pl/international-cooperation/#respond Tue, 05 May 2026 07:56:35 +0000 Jakub Kujalowicz https://en.uw.edu.pl/?p=42602 Joint research, teaching projects and academic exchanges link the University of Warsaw with over 1,000 organisations, including many abroad – universities, research and educational centres, as well as cultural institutions. As part of the “HR Excellence in Research” series, we present the UW’s latest initiatives in the field of international cooperation. https://en.uw.edu.pl/international-cooperation/feed/ 0 https://en.uw.edu.pl/renewal-of-prof-jacek-lipkowskis-doctoral-degree/ https://en.uw.edu.pl/renewal-of-prof-jacek-lipkowskis-doctoral-degree/#respond Tue, 05 May 2026 07:16:47 +0000 Jakub Kujalowicz https://en.uw.edu.pl/?p=42582 On 23rd April, a ceremony marking the renewal of Prof. Jacek Lipkowski’s doctoral degree – an eminent chemist of international renown – took place in the Senate Hall of the Casimir Palace. https://en.uw.edu.pl/renewal-of-prof-jacek-lipkowskis-doctoral-degree/feed/ 0