…sts of 14 classes that will be held online. They will be devoted to the various aspects of Open Science, e.g.: What is Open Science?; Cycle of scientific publication: an overview; Strategies for publishing in Open Access journals; Data Management Plans – one tool with many applications; Research Impact & Bibliometrics: open science, society, innovation. The workshops will be conducted in English by experts from all six member universities of…

…ng in the analysis of speech of people with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). They aim to develop computational methods for the analysis of communication in autism. The study is funded by the National Science Centre. The purchase of eye trackers will allow the team to add data on eye movement to the project.   “Our project focuses on how people with ASD tell stories, how they describe what they see, whether they use emotionally significant l…

…ch as ó, ż or ź (yes, these are two different letters), and also for those who would like to learn simple things such as how to say hello to Poles. Polish Castles – Inspiration for Curious Travelers, by Vanessa, International Relations Student 26th October at 4:30 pm (on-site) Description: This meeting is for wannabe princesses and knights! Or for all of you who would like to learn some Polish history and culture while discovering amazing Polish…

…onths. Current observations suggest COVID-19 will stay with us a little bit longer. It makes us think about a long term perspective regarding teaching and learning. Fortunately, the vast majority of students, namely 82% is vaccinated. When it comes to new students, the share of vaccinated is as high as 90%. These data concern those students and doctoral candidates who took part in a survey on the level of vaccination. This joint effort allows…

…th and 30th September, the UW Welcome Point organises two meetings for long-term international students who begin their education at the University of Warsaw. The meetings will inaugurate the 2021/2022 academic year. UW international students are invited to join the meeting where Welcome Point team members will present the most relevant information on the University of Warsaw, its structure, and elementary rules. New UW students can learn about…

…with the Vice-Rector for Student Affairs and Education Quality, Prof. Sławomir Żółtek, was devoted to the principles of education in the new academic year that begins on 1st October, and student affairs, including financial assistance.   Anyone interested in the topic of the meeting could fill in the form and ask their question by 24th September, 20:00. During the online meeting, Prof. Sławomir Żółtek was answering selected questions. Live…

…teaching units or directors of doctoral schools can decide to conduct exams remotely in a situation when there had been no information about it in the syllabus; In principle, the following IT tools will be used to conduct online examinations: e-learning platform “Kampus”; Google tools available in the “G Suite for schools and universities” package, in particular, Google Meet; Microsoft Teams and “Zoom”;…

…ill be tailored according to the needs of participants. The organisers are planning to open three groups on three different proficiency levels from A0 to C1. The course is also a unique opportunity to network with other international employees and exchange experience on living and working in Poland.   The course will take place on 18th October 2021 – 17th December, on the UW e-learning platform Kampus and Zoom. Classes will be held in the a…

…vere course of infection.   Increased travel, the planned opening of schools after the summer holiday, and increased transmission of the virus in the upcoming wet and cold season emphasize the need for a cross-national strategy. “It was very important to me that we develop such a European perspective,” says Viola Priesemann, who helped to coordinate the publications.“In every European country, the situation is slightly different. Never…

…rsity of Warsaw offers an unpaid 40-hour intensive Polish language course. It will be conducted online on 13th-24th September. Now, the second enrolment round is open. During the intensive Polish language course (IPLC), international students can receive information about living, learning, and working in Poland. They will explore (at the elementary level) secrets of the Polish language and acquire knowledge of Polish culture essential to reside…