…he locality: backyards, blocks of flats, staircases, that constitute the strength of this narrative,” emphasises Dr Piotr Kajak.   The author sets his story in the context of transformations, violence, drug addiction and the emerging hip hop culture in Warsaw. It is a meticulously documented historical and social reportage.   “The book has a fan feel to it – it is the work of an enthusiast who is able to look critically, but also with a clear symp…

…llection, as well as a description of measures for internationalisation or cooperation with business.   Financial information is also included: about the University’s income, costs, expenses and the implementation of the financial plan. In addition, the document presents the University’s properties, ongoing investments and plans for the Multi-Annual Programme.   The report additionally contains information on the popularisation of science, the UW’…

…me Point of the University of Warsaw. Event will be held by Dr. Łukasz Wieczorek, coordinator of legalisation of stay affairs. Dr Łukasz Wieczorek has 13 years of experience in the field of legalisation of residence in Poland and temporary residence permits for foreigners.   The meeting will focus on the legal basis for staying in Poland, the procedures and requirements for obtaining a temporary work residence permit, a researcher’s residence perm…

…iate, and C1.1 — advanced.   The training is addressed to UW international employees who hold an employment contract, particularly academic staff. Employees who do not work as academic teachers must send a permission form signed by their immediate supervisor to the Welcome Point UW. The supervisor’s consent template is available here >>   Enrolment is on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority given to participants continuing the courses….

…ting in preliminary research activities with a view to submitting a joint proposal for research funding; organising high-level research conferences and scientific seminars. Info session On 25th March, the 4EU+ Team will organise an online info session on the VP programme. To participate in the info session, one should fill in the registration form….

…  Heidelberg University Heidelberg University offers 11 courses, including classes in canon law, scientific writing or linguistics. Registration is open until 31st March.   Italy and the Sorbonne Participants in a course at the University of Milan will be able to learn more about international health cooperation (registration runs until 16th May). Sorbonne University, on the other hand, is offering classes on Open Science (registration until 30th…

…ees.   New MOOC The 4EU+ Alliance has launched its third Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC), a free thematic online course. This time it addresses issues related to access to health care for migrants.   The course is coordinated by the University of Geneva. More details on the Migration, Health and Equity in Europe course, can be found on the 4EU+ Alliance website >>.   The MOOC 4EU+ courses on European citizenship and data literacy are also still…

…rce or citizen science.   The first event in the series is taking place on 10th February at 9.00 a.m. During the introductory webinar Open Science as the New Normal of Research? participants will be able to learn how to manage research data, what preprints are, how scientific reviews are produced and where to publish in Open Access.   Further four workshops will take place between March and July. All events will be conducted in English by experts…

…rvices to candidates for studies as well as related to the internationalisation of the University of Warsaw and support for students, doctoral candidates and employees from abroad during their stay at the University. The total area of the building is 1,400 m². The building has two floors above ground and an underground storey. It contains, for example: ten offices, three workshop rooms, rooms for academic teachers and researchers, a lecture hall w…

…celestial objects can also emit X-ray radiation.   “Some cosmic phenomena produce X-rays naturally,” explains Dr Przemek Mróz, the lead author of the study, adding: “For example, X-rays may be produced by a hot gas falling onto compact objects like white dwarfs, neutron stars, or black holes. X-rays can also be generated by decelerating charged particles, such as electrons.”   New discovery The researchers identified a group of 29 unusual objects…