…affect the geographical distribution of species in unexpected ways. Prof. Bogdan Jaroszewicz from the Białowieża Geobotanical Station (Faculty of Biology, UW) is one of the co-authors of the article entitled Unexpected westward range shifts in European forest plants links to nitrogen deposition, which was published in “Science”.   An international team of researchers quantified multi-decadal shifts in the distribution of European forest plants an…

…ly described as chiral light. In order to be able to produce or perceive it selectively, we need materials with the same characteristics, similar to right- or left-hand twisted springs or helixes. It is a relationship comparable to that of a hand and a glove. These are the kinds of materials – in which organic compounds are combined with nanoparticles – that we want to produce,” Prof. Wiktor Lewandowski added. Prof. Wiktor Lewandowski, works at th…

…9th December.   The resumption of the regular operation of BUW, i.e. the opening of the Registration Point, Circulation Desk, Reading Room, 19th Century Publications Department Reading Room, Self-Check Stations and Pick up Locker, already serviced using the Alma system, is planned for 25th November.   BUW and the UW Libraries will keep you informed of any difficulties related to the implementation of the system in its final phase.   Detailed info…

…ng Programme. The “Corporate Purpose. Some Comparative Remarks” lecture will be delivered on 6th November at 5 pm in Room no. 3.4 at the CIUW and online. Link to the meeting https://uw-edu-pl.zoom.us/j/85677648510….

…mber at noon. More information >> In case of any questions, one should direct them to welcome.event(at)uw.edu.pl….

…ty-wide e-learning platform Kampus is now available at https://kampus.uw.edu.pl and will be ready to use from the new academic year.   “We designed the new Kampus with the needs of the entire university community in mind. Our primary aim was to create an intuitive and user-friendly tool. At the same time, we realise that infrastructure is not everything and that effective use of digital solutions also requires a certain amount of preparation. That…

…cience from the funds of the European Funds for Social Development: Action FERS.01.05 Skills in Higher Education. The value of the project amounts to: PLN9,993,687.96….

…in the 2023/2024 academic year.   You should attach e.g. a document confirming your address of residence (your own or that of your immediate family) to the application and describe your difficult life situation in the justification for the application.   Should you have any doubts about your application for an assistance grant, send a message to: zapomogi(at)uw.edu.pl. For more information on available benefits, visit the UW Student Welfare and Su…

…At the University of Warsaw, everyone can be fully themselves. Our community is committed to respecting the dignity and freedom of all its members regardless of beliefs, culture or religion. It is a place for everyone, a universal institution. Our responsibility is to uphold the respect for other people,” he added. One community The UW Rector stressed that a precious value at the University is the sensitivity of the student and doctoral community:…

…edu.pl, the Student Ombudsman: rps(at)samorzad.uw.edu.pl, the Coordinators for Counteracting Unequal Treatment, Discrimination, Bullying and Other Undesirable Behavior: zespolkoordynatorow(at)uw.edu.pl, Rector’s Commissions for Unequal Treatment and Discrimination, and for Bullying and Other Undesirable Behavior. All members of the academic community, including students, doctoral candidates and employees, can receive professional support also from…