…o a promise of future cooperation between the University of Warsaw and my scientific community,” Prof. Freiherr Claus von Carnap-Bornheim emphasised during his speech.     The laudation was delivered by Prof. Aleksander Bursche from the Faculty of Archaeology of the University of Warsaw.   “Prof. Freiherr Claus von Carnap-Bornheim is an outstanding archaeologist, researcher, educator, organiser and populariser of science with a world-wide reputati…

…nflower oil and rapeseed oil, which are cheap and available on an industrial scale, an impressive turnover number of about 1 million was obtained at similarly low catalyst concentrations,” Dr Juan Pablo Martinez emphasised. Publication details: Rafał Gawin, Andrzej Tracz, Patryk Krajczy, Anna Kozakiewicz-Piekarz, Juan Pablo Martínez, Bartosz Trzaskowski, “Inhibition of the Decomposition Pathways of Ruthenium Olefin Metathesis Catalysts: Developmen…

…s is the creation and management of the Centre for Baltic and Scandinavian Archaeology. The unit conducts research in Northern, Central and Eastern Europe – from the Stone Age to the Middle Ages. The centre also cooperates with Polish archaeologists, including those from the University of Warsaw. The researchers from both institutions have been involved in carrying out scientific projects concerning, for example, the imitation of Roman medallions…

…ute of AI for Health. The project will start in May 2024 and run until May 2029. She will implement the grant partly at the University of Warsaw (co-beneficiary) and at Helmholtz Munich (host institution).   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Y-_XTqcFRk Prof. Ewa Szczurek works at the Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Mechanics of the University of Warsaw and, from August until the end of this year, as a visiting associate professor at Northwe…

…versities, including the University of Essex, Goldsmiths University of London, and Cardiff University. The main topic of discussion was developing scientific cooperation between Polish and British universities as well as enhancing exchange programmes for students and doctoral candidates.   “The University of Warsaw aims to create an extensive network of international partners, especially in the field of research. Poland has a long tradition of coo…

…ribute to this aim,” Prof. Krzysztof Spalik, the Dean of the Faculty of Biology, said. The second building has a didactic function, housing laboratories and a seminar hall. It is mainly used for educational activities and scientific research in the broad field of environmental sciences.   Both buildings merge into the surroundings while their walls are covered by plants. The structure uses such innovative ecological and technical solutions as pref…

…earchers from the University of Warsaw thirty-two times. Information on all UW laureates can be found under the “Research” tab: https://en.uw.edu.pl/research/european-research-council-grants/…

…the University of Wales. In 2003, he obtained a doctoral degree and in 2014, he became an assistant professor. In 2022, he received an academic title of professor.   Prof. Zych’s research interests are centred around biology of plants and evolutionary ecology, with a particular focus on the evolution of plant reproductive systems and ecological interactions of plants. He is the author of around fifty scientific articles and many conference reports…

…2024.   The building consists of seven aboveground storeys and one underground storey of 13,000 square meters total. The hall will accommodate approximately 380 persons. In addition, the tenants will be able to use widely available kitchens, laundries, etc. On each storey there will be at least one apartment with a kitchen for residents with disabilities.   Pro-ecological and energy-saving technologies have been applied in the construction, e.g….

…dge and experience,” Prof. Ohno said. For his research and scientific achievements, Prof. Ohno has been honoured with a number of prestigious awards, including the IBM Japan Science Award (1998), the IUPAP Magnetism Prize (2003), Japan Academy Prize (2005), Presidential Prize for Research Excellence, Tohoku University (2005). The resolution to grant the title of doctor honoris causa of the University of Warsaw to Prof. Hideo Ohno was adopted on 16…