…detections each year when LIGO reaches its full sensitivity around 2019-2020.   The UW researcher and colleagues modelled how binary star systems could evolve into binary black holes like the source of GW150914, the first LIGO signal. They calculated that the black holes that gave rise to GW150914 were previously very massive stars (40 to 100 times the mass of the Sun) that collapsed to form binary black holes that subsequently merged. These stars…

…overy. During the conference in San Diego group of researchers from LIGO Scientific Collaboration (LSC) and Virgo Collaboration presented the data of twin Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory detectors, located in Livingston and Hanford. The observations lasted from 12th September to 19th January 2016.   In February gravitational waves were detected for the first time in history. They were produced during the final fraction of a sec…

…applications and synthesis of graphene and new 2D materials, graphene- and 2D materials-based nanocomposites, as well as graphene-related biomedical and environment research.   With a budget of €1 billion, the Graphene Flagship represent a new form of research on an unprecedented scale, forming Europe’s biggest ever research initiative. The core consortium consists of over 150 academic and industrial research groups in 23 countries. The Universit…

…international trade, political economy of trade policy and endogenous growth theory.   Scholar has actively participated in the public sphere. He occupied numerous positions in Israel – he was a member of the Advisory Board of the Bank of Israel, the Council for National Planning, and the National Council for Research and Development. In addition, he was involved in the reconstruction of Polish-Israeli diplomatic and economic relations and the tra…

…, internationalization of studies, learning conditions, innovativeness.   Defining the goals of the University of Warsaw, its rector, professor Marcin Pałys, said: – We strive to conduct such scientific research that would have a serious and important impact on the development of world science and be visible from both national and international perspective….

…to be centres of tolerance, open attitudes for understanding of different cultures, traditions and value systems – added.   Relations with Russia, situation in the Middle East and North Africa, migration crisis, terrorism and cyberterrorism as well as nuclear threats were only some topics touched by Jens Stoltenberg during the lecture „The Warsaw Summit: Strengthening NATO in turbulent times”.   – Defending our homelands is not just about defendin…

…to Bloomington or came to Warsaw. In 2010 the Indiana University Alumni and Friends Association was funded.   Strong relations have been between the Maurer School of Law of the IU and the Faculty of Law and Administration of the UW. Units of both universities organize jointed scientific conferences, take part in the student exchange programmes. In the future they plan to enhance cooperation.   On 1st June authorities of the UW and the IU will meet…

…elebrations:   Warsaw Boat Race 4. June – approximately 200 competitors from all around the world are going to take part in 4 km long race, along the banks of the Vistula. At the end of the race the University of Warsaw will be competing against the Warsaw University of Technology. This refers to an annual contest between two rowing crews from Oxford and Cambridge universities.   University’s Time Machine – the University 200 years ago 11. June –…

…tions on the state of Palmyra’s antiquities during a press conference on 20th April 2015.   The goal of their mission was to make an initial assessment of destructions in Palmyra, especially to the reliefs and sculptures in the Museum of Palmyra, that have been excavated and conserved by Polish experts. It was Bartosz Markowski, who conserved the famous relief of the Lion of Allat, one of Palmyra’s hallmarks, discovered by Polish archaeologists.  …

From 21st to 22nd of April 2016, the University of Warsaw will host an international conference “Life in Palmyra, life for Palmyra”. The conference program features presentations of over 30 leading specialists on Palmyrene studies. The scholars represent various international archaeological expeditions working in Palmyra, including a PCMA mission, as well as Syrian archaeologists specializing in this field. The conference is dedicated to Khaled a…