…naming of an asteroid, registered in the international catalogue under the number 599019 and previously designated 2009 QY36, as Jerzymadej. The event was organised as part of the celebrations of the 200th anniversary of the Astronomical Observatory of the University of Warsaw.   “On behalf of His Magnificence the Rector, I have the honour of presenting you with a letter of congratulations and expressions of appreciation from the entire Rector’s t…

…ntre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts. The results confirmed the uniqueness of this year’s anomaly – for the first time in at least 85 years, such a marked weakening of the trade winds was recorded in the first months of the year, and thus a disturbance of the entire upwelling system.   Since 2022, Dr Chiliński has been collaborating with the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry, including the research team of s/y Eugen Seibold, as part of which m…

…status as the students of the University of Warsaw.   The first meeting in English is held on 26th September and the second in Polish on 30th September. Both events commence at 11 am on the UW campus at Krakowskie Przedmieście 26/28. The exact room number will be given to registered participants two days before the meetings.   To confirm your participation, please register using the appropriate form for your preferred session: meeting in English m…

…al Council for Nature Conservation in Warsaw for the 2025–2030 term. The Regional Council for Nature Conservation (PL: Regionalna Rada Ochrony Przyrody, RROP) is an advisory and consultative body to the regional director for environmental protection. The Council includes scientists, representatives of environmental organisations, the provincial council, and the State Forests.   The Council’s tasks include reviewing the work of and advising the reg…

…omies in the digital age. The forum will take place from 2nd to 4th September. The programme is divided into 8 thematic areas: AI, cybersecurity, healthcare, regional and international policy, economy, society, and sustainable development.   More information: forum-ekonomiczne.pl/en….

…and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are on the first places of the ranking.   The Shanghai List is based on six indicators, including: the number of alumni and faculty who have received the Nobel Prize or Fields Medal, the number of authors on the Highly Cited Researchers list, the number of articles in “Nature” and “Science” journals, as well as data on the university’s publication record in selected Web of Science™ databases: Science…

…iplinary Doctoral School (5.1 applicants per place). The largest number of candidates applied for the following disciplines: legal sciences (82), physical sciences (62), and literary studies (59).   For new doctoral candidates Doctoral candidates beginning their studies can participate in the “Good Start” induction program. From 1st to 3rd October, a series of meetings and training sessions. From 24th to 26th October the “PhD Camp 2025” training a…

…ecord holder registered for 19 programmes. Most popular degrees by number of enrolments: management, full-time, first-cycle (2828 enrolments); economics; finance and accounting; econometrics and data science, full-time, first-cycle (2759 enrolments); psychology, full-time, full-cycle (2640 enrolments); business finance and accounting, full-time, first-cycle (1911 enrolments); law, full-time, full-cycle (1879 enrolments); international relations, f…

…le; Versatility and scalability: the method works for a wide range of RNA lengths and sequences, including those containing therapeutic modifications; High translational activity: circular RNA obtained by this method supports effective, cap-dependent protein translation in mammalian cells; Increased stability: chem-circRNA molecules show stability comparable to or higher than their enzymatically obtained counterparts; Compatibility with other mRNA…

…r’s Team for the UW’s Neuroimaging Centre concerned the exchange of experiences in, for isntance, equipping the Centre with infrastructure for neuroimaging research.   During the talks by scientists from the UW’s Faculty of Geography and Regional Studies, Prof. Patrick Alan Hesp shared valuable knowledge on the impact of climate change on the dynamics of extreme geomorphological processes. Together with the expert, the University employees sought…