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On women from Ravensbrück in “Read with the UW”

The new episode of “Read with the UW” is devoted to the book “If this is a woman”, recommended by Prof. Maciej Raś, the Vice-Dean for Student Affairs at the UW’s Faculty of Political Sciences and International Studies. “I can relate to the theme of the book, because my grandmother was a Ravensbrück prisoner,” Raś says.

“The Hidden Life of Trees”: Read with UW

“This book can open our eyes to a world unknown to most people. It makes readers aware why even a bark beetle, mosquito, or other – as we like to say – pests are essential elements of the ecosystem” says Zuzanna Sendor from the University of Warsaw Library about “The Hidden Life of Trees”. In the “Read with UW” series, we present a book for holidays.

“The Books of Jacob”: Read with UW

“The Books of Jacob” is one of the most popular epic novels in recent years. Olga Torakczuk’s work became favoured as the author received the Nobel Prize in literature. Not everyone knows that the books mentioned by Tokarczuk in her masterpiece are available in the University of Warsaw Library. Martyna Osuch from BUW tells more about it in a video.

BUW celebrates its 21st birthday

BUW is the main library of the University of Warsaw. On 15th December 1999, the library was opened to readers in its new premises in Powiśle, at Dobra 56/66 street. In the beginning, BUW granted 42 temporary entrance cards. Today it has more than 100 000 registered users.

BUW remains closed to readers

The University of Warsaw Library (BUW) remains closed until 29th November due to the restriction on the operation of public and scientific libraries introduced by Poland’s Council of Ministers.

As of 15th October, the University of Warsaw Library (BUW) will resume its operation. BUW users need to follow sanitary regulations.

“BUW for owls”

The University of Warsaw Library prolongs its working hours. “BUW for owls” starts on 20th January. Students who will be preparing for exams now can use the library until 5 am.

Mid-year assessment period at the University of Warsaw is just around the corner. Students who prefer burning the midnight oil can take part in “BUW for owls” event. From Monday 21st January to Saturday 2nd February, the University of Warsaw Library will be open until the early hours.

The Library open in the night

From Monday 22nd January to Saturday 3rd February 2018 the University of Warsaw Library will be open until 5 am due to the “BUW for owls” action.

Library prolongs opening hours

The University of Warsaw Library will extend its working hours from 23rd January to 4th February. “BUW for owls” is an initiative for those who prefer burning the midnight oil.

From 18th January to 6th February the University of Warsaw Library will be open till 5 am. The action is called “BUW for owls”.

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