On 18th March, the UW’s Psychological Counselling Centre launched the UW Helpline, which operates from Monday to Friday between 10 am and 10 pm. Psychological support is available to UW students, doctoral candidates and employees.

Doctoral candidates are an important part of the University of Warsaw community. In order to develop their scientific potential and innovative research ideas, the University offers a range of material and social support solutions.

Students and doctoral candidates of the University of Warsaw can now apply for a number of benefits for the 2023/2024 academic year. The benefits are aimed at persons in a difficult financial or life situation, with a disability certificate or outstanding scientific, artistic or sporting achievements.

Until 14th April it is possible to visit two exhibitions on the UW’s main campus regarding the issue of Ukrainian students fighting in the war. 

As set in the Human Resources Strategy for Researchers, the University of Warsaw supports the scientific careers of its researchers and doctoral candidates. Under the University’s Integrated Development Programme (ZIP) they are offered a number of support and skills development projects that are useful not only in their research work, but also in their professional and social activities.

Apart from international research programmes, international and intersectoral mobility is a key factor in the development of a scientific career, self-improvement and education. As part of the information campaign called “HR Excellence in Research at the UW in June” we are describing university initiatives regarding this issue.

Professionals from the UW Faculty of Psychology prepared video presentations about methods of reasonable support and adequate assistance to avoid excessive physical, psychological and financial burden in volunteers. The videos under the title “POMOC” (“Help”, in English) are in the Polish language, but they have subtitles in English to be used by non-Polish speakers as well.

The University of Warsaw published a “Guide to the Prevention of Sexual Harassment at the University of Warsaw”. The document is now available online in English and contains a list of rules and procedures at the UW, as well as recommendations and advice on preventing and reacting in situations of sexual harassment.

The University of Warsaw adopted its Gender Equality Plan. The document responds to the needs of the university community. GEP was created as a result of expert consultations reflecting good practice from European institutions. UW was the first university in Poland to adopt the GEP.

On 31st January, the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity will hold its 29th Grand Finale. The University of Warsaw has decided to support this charity organisation raising money for medical equipment once again. UW is conducting five auctions.