For the third time, the Museum of the University of Gdańsk is taking part in the nationwide Night of the Museums campaign. The organisers promise plenty of attractions. Everyone is welcome - admission is free. The Night of the Museums will take place this Saturday, May 18, in the building of the Faculty of History on Bielańska Street in Gdańsk. ‘We invite you to a night full of stories about history, art, and…

The Safety and Health Day at the University of Gdańsk was held for the fourth time this year. Among the attractions prepared for visitors were a firefighting simulator, exercises with a physiotherapist, an office massage, first aid workshops, or a wheel of fortune where visitors could test their knowledge of health and safety issues.  The first…

Prof. Krzysztof Pomian, an outstanding philosopher, historian, and publicist, was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Gdańsk. The ceremony to confer the honorary dignity took place in Artus Court on May 10, this year. ‘The title of doctor honoris causa is the highest honorary dignity at a university. At the University of Gdańsk we award…

‘A new term of office for the rectoral authorities of our university is before us. As announced in our programme of activities for this period, we have identified a number of key strategic goals. Implementing them will allow us to continue to develop as dynamically as we have so far, without, however, losing sight of the university's current needs,’…

One of the most eminent Polish historians prof. Krzysztof Pomian will give a lecture at the University of Gdańsk. We would like to invite you on May 9 at 5:00 p.m. to auditorium 1.48 in the building of the Faculty of History. Free admission. ‘Our guest will be prof. Krzysztof Pomian, an eminent philosopher-historian, as well as a publicist,’ says dr Anna Sobecka, Deputy Dean for Students and Cooperation with the Social…

Preparations for the season in the green areas start as early as February, but the most intensive maintenance work takes place in April and May. This year, due to the weather, many of the treatments had to be carried out earlier than the horticultural work calendar so far.   Tree and shrub pruning Tree and shrub pruning began in February to improve the condition and health of the trees and shrubs. These were planned to…

A dedicated space was created to provide a friendly and functional environment for the children of the faculty's staff, postgraduates, and students. Last Wednesday, April 24, the Intercollegiate Faculty of Biotechnology UG and MUG held the official opening of the 'Children's Play Corner'.  This dedicated space was created as part of the Faculty's…

On the occasion of World Intellectual Property Day, we asked participants at the Technology Transfer Office UG's Intellectual Property & Innovation Week about advice for researchers who want to enter the business world. Here are their answers. Deputy President of the Patent Office of the Republic of Poland, dr Piotr Zakrzewski…

Is the Archive photogenic? Participants in the 'Focus on the Archives' competition organised by the University of Gdańsk Archives and the Center for Student and Doctoral Student Activity at the University of Gdańsk could find out for themselves. Throughout March, students and staff of the University were able to visit the Archive and capture it from…

Why does the University of Gdańsk Library look like a ship? How many elements does the skeleton of a fin whale at the Faculty of Biology consist of? Do misses and misters doctors work at the University? Take a completely new look at the University of Gdansk - through the eyes of a child. ‘Zuzia Visits the University of Gdańsk’ is a new promotional children’s book from the University of Gdańsk, which takes young readers…