‘Grow a moustache, look after your health!’ - urges the Centre for Student and Doctoral Activities (CASiD). As it does every year, CASiD is organising a series of events at the University of Gdańsk as part of Movember. This is an international campaign aimed at raising awareness of prostate and testicular cancer, highlighting the importance of preventive healthcare and encouraging discussion about men’s health.
Movember at the University of Gdańsk - schedule
19 November - Moustache Day
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Venue: Faculty of Social Sciences and the UG Library
The event will feature: educational stands, a photo booth and a mobile barber at the University of Gdańsk’s UG Library.
Moustache Day is, above all, an opportunity to discuss physical and mental health, gain useful information and highlight the importance of regular preventive check-ups.
Participation in the event is free and open to anyone interested.
24 November - free preventive check-ups at the University Clinical Centre
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Venue: University Clinical Centre in Gdańsk, 7 Dębinki Street, 80-952 Gdańsk
Participation in the screenings is free of charge; however, due to a limited number of places, advance registration is required.
Registration opens: 10 November 2026 .
Registration form for free check-ups
26 November - health quiz at the Ygrek pub
Venue: Ygrek - student club, 65A Polanki Street, 80-306 Gdańsk
The quiz is a great opportunity to test your knowledge of men’s health, cancer prevention, regular check-ups and a healthy lifestyle. Come along!
‘A Moustache Suits You’ photo competition
How to take part?
- Take a photo in which a moustache plays the leading role.
- Fill in the entry form: ENTRY FORM - “You Look Good with a Moustache” - Fill in the form
- Upload your photo directly via the form.
Deadline for entries: 25 November 2026. Terms and conditions and details HERE.
Movember is not just about symbolically growing a moustache. Above all, it is an opportunity to remind ourselves and our loved ones how important it is to look after our health, take preventative measures and have regular check-ups.
We encourage the entire academic community to join the campaign!
More information about Movember at the University of Gdańsk on the CASiD website.
