As part of the ‘Between.Pomiędzy Dispersed Festival’, prof. Christopher Morash from Trinity College Dublin will deliver a lecture on the dialogue between two UNESCO Cities of Literature – Gdańsk and Dublin. The event will take place at the House of Literature in Gdańsk on Thursday 24 September 2026 at 6.00 pm. In his lecture, ‘What Rough…

‘Gaudeamus igitur’ will be heard for the 56th time at the University of Gdańsk – this time in the exceptional surroundings of the newly built University of Gdańsk Sports Centre! The ceremony of the 2026/2027 academic year inauguration, combined with the grand opening of the Sports Centre, will take place on 1 October 2026 at 10.00 am. The inaugural…

We encourage all students with a PESEL number to use mLegitymacja, a secure, modern and free tool available in the mObywatel app. Activating mLegitymacja does not require submitting an application – you simply need to meet a few conditions to quickly and easily obtain a document confirming your student status. Due to the late publication of an…

On 10 October, once again, we, the higher education institutions, authorities and residents, will come together to start the academic year. A colourful parade will make its way along the Royal Route, featuring academic traditions, unique costumes, music and artistic groups.   The parade, under the slogan “Long live science!”, is a special…

On 17 and 18 September, at the Faculty of Biology of the University of Gdańsk, people will be able to take part free of charge in research conducted as part of the ‘Genomics for Poland’ programme. It aims to understand the genetic characteristics of the Polish population. Prof. Grzegorz Węgrzyn from the University of Gdańsk spoke on the ‘Radiowo-…

The University of Gdańsk has been ranked in the 51-75 bracket for Oceanography in this year’s edition of the Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS). This represents an improvement on its ranking of 76-100 in 2025 and 151-200 in 2024. The result confirms the gradual strengthening of the University of Gdańsk’s research position in this discipline.…

Nearly 300 participants from across Europe have travelled to the University of Gdańsk to discuss research and educational initiatives that bring together the coastal universities of the SEA-EU alliance. The Being SEA-EU conference addresses the key challenges facing coastal regions, as well as best practices in educational and research collaboration…

The Polish Patent Office has granted a patent to researchers from the Department of Plant Protection and Biotechnology and the Research and Implementation Laboratory of the Inter-University Faculty of Biotechnology at the University of Gdańsk and the Medical University of Gdańsk for a preparation designed to protect plants against diseases such as…

During this year’s edition of the Q-Con conference - which brings together the academic and business communities on an equal footing and is dedicated to the practical applications of quantum solutions - the Pomeranian Quantum Declaration was signed. The signatories to the document are the University of Gdańsk, the Gdańsk Economic Development Agency…

As part of the ICEPACT project (NAWA Strategic Partnerships), students from the University of Gdańsk and partner universities within the SEA-EU alliance can take part in student internships at the Chilean Antarctic Institute (INACH) in Punta Arenas (Chile) and in Antarctica, on Nelson Island (South Shetland Islands). The call for applications is open…

Researchers from the Faculty of Chemistry at the University of Gdańsk have patented a new oxovanadium(IV) coordination compound. The invention may find application as a precatalyst in the synthesis of polymeric materials - ranging from plastics with precisely engineered properties to materials capable of absorbing gases, which in the future may support…

The traditional academic and local government annual parade of Pomeranian universities under the slogan ‘Long live science!’ takes place on 10 October! This year’s event is organised by The Fahrenheit Union of Universities in Gdańsk (in its new, expanded line-up) and the City of Gdańsk. This joint Gdańsk opening of the academic year will take place for…

fot. Tomasz Nowicki / MWB UG i GUMed Prof. Danuta Gutowska-Owsiak from the Intercollegiate Faculty of Biotechnology UG and MUG has been awarded the EFIS Eastern Star Award 2026. This prestigious honour from the European Federation of Immunological Societies is awarded annually to just three scientists from Eastern Europe conducting…

The European Patent Office (EPO) has granted a European patent for an invention developed by researchers from the Intercollegiate Faculty of Biotechnology UG and MUG. The patent relates to a new reagent used in the process of freeze-drying microorganisms. The invention was previously protected by a Polish patent granted by the Polish Patent Office -…

Dr Magdalena Miklaszewska is returning to Poland from Germany to continue her research into the metabolism and biotechnological production of waxes. She has received funding of over 2.3 million PLN to carry out her research project under the NAWA Polish Returns 2025 programme. She will conduct the research at the Intercollegiate Faculty of…

The Polish Research Fleet and the Centre for Pathogen Research and the Development of Innovative Therapies at the BSL-3+ Laboratory have been included on the Polish Research Infrastructure Map (PMIB). ‘This is an important endorsement of our university’s scientific potential and the quality of the research carried out by our scientists,’ says the…

Antarctic ecology, methods of monitoring the marine environment, tagging seabirds with geolocators and the sustainable management of marine living resources - these are just some of the topics that participants had the opportunity to explore during the course held at the University of Gdańsk in the second half of July as part of the ICEPACT project.…

What do an unsolved Sudoku puzzle, a scratched CD, and a quantum computer have in common? Which quantum technologies are likely to begin transforming our everyday lives within the next decade? And does Poland have a chance to become one of the leaders of the second quantum revolution? We spoke with dr Felix Huber from the Institute of Computer Science…

Three young researchers from the University of Gdańsk were among the winners of the 10th edition of the National Science Centre’s SONATINA competition. In total, they will receive over 2 million zlotys to carry out their research projects. The grants support researchers embarking on independent academic careers, enabling them to conduct innovative…

Bubas, the 39-year-old leader of the pod, has no intention of moving. The trainer patiently encourages him to enter the pool. Once more. And once more. He responds with a loud grunt, turns his head away and pointedly stays put. The tourists burst out laughing. ‘He’s got character. He knows what he wants,’ says Natalia Makałowska-Kur, a seal keeper and…

An article on recognising texts generated by artificial intelligence has been published in ‘The Economist’. Dr Karolina Rudnicka from the Faculty of Languages at the University of Gdańsk provided expert commentary. In the article, which explores the challenges associated with recognising texts created by large language models (LLMs), dr Rudnicka points…

The development and launch of a free MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) educational platform designed to develop skills related to entrepreneurship, innovation and the sustainable use of marine resources, as well as the creation of five online courses covering various areas of the blue bioeconomy - these are the key outcomes of the recently completed BlueBioTechpreneurs (BBT). The University of Gdańsk participated as a…

Success in sport is not just about physical training. When all competitors are performing at a high and consistent level, psychological factors - such as the ability to cope with pre-competition nerves - can be decisive in achieving a top result. Sports psychologists therefore play an important role in the modern preparation of athletes. What does their work involve? We asked dr hab. Dagmara Budnik-Przybylska to share…

A team of researchers from the Faculty of Chemistry at the University of Gdańsk has developed an innovative biosensor enabling the rapid detection of the bacterial endotoxin LPS. This solution has been granted patent protection by the Polish Patent Office. LPS is a substance found in the outer membrane of many infection-causing bacteria, including…

How can you turn research findings into an engaging story? How can you capture your listeners' interest when talking about science? And how can you feel confident when performing on stage? We invite scientists keen to improve their skills in science communication to take part in the Science Show workshop series, which will culminate in a presentation…

Does caring for mental health look the same in different parts of the world? How does culture shape the understanding of well-being, family life, ways of coping with crises, and the search for help, meaning in life, and even death? Participants of the Euro-Asian Scientific Congress on Mental Health, funded by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA) will explore these questions. The Congress will take…

The anniversary 30th edition of the international Shakespeare Festival begins on 23 July. Audiences watching performances from Canada, the UK, Romania, the Czech Republic, Spain, and Poland will be accompanied by the festival newspaper ‘Shakespeare Daily’, which will be produced by staff and students from the University of Gdańsk. This year’s edition…

Symposia for academic and administrative staff, and a summer school for students - these events took place in the last quarter at the University of Gdańsk as part of the “SEA-nergy II” project - Support for Synergistic and Complementary Activities of the SEA-EU 2.0 Project’, which aims to develop joint SEA-EU degree programmes and strengthen…

‘To truly understand the process of radicalisation, we need not only more sophisticated research methods, but also interdisciplinary collaboration.’ We spoke to dr hab. Tomasz Besta, prof. UG, about the challenges involved in researching extremism, particularly in the context of cross-cultural studies.   Karolina Żuk-Wieczorkiewicz: - As a researcher,…

The Conference of Rectors of Polish Universities (KRUP), on the initiative of its Chair and Rector of the University of Gdańsk, prof. Piotr Stepnowski, has adopted a position on the launch of a nationwide programme ensuring that students at Polish universities have consistent access to affordable and nutritious meals. The document has been forwarded to…