For the thesis entitled. 'Prediction of cytotoxicity of titanium dioxide nanoparticles modified with noble metals using computer methods', mgr. inż. Dawid Falkowski received an award funded by the QSAR Lab company. The award is given annually for the best master's thesis using computer chemistry methods. The laureate prepared the winning thesis in the…

The second edition of the 'Including gender in research' competition for the best-scoring masters and doctoral theses incorporating a gender perspective in research has been concluded. The competition is organised as part of the MINDtheGEPs project under the EU-funded Horizon 2020 programme. As part of the EU Horizon 2020 Modifying Institutions by Developing Gender Equality Plans (MINDtheGEPs) project at the University…

'Many sustainable development advocates point to the important, if not leading, role of universities as opinion leaders in education in the broader sense, also in terms of reducing the carbon footprint,' says Hanna Łądkowska from the Department of Marine Ecology at the Faculty of Oceanography and Geography of the UG, author of the report 'Carbon footprint monitoring generated in research and development activities' (pol…

Dr hab. Joanna Sadkowska, prof. UG from the Department of Strategic Development of the Faculty of Management at the University of Gdańsk has been elected to the Scientific Council of the FaBeRNET Family Business Research Network for the 2024-2027 term. FaBeRNet (Family Business Research Network) is an initiative to create a network of cooperation between scientists representing all Polish scientific centres involved in…

University of Gdańsk Rector, prof. dr hab. Piotr Stepnowski, talks to UG Spokesperson Magdalena Nieczuja-Goniszewska.   The calendar year is behind us, and another academic year has recently begun. How do you assess the past year of 2023? It has been a good year for our scientists - it started with the results of the evaluation, which went better than…

The JohnnyBros company has become the title sponsor of the AZS University of Gdańsk volleyball team, which participates in the Second Women's Volleyball League. The sponsorship agreement was signed by UG Rector prof. dr hab. Piotr Stepnowski and JohnnyBros CEO Julian Pawlukiewicz. Also present during the signing of the agreement were: Vice-Rector for…

This year's University Christmas Meeting, held on December 14 at the University of Gdańsk's Faculty of Social Sciences, was full of joy and festive atmosphere. The event started as early as 10 a.m. and lasted until 2 p.m., with numerous attractions for participants. During the meeting, guests had the opportunity to enjoy borscht, hot chocolate, coffee or tea, and delicacies such as pastries and juicy mandarins. There…

Dear Academia, We have spent the last three years introducing fundamental changes to our university with the aim of modernising different areas of its functioning and overcoming various kinds of - often unexpected - challenges as efficiently as possible. New IT systems, an increase in the university's research support programmes (including small grants…

- In order to reduce the carbon footprint and strive for sustainability, it is first necessary to define the baseline. Data is needed on how large a carbon footprint we generate is - says dr hab. Wojciech Pokora, prof. UG. A researcher from the Laboratory of Plant Biotechnology at the Faculty of Biology, University of Gdańsk, is conducting research on the development of a tool to evaluate the carbon footprint generated…

The Rector, prof. dr hab. Piotr Stepnowski, began the meeting of the Senate of the University of Gdańsk by congratulating prof. dr hab. Krzysztof Liberk, who had recently received the so-called Polish Nobel Prize at a gala ceremony of the Foundation for Polish Science. The Senate then adopted the agenda.  The next point on the agenda was chaired by Vice-Rector dr hab. Arnold Kłonczyński, prof. UG: the Senators gave…

A joint course of six universities from all over Europe - the TURQUOOISE Master's degree programme is underway! Between December 4 and 7 this year, representatives from SEA-EU universities met in Gdańsk at the Faculty of Management's Staff Week to discuss the programme and organisation of the innovative project.  The European Universities Programme…

At a recent meeting of the University of Gdańsk for the Offshore Wind Energy team, the Instagram competition of the UG Faculty of Philology for students and secondary school students of the Pomeranian Voivodeship 'My studies for the planet. The invigorating element of wind and sea'. The prizes were personally collected by the high school laureates: Paulina Kankowska (first prize), Zofia Panek (second prize) and Anna…

The third edition of the MEiN (formerly the Ministry of Science and Higher Education) Masters of Didactics - Masters of Didactics Advanced Programme, implemented in cooperation with the University of Groningen and University College London, has come to an end. A total of 17 people from the University of Gdańsk entered the programme, and 16 research and…

photo by Krzysztof Puda Gold diplomas in the mixed choir and contemporary music categories, as well as special awards for the best performance of a work by prof. Józef Świder and the best performance of a work by a living Polish composer - these were the achievements of the UG Academic Choir at the 8th Prof. Józef Świder…

The authorities and students of the Faculty of Chemistry at the University of Gdańsk invite you to the Christmas version of chemical experiments and demonstrations. Members of the Scientific Circle of Chemists, the Scientific Circle of Chemical Business, the Scientific Circle of Environmental Protection and the Student Council invite employees of the…

University of Gdańsk's Student Television NEPTUN TV was recognised as the best student media 2023 in the 'Pro Juvenes' competition. Internet users and the competition's board also recognised the organisers of the Baltic Chemistry Conference - the event won in the 'University without borders' category. Neptun TV…

Rector UG prof. dr hab. Piotr Stepnowski Entrepreneurs, local government officials, and external stakeholders gathered at the University of Gdansk Library to strengthen existing relationships and create new ones with the largest university in Pomerania. The meeting with strategic partners was attended by university authorities and…

The eighth edition of the international cultural project Nordic Focus Festival has come to an end. As every year, the event organisers took the participants on an unforgettable journey through the frosty, constantly astonishing Nordic countries.   The first day of the festival (November 24) The festival began with an official welcome to the guests by…

The SEA-EU alliance's key bodies met in Split to discuss the consortium's activities to date. At the end of November, the Croatian university hosted Governing Week, a cyclical meeting where crucial decisions of the nine partner universities are taken. The 4-day event brought together Student Council, Technical Working Group, Quality and Ethics…

Prof. Łukasz Rudnicki  Seven universities and nine companies will develop innovative sensors to analyse the atmosphere's composition. One of the project partners is the University of Gdańsk. A team of UG scientists led by dr hab. Łukasz Rudnicki, prof. UG from the International Centre for Theory Of Quantum Technologies will develop…

The Polish Academy of Sciences has announced the commencement of the election procedure for new members of the PYA. Candidates - young researchers holding at least a doctoral degree and distinguished by outstanding scientific achievements - can be submitted until the end of February 2024. The final selection will be made by the PAS General Assembly.…

Prof. Krzysztof Liberek in his office. Photo: Alan Stocki/UG Prof. dr hab. Krzysztof Liberek will receive today, December 6, the Prize of the Foundation for Polish Science, called the Polish Nobel Prize, due to its prestigious nature. The ceremony will take place in Warsaw and will be broadcast on the FNP channel on…

The University of Gdańsk was ranked fifth among Polish universities in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2024, which examines achieving sustainability goals. In the Governance Rank category, we reached a high 3rd place among Polish universities. Almost 1,400 universities worldwide were assessed in detail in the ranking. ‘This year's edition of one of the world's leading ranking agencies, QS World…

At the last meeting of the Board of the European University Sports Association (EUSA), the University of Gdańsk was awarded the EUSA Associated Member certificate, which is awarded to universities that actively support sport in the European academic community and identify with the goals and mission of the European University Sports…

Once again, the Polish AZS Inclusive Table Tennis Championships were held in the hospitable hall of the Polish Table Tennis Association in Gdańsk. More than 90 players with disabilities from 23 universities competed for the title of best in 10 starting classes. ‘In these competitions, everyone wins, as everyone fights not only directly against the rival on the other side of the table but also against their own…

photo Wydawnictwo UG During the XXXI Historical Book Fair in Warsaw, prof. dr hab. Małgorzata Omilanowska-Kiljańczyk received one of the most prestigious historical distinctions, the KLIO Prize. The monumental monograph on Staszic Palace by the Director of the Institute of Art History won in the varsaviana category, which recognises…

UNIVERSITY CHRISTMAS MEETING On December 14, 2023, the University Christmas Meeting will take place. You can sell your books/paintings/crafts/products during the fair! Just register using the link below: https://forms.office.com/e/0SinYZDNne Do you have extra books, craftworks, or paintings? You may donate them to charity! Just e-mail us at casid@ug.edu.pl, and we will collect…

What it means to be Swedish and how the concept of Swedishness has been historically shaped was discussed by Radio Nowy Świat journalist Jan Janczy in his talk 'Yellow and Blue. On Swedishness in a multicultural society'. Meanwhile, the Swedish theory of a happy state and the social problems Sweden today faces were discussed by journalist Maciej…

How harmful chemicals are transferred from the ocean to land is being researched by mgr Kinga Hoszek from the Faculty of Oceanography and Geography at the University of Gdansk. Her scientific work has been recognised with a prestigious CCAMLR scholarship. Kinga Hoszek's supervisors are dr hab. Magdalena Bełdowska, prof. UG and dr Anna Panasiuk from the…

Dr Dorota Godlewska-Werner from the Department of Economic and Organisational Psychology of the Institute of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Gdańsk talks to dr Beata Czechowska-Derkacz.   - Well-being is a very broad concept. What meanings does it contain? - It is indeed a very broad concept, and a thorough analysis…