Prof. Małgorzata Książek Czermińska na wystawie  „Pionierki, badaczki, liderki” koło Kościoła św. Katarzyny w Gdańsku.  Once again, as part of the 'Pioneers, Researchers, Leaders' exhibition, a talk on the role of women in science will be given by female scientists, this time from the University of Gdańsk. Please join us on March 27…

41 students from 15 schools in the Pomeranian Voivodeship participated in the final of the Biotechnology Knowledge Contest for secondary school students, organised at the Intercollegiate Faculty of Biotechnology UG and MUG. The final of another edition of the Biotechnology Knowledge Competition for secondary school students was held on 20.03.2023 at the UG and MUG Intercollegiate Faculty of Biotechnology. This time…

From the very beginning of the war in Ukraine, the Polish academic and scientific community clearly defined its position and willingness to help and support the Ukrainian nation. Solidarity with Ukraine 2022, fot. Marcel Jakubowski The last year’s conference Solidarity with Ukraine. Students…

We invite you to read the latest March issue of the University Gazette. In it, you will find an account of the SEA-EU 2.0 summit in Cadiz, an article about the day-care centre for Ukrainian children at the Faculty of Chemistry and the 'Children of Heroes' Summer School, a text about the art of creative writing - a new field of study at UG, an article about the Technology Transfer Centre and the 'Universities open to…

Twenty new Kashubian language teachers have completed another educational cycle at the postgraduate course 'Teaching the Kashubian language'. They joined a group of 198 graduates who have been gaining their qualifications at the University of Gdańsk since 2012. First from left are the Kashubian language examiners: prof. Marek Cybulski and…

Today the University of Gdańsk's academic community celebrated the 53rd anniversary of the University's establishment. During the ceremony, among others, the titles of honorary professors were conferred on prof. Antoni Śliwiński and prof. Małgorzata Czermińska, the K. C. Mrongowiusz Prize, the prof. K. Taylor Prize for 2022 and prizes were awarded to…

Brain Days in the Tri-City is a popular science event aimed at younger and older people seeking knowledge about the brain and its workings. The event included 24 lectures, 51 laboratory and auditorium workshops, 31 booth workshops and games. Thousands of people passed through the Faculty of Biology at the University of Gdańsk today and can enjoy the…

Rector UG prof. dr hab. Piotr Stepnowski and Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science for Internationalisation and Development dr hab. Aleksander Kubicki, prof. UG. They will be the representatives of the University of Gdańsk in SEA-EU 2.0! On March 13, this year, the Rector of the UG, prof. dr hab.…

Building the best quality science requires equal commitment from both sexes. Bridging the gap will enable women to realise their full potential and achieve scientific success alongside men. However, besides systemic changes, it is essential to provide financial support to help female scientists reconcile their family and professional roles…

The Faculty of Social Sciences - the heart of this year's University of Gdańsk Open Days - has been visited since early morning by many of this year's secondary school graduates who have come to learn about what the University of Gdańsk has to offer. The Open Days are also an opportunity to learn about the forthcoming recruitment process and get to…

The Ministry of Science and Higher Education has settled the first competition in the 'Pearls of Science' competition for student-led grant projects. Nearly 100 projects received funding as part of the program's first edition aimed at exceptionally talented graduates of first-cycle studies and students after completing their third or fourth year of…

A meeting to summarise the work of Task 1 of the SEA-EU DOC project: 'Beyond academia: broadening the career horizons of doctoral students in marine and maritime sciences in Europe,' was held in the hospitable surroundings of the Institute of Oceanography, Faculty of Oceanography and Geography, University of Gdańsk. The project is implemented within…

On March 8, the University Bookstore at WNS became a friendly space for conversation and integration for every female scientist, staff and student at the University of Gdańsk. In an exquisite atmosphere and with Wisława Szymborska's poem 'Portrait of a Woman' in the background, women from the UG academic community celebrated their holiday.  They were…

March 9 is World Kidney Day. This year, for the first time, the University of Gdańsk joined the international effort to spread knowledge about the kidneys, their essential functions, diseases of this organ and, in particular, the importance of preventive examinations.   Kidney diseases are cunning. We must remember that kidneys do not hurt. Without…

Destroying bacteria using plasma and thus protecting cultivated and ornamental plants from disease is the main task of the invention entitled 'Method of deactivating antibiotics in aqueous solutions', developed by scientists from the University of Gdańsk and the Wrocław University of Technology. The Polish Patent Office has just issued a decision to…

From left: dr hab. Aleksander Kubicki, prof. UG and prof. dr hab. Piotr Stepnowski. As of March 6 this year, the Vice-Dean for Internationalisation and Development of the Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science, dr hab. Aleksander Kubicki, prof. UG is acting as the Rector's Plenipotentiary for the Digital Transformation…

Can Russia circumvent European, American, and Japanese embargoes? How does Poland's economy stack up against other post-soviet countries? We discuss those topics with prof. Yoshii Masahiko from Kobe University in Japan, who came to our university thanks to “Visiting Professors” programme. Prof. Yoshii Masahiko…

From the beginning of January 2023, the Medical University of Gdańsk, in cooperation with the Marshal's Office of the Pomorskie Voivodeship, the City of Gdańsk, the University of Gdańsk and the Daniel Fahrenheit Association of Universities in Gdańsk, is implementing the second stage of the 'Culture of Respect' campaign dedicated to equality and equal…

On the first anniversary of the outbreak of war in Ukraine, dr hab. Aleksander Kuczabski, prof. UG, is interviewed by Marcel Jakubowski. - You became the Rector's Plenipotentiary for Aid to Ukraine a few days after the outbreak of war in Ukraine. What were your first weeks in this position like? - I was somewhat surprised when I was…

Next Friday, February 24, this year, at 13.00, we invite you to a unique event in the series 'Friday at the History Faculty' - UkraineReal. War without filter, without editing.  The meeting, hosted by prof. dr hab. Igor Halagida will take place in the J. Sokołowski Auditorium of the UG Main Library. Come and find out what the war in Ukraine looks like, as reported by its inhabitants…

The Herder Centre of the UG invites you in summer 2023 to textbook courses on levels A1-C1 and exam courses preparing you to pass exams on B1 and B2 levels. Classes start on 18.02.2023. Classes are conducted online (5-10 people) or stationary (6-12 people) at the Herder Centre—ul. Ogarna 26 and at the Faculty of History on the UG campus in Oliwa.…

Fot. Grzegorz Mehring/ gdansk.pl Presentation and promotion of scientific achievements are part of the objectives of the cooperation agreement signed between the Hevelianum and Fahrenheit Universities. The joint activities will popularise not only science but also sustainable development. The document was signed on February 21 in…

Graphics Alan Stocki/UG. 2031 - that is how many suicide attempts were made in Poland in 2022 by children and adolescents under 18—150 ended in death. The youngest children who attempted to take their own lives were seven-year-olds. The main reasons for such decisions are mainly mental disorders and problems at home and the…

Artificial intelligence's potential in routine patient care is still not fully realised, although digital solutions would benefit, for example, the accessibility of healthcare systems. Those interested in developing innovative projects in the health field are invited to join a course run by the InnovAId project. During the monthly seminars, experts…

Today marks the start of a new semester, and with it, a promotional campaign: Legimi - Everyone Gets Access! If you like books, this offer is for you. You can listen, read or use both forms interchangeably for 30 days. Currently, the Legimi platform comprises nearly 52,000 audio and synchro books and 165,000 e-books, including new releases, bestsellers…

The University of Gdańsk Shakespeare Theatre invites you to the highly anticipated Icelandic play Bliss, featuring Olga Bołądź in the lead role, Gudmundur Thovarldsson and the Icelandic company Vinnslan and students from the University of Gdańsk on one stage. The play is performed twice on March 3 and 4 at 7 pm at the GTS. The theatre has prepared a pool of free invitations and a ticket discount for UG employees. For…

Join the Summer School 2023 in Hel Marine Station (Poland). The project' International Summer School – Pollution in the Coastal Areas', for which the University of Gdańsk obtained funding, is implemented under the program of the National Agency for Academic Exchange – SPINAKER – Intensive International Education Programs.   POLCA is … free admission…

Scientists from the University of Gdańsk: Director of the International Centre for Cancer Vaccine Studies (ICCVS) prof. dr hab. Natalia Marek -Trzonkowska and dr Łukasz Rąbalski from the Department of Recombinant Vaccines received awards from the Minister of Education and Science at the Polish Science Gala held on February 19, 2023, in Toruń. The 66 awards (52 individual and 14 team awards) were announced at the First…

A series of lectures entitled 'Hoisting History' has been running since January. Researchers from the University of Gdańsk and beyond are discussing the most exciting moments from the more than 150-year history of the Gdańsk Shipyard at the European Solidarity Centre. And all this is part of the exhibition entitled 'SHIPYARD | Man. Industry. City.' We talk about the creation of the exhibition, the search for the 'golden…

You are cordially invited to follow the results of the league teams of AZS University of Gdańsk. On Sunday (19.02.2023), an AZS derby in the Women's Futsal Extraleague will take place in the side hall of the Ergo Arena. The match between AZS UG and AZS AWF Warsaw will start at high noon. Earlier this Saturday (18.02.2023), the leader of the First…