Friday the 13th did not deter biologists and biotechnologists! The mysteries of water, an exhibition related to the phenomenon of bioluminescence, numerous curiosities about plants that arrived on ships and a stand entitled ‘Tumours, Inc.', i.e. a few words about cancer. The 12th edition of the Biologists' Night provided not only excitement but also a…

As many as 8 A categories and 13 B+ categories - such was the excellent result of the evaluation appeal process for the University of Gdańsk. - It is with great satisfaction that I have to say that during the last evaluation period, the university's academic community has shown extraordinary commitment and tremendous diligence, as evidenced by the academic categories finally obtained," comments Rector prof. Piotr…

Coffee with a psychologist in the morning, lunch with the Rector of the University of Gdańsk in the afternoon and an Adele Songbook concert by the University of Gdańsk Vocal Studio in the evening. See what else the academic community of our university has put up for auction at the 31st finale of WOŚP…

The University of Gdańsk, as the first university in Poland, has established a unit specialising in and focusing on normative phenomena - the 'New Technologies Law Centre'. It will operate at the Faculty of Law and Administration of the University of Gdansk and conduct, under the management of dr hab. Jakub Szlachetko, research, implementation,…

- 'There are people in the world who are searching for a common definition of Balticness and those who are building it with their daily activities. There are many of us, so different from each other, but united in the search for answers to the questions of how, when and why the Baltic Sea and its region became the starting point for building a narrative of Balticness,' - with these words begins a new film summarising…

The University Secondary School made its debut in this year's Perspektywy ranking, taking 19th place among all secondary schools in the Pomeranian Voivodeship. - 'This is a great success for students, teachers, parents and school management. It is also worth emphasising that this result is only a springboard to higher ranking positions in future years…

The use of games for educational and teaching purposes will be discussed by members of the new UG Digital and Analogue Games Research Club. The group's plans also include gamification activities. The organisational meeting of the club will take place on January 17 at 6 pm in the main hall of the UG History Faculty building. From the left:…

'Challenging', 'Inspiring', 'An experience not to be forgotten'. - this is how graduates of the Blue Book programme describe their time at the European Commission. See how the executive arm of the European Union works on a 5-month paid internship. The internship offer is aimed at students with the equivalent of a bachelor's degree or university…

Unconventional ways of learning Polish by Ukrainian refugees will be investigated by researchers from the University of Gdańsk and Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań. Researchers from Lesya Ukrainka Volyn National University and Italian psycholinguist Jacopo Saturno are also involved in the project. The initiative has received funding of PLN 222,800 from the National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA).  Researchers…

dr Monika Lipińska, photo by Alan Stocki/UG The scientific interests of dr Monika Lipińska from the Laboratory of Plant Taxonomy at the Faculty of Biology, UG, revolve around the orchid family, and her research is aimed at learning and better understanding the taxonomy, biology and ecology of tropical orchids. Guatemala, Ecuador,…

Paintings depicting the Baltic Sea by night and by day were put up for a charity auction by the Lions Club Gdynia. On January 6, their author - UG Vice Chancellor for Information, Communication and Promotion dr hab. inż Aneta Oniszczuk-Jastrząbek, prof. UG - presented her works during the charity New Year's Eve Encore Concert at the Danuta Baduszkowa Music Theatre in Gdynia…

1033 - that's how much information about what's happening at the University of Gdańsk has been published by the Press Team on ug.edu.pl in 2022. We invite you on a journey to recall the events - from the massive mobilisation of the entire university in aid of Ukraine to a research cruise along the west coast of Europe, to all the changes that have taken place in this challenging year…

From left: Dean of the Faculty of Philology dr hab. Urszula Patocka-Sigłowy, prof. UG, Rector UG prof. dr hab. Piotr Stepnowski and Mayor of Gdańsk Aleksandra Dulkiewicz. Joint conferences, support in teaching and the development of cooperation as part of the Gdańsk City of Literature programme - these were the provisions of a…

140 hours of lessons in one evening? During the Biologists' Night, anything is possible. On January 13, the Faculty of Biology and the Inter-University Faculty of Biotechnology UG and MUG will join in one of the largest popular science events in Poland. Almost 100 attractions are planned for this year's Biologists' Night.  - 'The response is very high…

The University of Gdańsk Library cordially invites you to an exhibition entitled 'Until the Day Comes... Traditions. Rituals. Holidays'. In addition to the usual tour - it is possible to take part in a curator's guided tour. The exhibition will take you through the Christmas period, New Year's Eve fortune-telling, carnival, and the drowning of Marzanna…

With the end of 2022, the series of ten interdisciplinary online Kashubian lectures at the Faculty of Philology entitled 'Understanding Kashuby. In the circle of basic scientific and social issues'. They introduced the audience to the history and culture of Kashuby that distinguish Kashubia and Kashubians. The series was conducted as part of an inter-university lecture offer - for students of the University of Gdańsk…

  Happy New Year!

Too many resolutions is an easy way to not keep any of them. Graphic by Alan Stocki/UG. January is often a month of change, a flurry of new energy and a desire for action. It is also the time for New Year's resolutions. We talk to psychologist dr Agata Rudnik from the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Gdańsk about…

In 2020, migrants accounted for as much as 3.6% of the world's population, in 48 years the vertebrate population has fallen by 69%. Where does this information come from? From the UG lessons, of course! We invite you to watch new popular science lectures prepared in cooperation with SAUR Neptun Gdańsk. The first one entitled 'Why do people migrate?' is conducted by dr Elżbieta Czapka from the Institute of Sociology at…

More than PLN 850 000 has been donated to the University of Gdańsk by the National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA) for cooperation activities with Odessa's Ilya Mynichkov National University (ONU). Student and staff mobility projects will be implemented throughout 2023 with the SEA-EU alliance.  - 'I believe that for the universities of our eastern neighbours, there is no better place today to implement modern forms…

Two seasons, limited access to water and rising temperatures - this is the picture that climate forecasts for Poland draw over the next few decades. Dr Mirosława Malinowska, Deputy Dean for Student Affairs at the Faculty of Oceanography and Geography UG, talks about whether we can do anything to prevent this. A climatologist from UG, she has written many papers collecting data from meteorological stations all over…

Dr hab. Hanna Dymel-Trzebiatowska, prof. UG, talks to Aleksandra Kuś about her book Philosophical and Translator's Wanderings in the Moominvalley, the non-binary Groke and the phenomenon of the Moomins. - In your publications, I have noticed a concentration of interest not only in the world of the Moomins themselves but also in works for children and young people, for example, the works of Astrid Lindgren. When did you…

A University Laboratory of Research Services (ULRS) has been established at the University of Gdańsk. Its task will be to coordinate activities related to the provision of paid services at the university's laboratories. The establishment of the University of Gdańsk Research Services Laboratory received a positive opinion from the Senate of the University of Gdańsk at its meeting on December 08, 2022. Presenting the…

In December 2022, an English version of a book by prof. Bogusław Górka of the Faculty of History at the University of Gdańsk entitled The Jesuit's Struggle with the Communist Secret Service was published. The title of the Polish edition is Autopsja lustracji t.w. "Janiszewski". The book was reviewed by prof. Piotr Franaszek of the Jagiellonian…

Dr Beata Czechowska-Derkacz, Head of the Department of Cultural Studies at the Faculty of Philology, University of Gdańsk, talks with dr Aleksandra Wierucka about holidays as a time of sacrum, customs, tradition and shamanism. - You study other cultures from an anthropological perspective. What is the tradition of celebration and why are holidays in different cultures important? - Every group and every culture has its…

Photos from Pre-school's own materials From January 2023, the so-called university preschool located on the university's premises, at 66 Polanki Street, and run by the Positive Initiatives Foundation, will become public. This means the abolition of tuition fees, which until now have amounted to 600 PLN/month. The facility will…

Photo by Alan Stocki/UG The parasites of domestic animals associated with humans seem to be well understood. Meanwhile, dr hab. Joanna Izdebska, prof. UG, dr hab. Leszek Rolbiecki, prof. UG and dr Sławomira Fryderyk from the Department of Invertebrate Zoology and Parasitology, Faculty of Biology, University of Gdańsk, have…

Together, let's support over a thousand patients at the Rev. E. Dutkiewicz Hospice for Children and Adults in Gdańsk. Until the end of the year, donations can be left at special locations at the University of Gdańsk Library. The Christmas period is conducive to various charitable actions. It is at this time that we think more often about those in need, those who find themselves in a difficult financial, health or…

Take your empty bottle to the university and use the new water dispensers, which can be found at the Faculty of Law and Administration, the Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Informatics and Student Dormitories No. 5 and 10. The University of Gdańsk is continuing its cooperation with SAUR Neptun Gdańsk waterworks. Last year, dispensers were installed at the UG campus, and this year a further five dispensers have been…

Training? Why not Ireland or Croatia? Thanks to the mobility programme for university staff, teaching and administrative staff have the opportunity to improve their competencies abroad in one of 32 European countries.  Staff Week is designed for university employees who want to enhance their professional competencies. Those wishing to do so can go to one of the 32 countries in the training programme for a week. They…