In March 2022, the Polish-Ukrainian scientific programme organised by the University of Gdańsk was launched. Scientists from our university were able to invite researchers from Ukraine for joint research.  The UG International Cooperation Office asked our guests about their experiences during this programme. Each of the twelve respondents rated their stay here as very good, and the best aspects of it included moral…

The International Centre for Cancer Vaccine Science (ICCVS) will soon start the implementation of a new project “Enhancing Cancer Vaccine Science for New Therapy Pathways” (CANVAS). The partnership with the University of Rome Tor Vergata (UNITOV), Italy, and Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA), France, and the Polish biotech start-up Real Research Ltd. has been recommended for EUR 1.5 m  funding…

The International Centre for Cancer Vaccine Science (ICCVS) will soon launch a new project, 'Enhancing Cancer Vaccine Science for New Therapy Pathways' (CANVAS). One of the goals of the CANVAS project is to acquire new research tools that will advance research on cell therapy for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) initiated by prof. Natalia Marek- Trzonkowska at ICCVS…

The University of Gdańsk invites researchers to participate in the Competition „Research Potential Database” SEA-EU which aim is to encourage the establishment or strengthening of research and teaching cooperation between SEA-EU partner universities using the information available in the Research Potential Database available at https://sea-eu.pl/.  The competition is open to academic teachers employed at the University…

Our individual consumer decisions affect the environment, working conditions and the quality of products and services. By supporting companies that act ethically, we support good market practices. The same principle applies on a larger scale to purchases made by the University of Gdańsk, which implements sustainable procurement measures as part of its purchasing policy.  The subject of sustainable public procurement is…

For the first time, the University of Gdańsk Museum took part in the European Night of Museums. This year, the main theme of the event was plants. Participants could create a painting out of fruit, paint a pot to resemble old pottery and learn about the medicinal use of herbs.  The event started with a lecture by Wiktoria Barzowska from the Art Historians Club at the University of Gdańsk entitled 'Sacred or cursed? Or…

The University of Gdańsk, the Gdańsk Shakespeare Theatre and the Theatrum Gedanense Foundation would like to invite you to a series of events held on May 24-29, 2022 under the common title: JERZY LIMON: INSPIRATION - DIALOGUE - POLEMICS. The programme includes: an international academic conference, exhibitions, a concert, film screenings, a performance and the naming of a theatre hall at the University of Gdańsk after…

It is time, to sum up, the intensive 'Solidarity with Ukraine' conference devoted to various types of assistance that the Polish academic community has offered and can offer to our eastern neighbours. We heard about the needs of scientists from Ukraine from the Ukrainian Minister of Education and Science Serhiy Shkarlet and Andrey Vitrenko, First Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Ukraine. Potential solutions…

Today (11.05.2022) the Rector, prof. dr hab. Piotr Stepnowski presented the nomination for the position of Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences to dr hab. Michał Harciarek, prof. UG.  Prof. UG Michal Harciarek, who heads the Department of Neuropsychology at WNS UG, was nominated by the electors from the Faculty of Social Sciences in the election on May 9 this year. The nomination for the position of Dean was made by…

The National Science Centre has settled a special programme for scientists fleeing war. Out of 213 applications from refugees from Ukraine, NCN selected 51 laureates. They are mainly researchers from Kyiv, Kharkiv and Lviv. Three of them currently reside at the University of Gdańsk at the Faculty of Biology, Faculty of History and the Intercollegiate Faculty of Biotechnology UG and GUMed.  The programme prepared by the…

You are cordially invited to take part in the FINAL of the charity home baking fair 'Help is Sweet' which will take place on Wednesday, May 11, on the first floor of the MWB Faculty. As every week, the fair will include delicious cakes and coffee. As an added attraction, there will be an opportunity to buy unusual varieties of violets that you won't find in florists' shops. All funds raised will be donated to collection…

A record number of 15 teams representing universities from the Pomeranian Voivodeship competed in the Pomeranian Academic Sailing Championships on Saturday May 7. The best team in the general classification was the University of Gdańsk. The 2022 Polish Academic Champions are: Jakub Gołębiowski, Wiktoria Gołębiowska and Jakub Stremlau. The competition was organised by Yacht Club Rewa and AZS Gdańsk. The team…

The National Congress of Student Historians is an extraordinary event. The tradition of student meetings has been maintained over the years. During five days, from May 9 to 13, 2022, several dozen talks will be delivered. The organisers have prepared an extremely interesting programme. It is a great celebration for the entire community, an opportunity to get to know each…

After six months of activity, vocalists from the Vocal Studio UG will perform in the concert hall of the Frederic Chopin Baltic Philharmonic. On June 20, they will perform songs by a multiple Grammy award winner Adele. This time they will be joined on stage by Marta Burdynowicz, winner of the 12th edition of The Voice of Poland.   The Vocal…

The University of Gdańsk Library joined in the celebration of the 19th National Library Week. Several interesting events were prepared: Hare and hounds at the Library *. The game aims to get to know the Main Library, its interior, book collection and the work of some of its branches. Scanning without secrets*.  Classes held in the digitisation workshop aim to familiarise children with the process of digitising…

House of Danzig Research Society - the main seat of the Museum of Archaeology in Gdańsk Prof. dr hab. Beata Możejko from the Institute of History and dr hab. Marcin Wąs, prof. UG from the Institute of Archaeology and Ethnology have become representatives of the University of Gdańsk in the Council of the Archaeological Museum in Gdańsk. Until 2026,…

More than 50 bicycles and scooters were collected during a campaign held at the Faculty of Social Sciences of the University of Gdańsk. The collected bicycles and scooters will be donated next week to Ukrainian refugees living in student houses provided by the University to the City of Sopot. Most of the bicycles donated by donors are in working order or need minor repairs. The bikes were donated out of the need of the…

This year, for the first time, the University of Gdańsk Museum will join the group of institutions participating in the European Night of Museums! The event's programme will focus on the theme of plants, their role in art, medicine and contemporary life. We invite you to a night full of plants, flowers and stories related to them. We have planned, among other things, a plant exchange, art workshops for children and…

Vito Bambino, Tymek or Wilki. These are just some of the performers who will appear on Plac Zebrań Ludowych during the festival for all Gdańsk students. Juwenalia Gdańskie, organised jointly by six public universities, will take place on Saturday, May 21. This year, six top Polish artists representing various genres will perform on stage. Tickets have gone on sale now. For…

The Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Gdańsk has become one of the most important places on the map of Gdańsk connected with helping Ukraine. All thanks to the Students for Ukraine collection, which has been organised at the Faculty for over two months. The action currently includes activities related to the collection of food, medical supplies, transport of gifts to Ukraine, collection of funds as well as…

Presenting the involvement of the scientific and academic community in helping Ukrainians - is the aim of the conference 'Solidarity with Ukraine. Students, academics, institutions', organised by the University of Gdańsk and the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange NAWA. The event will take place on May 12 - 13, 2022 in Gdańsk. Registration is already underway. As…

If you are a student, PhD student or young scientist and would like to present your research results, discuss your theses or establish scientific contacts, take part in the 2nd Congress of Young Science, which will be held at the University of Gdańsk on July 7-10, 2022. 'Law in pursuit of reality', 'Agribusiness', 'Modern ways of popularising science', 'Diet of active people…

Within the last few decades, the Kashubian community has experienced profound changes that affected all aspects of life: social, political, cultural and economic. The Kashubian Institute and the European Solidarity Centre have prepared space for a scientific discussion on the subject - it will be possible during the national scientific…

The Independent Students' Association of the University of Gdańsk once again invites you to participate in the Wampiriada project, i.e. an action of honorary student blood donation. On the UG Campus there will be bloodbuses where all willing donors can give blood. Help if you can. Blood is the most precious gift of life. Regional Blood Donation and Haemotherapy Centres still…

Mgr Kamil Kręt, last year's graduate of the foreign trade specialisation at the MSG Faculty of Economics, University of Gdańsk, won 1st place in the competition organised by the Polish-Chinese Business Council for the best thesis on contemporary economic cooperation between the Republic of Poland and the People's Republic of China. The thesis was supervised by prof. dr hab.…

The Gdańsk Shakespeare Theatre invites UG employees to the performances: 'The Tempest' and 'Alice on the Other Side of the Mirror' as well as for activities with children 'Family Fun with Shakespeare in English'. Ticket prices and details can be found in the employee announcements.

International Workers' Solidarity Day, known as Labour Day, has been celebrated in Poland for 131 years as a symbolic commemoration of the workers' protests in Chicago. What is the nature of this holiday today? How is it understood? What has changed over the years in labour law? This is what we are talking about with dr hab. Monika Tomaszewska, prof. UG from the Department of…

Graphic by Alan Stocki/UG Although the statistics in the Children's Rights Ombudsman's report show that social consent for corporal punishment in Poland is decreasing year by year, the approval for hitting children is still disturbingly high in our country. The research shows that 58% of respondents agree that there are situations when a child should be…

The 'Cycling to the University' campaign is aimed at employees of the University of Gdańsk who care about the environment and are willing to change their transport habits. By participating in our campaign, which is organised jointly with the Gdańsk University of Technology, as part of the Fahrenheit University cooperation, you can get not only in better shape and improve your well-being, but also win attractive gifts…

Dr hab. Mariusz Czepczyński, prof. UG, talked about public space as seen by many famous thinkers and researchers. The lecture was the first in a series of lectures - debates entitled 'A few words on public space' organised by the Fahrenheit Universities. Jakub Pietruszewski photo by Alan Stocki The event was opened…