As a result of the extension of the restrictions on the functioning of universities governed by the Minister of Science and Higher Education, I hereby inform:   Regarding CLASSES: Regulation No 50/R/20 of 15 May 2020 amends the academic calendar:   Summer semester examination session has been extended till 30 June 2020. Classes at the University of Gdańsk will be held remotely with the use of e-learning or on-line…

The EXPRESS CALL TO FUND RESEARCH ON COVID-19 announced at the end of March, has just been concluded.  Dr hab. Ewelina Król from the Intercollegiate Faculty of Biotechnology UG and GUMed is one of the competition winners. She received PLN 999.600,00 in funding for the project: “Towards safe anti-SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus vaccine - modifications of the spike protein leading to the elimination of ADE effect”. The objective…

The General Meeting of the newly selected Members of the Polish Scientific Committee on Oceanic Research Polish Academy of Sciences (PAN), held remotely on May 11th of the current year, selected dr. hab. prof. UG Waldemar Surosz to serve as the Chairman of the Polish Scientific Committee on Oceanic Research PAN for 2020-2023 term. Professor Waldemar Surosz has served as a Dean of the Faculty of Oceanography and…

For the 28th time the Foundation for Polish Science  granted scholarships under the START program for the most talented Polish researchers. 100 outstanding young scientist will receive the scholarship this year. Start program scholarship recipients are selected through the highly competitive, multi-stage competition to evaluate quality of their scientific achievements so far. The hundred winning researchers were…

Michał Kowalski, freshman student of History of Art at the University of Gdańsk was announced a finalist of the XVI edition of Polish Press Photo Contest – Grand Press Photo 2020, organized by ‘Press’ journal and Grand Press Foundation. The photograph he submitted qualified as individual photo in ‘Environment’ category. It is a last call to vote for your favorite work. Winners will be announced on 13 May, during the…

Futures Bootcamp University of Malta, our partner in European University of the Seas - SEA-EU project, is organising the Futures Bootcamp that aims to create a space for scholars to discuss the future of a sustainable blue bioeconomy and identify innovative solutions for advancing the blue bioeconomy in the regions.     Who is invited Researchers, academics, PhDs and Masters students in Marine and Maritime research…

Dr Wojciech Glac from the Faculty of Biology of the University of Gdańsk again proves that he has not received Science Popularizer Award in ‘Scientist’ Category in vain. The neurobiologist created board game called ‘Infection’, where you protect human body infected with the coronavirus. In that assessible way, dr Glac accustoms us with this difficult subject and educates us on the functioning of the immune system. We…

The increased use of pharmaceuticals, and consequently increased number of pharmaceuticals discarded to the environment in multiple European countries raises justifiable concerns regarding their presence and potential influence on maritime organisms. Pharmaceuticals used to treat humans are currently regarded as little-known pollutants, however they may cause a serious threat to coastal waters, close to the point…

On 5 May 2020, the Minister of Science and Higher Education, Wojciech Murdzek started works of the State Commission for the Certification of Proficiency in Polish as a Foreign Language for the term 2020-2024. New Chairman of the Commission -  prof. Waldemar Martyniuk, Secretary of the Commission - prof. Iwona Janowska and Members of the Commission – including dr hab. Ewa Badyda, prof. UG  from the Institute of Polish…

Due to the postponement of Matura Exams this year, University of Gdańsk prepared new enrollment schedule for the 2020/2021 academic year and updated its electronic document application system. The enrollment was rescheduled for August. Vice Rector for Education and Student Affairs - Professor Arnold Kłonczyński addressed secondary school graduates in his letter, offering words of support and information regarding this…

National Science Center (NCN) published the list of selected research projects, foreign internships, grants and other scientific undertakings financed by the NCN, relating to the viruses and epidemies research. 6 out of 52 selected projects are carried out at the University of Gdańsk:   Funding scheme Project title PM First Name PM Last Name Faculty Signing Date End date Amount of funding granted in…

It’s been a long time now since the astronauts started  getting locked up for months, far away from their families, deprived of comfortable bed, delicious food, bike rides in the park, walking beloved dog, holding romantical partner’s hand, playing with children on the playground, drinking coffee on their balcony or porch, and to top all that deprived of gravity. They do it all for science, having no issue with that.…

UBO (Université de Bretagne Occidentale) is located in Brittany, on the north-western coast of France. It is a medium-sized university (around 23,000 students) offering a wide range of programmes in all fields. It is a multi campus university, with the main site in Brest and satellite campuses in Quimper and Morlaix. The Pôle langues is a cross-faculty department of Brest university working mainly for non-language…

Professor Jerzy Piotr Gwizdała was elected by the University Electoral College to serve as Rector of the University of Gdańsk for 2020-2024 term. The Electoral College Meeting to select the UG Rector took place on 27 April 2020 in a form of videoconference. The meeting was chaired by prof. UG, dr hab. Teresa Kamińska. The University of Gdańsk Electoral College, in accordance with the Statute, comprises representatives…

For the second time, Times Higher Education has published a prestigious ranking of universities implementing the 17 Sustainable Development Goals set out in Agenda 2030 and therefore committed to addressing the most significant global problems of today's world, such as poverty, social inequality, lack of sufficient access to knowledge, climate change or environmental devastation.  In THE Impact Rankings, published on…

Dr Łukasz Rąbalski, researcher from the University of Gdańsk is the first person in Poland to have obtained full genetic sequence of SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus extracted from the Polish patient. He published it in GISAID global database. The discovery will enable researchers across the world to take Poland into account in their epidemiological inquiries on COVID-19. It is an important contribution to recognizing the…

Dr Łukasz Rąbalski, researcher from the University of Gdańsk is the first person in Poland to have obtained full genetic sequence of SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus extracted from the Polish patient. He published it in GISAID global database. The discovery will enable researchers across the world to take Poland into account in their epidemiological inquiries on COVID-19. It is an important contribution to recognizing the…

In connection with the extended limitation period for the functioning of universities supervised by the Minister of Science and Higher Education, please be informed that: Regulation No. 39/R/20 of the Rector of the University of Gdańsk of 9 April 2020 amends Regulation No. 24/R/20 of the Rector of the University of Gdańsk on the management of didactic and research activity of the University of Gdańsk at the time of…

University of Gdańsk psychology students got involved in aiding the most disadvantaged during the prevailing epidemiological threat, together with St. Brother Albert’s Aid Society they supported homeless people. They provided information on protective measures against the coronavirus and how to act in case of contracting it. Homeless people often live in isolation, lack access to information, at the same time are high…

Dear students, doctoral students, former and current employees of the University of Gdańsk May this coming Easter bring You every success and as much joy possible, both in your private and professional life. Easter is a time of sharing and this is why we want to share some optimism and good spirit with You. Every one of us particularly needs it in order to enjoy the beautiful spring time under these difficult…

Today, on 7 April 2020, we celebrate World Health Day. This year it came at a very difficult time when doctors, nurses, first responders, ambulance drivers, laboratory workers and other medical personnel are working heroically, even beyond their strength. On behalf of academic community of the University of Gdańsk we would like to offer our sincere thanks to all healthcare professionals, especially those working in…

Dear Employees of the University of Gdańsk Dear Students and Doctoral Students   We have all been undergoing a difficult trial lately. We are forced to reorganize our professional and often private lives. It is a great challenge and a great responsibility towards our students, doctoral students, employees, our families and close ones. Facing the challenge of maintaining the university operation under this health and…

Because of a difficult situation in our country, students from the “Innovative Ways Group” Scientific Circle have decided to organise a fundraiser. The goal of the “Help remotely on quarantine” campaign is to offer support for one of the hospitals in Gdansk to purchase the necessary protective and medical equipment, as well as, provide warm meals for medical staff. All the Scientific Circles of the Faculty of Economics…

This time the specialist equipement, two sets of Thermal Cycler Light Cycler 480 II, two BSL-2 Laminar flow cabinets, together with accessories, were provided to the VII Navy Hospital at Polanki street in Gdańsk. The hospital is a part of the national single-purpose infectious disease hospitals network. Later this week University of Gdańsk will additionally provide two semi-automated DNA isolation devices for…

Prof. dr hab. Anna Herman-Antosiewicz, Head of Department of Medical Biology and Genetics, UG Faculty of Biology, received Polish Smart Development Award 2020 in “Scientist of the future’ category. This outstanding award, highly-regarded  by academics and business, promotes and appreciates authors of social and technological innovations, together with investments directly and indirectly improving standard of life. The…

Pursuant to the Order of Minster of Science and Higher Education the advisory group was appointed to prevent, counteract and combat COVID-19, of which a member is prof. dr hab. Krystyna Bieńkowska-Szewczyk, Head of Laboratory of Virus Molecular Biology at the UG Institute of Biotechnology. The advisory group will be mainly responsible for: preparing and presenting information to the minister regarding the epidemic…

Pursuant to the Order of Minster of Science and Higher Education the advisory group was appointed to prevent, counteract and combat COVID-19, of which a member is prof. dr hab. Krystyna Bieńkowska-Szewczyk, Head of Laboratory of Virus Molecular Biology at the UG Institute of Biotechnology. The advisory group will be mainly responsible for: preparing and presenting information to the minister regarding the epidemic…

As many as 73% of full-time course classes and 71% of part-time course classes take place remotely at the University of Gdańsk.   The data has been gathered from every university faculty and unit. Only courses consisting mostly of laboratories, field classes or other forms of classes impossible to be held remotely demonstrate lower percentage values.   Remote classes are also held for foreigners studying under the…

On 21 March 2020 the Minister of Science and Higher Education(MNiSW) decided to extend the suspension of higher education institutions till 10 April 2020. The decision was made due to Polish State declaring state of emergency over pandemic. We would like to remind you that Rector’s Ordrer of 10 March 2020 on indefinite suspension of classes at the University of Gdańsk remains in force. The date of 10 April is only an…

Dear Employees, Students, PhD Students, Alumni and Friends of the University of Gdansk! Today is the 50th anniversary of the University of Gdansk. The University, which for five decades has consistently built a responsible and open academic community. Today we would like to thank everyone for being a part of this community and working every day for its development, supporting all plans and intentions. We wish you all…