20 March marks the 50th anniversary of the University of Gdańsk foundation. The half century anniversary came during difficult, unsuspected time. The traditional celebrations, including the concert on 19 March, were called off. The March’s scheduled debates, meetings and conferences will not take place. Together with our media patrons we prepared series of media articles, interviews, reviews of the history of University…

As a response to the dire needs of medical and sanitary services, due to the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus threat, the University of Gdańsk has provided its specialist apparatus to the Gdańsk Voivodship Unit of the State Sanitary Inspection to help address current treatment and testing crisis. The apparatus, Thermal Cycler Light Cycler 480 II for marking genetic material of the virus using RT-PCR technology, allows for…

In accordance with the Ministry of Science and Higher Education recommendation of 18 March on potential suspension of tuition fees. https://www.gov.pl/web/nauka/informacja-dotyczaca-oplat-za-studia-oraz-o-mozliwosci-wsparcia-studentow   Rector of the University of Gdańsk issued the order to extend the current tuition fee deadline to 30 April 2020. The Rector’s order is available online [ here ]   Meanwhile the…

Dear Students, It is a difficult situation for all of us but to maintain mental and physical wellbeing, we encourage you to warm-up your bodies from time to time during the quarantine. The first part of the series involves: Fitness workout at home – conducted by mgr Joanna Kania, School of Sports UG instructor and coach of AZS UG aerobic gymnastic unit. Outdoor running exercises (forest, park, dirt road) – conducted by…

The Institute of Psychology of the University of Gdańsk employees, together with doctoral students, students and alumni, declared free, online psychological support for people in need during the COVID-19 threat. During this difficult time, filled with unease, uncertainty and often loneliness, people, including University of Gdańsk students and employees, seek such support. Foreign students still inhabiting the…

Pursuant to the Regulation of Minister of Science and Higher Education (MNiSW) of 16 March 2020 on performing work duties in relation to COVID-19 threat, the University of Gdańsk has introduced additional restrictions regarding the university employees presence at work. From March 18 to March 25, 2020 only the personnel essential to maintain UG work continuity, appointed by the heads of units, may be present at the…

BARI offers summer research internships with appropriate academic training across the Baltic Sea Region to students with interest in Life Sciences, Photon & Neutron Science and Welfare State. In the first stage of the project the submissions of internship proposals from PhD students via the BARI portal were collected. Since 29th February 2020  the portal has been opened for BA/MA students to apply for the research…

We would like to inform you that the Ministry of Science and Higher Education and the Chief Sanitary Inspector have issued recommendations for students and PhD students who have the possibility of other accommodation to leave their dorm rooms. The recommendations can be found on the website.   In reference to the above mentioned recommendations of GIS and MNiSW, students, doctoral students and residents of the…

Due to the suspension of classes conducted at the University of Gdańsk, remote consultations and on-line classes procedures have been established. From Monday, 16 March 2020, obligation of academic staff to run  on-line classes for students will be introduced. The consultations should take place at previously set times. The academic teachers are obligated to be available online during the duration of pre-planned classes…

Due to the risk of coronavirus in Pomerania and the growing number of patients in Poland, the Rector of the University of Gdansk has issued an order suspending all teaching, scientific, sports and artistic events organized at the University of Gdansk until further notice. The decision to suspend classes was made in agreement with the Students' Parliament and the PhD Council of the University of Gdansk. The decision to…

Aleksandra Melzacka, the University of Gdańsk student will compete at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics! Aleksandra Melzacka and Kinga Łoboda, competing in 49er FX class, are the first Polish sailing team to officially qualify to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Aleksandra Melzacka is a second year psychology student ( Faculty of Social Sciences), and her teammate is the University of Gdańsk Faculty of Biotechnology alumnus. They…

Academic staff exchange, student exchange and common research projects are the main points of the memorandum between the University of Gdańsk and the University of Iceland. Memorandum of Understanding was signed during the President of Iceland visit to the state-of-the-art research vessel Oceanograf, owned by the University of Gdańsk.   The cooperation between the University of Gdańsk and the country of Iceland began in…

Three best authors were awarded for this year theses competition, organized for the fourth time by the Polish Chinese Business Council. The winners from the universities in Gdańsk and Warsaw, received valuable prizes: full year, paid internship at the Chinese university of choice and tablets. During the New Year Meeting of the Polish Chinese Business Council members and partners, on 27 February 2020, at the Warsaw Old…

The University of Gdańsk Rector Election for the 2020-2024 term will take place on 17 March 2020. The University Electoral College will select among the candidates appointed by the University of Gdańsk Council. Pursuant to the regulations implementing the Act on Higher Education from 3 July 2018 and the University of Gdańsk Status, every member of the current Senate (representatives of Faculties, students, doctoral…

The AZS UG female team won silver medals in snowboard university classification at the Academic Championship of Poland. The male team placed fifth in the university classification, however our player Kosma Wilk won individual silver medal. Almost 300 players (male and female) competed at the Silesian Beskid mountain range, representing over 40 higher education institutions, from 12 Polish cities: Gdańsk, Katowice…

Dr Wojciech Glac from the Faculty of Biology of the University of Gdańsk won the Science Popularizers 2019 competition in ‘Scientist’ category, organized by PAP – Science in Poland portal and the Ministry of Science and Higher Education. The researcher is an esteemed academic and popularizer of knowledge concerning brain. He is also a driving force behind the Tricity Brain Days held at the University of Gdańsk. The 15th…

1.MOVEMENT RESTRICTIONS Important! 2 meters – minimum distance between pedestrians We introduce an obligation to maintain at least a 2-meter distance between pedestrians. This also applies to families and members of the same household. Excluded from this requirement are:  parents with children requiring care (up to 13 years of age),  as well as people with disabilities, those who cannot move on their own, people with…

UG INSTITUTE OF INFORMATICS NOMINATED FOR ‘POMORSKIE SZTORMY’ CONTEST The new building of the Institute of Informatics has been nominated for this year edition of ‘Pomorskie Sztormy’ (Pomeranian Storms) contest, among the Pomeranian Euro-inspirations in the ‘Infrastructure’ category. Readers and internet users may vote until the 13 March 2020. The competition is organized by Gazeta Wyborcza Trójmiasto newspaper and the…

Scientists from IFB: MSc Aleksandra Urban (first author), MSc Anna Felberg, PhD Grzegorz Stasiłojć, PhD Marcin Okrój (corresponding author) from Department of Cell Biology and Immunology and MSc Marcel Thiel and PhD Stanisław Ołdziej from Laboratory of Biopolymers Structure published their results in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (JACI)! JACI is ranked #1 in “allergy” and #6 in “immunology” category…

5 o’clock is a radio programme in English broadcast every other Saturday at 5 p.m.  Its form is based on a casual monologue or conversation –  sometimes there is also a guest to talk with. The broadcast covers a variety of topics – from music, movies and books to the culture of other countries. It is supposed to be always interesting and valuable, perfect as an accompaniment to the afternoon tea. Listen

The 21st edition of Professor Aleksander Gieysztor Award Ceremony took place on 25 February 2020 in Warsaw. The Professor Aleksander Gieysztor Award is granted to institutions or persons for outstanding achievements in the field of protection of the Polish cultural heritage in the following areas: museology, art conservation, archiving and libraries; international promotion and protection of the Polish cultural heritage…

The AZS UG Women Basketball Team got a historic win in Energa Basket Liga Kobiet League (Women Basketball First Division). Our team, coached by Mirosław Orczyk, defeated Wisła Kraków team 71:60 (22:13, 10:15, 17:13, 22:19) in Hala Stulecia Sopotu (Sopot Centennial Arena). Olga Frolkina (19 pts) and Tierra Ruffin-Pratt (22 pts) were the leading scorers of AZS UG. Our team took an early, first quarter, lead and held on to…

The celebration of futsal happened on 20-23 February 2020 in Poznań - Futsal Polish Academic Championship Finals for Men and Women took place. Both Male and Female University of Gdańsk Teams played spectacularly during the competition, bringing home the medals. The female team, coached by Tomasz Aftański, finished third in general classification and second in university classification. This excellent result is a repeat…

Kamila Stormowska, a student at the Faculty of Management at the University of Gdańsk won the bronze medal in the short track Speed Skating World Cup. This is her greatest accomplishment so far. The 19-year-old outfought her idol - a multiple medalist and former world record holder Brit Elise Christie. Kamila, whose home club is GKS Stoczniowiec, was awarded in the 500-meter short track competition. She is the first…

The Minister of Science and Higher Education Awards were presented during the Polish Science Gala on 19 February 2020 in Toruń. The event was a substantial part of Polish Science Day celebrations – a new, official Polish holiday. Three outstanding University of Gdańsk scientists were among the award recipients: Prof. Anna Machnikowska, Prof. Grzegorz Węgrzyn and Prof. Jacek Zaucha. “ I wish the Polish Science Day shapes…

Welcome days for Erasmus students The Erasmus Student Exchange Office has prepared a series of attractive, informative and fun-packed events within the Orientation Week for the ERASMUS+ students starting their exchange at the UG in the  summer semester of the 2019/2020 academic year. The students come from various Programme  countries, including : Croatia, Cyprus, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Portugal…

National Science Center issued grants for basic research of advanced researchers and scientists wishing to create research teams within a framework of MAESTRO 11 and SONATA BIS 9 competitions. MAESTRO 11 is a funding opportunity designed for advanced researchers aiming to conduct pioneering research, including interdisciplinary research, which is significant for the development of science and goes beyond the current…

The competition for the university mascot project (announced on 13 January 2020) has not been settled, informed the University of Gdańsk. After a long and thorough discussion the jury made a difficult decision not to select the competition winner. The jury agreed that the submitted works, although interesting and often laborious, fell short of the expectations. The jury may launch the competition again in the future. We…

BARI stands for Baltic Science Network Mobility Programme for Research Internships. BARI offers summer research internships with appropriate academic training across the Baltic Sea Region to students with interest in Life Sciences, Photon & Neutron Science and Welfare State. During their internship, students will assist in research and lab work for a proposed project. They will be hosted by research groups…

The University of Gdańsk Morsy team won the fifth edition of T-Mobile Esports Academic League Competition Poland in „Counter-strike: Global Offensive” category. Morsy, the esports association has been present on the University of Gdańsk for two years already. It is the fourth season when Morsy represent the university in the following esport categories: League of Legends, Counter-strike: Global Offensive, Starcraft II…