From 20 to 22 September 2019, the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University in Gdańsk hosted the 28th IATEFL International Conference, co-organized by Foreign Languages Center of the University of Gdańsk. The prestigious International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language Conference, returning to Gdańsk after more than twenty years, gathered around a thousand attendees from Poland and abroad. The…

In January 2020, team of scientists led by prof. dr hab. Adriana Zaleska-Medynska from the Faculty of Chemistry at the University of Gdańsk will begin  development of the innovative thin-film photoreactor to be applied in disinfection, treatment of water and treatment of sewage processes.  The project received funding from the National Science Center TANGO 3 Program. The main objective of the project is to design,…

The University of Gdańsk received the Diploma of Recognition from the Minister of Defense for partnership in the second edition of the voluntary military training for students program „Legia Akademicka” (The Academic Legion). The official diploma presentation took place on 16 December 2019. The Provincial Military Chief of Staff Colonel Andrzej Płocha presented His Magnificence, Rector of the University of Gdańsk, prof…

As in previous years, the International Office invited international students studying at the University of Gdansk for a Christmas meeting. International guests represented various parts of the world, including Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belgium, Italy, Finland, Kenya, Spain, India, Germany, Slovenia , Uzbekistan,  Italy and Slovenia. In the countryside scenery, students had the opportunity to familiarize themselves with…

On December the 9th, 2019, the framework contract was signed between the University of Gdańsk and the Gdynia Employers' Association NORD. The agreement on the part of the University of Gdańsk was signed by the signature of JM Rector, prof. dr. hab. Jerzy Piotr Gwizdała on the part of GZP "NORD" - President Jerzy Szulist. Representatives on behalf of the University of Gdańsk were the Director of the Center for Analysis…

Professor Beata Pastwa-Wojciechowska, the head of the Department of Personality Psychology and Forensic Psychology of the Institute of Psychology was appointed a member of the Polish Accreditation Committee (PKA) for a term of 2020-2023. The new PKA members were given their appointments by the Minister of Science and Higher Education Jarosław Gowin on 5th December 2019. Congratulations!

In response to the Students’ Parliament request the Rector of the University of Gdańsk announced the 20th of December a Rector’s Day. Enjoy your day off!

On December 5-6, 2019, the 20th Scientific Conference Modelling of logistics processes and systems organized by the Department of Logistics of the University of Gdańsk and PKP Cargo SA took place at the Faculty of Economics of the University of Gdańsk. This annual scientific meeting of representatives of the world of science, politics and business practice was held under the honorary patronage of the Rector of the…

Julia Antolak, a first year student of Scandinavian studies at the University of Gdańsk, won a Silver Medal at the Female U20 Polish Chess Championship. The Individual U20 Polish Chess Championship took place in Ustroń Jaszowiec from 23 to 30 November, 2019. Julia Antolak , Woman International Master representing Solne club,  scored  6 points in 9 games (4 wins, 4 draws and 1 loss) and won the second place at the…

The General Assembly of the Polish Academy of Sciences selected New Members at the 140th session held in Warsaw, on 5 December 2019. During the December session, the General Assembly of the Polish Academy of Sciences selected 38 full members and 51 correspondent members. The selected researchers represent nine Polish scientific institutions, among them researchers from the University of Gdańsk receiving this honor.…

The fourth edition of Nordic Focus Festival organized by the Academic Culture Centre "ALTERNATOR" and the Department of Scandinavian Studies at the University of Gdańsk took place from November 22 to 24, 2019. Those three days significantly helped us understand the culture of Nordic countries, namely Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. The Vice-Rector for Student Affairs and Education dr hab. Arnold…

Three University of Gdańsk Professors received the University of Gdańsk Medals at the University of Gdańsk Senate session on 28 November, 2019, namely: prof. dr hab. Stefan Chwin from the Faculty of Languages received the University of Gdańsk Gold Medal, Doctrinae Sapientiae Honestati, awarded for the extraordinary scientific achievements, wisdom and  nobility. prof. dr hab. Anna Szaniawska from the Faculty of…

IMRE KÁLMÁN THE CSARDAS PRINCESS Will love between the artist Sylva and the Hungarian prince EDWIN conclude similarly to the all-time love-story of Romeo and Juliette? Will the romance between the artist and the prince, presented with music and dance in the rhythm of waltzes and csardases, stand the test of time? You do not have to go to Vienna or Budapest to find out. The three-act operetta soon to be in Gdańsk…

By decision of the Chapter of the "SYMBOL" IFB UG&MUG has received the prestigious title of "Synergy of Science and Business 2019 Symbol"   Dean of the IFB UG & MUG prof.Igor Konieczny received the award at the Gala, which took place on 22nd of November 2019 in Katowice. Among distinguished in this year's edition were also: Uniwersytet Jagielloński, Uniwersytet Kazimierza Wielkiego and Uniwersytet Rzeszowski…

Saturday, November 30, 2019 marked the first visit of the Ambassador of Italy, Mr. Aldo Amati to the University of Gdańsk, where he met with both professors and students of Italian Studies. The lecture hall in the Modern Languages building where the meeting took place was filled to the capacity with Italiophiles. The meeting had a very cordial atmosphere, definitely facilitated by the Vice-Rector for Research and…

The intention of ELSEVIER Research Impact Leaders Awards is to identify and highlight universities whose latest (from 2016-2018) publications have the greatest impact on the visibility of Polish science in the world. The award promotes the high quality of scientific research and internationalization. The jury of the Award takes into account the increase in the number of publications in the most prestigious scientific…

On the 2nd of December the 1st Pomorski Staff Week has officially started with a welcome meeting hosted at UG. The guests were welcomed by Vice Marshal of the Pomeranian region - Mr. Leszek Bonna and UG’s Vice Rector for Research- Professor Piotr Stepnowski. The participants come from : France, Germany, Lithuania, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Finland, Georgia, Ireland, Turkey and Croatia.  The event is organized…

Piotr Pawlak, student of mathematics at the Faculty of Mathematics , Physics and Informatics of the University of Gdańsk was awarded the City of Gdańsk Culture Prize for Young Artists. He was recognized for his outstanding achievements in national and international piano competitions. Piotr Pawlak has also won numerous prizes in mathematics , physics, informatics and mathematical linguistics. He performs in Poland and…

Dr Wojciech Wiewiórowski from Legal IT Department of the Faculty of Law and Administration of the University of Gdańsk has been appointed by LIBE Commission of the European Parliament as the European Data Protection Supervisor. On 28 November, 2019 this choice was approved by the Conference of Presidents of the European Parliament and COREPER 2 Council, who are jointly responsible for the selection of the Supervisor…

The Committee of Physics of the Polish Academy of Sciences (PAN) awarded the 2019 prize to prof dr hab. Ryszard Horodecki for his outstanding contribution to quantum information science and the development of this field. Short bio of the winner: Prof. dr hab. Ryszard Horodecki is a correspondent member of the Polish Academy of Sciences from the International Center for Theory of Quantum Technologies at the University…

The University of Gdansk Institute of Informatics new building opening ceremony took place in the presence of the invited guests, students and employees of the Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Informatics. The building is the state-of-the-art facility, one of the few such in Poland. It houses lecture halls, workrooms and science labs that meet teaching and research challenges of the XXI century. The new building…

130 participants from several Polish universities, 3 days of intensive workshops, meetings, discussions, touring the University of Gdańsk campus and “Promyki 2019” best promotion projects award ceremony – that is a brief summary of XXXIII PR Association and Promotion of Polish Universities “PRom” conference,  called “Universities during the change process. Communication and marketing challenges”. The conference took…

In line with the declaration on the establishment of The European University Of The Seas "SEA-EU", the University of Gdansk has commenced the implementation of the project’s activities. The kick-off meeting in Cadiz, Spain initiated the development of the project. The meeting was attended by The University of Gdańsk representatives, comprising Professor Aneta Oniszczuk-Jastrząbek, Vice-Rector for IT Development and…

National Center for Research and Development, as the intermediary institution for Axis III Higher Education for Economy and Development,  the European Social Fund – Operational Programme Knowledge Education Development 2014-2020 finalized the assessment of the submitted applications for the POWR.03.05.00-IP.08-00-DOS/19c „Uczelnia dostępna”(Accessible University) contest. The Project Assessment Committee examined and…

The declaration on the European University of the Seas - SEA EU creation was signed on 7 November in Brussels. On behalf of the University of Gdańsk the document was signed by dr hab. Aneta Oniszczuk-Jastrząbek and prof. dr hab. Piotr Stepnowski. ‘European Universities’, the European Commission program, are cross-border alliances of higher education institutions from across the EU that share a long-term strategy and…

- It is a great honor for me to be here with you today at the University of Gdańsk. This is the greater privilege that I receive an honorary doctorate from a university with such a great reputation in Poland, Europe and the world. On behalf of the Olympic movement, I am very grateful and respectful of this distinction from your prestigious university, '' said Dr. Thomas Bach, president of the International Olympic…

25 October marked the 25th anniversary of the UG Film Discussion Club “Miłość Blondynki” inauguration. The club’s essential activities are education and promotion of film culture in a broad sense, by showing ambitious, interesting achievements of Polish and foreign cinematography. Taking the form of auteur projects, presenting original, distinctive movie series. The club organizes events and invites people of cinema as…

The Academic Sports Gala took place on 24 October 2019, in Nova Opera, Bydgoszcz. Individual and Team Prizes for the previous academic year were awarded at the gala. The medalists of The Academic European Championship, The Academic World Championship and The National Academic Championship all appeared on stage. Two years ago fifteen top universities of the general classification started receiving the awards. Overall…

The University of Gdańk Academic Choir and Jantar Song and Dance Ensemble concert took place on 15 October 2019, at the Danuta Badaszkowa Musical Theatre in Gdynia. The Tuesday show was called „W dobrą stronę”(In a good direction) and was organized to celebrate the University of Gdańsk 50 years anniversary.  The program comprised songs of the last 50 years that accompanied the students and professors since the…

The Faculty of Oceanography and Geography of the University of Gdańsk, together with Committee of Marine Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences organized the II Scientific Conference For Polish Marine Researchers on 24-25 September this year. The main objective of the conference was to integrate Polish marine researchers’ society,…