Behavioural and experimental economics may offer a more realistic and evidence‑based understanding of human decision‑making than standard economic theory. What can we learn from games and experiments in these fields? Can their results be transferred into practice? These are some of the topics we talked about with prof. Michalis Drouvelis, who visited the Faculty of Economics of the University of Gdańsk as part of the UG…

The Minister for Digital Affairs special award in the ‘IT Wings in Administration’ competition for an innovative and pioneering project in the field of higher education and science ‘UG Management Information System - Manager Dashboards’ was collected during a gala ceremony by the Vice-Rector for Development and Finance at the University of…

Julia Łapińska, a student at the Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Informatics at the University of Gdańsk, has been playing ice hockey since the age of five. On Saturday 18 April 2026, she won the gold medal in Division IIA of the International Ice Hockey Federation World Championships with the Polish senior national team. The UG student of…

Methods used in monitoring and researching marine environments (including polar and Antarctic environments), methods for tagging seabirds, statistical analysis of collected data, methods for handling biological material that may be potentially contaminated with pathogenic microorganisms (including the avian influenza virus), as well as the preparation…

An honorary doctorate for the President of the French Republic, regulations for doctoral schools, and a self-assessment report on the quality of education were among the items on the agenda of the University of Gdańsk Senate meeting held on April 16, 2026…

Work is underway on the National Strategy for the Internationalisation of Polish Higher Education and Science - a practical tool supporting the internationalisation of Polish universities and research institutes, thereby strengthening Poland’s position in the global science system. Why does internationalisation play such a crucial role in improving the…

Dr Hanna Obracht-Prondzyńska from the Institute of Socio-Economic Geography and Spatial Planning (Faculty of Social Sciences) has been elected co-chair of the scientific council of the International Society of City and Regional Planners (ISOCARP). This is an international organisation bringing together urban planners, spatial planners and researchers…

Paweł Podolski collects the statue; photo Anna Rezulak Director, screenwriter, actor, and esteemed academic lecturer at the Faculty of Languages at the University of Gdańsk - mgr Paweł Podolski has been named the winner of the Mayor of Gdynia’s “Galion Gdyński’ Award for 2025 in the Artistic Debut category. The jury recognised his…

Rector prof. Piotr Stepnowski chaired discussion panels during the 3rd Forum of Rectors of Poland and Uzbekistan, which is taking place in Samarkand. The event is one of the most important academic initiatives strengthening cooperation between Europe and Central Asia. As announced by the Minister of Science and Higher Education, dr Marcin Kulasek,…

High-end cameras (including 4K streaming cameras), microphones, studio lighting and specialist software - on 10 April 2026, the Faculty of History at the University of Gdańsk hosted the official opening of a modern multimedia recording studio, realised as part of the third edition of the Academic Citizens' Budget. The studio will enable the production…

fot. Grzegorz Mehring / www.gdansk.pl  Debora Sobieska and Dawid Zając, outstanding students at the University of Gdańsk, have received scholarships for their exceptional contributions to Gdańsk. The ceremony to award the Mayor of Gdańsk’s Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit Scholarships for the 2025/2026 academic year took place on 8 April…

Quantum cryptography is currently one of the hottest topics in the world. Researchers from around the world will discuss this and other issues relating to quantum information theory and quantum simulations during the XVII Symposium KCIK-ICTQT on Quantum Information, which will take place on 13-15 May at the Teaching and Conference Centre of the…

What does quantum physics have to do with the reality we live in? What is everyday life like at the Prof. Krzysztof Skóra Hel Marine Station? How did Gdańskers use to enjoy the flavours of colonial goods - and what can we say about this based on archaeological discoveries? The University of Gdańsk Museum invites you to spring and summer science…

Artificial intelligence systems have significant implications for human rights – which necessitates the development of legal regulations concerning AI technology. What mechanisms can the European Union employ to protect citizens from the risks associated with the use of artificial intelligence? How can AI be used positively? These (and other) issues…

The University of Gdańsk is consistently developing its activities under the Human Resources Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R), strengthening standards for the work and development of researchers in accordance with the principles of the European Charter for Researchers. March was a month of intensive initiatives focused on collaboration, skills development and strategic planning for the coming years…

Want to help the planet, reduce your carbon footprint and look after your health at the same time? Join our ‘Bike to University’ campaign! The fifth edition of the campaign, co-organised by the University of Gdańsk and Gdańsk University of Technology as part of the Fahrenheit Universities initiative, will run from 13 April until the end of September…

We see it happening, but we look away. We want to react, but we stay silent. We know we need to act, but we don’t know how. Do you want to overcome that feeling of helplessness and learn how to stand up to such situations? Join us for the free training session ‘How to respond to harassment in public spaces’, taking place at the Faculty of History,…

Why are deferred payments so tempting? How can you shop without getting into debt? Is online security possible? And what should you know when starting a business? Experts will answer these and many other questions during the Financial Ombudsman Days, which will take place on 16 and 17 April at the Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Informatics at the…

Dr hab. Michał Kubiak, prof. UG, from the Institute of Political Science at the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Gdańsk, has been appointed by the Marshal of the Pomeranian Voivodeship to the Pomeranian Voivodeship Council of Seniors for its third term, covering the years 2026–2029. The first meeting and the presentation of the…

The refurbished Student Hall of Residence no. 9 in Sopot will provide 131 rooms for a total of 230 students at the University of Gdańsk. Thanks to the efforts of the Rector, prof. Piotr Stepnowski, the Ministry of Science and Higher Education has approved the cost of the hall of residence’s refurbishment and renovation, amounting to almost 15.5 million zlotys, of which 6 million zlotys has been allocated for use in 2026…

Three days of lectures, seminars, discussions and presentations of innovative solutions in the energy sector - the Power Connect event took place from 18 to 20 March 2026, with the University of Gdańsk playing an active role. The University had its own stand, which attracted considerable interest from visitors. Student research societies in physics,…

Źródło grafiki: katcityart.pl It is hard to find a more recognisable and universal symbol of Easter than the Easter egg – that is, the egg itself. No wonder it is the egg that symbolises new life. The egg – complete with its shell – is a unique achievement of evolution, which allowed vertebrates to reproduce…

The University of Gdańsk has signed an agreement with Olivia Centre, under which it has awarded the modern business centre the title of Patron of Academic Sport at the University of Gdańsk. ‘I am convinced that this partnership will enable us to strengthen academic sport,’ emphasised the Rector of the University of Gdańsk, prof. Piotr Stepnowski. The…

A new initiative has been launched at the University of Gdańsk to support the development of academic and social activities. On Wednesday, 1 April 2026, the Foundation for the Development of the University of Gdańsk signed a donation agreement, under which - thanks to the generosity of two researchers from the University of Gdańsk - the ‘Seminarium…

The Interdisciplinary Laboratory for Artificial Intelligence Applications is a unit designed to play a key role in coordinating the flow of information and initiatives related to AI at the University of Gdańsk. The Laboratory is headed by dr Jakub Neumann, a prof. at the University of Gdańsk’s Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Informatics. ‘…

Researchers from the University of Gdańsk have secured funding for two projects under the prestigious Horizon Europe programme supporting the development of young researchers: the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions - Doctoral Networks (MSCA - DN). The projects on behalf of the University of Gdańsk will be led by prof. Joanna Skórko-Glonek from the Faculty…

The Minister of Science and Higher Education has awarded scholarships for significant academic, artistic, or sporting achievements for the 2025/2026 academic year. Among the 402 scholarship recipients selected from 1,155 candidates whose applications met the formal criteria, as many as seven are studying at the University of Gdańsk! The academic disciplines represented by our students include psychology, biological…

A Polish-Turkish Centre for Studies is being established at the University of Gdańsk - a new intercollegiate body aimed at developing long-term scientific, educational and institutional cooperation between Poland and Turkey. Dr hab. Wojciech Grabowski, prof. UG, from the Institute of Political Science, has been appointed as the Centre’s Organising…

The internationalisation of research, the research landscape, the academic community, and the educational process and content, as well as increasing the potential and visibility of Polish universities on the global stage - these are the fundamental strategic objectives set out in the National Strategy for the Internationalisation of Polish Higher…

Are you curious about how quantum chips work? How do you create a quantum dot containing single electrons? The University of Gdańsk and Lund University cordially invite you to the second edition of the Summer School: Physics of Quantum Chips (Physics of Quantum Chips, PQC), which will take place in Gdańsk during the first week of July 2026. A basic understanding of quantum mechanics is required. Registration is open…