A forensic-biological escape room, participation in a cancer diagnosis, a 'colourful bacteria' show, DNA isolation from a strawberry, mysteries of the bottom of the seas and oceans or a workshop on a genetic model - the fruit fly - these are just some of the attractions prepared by the students and staff of the Intercollegiate Faculty of Biotechnology…

The shooting at Charles University in Prague has shocked not only the Czech Republic but the entire European academic community. Take a look at the materials of the 4U social campaign, an initiative of the Terrorism Prevention Centre of Excellence of the Internal Security Agency. Graphics, videos and animations prepared by ISA depict the appropriate…

Photo: Julia Agnieszka Szymala The internationalisation strategy of Polish science, the challenges of European University alliances, and the conclusions after the EAIE conference in Rotterdam were the topics discussed during the stationary meeting of the University Internationalisation Commission. The UIC was established by the…

Minister for Civil Society, Chairwoman of the Committee for Public Benefit, President of the Regional Volunteer Centre in Gdańsk in 2015-19 and graduate of the Institute of Political Science at the University of Gdańsk Agnieszka Buczyńska will visit the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Gdańsk. The Minister will meet with the UG academic community on January 15 (Monday) at 11:30 a.m. in auditorium S208 of…

Prof. Maciej Duszczyk, who has served as Chairman of the University of Gdansk Council since 2020, was appointed Secretary of State at the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Administration on December 22, 2023. He has thus completed his work at the Council. ‘I warmly congratulate the Professor on his appointment as Deputy Minister in the Ministry of Interior and Administration. Professor is an internationally respected…

Dr Beata Czechowska-Derkacz talks to Dr Barbara Pawłowska, prof. UG from the Faculty of Economics, about the potential of the blue economy, 'maritime' PhD graduates, the competencies of the future and the SEA-EU DOC project.   Dr Beata Czechowska-Derkacz: - You are the Director of the Doctoral School in Humanities and Social Sciences at the…

Wishing you all the best for the New Year! Rector prof. Piotr Stepnowski and Vice-Rectors

Dr John Selby What actually makes quantum computers faster than classical computers? Dr John Selby from the International Centre For Theory Of Quantum Technologies UG and an international team are looking for a complete answer to this question. The British scientist will coordinate the project, which is funded at €809,996 from…

We extend our solidarity to the Academic Community of Charles University in Prague. We deeply sympathise with the Families and loved ones of the shooting Victims. Honour to Their memory! Rector, Senate and Academic Community of the University of Gdansk

Candles were lit on Rector Prof. Andrzej Ceynowa Square in memory of the victims of the shooting at Charles University in Prague. On December 22, the UG academic community commemorated the deaths of 14 people with a moment of silence. On behalf of the UG academic community, Piotr Patalas from the Centre for Student and Doctoral Activities, the group's representative in the UG Senate, spoke: ‘It is hard to believe what…

For the thesis entitled. 'Prediction of cytotoxicity of titanium dioxide nanoparticles modified with noble metals using computer methods', mgr. inż. Dawid Falkowski received an award funded by the QSAR Lab company. The award is given annually for the best master's thesis using computer chemistry methods. The laureate prepared the winning thesis in the…

The second edition of the 'Including gender in research' competition for the best-scoring masters and doctoral theses incorporating a gender perspective in research has been concluded. The competition is organised as part of the MINDtheGEPs project under the EU-funded Horizon 2020 programme. As part of the EU Horizon 2020 Modifying Institutions by Developing Gender Equality Plans (MINDtheGEPs) project at the University…

'Many sustainable development advocates point to the important, if not leading, role of universities as opinion leaders in education in the broader sense, also in terms of reducing the carbon footprint,' says Hanna Łądkowska from the Department of Marine Ecology at the Faculty of Oceanography and Geography of the UG, author of the report 'Carbon footprint monitoring generated in research and development activities' (pol…

Dr hab. Joanna Sadkowska, prof. UG from the Department of Strategic Development of the Faculty of Management at the University of Gdańsk has been elected to the Scientific Council of the FaBeRNET Family Business Research Network for the 2024-2027 term. FaBeRNet (Family Business Research Network) is an initiative to create a network of cooperation between scientists representing all Polish scientific centres involved in…

University of Gdańsk Rector, prof. dr hab. Piotr Stepnowski, talks to UG Spokesperson Magdalena Nieczuja-Goniszewska.   The calendar year is behind us, and another academic year has recently begun. How do you assess the past year of 2023? It has been a good year for our scientists - it started with the results of the evaluation, which went better than…

The JohnnyBros company has become the title sponsor of the AZS University of Gdańsk volleyball team, which participates in the Second Women's Volleyball League. The sponsorship agreement was signed by UG Rector prof. dr hab. Piotr Stepnowski and JohnnyBros CEO Julian Pawlukiewicz. Also present during the signing of the agreement were: Vice-Rector for…

This year's University Christmas Meeting, held on December 14 at the University of Gdańsk's Faculty of Social Sciences, was full of joy and festive atmosphere. The event started as early as 10 a.m. and lasted until 2 p.m., with numerous attractions for participants. During the meeting, guests had the opportunity to enjoy borscht, hot chocolate, coffee or tea, and delicacies such as pastries and juicy mandarins. There…

Dear Academia, We have spent the last three years introducing fundamental changes to our university with the aim of modernising different areas of its functioning and overcoming various kinds of - often unexpected - challenges as efficiently as possible. New IT systems, an increase in the university's research support programmes (including small grants…

- In order to reduce the carbon footprint and strive for sustainability, it is first necessary to define the baseline. Data is needed on how large a carbon footprint we generate is - says dr hab. Wojciech Pokora, prof. UG. A researcher from the Laboratory of Plant Biotechnology at the Faculty of Biology, University of Gdańsk, is conducting research on the development of a tool to evaluate the carbon footprint generated…

The Rector, prof. dr hab. Piotr Stepnowski, began the meeting of the Senate of the University of Gdańsk by congratulating prof. dr hab. Krzysztof Liberk, who had recently received the so-called Polish Nobel Prize at a gala ceremony of the Foundation for Polish Science. The Senate then adopted the agenda.  The next point on the agenda was chaired by Vice-Rector dr hab. Arnold Kłonczyński, prof. UG: the Senators gave…

A joint course of six universities from all over Europe - the TURQUOOISE Master's degree programme is underway! Between December 4 and 7 this year, representatives from SEA-EU universities met in Gdańsk at the Faculty of Management's Staff Week to discuss the programme and organisation of the innovative project.  The European Universities Programme…

At a recent meeting of the University of Gdańsk for the Offshore Wind Energy team, the Instagram competition of the UG Faculty of Philology for students and secondary school students of the Pomeranian Voivodeship 'My studies for the planet. The invigorating element of wind and sea'. The prizes were personally collected by the high school laureates: Paulina Kankowska (first prize), Zofia Panek (second prize) and Anna…

The third edition of the MEiN (formerly the Ministry of Science and Higher Education) Masters of Didactics - Masters of Didactics Advanced Programme, implemented in cooperation with the University of Groningen and University College London, has come to an end. A total of 17 people from the University of Gdańsk entered the programme, and 16 research and…

photo by Krzysztof Puda Gold diplomas in the mixed choir and contemporary music categories, as well as special awards for the best performance of a work by prof. Józef Świder and the best performance of a work by a living Polish composer - these were the achievements of the UG Academic Choir at the 8th Prof. Józef Świder…

The authorities and students of the Faculty of Chemistry at the University of Gdańsk invite you to the Christmas version of chemical experiments and demonstrations. Members of the Scientific Circle of Chemists, the Scientific Circle of Chemical Business, the Scientific Circle of Environmental Protection and the Student Council invite employees of the…

University of Gdańsk's Student Television NEPTUN TV was recognised as the best student media 2023 in the 'Pro Juvenes' competition. Internet users and the competition's board also recognised the organisers of the Baltic Chemistry Conference - the event won in the 'University without borders' category. Neptun TV…

Rector UG prof. dr hab. Piotr Stepnowski Entrepreneurs, local government officials, and external stakeholders gathered at the University of Gdansk Library to strengthen existing relationships and create new ones with the largest university in Pomerania. The meeting with strategic partners was attended by university authorities and…

The eighth edition of the international cultural project Nordic Focus Festival has come to an end. As every year, the event organisers took the participants on an unforgettable journey through the frosty, constantly astonishing Nordic countries.   The first day of the festival (November 24) The festival began with an official welcome to the guests by…

The SEA-EU alliance's key bodies met in Split to discuss the consortium's activities to date. At the end of November, the Croatian university hosted Governing Week, a cyclical meeting where crucial decisions of the nine partner universities are taken. The 4-day event brought together Student Council, Technical Working Group, Quality and Ethics…

Prof. Łukasz Rudnicki  Seven universities and nine companies will develop innovative sensors to analyse the atmosphere's composition. One of the project partners is the University of Gdańsk. A team of UG scientists led by dr hab. Łukasz Rudnicki, prof. UG from the International Centre for Theory Of Quantum Technologies will develop…