The second-level competitions of the sixth edition of the National Shipping and Logistics Competition are taking place today, March 4, 2022. 812 participants from all voivodeships have qualified for them. All of them are competing for a transcript of the Faculty of Economics of UG and other attractive prizes. The competition is organised by the Faculty of Economics of the…

Today's family model often includes one more household member, which is credit. How to prepare for a loan, how to develop creditworthiness, how to live with a loan, especially one that accompanies us for a longer period of time? On March 9th, dr Magdalena Markiewicz will give a lecture entitled 'Friendly credit - is it possible', during which she will answer all these…

Dr Monika Lipińska. Dr Monika Lipińska together with prof. Dariusz Szlachetko from the Department of Plant Taxonomy and Nature Conservation, Faculty of Biology, UG, have discovered an astonishing new species of a rare orchid for science. This plant, known from a limited area in the Carchi province, is probably a critically endangered species, as its rare…

Once again a research vessel from the University of Gdańsk has set out to sea. This time the 'Oceanograf' was mapping the Baltic seabed with a sonar to see if it was a suitable place to store historic shipwrecks. On board were representatives of the Maritime Museum in Gdańsk, UG researchers, as well as students. As of 2019, the 'Oceanograf' serves as a research unit of the Institute of Oceanography UG. Various external…

What should the stops of the new PKM South line look like and what should be done to make the passenger railway as environment- and resident-friendly as possible? This will soon be decided by students of the universities which are part of the FarU, in cooperation with the local government company PKM SA. The competition entitled 'SOUTHBOUND RAILWAY. An architectural and urban study of shaping an environmentally and…

Dr hab. Arkadiusz Modrzejewski, prof. UG. Dr hab. Arkadiusz Modrzejewski, prof. UG from the Department of Political Thought and Recent History of the Institute of Political Science UG will take part in the expert roundtable 'War Against Ukraine. The Struggle for the Future of Europe and the World'. The experts also include a dozen political scientists,…

The Senate of the University of Gdańsk adopted a resolution to suspend cooperation with Russian and Belarusian universities and research centres until the end of military operations and the withdrawal of Russian troops from the territory of Ukraine. 'In connection with the declaration of solidarity with Ukraine expressed in resolution no. 7/22 of the Senate of the University of Gdańsk of February 24, 2022, the…

One year has passed since the passing of prof. Jerzy Limon, an Anglicist, literary scholar, theatre scholar and director of the Gdańsk Shakespeare Theatre. The University of Gdańsk is planning, together with the Gdańsk Shakespeare Theatre, to prepare events to honour Professor's memory.   - 'We still feel the pain that he is not with us. We want his memory to remain with the University forever. That is why in May we…

They will read fragments of texts from Ukrainian drama, poetry and prose, juxtaposed with media information and a selection of comments and posts from social media. This Thursday, March 3, as a gesture of solidarity with Ukrainian women and men, a performative reading will take place in the Theatre Hall of the UG Neophilology building, combined with a collection of essential…

More than 400 buses filled with donations left from under WNS UG until yesterday (01.03.2022). All thanks to the student action #StudencidlaUkrainy. Authorities of the University of Gdansk visited members of the academic community conducting a collection for Ukraine at the Faculty of Social Sciences UG. - 'The action "Students for Ukraine - We're helping" was spontaneously initiated by a group of students of political…

Feminist Movements Revitalizing Democracy in Europe (FIERCE) is an international consortium project. It aims to revitalise the relationship between feminism, civil society and politics in the context of growing social inequality, political discontent and the strengthening of the populist radical anti-gender right. The European Commission has awarded funding to a new Horizon…

Ministry of Education and Science has prepared information for students and scientists coming from Ukraine. The material presents the most important issues related to the continuation of studies and scientific career in Poland. The information was prepared in Polish and Ukrainian. The material of MEiN was divided into several parts. In the first part, there is information concerning the possibility of continuing studies…

- 'The situation is difficult, we know that and we are here for you. You have our full support. Let us be in direct contact, tell us what you need and what else we can do,' - appealed to Ukrainian students prof. dr hab. Piotr Stepnowski, Rector of the University of Gdańsk. Photo: Alan Stocki/UG On Tuesday, March 1,…

The Rector of the University of Gdańsk appointed dr. hab. Aleksander Kuczabski, prof. UG from the Department of Regional Development at the WNS as the Rector's Representative for assistance to Ukraine. He will coordinate aid actions for refugees from Ukraine and the tasks of the units which are to prepare the admission of refugees to studies and scientific work at the University of Gdańsk. The Representative will be…

It is estimated that some 59 zettabytes of data were created, captured, copied, and consumed worldwide in 2020, and in just the next three years we expect this data traffic to be doubled. Yet only a tiny fraction of this data survives to be shared with others. A good part of this data comes from public-funded research and innovation activities, including universities, but many data owners are reluctant to share and…

The Faculty of Social Sciences is collecting things needed by refugees from Ukraine. Instantly, because just a day after Russia attacked Ukraine, it was organised by students of the University of Gdańsk as part of the #StudenciDlaUkraina #СтудентиДляУкраїни campaign. - 'As students of the University of Gdańsk we want to show our solidarity with our neighbours from across the eastern border and offer real support - not…

The Academic Psychological Support Centre of the University of Gdańsk invites you to an open online meeting entitled. 'Let's support each other! Right here, right now'. Come and listen to how not to be misinformed and talk to psychologists about how to deal with difficult emotions and support others in doing so. ACWP together with mgr Katarzyna Raca, a scientist from the…

Volunteers who would like to become mentors for migrants and help them integrate into the society they have chosen to live in can take a MOOC course, funded by the Erasmus Plus programme. Participants will learn, among other things, what mentoring is, what are the key attributes of a mentor and what soft skills are necessary to be an effective mentor. The course 'MentorNET…

Photo: AZS UE Kraków The University of Gdańsk team won the men's futsal finals in the Polish Academic Futsal Championships, which were held in Kraków. Our players, after phenomenal performances, could enjoy first place on the podium. The fight was fierce, and 16 teams qualified for the tournament. Report: Miłosz Sieliwończyk In early February, Wojciech…

1. ЛЕГАЛІЗАЦІЯ ПЕРЕБУВАННЯ // LEGALIZACJA POBYTU   Якщо Тобі не потрібна термінова допомога і в Тебе є де спати, тоді Тобі не потрібно реєструватися в Приймальному пункті або де-небудь ще. Ти можеш відразу їхати до свого пункту призначення по всій Польщі. У цій винятковій ситуації немає обов’язку карантину через COVID-19.   Jeżeli nie potrzebujesz pilnej pomocy i masz gdzie spać, to nie musisz rejestrować się w Punkcie…

In the face of Russian military aggression against Ukraine, we are starting a fundraising campaign to help students and academics from Ukraine who, fleeing the war, will become members of the University of Gdańsk academic community. Currently, we have over a hundred Ukrainian students and staff in our community. They are our friends, neighbours, colleagues at work and University. Let us express our solidarity in this…

The Faculty of Philology of the University of Gdańsk in cooperation with the Academic Centre for Polish Language and Culture for Foreigners will prepare student volunteers to assist refugees in learning Polish. Prof. dr hab. Aneta Lewińska from the Institute of Polish Philology invites all willing students and doctoral students to an intensive course/workshop on teaching Polish as a foreign language. The first meeting…

Cyprian Norwid The Wandering Prestidigitator Cyprian Norwid The Wandering Prestidigitator is the title of an exhibition at the Faculty of Philology of the University of Gdańsk, which will be hosted at the university for a month. The exhibition entitled 'The Wandering Prestidigitator Cyprian Norwid' was presented last year in the Senate of the Republic of…

Monument to the writer and artist Taras Shevchenko in Lviv In 1991, the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic ceased to exist and Ukraine declared its independence, and Poland was the first country to recognise this act. Since then, there has been a process of Polish-Ukrainian reconciliation, which, despite difficult periods and disputes over history, has…

Campus France Days is a series of seven meetings that will take place between 1 and 28 March. Each will cover a different aspect of applying for a French government scholarship and studying in France. From advice for high school graduates to information on accommodation during Campus France Days, everyone will learn something new. Every…

Dear All, at this difficult time, when we all struggle with various emotions, we would like to let you know that you can get free psychological support at the Academic Psychological Support Center. More information: www.centrumwsparcia.ug.edu.pl. Additionally today and tomorrow (February 24 and February 25) from 7 pm till 9 pm we organize additional Skype consultations (they do not require prior registration, but the…

A windy and stormy February affected the erosion of the cliff in Orłowo. Once again the discussion on its condition and possible actions resumed. The position on this matter was taken by the directors of three Tricity scientific institutions dealing with marine research. In their opinion, the cliff should remain free of human interference. A common position on the cliff in Gdynia-Orłowo and the surrounding beach was…

The Senate of the University of Gdańsk met today in hybrid mode. All items put to the vote, out of ten planned, were approved and voted on almost unanimously. The meeting began with the Senators jointly endorsing a declaration of solidarity with Ukraine. Following the adoption of the agenda by the UG Senators, prof. dr hab. Piotr Stepnowski, Rector of UG asked the Senate to unequivocally condemn Russia's military…

The Senate of the University of Gdańsk unanimously supported the resolution - Declaration of solidarity with Ukraine. - 'The situation has changed dramatically. We are dealing with a dramatic conflict beyond our borders,' - said prof. dr hab. Piotr Stepnowski, Rector of UG during today's meeting of the UG Senate. - 'UG can be involved in helping Ukraine. We may be asked to provide support to potential refugees. I appeal…

Although the resits are still going on, for many UG students the midterms of the winter semester 2021/2022 are now in the past. Some exams took place remotely, others stationary. Let's see how students coped with this most difficult time of the semester. - The midterms were fine. I only failed one subject, I'm just waiting for a resit…