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…

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…

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…

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…

An agreement on cooperation in the field of education and culture has been signed between Goyki 3 Art Incubator Sopot and the Faculty of Philology of the University of Gdańsk. It will cover areas of common educational and artistic interest, including enabling student internships in the developing cultural institution that is Goyki 3 Art Incubator Sopot, e.g.: at the Sopot…

Zbigniew Zembrzuski, associated with the Herder Centre since the beginning of his professional career, has taken over the management of the Herder Centre at the UG. Together with the team, he is planning the Centre's jubilee and new events and activities. At the beginning of February, prof. dr hab. Piotr Stepnowski, Rector of the University of Gdańsk, in recognition of…

The first film screening begins the holidays for children from Hel. Residents and guests were invited to the screening in the Krzysztof Skóra House of the Marine Station UG. - 'It has already become a tradition that during the winter holidays we organise film screenings for children in Hel,' explains Żanna Sępińska, manager of the Promotion, Tourism and Culture Team at the…

Nature Communications published the paper “Mesenchymal stem cells transfer mitochondria to allogeneic Tregs in an HLA-dependent manner improving their immunosuppressive activity”. The publication is a result of collaboration between the researchers from International Centre for Cancer Vaccine Science (ICCVS) University of Gdańsk (UG), Medical University of Gdańsk (MUG), Medical University of Łódź (MU) and PolTREG S.A…

As part of the 'Visiting Professors' programme in the winter semester, the University of Gdańsk was visited by the American historian prof. John Dunn of Valdosta State University and his students. During his stay, he conducted research and lectures, and his students were able to learn about Polish culture and history. On January 5, 2022, prof. Dunn returned to the States but continues to cooperate with researchers from…

Scientists of the Fahrenheit Universities have gained a new tool, which will make projects and research work significantly easier. As part of the grant project titled Supporting University Consolidation Processes, a system of joint management of member universities’ infrastructure was developed. 133 items of large apparatus and 59 laboratories (core lab), including 2 strategic ones, were placed on the list. Based on the…