How have people collected, created and used botanical collections over the centuries? What were the origins of species nomenclature? The answers to these and many other questions can be found at the newly opened UG Faculty of Biology exhibition entitled 'History of Botanical Collections'. You are welcome to take a tour. The ceremonial opening of the…

The 7th edition of the Sopot Logistics Workshop, held at the Faculty of Economics of the University of Gdańsk, attracted great interest. Participants in the two-day event took part not only in workshops led by business world representatives but also in a mini job fair. They visited the headquarters of several large, local companies. There was no…

Dr Daryna Sokolova from the Department for the Study of Biologically Active Compounds of the Inter-University Faculty of Biotechnology UG and MUG has received an EMBO Solidarity Grant. Her project is part of the NCN Sonata Bis 10 project 'Friends or foes? The role of prophages in environmental adaptation and virulence of pectinolytic bacteria: Dickeya…

Prof. Małgorzata Balwicka-Szczyrba Smoking is the number one cause of death for Polish men and the second most common cause for women in Poland. Nearly 29% of Poles smoke cigarettes daily, which is on an upward trend. Experts from the Polish Academy of Sciences have developed recommendations to reduce the use of nicotine products in…

Conference organisers with prize in the 'Fahrenheit Collaboration Champions' competition - 'It is not the goal, but the path we take that is most important,' write the conference organisers 'What's next?' which won third place in the 'Fahrenheit Collaboration Champions' competition. On April 13, the first promotional workshop will…

Thomas Aiello is a professor of history and Africana studies at Valdosta State University. He is the author of more than twenty books on American history. Thomas Aiello holds PhDs in history and anthrozoology, and also writes about the relationship between humans and animals, in particular the role of speciesism and human supremacy…

Please take a look at the International Office 02/2023 newsletter presenting activities and actions in the area of international cooperation. Please get in touch with the UG International Cooperation Office if you have any questions or require additional information. io@ug.edu.pl Załączniki Attachment…

Eating accompanies us at every stage of our lives, in every place we go, including university. Do you want to eat healthy, varied and smart? Do you have an idea for a meal that you want to share with others? In collaboration with Fahrenheit Universities, the Centre for Sustainable Development is organising the competition 'FarU from the kitchen: your idea for a sustainable meal' addressed to students, PhD students and…

When does nature go hand in hand with technology? For one, during the research activities of George DiCenzo from Queen's University in Canada. He visited University of Gdańsk in March thanks to "Visiting Professors" programme. We asked our guest about his collaboration with prof. Ewa Łojkowska’s team and his efforts to enhance the legume-loving rhizobia…

The competition chapter of the Pomorskie Sztormy (Pomeranian Storms) plebiscite awarded the Fahrenheit Universities a special prize - the Tri-City Charter Medal - for cooperation and actions taken to make the best use of the potential of the three member universities. The Chairman of the Fahrenheit Universities Assembly, prof. Marcin Gruchała received the statuette, together with the Vice-Rector for Cooperation and…