In the recently published Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026, which assesses higher education institutions from around the world in terms of their commitment to the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals, the University of Gdańsk ranks highly amongst all global universities and tops the list of Polish institutions. This ranking is…

The University of Gdańsk has risen to the top ten of the best academic institutions in Poland in the Perspektywy 2026 University Ranking. This is the University of Gdańsk’s highest position ever in the history of this most important and prestigious ranking of Polish higher education institutions. The Faculty of Chemistry achieved this success, with its…

At the invitation of the Rector of the University of Gdańsk, prof. Piotr Stepnowski, students from the Tri-City Youth Circle of the Workers' Initiative met with the university authorities to discuss the measures being taken by the University of Gdańsk to ensure students have access to affordable, good-quality meals. At the start of the meeting, the…

The University of Gdańsk came third in Poland in the first edition of the nationwide ‘Uczelnia Otwarta’ (‘Open University’) ranking, which assesses universities that create a friendly, accessible and inclusive study environment. The ranking was compiled by the Student Parliament of the Republic of Poland. In the ranking, which covered all…

More work and relaxation areas within university buildings and in the outdoor spaces of the university campuses, the development of green spaces and the refurbishment of lecture theatres, as well as - for the first time! - sporting, cultural and social events creating spaces for the academic community to come together - we now know the projects…

Zero-stress zones, co-working spaces, covered bike racks and green areas - these are the results of the previous edition of the University of Gdańsk Academic Citizens' Budget programme. Submissions for the fifth edition closes on 14 June! This year brings many new features: first and foremost, the distinction between student and staff projects has been…

Over 80 educational booths, science demonstrations, experiments, workshops, sports activities - and thousands of visitors! That’s what the 5th Fahrenheit Science Picnic looked like, which we celebrated this year on May 24, the anniversary of FarU’s patron’s birthday. The event, organised jointly by The Fahrenheit Union of Universities in Gdańsk and Hevelianum, once again transformed Góra Gradowa into an open space for…

Mobbing, discrimination, communication abuse, abuse of position – how can we recognise undesirable behaviour in the academic environment? How can we counteract it? A catalogue of good practices, prepared by the Office of the Ombudsman for Equal Treatment and Anti-Mobbing at the University of Gdańsk, may help with this. Where did the idea for the…

A barbecue (with vegetarian options!), candyfloss, inflatable toys for children, a DJ and numerous themed stalls - once again, the academic community of the University of Gdańsk came together for the UG May Day picnic. The informal atmosphere encouraged socialising, the weather was perfect, and the area in front of the UG Library was packed with…

Over 80 educational booths, a stage, themed zones, and preventive health screenings. On May 24, the 5th Fahrenheit Science Picnic will take place on Góra Gradowa, where three universities (UG, GdańskTech, and MUG) will speak with one voice about science. What role does this event play in building relationships between the scientific community and…