Today the University of Gdańsk's academic community celebrated the 53rd anniversary of the University's establishment. During the ceremony, among others, the titles of honorary professors were conferred on prof. Antoni Śliwiński and prof. Małgorzata Czermińska, the K. C. Mrongowiusz Prize, the prof. K. Taylor Prize for 2022 and prizes were awarded to…

Rector UG prof. dr hab. Piotr Stepnowski and Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science for Internationalisation and Development dr hab. Aleksander Kubicki, prof. UG. They will be the representatives of the University of Gdańsk in SEA-EU 2.0! On March 13, this year, the Rector of the UG, prof. dr hab.…

Building the best quality science requires equal commitment from both sexes. Bridging the gap will enable women to realise their full potential and achieve scientific success alongside men. However, besides systemic changes, it is essential to provide financial support to help female scientists reconcile their family and professional roles…

The Faculty of Social Sciences - the heart of this year's University of Gdańsk Open Days - has been visited since early morning by many of this year's secondary school graduates who have come to learn about what the University of Gdańsk has to offer. The Open Days are also an opportunity to learn about the forthcoming recruitment process and get to…

On March 8, the University Bookstore at WNS became a friendly space for conversation and integration for every female scientist, staff and student at the University of Gdańsk. In an exquisite atmosphere and with Wisława Szymborska's poem 'Portrait of a Woman' in the background, women from the UG academic community celebrated their holiday.  They were…

March 9 is World Kidney Day. This year, for the first time, the University of Gdańsk joined the international effort to spread knowledge about the kidneys, their essential functions, diseases of this organ and, in particular, the importance of preventive examinations.   Kidney diseases are cunning. We must remember that kidneys do not hurt. Without…

On the first anniversary of the outbreak of war in Ukraine, dr hab. Aleksander Kuczabski, prof. UG, is interviewed by Marcel Jakubowski. - You became the Rector's Plenipotentiary for Aid to Ukraine a few days after the outbreak of war in Ukraine. What were your first weeks in this position like? - I was somewhat surprised when I was…

Next Friday, February 24, this year, at 13.00, we invite you to a unique event in the series 'Friday at the History Faculty' - UkraineReal. War without filter, without editing.  The meeting, hosted by prof. dr hab. Igor Halagida will take place in the J. Sokołowski Auditorium of the UG Main Library. Come and find out what the war in Ukraine looks like, as reported by its inhabitants…

The Herder Centre of the UG invites you in summer 2023 to textbook courses on levels A1-C1 and exam courses preparing you to pass exams on B1 and B2 levels. Classes start on 18.02.2023. Classes are conducted online (5-10 people) or stationary (6-12 people) at the Herder Centre—ul. Ogarna 26 and at the Faculty of History on the UG campus in Oliwa.…

Graphics Alan Stocki/UG. 2031 - that is how many suicide attempts were made in Poland in 2022 by children and adolescents under 18—150 ended in death. The youngest children who attempted to take their own lives were seven-year-olds. The main reasons for such decisions are mainly mental disorders and problems at home and the…