The 'Around Social Criticism' lecture series has begun. Dr Łukasz Moll, a sociologist and philosopher from the University of Wrocław, met with the academic community at the University of Gdańsk at the invitation of the Center for Student and Doctoral Activities of the UG. The event inaugurated the 'Around Social Criticism' series. Dr Moll's areas of research include the theory of the common good, the idea of Europe,…

During the meeting of the Doctoral Forum of Polish Universities, the board was elected for the 2023 term. The doctoral candidate Sebastian Barczak from the University of Gdańsk will lead the board.   The elections took place during the FUP meeting in Wrocław on December 2-4. The outgoing chairman, Dominik Delczyk, and his board received a unanimous vote of approval.   As a result of the vote, the board was elected for…

Do you have books or things you don't need but would like to support those in need? Write to casid@ug.edu.pl. We will arrange for collection and the funds donated for the gifts at the upcoming Christmas Fair will support those affected by the war in Ukraine.

29 University of Gdańsk refugee students from Ukraine have received scholarships from the Foundation for the Development of the University of Gdańsk. The FRUG Scholarship Fund Council at its meeting on December 06, 2022, evaluated the submitted scholarship applications from the Scholarship Fund 'University of Gdańsk to help Ukraine!'.   As a result of the Council's recommendation, Marzena Chojnacka - President of the…

Christmas is not always an easy or pleasant time. It can also trigger a lot of difficult emotions in us, which is why we invite you to three events in the coming days and weeks to help you calm down and take care of yourself (with care for others). The first is an Open Meeting: 'YOU ARE IMPORTANTX'.  When? 8.12.2022 (Thursday) at 5 pm Where? Faculty…

The Students' Legal Clinic operating at the Faculty of Law and Administration, led by dr Tomasz Snarski, was awarded in the category 'Group / Club / Volunteer Family/ies', as part of the Gala of the 'Active in the European Capital of Volunteering' competition'. During the gala on December 3, the Counselling Centre was represented by Zuzanna Moczadło, Vice Chair of the Board of Coordinators of the SPP of the WPiA of the…

mgr Adriana Łada-Maśko, photo by Alan Stocki/UG December 3 is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. I talk about disability in terms of family psychology with mgr Ariadna Łada-Maśko from the Department of Developmental Psychology and Psychopathology, Faculty of Social Sciences, UG, who explores the topic of growing up…

We invite you to read the latest November issue of the University Gazette. You will find there an account of the 3rd Congress of Scientific Societies, an article on the UG Academic Civic Budget, accounts of the International Open Access Week and Biotechnology Week, interviews with prof. Anna Zielińska-Głębocka, gen. Roberto Riccardi and prof. Aneta Oniszczuk-Jastrząbek, reports on trips from the series 'Historical…

The Independent Students' Union, which is active at UG, organised the 'Wampiriada' blood donation event on campus not so long ago and is now encouraging participation in a new initiative - Students for Health. To meet the increase in illnesses associated with autumn, NZS is launching a new pro-health programme to improve the health - both physical and mental - of University of Gdańsk students. - 'The idea for the event…

Prof. Jerzy Samp, a historian and writer connected with the University of Gdańsk, became the patron of a square in the Orunia district. The official unveiling of the plaque commemorating the professor was attended by the Rector of the University of Gdansk, prof. dr hab. Piotr Stepnowski. It should be recalled that a tram named after the Professor also runs in Gdańsk, and Primary School No. 86 bears his name…