Mister of Science and Higher Education selected 200 young researchers, out of 1793 applications, and granted them fellowships. University of Gdańsk researchers are among the winners: dr Ana Belén Sainz from the Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Informatics; dr Paweł Atroszko  from the Faculty of Social Sciences; dr Paweł Mazierski from the Faculty of Chemistry. Fellowship may be granted to young researchers who at…

The Foundation for Polish Science (FNP) announced the evaluation marks of submissions made by current beneficiaries of projects funded under the action 4.4 Operational Program Smart Development, funding for fight against COVID-19 pandemic. Additional funds, coming also from 4.4 Operational Program Smart Development, of almost PLN 14 million were granted to 14 research projects, including 2 at the University of Gdańsk.…

On Wednesday, 17th of June, an online awards gala will take place of the 18th Polpharma Scientific Foundation Competition for the best research project in the field of pharmaceuticals and medical sciences. The grant, measuring at over half a million zlotys, has been awarded to dr hab. Sylwia Rodziewicz-Motowidlo, the professor serving as…

This year’s QS World University Rankings reveals the top 1,000 universities from around the world. University of Gdańsk maintained its position in the range of 801-1000 among the best listed universities. In the list of 2021 classified 15 Polish universities,  only three are available over 801-1000 qualified (University of Warsaw in 321 position in the list, the Jagiellonian University in 326 position and Warsaw…

Metrology is a field of science that searches the most precise and efficient methods of measurements. For example, precise time and location measurements mean more accurate GPS-based localization methods, whereas better spectral resolution means easier identification of substance’s chemical composition. Quantum metrology is the area of research that uses ‘counterintuitive’ behavior of quantum objects in order to improve…

Dr hab. Michał R. Szymański, prof. UG, Head of the Structural Biology Laboratory of the Intercollegiate Faculty of Biotechnology of the UG & MUG coauthored work published in ‘Science’ magazine. The research work titled ‘Transcription polymerase–catalyzed emergence of novel RNA replicons’ is a result of Professor’s Szymański longstanding cooperation with 2006 Nobel Prize Winner, Professor Andy Fire’s group from…

Polish Academy of Science (PAN) posted notice on their website with regard to publishing ‘Challenges and potential in regenerative medicine’ a joint report by EASAC (European Academies Science Advisory Council), formed by the national science academies of the EU Member States (including PAN) and FEAM (Federation of European Academies of Medicine). The document includes guidelines and warnings against commercial use of…

Polish Academy of Sciences (PAN) Gdańsk Department awarded prizes and recognitions to best young researchers for best creative work published in 2019. Dr Agnieszka Kaczmarczyk-Ziemba form UG Faculty of Biology and mgr Igor Obuchowski from Intercollegiate Faculty of Biotechnology of UG and GUMed were awarded recognitions in the field of biological and agricultural sciences. Dr Agnieszka Kubowicz-Grajewska from UG Faculty…

Following the decision by Mister of Science and Higher Education the Collection of Plasmids and Microorganisms (KPD) of UG Faculty of Biology received PLN 3,200,000.00 in funding to implement the investment grant called: Equipment for phenotypic analysis of microorganisms and prokaryotic protein characterization (decision of Minister of Science and Higher Education no 7056/IA/SP/2020  of 27 May 2020) The funding…

A biotech company, BioVentures Institute in cooperation with the University of Gdańsk developed a molecular technology to construct recombined vaccines and next generation bio-medicine, unique on a global scale. This groundbreaking technology is currently being used to develop COVID-19 vaccine. The development of this new bio-technology was a research project co-funded by the National Center for Research and Development…