Dr hab. Aneta Szymańska, prof. UG in the Department of Biomedical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, was honoured with the 'Sapientia et Veritas' Gold Medal for Services to Polish Science.

The award was presented on 23 October 2026 during the Final Gala of the 15th edition of the Explory Competition in Gdynia.

Explory is a nationwide programme supporting young talent in the STEAM fields, encompassing science, technology, creativity and entrepreneurship. Its most important component is the Explory Competition for Young Innovators, in which pupils present their own research projects and innovative solutions, gain experience and are given the opportunity to develop their passions under the guidance of experts.

During the Final Gala of the 15th anniversary edition of the Competition, which took place in Gdynia on 23 October this year, Dr Aneta Szymańska, prof. UG from the Department of Biomedical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Gdańsk, was awarded the ‘Sapientia et Veritas’ Gold Medal for Services to Polish Science. This award is conferred by the Minister of Science and Higher Education for outstanding contributions to higher education and science, including exceptional achievements in research, teaching or organisational activities.

We offer our warmest congratulations!