What can we see in the sky and why should we look at it as often as possible? We will try to answer these questions from both an astrophysical and a psychological point of view. April 14 is International Day of Staring at the Sky. Therefore, it can be considered a holiday for astrophysicists and astronomers who observe what is happening above our heads every day. What will we be able to observe in the coming days by…

Help for Ukraine at the Faculty of Social Sciences has been in full swing since the first moments of Russia's attack on the country. On February 25th, the 'Students for Ukraine' collection started, thanks to which necessary items are sent to our eastern neighbours and handed over to refugees in the Tricity. The issue of long-term assistance for refugees has arisen. People fleeing war-torn places are at risk of post…

The prestigious scientific periodical Frontiers in Psychology describes an initiative to provide free psychological support to students of the University of Gdańsk, initiated by psychologists at the WNS. - UG was one of the first universities in Poland to offer such assistance during the global COVID-19 pandemic blockade in March 2020, we read. This article is a summary of…

- 'We notice that the need for consultation with a psychologist is growing, so thinking of everyone who needs help in taking care of their mental health, we are launching more free events as part of the Mental Health Week at the University of Gdańsk,' - says dr Agata Rudnik, director of the Psychological Support Centre at the UG. Relaxation, evening 'Let's talk' duty…

World Health Organisation figures show that one in three people have had, are having or will have a mental health problem. This is a challenge that each of us can face in our lives. - 'We invite you to contact the UG Academic Psychological Support Centre, which from March 2021, operates for all female and male students, PhD students and employees of our University,' - says dr…

The latest issue of the University Gazette will soon be in your hands. The April issue is quite large, as many as seventy-five pages. We will read about current events, research and the university's successes, as well as about the history and a summary of the jubilee of our Alma Mater. The issue traditionally begins with a calendar of events including a review of the most important events, e.g. naming one of the trams…

Photo: Arek Smykowski/UG The pandemic and prolonged lockdown have affected the mental health of many of us. In order to minimise the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in the area of mental health, the University of Gdańsk is launching a University Psychological Support Centre aimed at the UG academic community: students, lecturers and university staff. We…