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'Let's vaccinate to save our own lives and health, not to harm others, to stop the pandemic that is ruining our daily lives, not to allow the virus to create new mutants, to return to normal life,' - said UG virologist Professor Krystyna Bieńkowska-Szewczyk in an interview conducted as part of the University Conversations on Sustainable Development series.
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Prof. dr hab. Krystyna Bieńkowska-Szewczyk, virologist from the Department of Molecular Biology of the Intercollegiate Faculty of Biotechnology UG and GUMed was a guest on Monday's edition of Fakty po Faktach. The topic of the conversation was vaccination against COVID-19.
Decision on vaccination: emotions replaced scientific knowledge
Prof. Krystyna Bieńkowska-Szewczyk, a…
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Scientists from the University of Gdańsk, Jagiellonian University and a scientific-industrial consortium including Producent Stolarki PCV i AL 'BEWI' Bernard Wójcik (project leader) obtained funding for the implementation of a project entitled: 'Development of innovative technology for removing coronaviruses from the air, including SARS-CoV-2 with the use of photocatalytic layers implemented in an air purifier'. The…
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To Whom It May Concern,
We would like to inform you that we have finished accepting applications from academic teachers and other persons conducting classes with students on the basis of study or training plans, who so far, for various reasons, have not been able to be vaccinated. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding the organisation of the vaccination notification process, please contact the Office of…
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To Whom It May Concern,
Thank you for the trust you have placed in us thus far. We work in a dynamically changing environment and therefore the messages we convey are not always clear and precise. We do our best to present you with a message based on facts and our best knowledge.
On March 4, 2021, during a press conference, the Head of KPRM, Minister. Michał Dworczyk communicated the extension of the deadline for the…
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I would like to inform you that the registration of UG employees for vaccination has been completed. I would like to thank the academic community of our University for the high number of participants in the registration process. Those who, for various reasons, were not able to register will be able to do so in the next round, according to the information from MEiN.
The lists of registered persons have been forwarded to…
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To Whom It May Concern,
we are forwarding a corrigendum that we have received from MEiN:
Persons who meet the following criteria are eligible to participate in vaccinations:
academic teachers or so-called other instructors,
born after December 31, 1955,
currently employed at the university.
We also ask those who have not yet done so to fill in their contact telephone number in the Employee Portal, under Covid-19…
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- Without the hubbub of conversations, thudding footsteps, bursts of laughter, nervous whispers, anecdotes, jokes and busyness, i.e. simply without people, this faculty turned out to be just a faculty.' wrote Filip Rudolf, a first-year student of the Faculty of Law and Administration at the University of Gdańsk, in his story. Literary and diaristic attempts concerning the…
UG scientists about COVID
In conjunction with the beginning of the national programme for monitoring the variability of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in Poland, scientists of the Intercollegiate Faculty of Biotechnology (MWB) of the University of Gdańsk and the Medical University of Gdańsk under the direction of dr Łukasz Rąbalski performed a pilot high-throughput study of the full genome sequences of the…
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In conjunction with the beginning of the national programme for monitoring the variability of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in Poland, scientists of the Intercollegiate Faculty of Biotechnology (MWB) of the University of Gdańsk and the Medical University of Gdańsk under the direction of dr Łukasz Rąbalski performed a pilot high-throughput study of the full genome sequences of the…
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Photo. Arek Smykowski / UG
Dr Wojciech Glac, a neurobiologist and popularizer of science from the Faculty of Biology of the University of Gdańsk, talks about functioning in a prolonged and constantly extended lockdown and how our brain copes in such a situation.
1. The unusual everyday life in which we find ourselves, completely different from the previous…
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To Whom It May Concern,
Based on information received from the Ministry of Education and Science and the Ministry of Health, among others, I would like to inform you that:
Academic teachers employed at the university have been classified as group 1C.
The expected start time of vaccination for this group is March/April 2021.
No firm decisions have yet been made on how the university will be able to transfer lists of…
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- Certainly, it is a didactic loss for our students that laboratory classes are not held," emphasise the pedagogues of the Paweł Adamowicz University Secondary School. Learning after the national quarantine, secondary school students continue online.
It is worth recalling that the ULO, opened in 2019, and currently, two years of study continue at the school - together in…
UG scientists about COVID
We are witnessing a pivotal time in the human history of our generation - the global COVID-19 pandemic. As the University of Gdańsk community, we are also experiencing this world-changing event. From the beginning, our activities have taken various forms - from conducting scientific research, remote teaching, keeping the University administration running to providing psychological support and sharing creative ways to…
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We are witnessing a pivotal time in the human history of our generation - the global COVID-19 pandemic. As the University of Gdańsk community, we are also experiencing this world-changing event. From the beginning, our activities have taken various forms - from conducting scientific research, remote teaching, keeping the University administration running to providing psychological support and sharing creative ways to…
UG scientists about COVID
The opening article of the newest edition of “Ruch Prawniczy, Ekonomiczny i Socjologiczny” (The Juridical, Economic and Sociological Movement), the oldest legal journal in Poland, has been written by researchers from the Faculty of Law and Administration (WPiA) of the University of Gdańsk. It is titled ‘Pandemia COVID-19: wielopłaszczyznowość problemu dostępu do szczepionek i…
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Once again, UG has engaged in the initiative to support diagnostics in fight against the coronavirus
Due to the increased risk of coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 infection, once again has the Faculty of Biology of the University of Gdańsk supported the previous actions of the university to quickly diagnose infections, by providing highly specialized instrument, the Lightcycler 480 II thermocycler, to the 7-th Navy Hospital Gdansk.
Photograph shows highly specialized…
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Prof. dr hab. Magdalena Gabig-Cimińska from the Department of Medical Biology and Genetics of the UG Faculty of Biology and the Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics of the Polish Academy of Sciences (IBB PAN) collected data and prepared research paper on studying and using SARS-CoV-2 ‘weak spots’ in COVID-19 treatment.
- Although we…
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Prof. dr hab. Magdalena Gabig-Cimińska from the UG Department of Medical Biology and Genetics on studying and using SARS-CoV-2 ‘weak spots’ in COVID-19 treatment.
Prof. dr hab. Magdalena Gabig-Cimińska from the Department of Medical Biology and Genetics of the UG Faculty of Biology and the Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Institute of Biochemistry and…
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A research paper ‘Geographical and temporal distribution of SARS-CoV-2 clades in the WHO European Region, January to June 2020’ analyzing the genetic variability of the SARS-CoV2 virus during the 6 months of the pandemic in Europe was published in the international journal Eurosurveilance on infectious disease surveillance, epidemiology and control in Europe. Researchers from…
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A research paper ‘Geographical and temporal distribution of SARS-CoV-2 clades in the WHO European Region, January to June 2020’ analyzing the genetic variability of the SARS-CoV2 virus during the 6 months of the pandemic in Europe was published in the international journal Eurosurveilance on infectious disease surveillance, epidemiology and control in…
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A project by Doctor Łukasz Rąbalski from the University of Gdańsk, SARS-CoV-2 co-infections. COVID-19 co-infections is financed by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education with an additional subsidy of PLN 985,000 for the University of Gdańsk.
Research conducted by Dr Łukasz Rąbalski (Department of Recombinant Vaccines of the Intercollegiate…
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Rector of the University of Gdańsk, Professor Jerzy Piotr Gwizdała issued the ordinance on teaching and research operations at the University of Gdańsk during winter semester of 2020/2021 academic year.
Below, a list of major information (from UG student’s point of view) included in the ordinance:
UG Mode of Classes Delivery during winter semester of…
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Prof. Ewa Łojkowska
Four Polish Scientists, among them Professor Ewa Łojkowska from the Intercollegiate Faculty of Biotechnology UG and MUG, Member of the University of Gdańsk Council, joined the signatories of an open letter calling for the creation of a European humanitarian foundation whose aim would be to prevent and counteract environmental and health…
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Four Polish Scientists, among them Professor Ewa Łojkowska from the Intercollegiate Faculty of Biotechnology UG and MUG, Member of the University of Gdańsk Council, joined the signatories of an open letter calling for the creation of a European humanitarian foundation whose aim would be to prevent and counteract environmental and health…
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Rector of the University of Gdańsk, Professor Jerzy Piotr Gwizdała and Chief Sanitary Inspector, Professor Jerzy Pinkas held a meeting with researchers from the Intercollegiate Faculty of Biotechnology UG and MUG, Professor Krystyna Bieńkowska-Szewczyk and dr Łukasz Rąbalski, concerning further cooperation on Covid-19 research. The research carried out at the University of Gdańsk makes a significant contribution to…
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Rector of the University of Gdańsk, Professor Jerzy Piotr Gwizdała issued an announcement on the University of Gdańsk Operating Principles until 30 September 2020:
The restrictions introduced by the University of Gdańsk Rector’s Regulation No 20/R/20 of 10 March 2020 on preventing the spread of coronavirus SARS-Cov-2 (with amendments) remains in force…
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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.…
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Due to the pandemic, Gdańsk University Choir has not been able to get together and rehearse, they are counting the days till it is possible again but have not become complacent. Out of this difficult experience, a beautiful online record came into being, ‘ We move the world’ by Gdańsk University Choir under the artistic director, professor Marcin Tomczak. Extraordinary, mutual remote work, being… at the choristers…
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Thanks to the mobile testing center you can undergo walk-thru coronavirus test free of charge, when arriving on foot or using form of transportation other than a car. It is the first such unit in Poland developed for the public to be swabbed for Covid-19 testing. The unit was financed and provided by Olivia Business Centre to the University Clinical Center in Gdańsk. The Governor of Pomorskie Voivodeship, Dariusz…
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The EXPRESS CALL TO FUND RESEARCH ON COVID-19 announced at the end of March, has just been concluded.
Dr hab. Ewelina Król from the Intercollegiate Faculty of Biotechnology UG and GUMed is one of the competition winners. She received PLN 999.600,00 in funding for the project:
“Towards safe anti-SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus vaccine - modifications of the spike protein leading to the elimination of ADE effect”.
The objective…
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Dr Wojciech Glac from the Faculty of Biology of the University of Gdańsk again proves that he has not received Science Popularizer Award in ‘Scientist’ Category in vain. The neurobiologist created board game called ‘Infection’, where you protect human body infected with the coronavirus. In that assessible way, dr Glac accustoms us with this difficult subject and educates us on the functioning of the immune system. We…
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It’s been a long time now since the astronauts started getting locked up for months, far away from their families, deprived of comfortable bed, delicious food, bike rides in the park, walking beloved dog, holding romantical partner’s hand, playing with children on the playground, drinking coffee on their balcony or porch, and to top all that deprived of gravity. They do it all for science, having no issue with that.…
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Dr Łukasz Rąbalski, researcher from the University of Gdańsk is the first person in Poland to have obtained full genetic sequence of SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus extracted from the Polish patient. He published it in GISAID global database. The discovery will enable researchers across the world to take Poland into account in their epidemiological inquiries on COVID-19. It is an important contribution to recognizing the…
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University of Gdańsk psychology students got involved in aiding the most disadvantaged during the prevailing epidemiological threat, together with St. Brother Albert’s Aid Society they supported homeless people. They provided information on protective measures against the coronavirus and how to act in case of contracting it. Homeless people often live in isolation, lack access to information, at the same time are high…
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Today, on 7 April 2020, we celebrate World Health Day. This year it came at a very difficult time when doctors, nurses, first responders, ambulance drivers, laboratory workers and other medical personnel are working heroically, even beyond their strength.
On behalf of academic community of the University of Gdańsk we would like to offer our sincere thanks to all healthcare professionals, especially those working in…
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Because of a difficult situation in our country, students from the “Innovative Ways Group” Scientific Circle have decided to organise a fundraiser. The goal of the “Help remotely on quarantine” campaign is to offer support for one of the hospitals in Gdansk to purchase the necessary protective and medical equipment, as well as, provide warm meals for medical staff.
All the Scientific Circles of the Faculty of Economics…
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This time the specialist equipement, two sets of Thermal Cycler Light Cycler 480 II, two BSL-2 Laminar flow cabinets, together with accessories, were provided to the VII Navy Hospital at Polanki street in Gdańsk. The hospital is a part of the national single-purpose infectious disease hospitals network. Later this week University of Gdańsk will additionally provide two semi-automated DNA isolation devices for…
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Pursuant to the Order of Minster of Science and Higher Education the advisory group was appointed to prevent, counteract and combat COVID-19, of which a member is prof. dr hab. Krystyna Bieńkowska-Szewczyk, Head of Laboratory of Virus Molecular Biology at the UG Institute of Biotechnology.
The advisory group will be mainly responsible for: preparing and presenting information to the minister regarding the epidemic…
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Pursuant to the Order of Minster of Science and Higher Education the advisory group was appointed to prevent, counteract and combat COVID-19, of which a member is prof. dr hab. Krystyna Bieńkowska-Szewczyk, Head of Laboratory of Virus Molecular Biology at the UG Institute of Biotechnology.
The advisory group will be mainly responsible for: preparing and presenting information to the minister regarding the epidemic…
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As many as 73% of full-time course classes and 71% of part-time course classes take place remotely at the University of Gdańsk.
The data has been gathered from every university faculty and unit. Only courses consisting mostly of laboratories, field classes or other forms of classes impossible to be held remotely demonstrate lower percentage values.
Remote classes are also held for foreigners studying under the…
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On 21 March 2020 the Minister of Science and Higher Education(MNiSW) decided to extend the suspension of higher education institutions till 10 April 2020. The decision was made due to Polish State declaring state of emergency over pandemic.
We would like to remind you that Rector’s Ordrer of 10 March 2020 on indefinite suspension of classes at the University of Gdańsk remains in force. The date of 10 April is only an…
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As a response to the dire needs of medical and sanitary services, due to the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus threat, the University of Gdańsk has provided its specialist apparatus to the Gdańsk Voivodship Unit of the State Sanitary Inspection to help address current treatment and testing crisis.
The apparatus, Thermal Cycler Light Cycler 480 II for marking genetic material of the virus using RT-PCR technology, allows for…
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In accordance with the Ministry of Science and Higher Education recommendation of 18 March on potential suspension of tuition fees.
https://www.gov.pl/web/nauka/informacja-dotyczaca-oplat-za-studia-oraz-o-mozliwosci-wsparcia-studentow
Rector of the University of Gdańsk issued the order to extend the current tuition fee deadline to 30 April 2020.
The Rector’s order is available online [ here ]
Meanwhile the…
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Dear Students,
It is a difficult situation for all of us but to maintain mental and physical wellbeing, we encourage you to warm-up your bodies from time to time during the quarantine.
The first part of the series involves:
Fitness workout at home – conducted by mgr Joanna Kania, School of Sports UG instructor and coach of AZS UG aerobic gymnastic unit.
Outdoor running exercises (forest, park, dirt road) – conducted by…
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The Institute of Psychology of the University of Gdańsk employees, together with doctoral students, students and alumni, declared free, online psychological support for people in need during the COVID-19 threat. During this difficult time, filled with unease, uncertainty and often loneliness, people, including University of Gdańsk students and employees, seek such support. Foreign students still inhabiting the…
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Pursuant to the Regulation of Minister of Science and Higher Education (MNiSW) of 16 March 2020 on performing work duties in relation to COVID-19 threat, the University of Gdańsk has introduced additional restrictions regarding the university employees presence at work. From March 18 to March 25, 2020 only the personnel essential to maintain UG work continuity, appointed by the heads of units, may be present at the…
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1.MOVEMENT RESTRICTIONS
Important! 2 meters – minimum distance between pedestrians
We introduce an obligation to maintain at least a 2-meter distance between pedestrians. This also applies to families and members of the same household.
Excluded from this requirement are:
parents with children requiring care (up to 13 years of age),
as well as people with disabilities, those who cannot move on their own, people with…