In November, the University of Gdańsk is once again joining the nationwide Movember campaign, which aims to raise awareness about men's health, particularly testicular and prostate cancer prevention and mental health. The campaign aims to encourage prevention, break taboos and support the development of a culture of health care in the academic community. The campaign at the University of Gdańsk is organised by the Centre for Student and Doctoral Activities.
As part of this year's campaign, thanks to cooperation with the MUG University Clinical Centre (UCK), there will be an opportunity to take advantage of free preventive examinations. The scope of the examinations includes:
- testicular examination - for people aged 18-45,
- prostate examination - for people over 50.
The examinations will be performed at the University Clinical Centre on 18 November, between 5:00 p.m. and 7:45 p.m.
Moustache Days at the University of Gdańsk
Movember also includes accompanying events aimed at integrating the academic community and encouraging people to take part in the campaign and look after their own health. Moustache Days will feature a photo booth with moustaches and gadgets, a stand with educational materials, mini-campaigns and health challenges.
Calendar of events:
- 10 November - start of the photo competition ‘A moustache suits you’ (the competition runs until 24 November)
- 20 November - WNS: NFZ stand + Movember photo booth
- 25 November - Wysepka: “Moustache Party’ + Moustache Health Quiz
- 28 November - Ygrek: “Karaoke with a moustache’
'A moustache suits you’ photo competition
We encourage you to send us creative photos with a moustache - natural, stylised or... completely crazy!
Everyone is welcome to participate - including ladies. You can use, for example, fake moustaches, make-up, paper, cotton wool, glitter, pasta or other creative solutions.
Details of the competition can be found HERE.
Organisers and partners of the campaign
Organiser:
- University of Gdańsk - Centre for Student and Doctoral Activities
Strategic partner (research)
- University Clinical Centre
Co-organisers:
- UG Student Parliament
- UG Doctoral Council
- Scientific circles
- UG Communication and Promotion Centre
- MORS Radio
Additional initiative partner:
- Gdańsk University of the Third Age (carries out its own health promotion activities in cooperation with CASiD)
More information about the Movember 2025 campaign can be found on the CASiD website.