The SEA-EU alliance, of which the University of Gdańsk is a co-founder and active contributor, has received further funding from the European Commission. The partners will be given €7.2 million to implement the SEA-EU Next project, which marks the next stage in the development of the European Maritime University. This will enable them to develop joint…

For over 55 years, the University of Gdańsk has helped shape Oliwa’s identity. Today, the university’s largest campus is an integral part of the district, and for decades the academic community has helped shape its scientific, social and cultural character. Therefore, during the celebrations marking the 100th anniversary of Oliwa’s…

The second-cycle degree programme Solidarity Studies, launched at the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Gdańsk, has received ex ante accreditation from the Polish Accreditation Committee, confirming the high quality of the study programme and its compliance with current educational standards. The coordinator of the programme’s…

Can sound be converted into light? An international research team, led by scientists from the University of Gdańsk, has demonstrated that ultrasonic waves can trigger light emission in a luminescent material. The research was led by scientists from the University of Gdańsk: dr hab. Sebastian Mahlik, prof. UG and dr Justyna Barzowska from the Institute…

Paula Meehan is one of the most important contemporary Irish poets. Why does she describe herself as O’Malley’s child? How did her fascination with Emily Dickinson begin? And what is the source of her poetry? Urszula Abucewicz and Patrycja Zielke talk to the poet. Patrycja Zielke: - Your poetry, though deeply rooted in mythological and Irish contexts,…

The University of Gdańsk Senate’s last meeting before the summer break took place on 2 July 2026. It was chaired by the Rector of the University of Gdańsk, prof. Piotr Stepnowski, who began by presenting letters of congratulations to those who had recently been awarded the title of professor. The meeting’s agenda also included, amongst other items, a…

‘If someone needs to flee from home, we must suppose living conditions in their country are extremely difficult.’ Dr Francesca Tessitore, psychoanalyst, works with forced migrants and asylum seekers both as a researcher and as a clinician. Her research focuses on the relationship between undergoing extreme trauma and autobiographical narrative in the context of forced migration and seeking international protection. What…

Can viruses help treat bacterial skin infections? A growing body of research suggests that they can. One of the most prestigious journals in the field of clinical microbiology has published a review article on the use of bacteriophages in the treatment of skin infections and diseases. Among the co-authors of the publication was prof. dr hab. Alicja…

Mgr Marta Szaszkiewicz-Sawa, Director of the University of Gdańsk Museum, has been elected Vice-President of the Association of University Museums for the 2026–2030 term. The decision was taken during the Association’s General Election Meeting, which took place on 30 June 2026 at the University of Warsaw Museum. The election of a…

Dr Łukasz Wirkus of the Institute of Pedagogy was awarded the Honorary Badge for Merit to the Administration of Justice by the Minister of Justice, Waldemar Żurek. The award ceremony, presided over by Maria Ejchart, Under-Secretary of State at the Ministry of Justice, took place on 25 June 2026. The Honorary…

Signatories to the Gdańsk Declaration The signing of the Gdańsk Declaration was the highlight of the 1st Baltic Rectors’ Forum, initiated and organised by the University of Gdańsk. Rectors and representatives of universities from nine countries in the Baltic Sea Region have committed to long-term cooperation in the…

Strengthening relationships, deepening cooperation and building a better future are the main themes of the first Baltic Rectors’ Forum, which on 29 June brought together over 100 rectors and representatives of universities and institutions from the countries of the Baltic Sea region and their partner nations. The Forum is intended to mark an important…

Scientists from around the world specialising in spectroscopy, the physics and chemistry of materials, and modern photonic technologies will gather at the University of Gdańsk for the International Workshop on Advanced Spectroscopy and Optical Materials. This is the ninth edition of the IWASOM conference, which will take place from 5 to 10 July at the…

From 22 to 25 June, five leading Polish universities hosted Ukrainian Academic Week in Poland. The University of Gdańsk played its part in the discussion on Ukraine’s present and future - on Thursday, a meeting entitled ‘Education - a key factor in shaping identity’, dedicated to Polish-Ukrainian academic relations and the role of universities in…

Anton Zeilinger fot. Austrian Academy of Sciences, Sepp Dreissinger Prof. Anton Zeilinger - a Nobel laureate, world-renowned quantum physicist and long-standing collaborator of the International Centre for Theory of Quantum Technologies (ICTQT) at the University of Gdańsk - has joined the ranks of foreign members of the Polish…

The Minister of Science and Higher Education, Marcin Kulasek, has awarded scholarships to 230 outstanding young scientists representing 54 scientific and artistic disciplines. Among the recipients were four researchers from the University of Gdańsk: dr Maciej Mańko, dr Dorota Miler, dr Urszula Zarzecka, and dr Magdalena Zdrowowicz-Żamojc. The Minister…

Over 100 rectors and representatives of governments, the academic world, business and international organisations from countries in the Baltic Sea region will meet on 29 June in Gdańsk for the first Baltic Rectors’ Forum - an event that has the potential to become one of the most important forums for academic and strategic cooperation in…

In the recently published Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026, which assesses higher education institutions from around the world in terms of their commitment to the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals, the University of Gdańsk ranks highly amongst all global universities and tops the list of Polish institutions. This ranking is…

The results of the competition for scholarships awarded by the Lanckoroński Foundation and the Lanckoroński Foundation of Brzezie to Polish humanities scholars for research abroad have been announced. One of the scholarship recipients (for 2027) is dr hab. Karol Kłodziński from the Department of Ancient History at the Institute of History, University…

The University of Gdańsk has risen to the top ten of the best academic institutions in Poland in the Perspektywy 2026 University Ranking. This is the University of Gdańsk’s highest position ever in the history of this most important and prestigious ranking of Polish higher education institutions. The Faculty of Chemistry achieved this success, with its…

At the invitation of the Rector of the University of Gdańsk, prof. Piotr Stepnowski, students from the Tri-City Youth Circle of the Workers' Initiative met with the university authorities to discuss the measures being taken by the University of Gdańsk to ensure students have access to affordable, good-quality meals. At the start of the meeting, the…

How can the circular economy be effectively implemented in local authorities in Pomerania? What are the biggest challenges facing local authorities, and what are the educational needs of officials and residents? Answers to these questions were the focus of the seminar ‘Circular Economy in Practice in Local Authorities of the Pomeranian Voivodeship’,…

Nearly 7 million zlotys for the implementation of the project ‘CO₂ capture technology from industrial gas streams using advanced porous materials’ (CO2MAT) has been awarded in the third call for proposals under the NEON programme, implemented as a joint endeavour between the National Centre for Research and Development and ORLEN S.A. The project, led by prof. Adriana Zaleska-Medynska, will be carried out at the Faculty…

The University of Gdańsk came third in Poland in the first edition of the nationwide ‘Uczelnia Otwarta’ (‘Open University’) ranking, which assesses universities that create a friendly, accessible and inclusive study environment. The ranking was compiled by the Student Parliament of the Republic of Poland. In the ranking, which covered all…

More work and relaxation areas within university buildings and in the outdoor spaces of the university campuses, the development of green spaces and the refurbishment of lecture theatres, as well as - for the first time! - sporting, cultural and social events creating spaces for the academic community to come together - we now know the projects…

How can we build a city that responds to conflict not only with sanctions, but also through dialogue, accountability and the restoration of relationships? Representatives from the Faculty of Law and Administration at the University of Gdańsk, the University Arbitration and Mediation Centre, and the City of Gdańsk spoke about Gdańsk’s experiences in…

On 15 June 2026, the Rector of the University of Gdańsk, prof. dr hab. Piotr Stepnowski received an honorary doctorate from the University of Split, one of Croatia’s most important academic centres and a member of the SEA-EU alliance of European universities, to which the University of Gdańsk also belongs. This highest academic distinction…

Delegacja UG A meeting of representatives from the universities forming the SEA-EU alliance has concluded in Brest, during which over six years of cooperation were reviewed and plans for the coming years were established. This marks a key transitional moment for the coastal community, which is bringing the second phase of the SEA-EU…

The distinguished American mathematician prof. Lisa Piccirillo will be this year’s speaker at the conference commemorating prof. Andrzej Jankowski - one of the pioneers of algebraic topology in Poland. For years, this event has attracted outstanding mathematicians from all over the world. Prof. Andrzej Jankowski was one of the first mathematicians in…

Can music therapy support addiction treatment? An international team of researchers involved in the FALCO project (Fighting addictions, improving lives: Comprehensive drug rehabilitation with music) is seeking answers to this question, particularly in the context of the long-term effects of such support. In Poland, the project is being carried out by…