Rector prof. Piotr Stepnowski chaired discussion panels during the 3rd Forum of Rectors of Poland and Uzbekistan, which is taking place in Samarkand. The event is one of the most important academic initiatives strengthening cooperation between Europe and Central Asia. As announced by the Minister of Science and Higher Education, dr Marcin Kulasek,…

High-end cameras (including 4K streaming cameras), microphones, studio lighting and specialist software - on 10 April 2026, the Faculty of History at the University of Gdańsk hosted the official opening of a modern multimedia recording studio, realised as part of the third edition of the Academic Citizens' Budget. The studio will enable the production…

fot. Grzegorz Mehring / www.gdansk.pl  Debora Sobieska and Dawid Zając, outstanding students at the University of Gdańsk, have received scholarships for their exceptional contributions to Gdańsk. The ceremony to award the Mayor of Gdańsk’s Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit Scholarships for the 2025/2026 academic year took place on 8 April…

Quantum cryptography is currently one of the hottest topics in the world. Researchers from around the world will discuss this and other issues relating to quantum information theory and quantum simulations during the XVII Symposium KCIK-ICTQT on Quantum Information, which will take place on 13-15 May at the Teaching and Conference Centre of the…

What does quantum physics have to do with the reality we live in? What is everyday life like at the Prof. Krzysztof Skóra Hel Marine Station? How did Gdańskers use to enjoy the flavours of colonial goods - and what can we say about this based on archaeological discoveries? The University of Gdańsk Museum invites you to spring and summer science…

Artificial intelligence systems have significant implications for human rights – which necessitates the development of legal regulations concerning AI technology. What mechanisms can the European Union employ to protect citizens from the risks associated with the use of artificial intelligence? How can AI be used positively? These (and other) issues…

The University of Gdańsk is consistently developing its activities under the Human Resources Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R), strengthening standards for the work and development of researchers in accordance with the principles of the European Charter for Researchers. March was a month of intensive initiatives focused on collaboration, skills development and strategic planning for the coming years…

Want to help the planet, reduce your carbon footprint and look after your health at the same time? Join our ‘Bike to University’ campaign! The fifth edition of the campaign, co-organised by the University of Gdańsk and Gdańsk University of Technology as part of the Fahrenheit Universities initiative, will run from 13 April until the end of September…

We see it happening, but we look away. We want to react, but we stay silent. We know we need to act, but we don’t know how. Do you want to overcome that feeling of helplessness and learn how to stand up to such situations? Join us for the free training session ‘How to respond to harassment in public spaces’, taking place at the Faculty of History,…

Why are deferred payments so tempting? How can you shop without getting into debt? Is online security possible? And what should you know when starting a business? Experts will answer these and many other questions during the Financial Ombudsman Days, which will take place on 16 and 17 April at the Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Informatics at the…

Dr hab. Michał Kubiak, prof. UG, from the Institute of Political Science at the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Gdańsk, has been appointed by the Marshal of the Pomeranian Voivodeship to the Pomeranian Voivodeship Council of Seniors for its third term, covering the years 2026–2029. The first meeting and the presentation of the…

The refurbished Student Hall of Residence no. 9 in Sopot will provide 131 rooms for a total of 230 students at the University of Gdańsk. Thanks to the efforts of the Rector, prof. Piotr Stepnowski, the Ministry of Science and Higher Education has approved the cost of the hall of residence’s refurbishment and renovation, amounting to almost 15.5 million zlotys, of which 6 million zlotys has been allocated for use in 2026…

Three days of lectures, seminars, discussions and presentations of innovative solutions in the energy sector - the Power Connect event took place from 18 to 20 March 2026, with the University of Gdańsk playing an active role. The University had its own stand, which attracted considerable interest from visitors. Student research societies in physics,…

Źródło grafiki: katcityart.pl It is hard to find a more recognisable and universal symbol of Easter than the Easter egg – that is, the egg itself. No wonder it is the egg that symbolises new life. The egg – complete with its shell – is a unique achievement of evolution, which allowed vertebrates to reproduce…

The University of Gdańsk has signed an agreement with Olivia Centre, under which it has awarded the modern business centre the title of Patron of Academic Sport at the University of Gdańsk. ‘I am convinced that this partnership will enable us to strengthen academic sport,’ emphasised the Rector of the University of Gdańsk, prof. Piotr Stepnowski. The…

A new initiative has been launched at the University of Gdańsk to support the development of academic and social activities. On Wednesday, 1 April 2026, the Foundation for the Development of the University of Gdańsk signed a donation agreement, under which - thanks to the generosity of two researchers from the University of Gdańsk - the ‘Seminarium…

The Interdisciplinary Laboratory for Artificial Intelligence Applications is a unit designed to play a key role in coordinating the flow of information and initiatives related to AI at the University of Gdańsk. The Laboratory is headed by dr Jakub Neumann, a prof. at the University of Gdańsk’s Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Informatics. ‘…

Researchers from the University of Gdańsk have secured funding for two projects under the prestigious Horizon Europe programme supporting the development of young researchers: the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions - Doctoral Networks (MSCA - DN). The projects on behalf of the University of Gdańsk will be led by prof. Joanna Skórko-Glonek from the Faculty…

The Minister of Science and Higher Education has awarded scholarships for significant academic, artistic, or sporting achievements for the 2025/2026 academic year. Among the 402 scholarship recipients selected from 1,155 candidates whose applications met the formal criteria, as many as seven are studying at the University of Gdańsk! The academic disciplines represented by our students include psychology, biological…

A Polish-Turkish Centre for Studies is being established at the University of Gdańsk - a new intercollegiate body aimed at developing long-term scientific, educational and institutional cooperation between Poland and Turkey. Dr hab. Wojciech Grabowski, prof. UG, from the Institute of Political Science, has been appointed as the Centre’s Organising…

The internationalisation of research, the research landscape, the academic community, and the educational process and content, as well as increasing the potential and visibility of Polish universities on the global stage - these are the fundamental strategic objectives set out in the National Strategy for the Internationalisation of Polish Higher…

Are you curious about how quantum chips work? How do you create a quantum dot containing single electrons? The University of Gdańsk and Lund University cordially invite you to the second edition of the Summer School: Physics of Quantum Chips (Physics of Quantum Chips, PQC), which will take place in Gdańsk during the first week of July 2026. A basic understanding of quantum mechanics is required. Registration is open…

On Thursday, 26 March, a car struck a young female wolf near the Tricity Ring Road. Scientists from the Department of Vertebrate Ecology and Zoology at the University of Gdańsk took part in the rescue operation aimed at helping the animal. We spoke to dr Maciej Szewczyk about encounters with wolves, rescue operations, and the myths surrounding these predators…

Designing evidence-based gender equality plans – this was one of the key objectives of MINDtheGEPs, an international project funded by the European Union. An article summarising MINDtheGEPs was published in March on the European Commission’s website. It highlighted, among other things, the involvement of the University of Gdańsk, which was honoured (in…

Can games truly change a person? How can they be used in shaping positive values? Professor Sarah L. Bowman, who visited the University of Gdańsk as part of the Visiting Professors programme, explains that it’s not just a game itself that matters. What do we need if we want to use role-playing games as a teaching method? Karolina Żuk-Wieczorkiewicz: -…

A groundbreaking study covering 58 countries shows that people’s willingness to engage in intergroup violence is not a uniform way of thinking. Published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America (PNAS), the findings indicate that extremist intentions have two fundamentally different psychological underpinnings…

Seven days of lectures, workshops and laboratory demonstrations, educational stands, nearly 150 hours of activities organised by 120 people, and over 3,000 visitors - the 16th edition of Brain Days in the Tricity came to an end on Sunday. During this time, children, young people and adults were able to take part in numerous - and varied! - events at…

ICYMARE (International Conference for Young Marine Researchers) is an international conference organised by and for young researchers in the marine sciences. This year’s edition will take place 7-11 September 2026 in Bremen (Germany). The call for abstracts is open until 15 May 2026. Since 2019, this grassroots initiative by early-career researchers…

The RESSAC Festival - Festival of Research in Science, Arts and Creation - is an event that brings together science, art and creative research presentations. Its fourth edition took place in Brest (France) from 10 to 14 March. An important - and visually spectacular - element of the festival was the (Very) Big Data! competition, organised as part of…

Gold in the university category and in the overall Polish Academic Championships (AMP) classification in women's rowing ergometer, silver and bronze for the men, as well as silver in the university classification in judo – these are the team results from the competition held last weekend as part of the Polish Academic Championships. The #UGteam also brought home numerous individual medals from Warsaw and Białystok! AMP…