Although there are no students at the university in the summer, the campus is still vibrant! In the eco-park and around the faculties you can find blossoming coneflowers or buddleia bushes, as well as fruiting apple, pear, and rowan trees. Take a look at our photo report of the green UG campus, one of the most beautiful places in Gdańsk. It is worth mentioning that the university's greenery is taken care of by Green…

An agreement has been signed for the sale of rights to an invention by scientists from the Faculty of Chemistry working under prof. Piotr Skowron. The subject of the invention is a method for obtaining butyrylcholinesterase enzyme (BChE) as a bioactive component of biosensors for the early detection of pesticide and Chemical Warfare Agent (CW) contamination. Negotiations preceding the signing of the agreement were led…

When will therapeutic vaccines against immunogenic cancers be developed? How far does the Baltic Sea reach? How do you manage digital hygiene - your own and your children's? University of Gdańsk researchers are looking for answers to these questions, and in recent weeks their research has attracted considerable interest from journalists. Here are some conversations with our researchers on important current topics that…

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Radosław Sikorski, submitted to the Secretary General of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe a list of three candidates for the office of Judge of the European Court of Human Rights. One of them is the Head of the Department of Public International Law dr hab. Adam Wisniewski, prof. UG. Following…

The first Clean Lakes Festival is behind us! It was a sunny day full of knowledge, fascinating exhibitions and amazing creatures. Questions such as "Why is water green?" and "What is golden algae?" were answered at the Limnological Station in Borucino. The event attracted a lot of interest from tourists and locals, and the organisers are already…

Researchers from UG, in cooperation with the Rome Foundation named after Margrabina J. Z. Umiastowska, will study the recent history of emigration from Poland to Italy. The conclusions may prove useful in designing a European migration policy. A delegation from the Institute of Political Science - Director dr hab. Arkadiusz Modrzejewski, prof. UG, dr…

Mgr Agnieszka Wasilewska and mgr Zbigniew Ruszczyk holding one of the games created by the Section - a board that depicts the process of preparing a research data management plan. What is the idea of open science? Is it just about making publications freely available, or perhaps about building a scientific community based on the…

Projects carried out in cooperation with the University of Florence, the University of Naples, the Archaeological Museum in Naples, the PAS Library in Gdańsk and Tricity cultural institutions were the subject of a meeting between italianists from the University of Gdańsk and an Italian scientific delegation. Current and future forms of cooperation in…

Three agreements on international cooperation with universities from Uzbekistan signed by the Rector of UG prof. Piotr Stepnowski are the result of his participation in the 2nd Forum of Rectors of Poland and Uzbekistan. UG Rector prof. dr hab. Piotr Stepnowski took part in the 2nd Forum of Rectors of Poland and Uzbekistan. The event was held on 11-12…

This week marks the start of the Olympic Games in Paris. Psychology student Aleksandra Melzacka, together with her crew member Sandra Jankowiak, will represent Poland in sailing in the 49erFX class. Join us for an interview with the athlete on the eve of the Games. Karolina Żuk-Wieczorkiewicz: - Passion, pleasure, sport - what is sailing to you?…

Senator Sławomir Rybicki, Vice-Rector of the Marine University in Gdynia dr hab. Sambor Guze, Speaker of the RP Senate Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska and UG Rector prof. Piotr Stepnowski New environmental protection strategies, renewable energy, cooperation and the security of countries around the Baltic Sea - these are some of the…

In the world of globalisation and fast-growing cities, the balance between an effective transport system and the environment becomes crucial. Current challenges, research, and possible improvements (in Poland and Latin America) were the matter of our interview with prof. Luis A. Guzman - a renowned scholar and expert in urban planning and transport in…

The willingness to strengthen cooperation with Italian scientific and cultural institutions with the support of the Italian Embassy in Warsaw was discussed during a meeting with the Italian Ambassador to Poland, Luca Franchetti Pardo. On Thursday, July 18, the University of Gdańsk hosted a meeting with the Italian Ambassador to Poland, Luca Franchetti…

The recruitment process at the University of Gdańsk is underway. At most faculties, lists of candidates have been announced and the acceptance of documents has begun. Members of the recruitment committees at the Faculty of Languages and the Faculty of Social Sciences talk about their work and the most common mistakes made by candidates. Julia…

Michał Krasodomski, fot. Sailing Energy Ten sailors will represent Poland in eight sailing classes at this summer's Olympic Games in Paris. The regatta will take place in Marseille between July 28 and August 8. Two University of Gdańsk students are among the representatives: Aleksandra Melzacka (psychology student), competing in the…

Almost 30,000 candidates have applied for admission to study at the University of Gdańsk. Recruitment for some first-cycle programmes is still ongoing, as is recruitment for second-cycle full-time and part-time programmes. According to the recruitment data, as of today, in terms of the number of persons per place, the most popular among candidates for first-cycle studies and unified Master's studies are: Criminology (13…

The 4th Young Science Congress, which took place on 11-14 July at the University of Gdańsk and Gdansk University of Technology, enjoyed great interest, attracting more than 400 participants from 80 scientific institutions from all over Poland and abroad. Organised jointly by the Fahrenheit Union Universities - the University of Gdańsk (UG), the Gdańsk University of Gdańsk (GdańskTech) and the Medical University of…

Inter-university cooperation, student exchange and differences and similarities in the context of educational levels were discussed at a meeting with the Rector of Tokiwa University, Professor Keiko Tomita. On 15 July, a meeting was held with the Rector of Tokiwa University in Japan, prof. Keiko Tomita. The University of Gdańsk was represented by the…

Why is water green? What is golden algae? Does the lake have a history? The answers to these and other questions will be known to the participants of the 1st Clean Lakes Festival organised by the Centre for Monitoring and Protection of Waters at the University of Gdańsk.   The event will take place on 31 July from 11:00 to 17:00 at the Centre for…

The challenges of internationalisation of Polish HEIs and the characteristics of visa and border traffic were discussed by the participants of the annual consultation meeting of the 'Study in Poland' programme. The consultative meeting of the 'Study in Poland' programme was held on 10 July 2024 at the Warsaw School of Economics. It was attended, among…

The Polish Geological Institute - National Research Institute and the University of Gdańsk have concluded an agreement on research and teaching cooperation. The management of both institutions recognises the need to take active measures for the development of Earth and environmental sciences and is convinced of the growing role of geological and…

Prof. Ewa Łojkowska from the Intercollegiate Faculty of Biotechnology UG and MUG and prof. Dorota Rancew-Sikora from the Faculty of Social Sciences have been appointed as chairpersons of the Scientific Committees of the Polish Academy of Sciences for the 2024-2028 term. There are dozens of committees at the Polish Academy of Sciences. They are groups that bring together specialists from different areas of science. They…

Psychological Support Centre of the University of Gdańsk addresses its offer also to the international members of the academic community. In this challenging time today, many can feel overwhelmed, anxious, or uncertain in the face of distressing news. It is worth to take care of the mental health and well-being.    You Are Not Alone Our dedicated team…

A poetry book in Italian entitled ‘Grovigli’ by dr Tomasz Snarski of the Faculty of Law and Administration of the UG was published in the spring by the Cacucci Editore publishing house from Bari. We talk about Polish-Italian poetic cooperation with Roberto M. Polce, author of the translation of the volume. We ask Dr Tomasz Snarski, the poet himself,…

The last meeting of the Senate of the University of Gdańsk this academic year was opened by the Rector, prof. dr hab. Piotr Stepnowski, with the presentation of diplomas of recognition for the highest ranked courses of study in the Perspektywa 2024 ranking. The diplomas were received by: Dean of the Faculty of Languages dr hab. Arkadiusz Janicki, prof…

More than 400 applications from 80 institutions from all over Poland, a wide range of topical issues, and an opportunity to exchange knowledge and experience between the scientific community and the business sector - welcome to the 4th Young Science Congress. The event will take place on July 11-13, 2024. As well as fulfilling a very important…

After an over 30-day expedition, during which an international team of scientists studied the impact of the Baltic Sea on Arctic waters, r/v Oceanograf - the research vessel of the University of Gdańsk - arrived at the pier in Sopot. The ceremony marking the end of the BaltArctic Research Cruise was attended by the Rector of UG, prof. dr hab. Piotr…

An outstanding scientist and a true lady demanding not only from others but above all from herself, who always took into account the emotions and needs of others - this is how the Rector, prof. Piotr Stepnowski, spoke about prof. Urszula Jackowiak, who became an honorary professor of the University of Gdańsk on Thursday. On July 4, 2024, prof. dr hab.…

The scientific and development potential of Gdańsk universities and the increasingly close cooperation within the framework of the federalisation of Fahrenheit Universities was presented by the Rector of UG prof. dr hab. Piotr Stepnowski during a meeting in the series ‘Key development challenges of Pomerania’. On July 2nd, representatives of the Polish…

Project team, photo by dr Marta Grzechnik Investigating the consequences of mass population displacement in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine for European democracy and presenting evidence-based strategies to combat negative trends such as growing social antagonism and identity fragmentation - these are the main aims of the…