Photo by Alan Stocki The mock matura exams, lectures, presentations by faculties, live science meetings at the stands of scientific clubs - these are just some of the attractions that visitors to the University of Gdańsk can enjoy on March 12-13 during the UG Open Days. The event was hosted for the third time by the Faculty of…

The University of Gdańsk made it to the podium in three categories in the 12th edition of the Genius Universitatis 2025 marketing competition aimed at all Polish higher education institutions. The final gala of the competition took place on March 7 during the International Education Exhibition at the EXPO in Warsaw. 32 universities entered this year's…

Photo by Edu Lauton on Unsplash Bonuses, development opportunities, a friendly environment, good communication, or maybe working in a competent team? On the first Friday in March, we celebrate Employee Appreciation Day. We talked to dr Dorota Godlewska-Werner, researcher and expert in the field of work psychology, organisation and…

https://youtu.be/GctbUgTMA-4 photo by Nikola Wierzbicka-Mróz In March, we celebrate two holidays in close proximity: Women's Day and Men's Day. On this occasion, we invited female scientists to join us in a conversation. For 20 years, they have been exploring the topic of gender and gender roles - and striving to make life better…

Prof. Piotr Stepnowski, Rector of the University of Gdańsk, and Mieczysław Struk, Marshal of the Pomeranian Voivodeship, have the honour of inviting the academic community to the anniversary performance of ‘The Peasants’ (‘Chłopi’) on the occasion of the 55th anniversary of the University of Gdańsk. The performance of ‘The Peasants’ will take place on…

Professor Krzysztof Skóra UG Marine Station admitted its first patient of the year over the weekend: an Orlica, an approximately two-year-old female grey seal, Halichoerus grypus. The seal, which was found on a beach near Orłowo, suffers from skin lesions, anaemia and pneumonia. It is receiving veterinary assistance and professional care…

The university ski competition in giant slalom on the slopes of Kotelnica Białczańska on February 13 and 20, 2025, brought a lot of smiles, emotions and positive impressions. The event was held under the patronage of the Rector of the University of Gdańsk as part of the celebrations of the 55th anniversary of the University of Gdańsk. The employees and…

Photo by K. Mitch Hodge on Unsplash According to the World Health Organization (WHO), depression was the second most common disease in the world in 2020. It is estimated that by 2030 it could be the most common disease. It can be life-threatening and at the same time it is a very ‘democratic’ disease - it affects people of all ages…

Photo by Alan Stocki During the 55 years of its existence, the University of Gdańsk has become an integral part of Tricity. The university campuses have grown into its landscape, the largest of which is the Oliwa Campus. To commemorate the anniversary and honour the memory of prof. Maria Janion, who laid the foundations of…

A modern sports hall, gym, indoor pitches, tennis courts - these and other facilities will be part of the Sports Centre to be built on the Oliwa campus near the so-called ‘old rectorate’. Last week, the construction site was ceremoniously handed over to the contractor. Future UG Sports Centre - visualisation…