Today, on 7 April 2020, we celebrate World Health Day. This year it came at a very difficult time when doctors, nurses, first responders, ambulance drivers, laboratory workers and other medical personnel are working heroically, even beyond their strength. On behalf of academic community of the University of Gdańsk we would like to offer our sincere thanks to all healthcare professionals, especially those working in…

Dear Employees of the University of Gdańsk Dear Students and Doctoral Students   We have all been undergoing a difficult trial lately. We are forced to reorganize our professional and often private lives. It is a great challenge and a great responsibility towards our students, doctoral students, employees, our families and close ones. Facing the challenge of maintaining the university operation under this health and…

Because of a difficult situation in our country, students from the “Innovative Ways Group” Scientific Circle have decided to organise a fundraiser. The goal of the “Help remotely on quarantine” campaign is to offer support for one of the hospitals in Gdansk to purchase the necessary protective and medical equipment, as well as, provide warm meals for medical staff. All the Scientific Circles of the Faculty of Economics…

As many as 73% of full-time course classes and 71% of part-time course classes take place remotely at the University of Gdańsk.   The data has been gathered from every university faculty and unit. Only courses consisting mostly of laboratories, field classes or other forms of classes impossible to be held remotely demonstrate lower percentage values.   Remote classes are also held for foreigners studying under the…

On 21 March 2020 the Minister of Science and Higher Education(MNiSW) decided to extend the suspension of higher education institutions till 10 April 2020. The decision was made due to Polish State declaring state of emergency over pandemic. We would like to remind you that Rector’s Ordrer of 10 March 2020 on indefinite suspension of classes at the University of Gdańsk remains in force. The date of 10 April is only an…

Dear Employees, Students, PhD Students, Alumni and Friends of the University of Gdansk! Today is the 50th anniversary of the University of Gdansk. The University, which for five decades has consistently built a responsible and open academic community. Today we would like to thank everyone for being a part of this community and working every day for its development, supporting all plans and intentions. We wish you all…

20 March marks the 50th anniversary of the University of Gdańsk foundation. The half century anniversary came during difficult, unsuspected time. The traditional celebrations, including the concert on 19 March, were called off. The March’s scheduled debates, meetings and conferences will not take place. Together with our media patrons we prepared series of media articles, interviews, reviews of the history of University…

In accordance with the Ministry of Science and Higher Education recommendation of 18 March on potential suspension of tuition fees. https://www.gov.pl/web/nauka/informacja-dotyczaca-oplat-za-studia-oraz-o-mozliwosci-wsparcia-studentow   Rector of the University of Gdańsk issued the order to extend the current tuition fee deadline to 30 April 2020. The Rector’s order is available online [ here ]   Meanwhile the…

The Institute of Psychology of the University of Gdańsk employees, together with doctoral students, students and alumni, declared free, online psychological support for people in need during the COVID-19 threat. During this difficult time, filled with unease, uncertainty and often loneliness, people, including University of Gdańsk students and employees, seek such support. Foreign students still inhabiting the…

Pursuant to the Regulation of Minister of Science and Higher Education (MNiSW) of 16 March 2020 on performing work duties in relation to COVID-19 threat, the University of Gdańsk has introduced additional restrictions regarding the university employees presence at work. From March 18 to March 25, 2020 only the personnel essential to maintain UG work continuity, appointed by the heads of units, may be present at the…