New substances in the fight against coronaviruses - a team from the Department of Recombinant Vaccines at IFB UG and MUG, led by dr hab. Ewelina Król, prof. UG, has published an article entitled ‘Anticoronavirus Activity of Uridine Glycoconjugates Containing a 1,2,3-Triazole Moiety’ in the prestigious ‘Journal of Medicinal Chemistry’. The publication…

International Centre for Cancer Vaccine Science UG, with its CANVAS project, was selected to be a part of the Europe-wide campaign Science4EU that promotes European research achievements and the EU’s actions in support of them. The CANVAS project aims to foster a better understanding of in vitro and animal models in designing the therapy against non-small cell lung cancer, which is the most widespread type of lung…

Photo by Lucas Krüger As part of the NAWA Strategic Partnerships project International Cooperation for Education on Sustainable Management and Protection of Antarctic Living Marine Resources and Ecosystems - AntarCTic Partnership of UG and INACH (ICEPACT), we announce a call for student internships at the Instituto Antártico Chileno…

A team of scientists from the Faculty of Chemistry at the University of Gdańsk, led by prof. dr hab. Adam Lesner, has patented an innovative diagnostic test enabling non-invasive (urine-based) early detection of nephropathy (kidney dysfunction) as a complication of diabetes. The work on the invention was carried out in close cooperation with the team…

On August 29, 2025, the University of Gdańsk will host the international Q-Con conference. This unique event is dedicated to the latest achievements in the field of quantum technologies, artificial intelligence and deep tech. The conference will be attended by over 200 participants from 25 countries, including representatives of universities, research…

The National Science Centre has announced the results of the SONATINA 9 competition for researchers with a PhD degree who are starting their scientific careers. The University of Gdańsk came second in terms of the number of affiliated beneficiaries - as many as three people will carry out their projects at our university. The total amount of funding…

A team of scientists from the Intercollegiate Faculty of Biotechnology at the University of Gdańsk and the Medical University of Gdańsk, as well as the Faculty of Chemistry at the University of Gdańsk, has obtained a patent for an invention concerning the deactivation of endocrine-active compounds in aqueous solutions, which was developed in…

A team of archaeologists led by dr Andrzej Kasprzak (Institute of Archaeology, University of Gdańsk, and Museum in Koszalin) is continuing excavation work at the burial mound cemetery in Rekowo. The earliest traces of settlement discovered at the site in Rekowo date back to the Stone Age and the early Bronze Age; traces of Roman influence have also…

fot. Łukasz Bień Nearly 700 participants from 120 research centres in Poland and abroad, 93 scientific panels, energy and joy of science. The 5th Young Science Congress, which took place on July 17-19, 2025, is behind us. ‘I don't know if science can be young, old or middle-aged. Science is simply wonderful, magnificent. Let's love…

On World Brain Day, we talk about how to use holidays to rest not only your body, but also your mind. A walk in nature, in the forest, is an activity that helps us relax and regenerate our brains. ‘By walking at a slow pace, staying active but immersed in a natural environment, our mind gains new strength to face the challenges that await us in this…