Siphonophor Sulculeolaria chuni (suborder Calycophorae), photo by Maciej Mańko Their larvae are the size of an ant, but over time they surpass even whales in length - siphonophores are the subject of a scientific project by dr Maciej Mańko from the Faculty of Oceanography and Geography. The young oceanographer's research proposal…

Serdecznie zapraszamy studentów i doktorantów do udziału w konkursie „Energia Przyszłości”. Główną nagrodą jest wyjazd na zagraniczną konferencję poświęconą tematyce zrównoważonej energii! Zwycięskie zespoły otrzymają również dofinansowanie na realizację swoich projektów – nawet do 30 tys. zł. Tematyka konkursu to innowacyjne rozwiązania w dziedzinie…

Ćwiczenia z fizjoterapeutą, konsultacje z podologiem, szybkie testy diagnostyczne, warsztaty z pierwszej pomocy oraz bieg dla zdrowia – to tylko niektóre z atrakcji przygotowanych z okazji IV Dnia Bezpieczeństwa Pracy i Ochrony Zdrowia w Uniwersytecie Gdańskim. Wydarzenie skierowane do pracowników, doktorantów i studentów UG odbędzie się 9 maja o godz…

Tegorocznymi laureatami Nagrody Miasta Gdańska dla Młodych Naukowców im. Jana Uphagena zostali dr Julia Balcerowska z Instytutu Psychologii UG(nauki humanistyczne i społeczne) oraz dr n. med. Karol Steckiewicz z Gdańskiego Uniwersytetu Medycznego(nauki ścisłe i przyrodnicze). 12 kwietnia laureaci odebrali statuetki z rąk Prezydent Miasta Gdańska…

Podsumowanie czterech lat intensywnej aktywności i początek nowej współpracy! W Bibliotece Uniwersytetu Gdańskiego odbyło się uroczyste mianowanie dziekanów na kadencję 2024-2028.  -  Po czterech latach intensywnej pracy, patrząc wstecz, mogę śmiało powiedzieć, że w roli wspólnoty - społeczności akademickiej uczelni - sprawdziliśmy się! Było to możliwe…

  Technology Transfer Office is embarking on its new development strategy with Intellectual Property&Innovation Week, which is held under the patronage of the Patent Office of the Republic of Poland and the Polish Associaton of Academic Technology Transfer Offices. The event is being organised as part of World Intellectual Property Day, which was…

Commission related to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools at the University of Gdańsk and Faculty HR Excellence in Research Strategy Team of WPiA UG   invite University of Gdańsk community to a meeting to be held 17 April 2024 (Wednesday; starting at 17.00), entitled:   "Ethical and legal problems of practical applications of artificial intelligence".   The aim of our meeting is to reflect on the opportunities…

Commission for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools at the University of Gdańsk and Faculty HR Excellence in Research Strategy Team of WPiA UG   invite University of Gdańsk community to a meeting taking place on   April 17, 2024 (Wednesday); starting at 5.00 p.m, entitled:   ‘Ethical and legal problems of practical applications of artificial intelligence’.   Our meeting aims to reflect on the opportunities and…

Agata Palka won the gold medal in the general classification of the Polish Academic Judo Championships! The competitor in the up to 70 kg category was unrivalled, winning all her fights, thanks to which two gold medals hung around her neck - for the general classification and the university classification. Individual success was also enjoyed by Marcin…

The Law Library invites everyone to the exhibition ‘Around Law and Mercy’, which will be presented in the Library's lobby from April 08 to April 30, 2024. The exhibition will showcase the Library's collections in the fields of criminal law, philosophy, theology, and art, various initiatives related to the idea of mercy, including the activities of the…

The room where no sound reaches, the history of the Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Informatics, but above all the preparations for the forthcoming evaluation were discussed by the Vice-Rector for Research prof. dr hab. Wiesław Laskowski, deans, vice-deans and heads of units at the University of Gdańsk. Evaluation is one of the most important…

The Prime Minister Donald Tusk, at the request of the Minister of Justice Adam Bodnar, appointed the Commission for the Codification of Criminal Law. Dr hab. Sławomir Steinborn, prof. UG, is among the appointed members. The nomination ceremony took place on April 4 this year. As the Minister of Justice, Adam Bodnar pointed out, the Commission is…

Representatives of the University of Gdańsk and the University of Warmia and Mazury discussed activities related to the implementation of the EDM system during a training meeting. On April 4, the University of Gdańsk held a training meeting for representatives of the University of Warmia and Mazury concerning the Electronic Document Management system.…

NAUKA POMAGA - POMÓŻ NAUCE (SCIENCE HELPS - HELP SCIENCE) - with this slogan, the Foundation for Polish Science encourages you to donate 1.5% of your tax to young researchers! Three female scientists from the UG joined the campaign: prof. dr hab. Natalia Marek-Trzonkowska, dr hab. Danuta Gutowska-Owsiak, prof. UG, and dr hab. Karolina Pierzynowska…

The organisers of the L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women and Science programme have been recognising the achievements of Polish female researchers for more than 23 years. This unique scholarship competition aims to promote women in science and support their research. The project is addressed to female scientists conducting groundbreaking research in the life…

From left: Andrzej Stelmasiewicz, dr Katarzyna Pastuszak, oraz Piotr Grzelak. Photo: Dominik Paszliński/ gdańsk.pl Dr Katarzyna Pastuszak, from the Performing Arts Research Unit of the Institute of English and American Studies and the Between.Pomiędzy Research Studio at UG, has received a double Cultural Scholarship from the City…

April is upon us. Full after Easter, but hungry for culture? Come to the UG Film Centre! On April 5 at 6 p.m., we once again invite you to 20 Days in Mariupol, a harrowing documentary recording the first days after the outbreak of war in Ukraine. The second part of Dune, directed by Denis Villeneuve, reigns supreme in cinemas - for us, it is an…

The next month is full of exceptional events organised by the students of the University of Gdańsk within the Academic Cultural Centre ALTERNATOR. The calendar features something for fans of music, visual arts, events, and film. Learn more about the programme!   4.04.2024 - CINEMA HORIZONS: Dream Scenario WHERE? 55 Wita Stwosza Street, assembly hall 1.43 A comedy no one has ever dreamt of! Paul (Nicolas Cage) is a…

UG Rector prof. Piotr Stepnowski represented CRASP in Istanbul during meetings accompanying the IEFT education fair organised by the Perspektywy Educational Foundation. It was an opportunity to talk to the Rector of Koç University about strengthening research cooperation and the first-ever Polish-Turkish Rectors' Forum, which will be held soon in…

Academic Citizens' Budget of the University of Gdańsk (ACB UG) is a project which allows UG employees, students and doctoral students to submit their ideas for the development of the university. Submission in the third edition of ACB UG launches on April 2, 2024. In the first two editions of ACB UG, the academic community selected in a vote 8 projects…

The third edition of the ‘Bike to University’ competition, addressed to employees, students, and doctoral students of the University of Gdańsk who care about the environment and are willing to change their transport habits, has been launched. The initiative was organised jointly with the Gdansk University of Technology as part of the Fahrenheit…

Easter eggs, a lamb, a mass, a festive breakfast - these are today's Polish associations with Easter. But what was Easter like in the past? How did the holiday used to be prepared in Kashubia and Gdańsk? We asked academicians and enthusiasts of the region. They told us about customs known centuries ago and cultivated even before the Second World War, as well as those that are still encountered today. In most cases, they…

On the occasion of the forthcoming Easter holidays, I wish you all Peace where there is uncertainty, Balance where there is instability, Perseverance where faith is lacking. May the Easter time be a source of strength and love.   Rector of the University of Gdańsk Prof. Piotr Stepnowski

Photo by Polish Yachting Association Lilly May Niezabitowska - a student of the University of Gdańsk, Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Informatics - has become the European Under-21 Champion in the Olympic ILCA 6 class. The sailing section athlete was in the lead throughout the regatta held in Pollensa, Mallorca, Spain, and…

Dr hab. Dorota Pyć, prof. UG, Head of the Department of Maritime Law at the Faculty of Law and Administration, has been elected President of the Port of Gdańsk. She has been associated with the Port of Gdańsk since 2019 as a member of the Supervisory Board of ZMPG on behalf of the City of Gdańsk. Resolutions on the election of members of the Management…

photo by Anna Strzyżak/Kancelaria Sejmu The Speaker of the Sejm appointed the Labour Protection Council for the 12th term of office. Among the appointed members is dr Marta Zbucka-Gargas from the Department of Labour Law at the Faculty of Law and Administration of the UG, whose candidacy was proposed by the Prime Minister. The…

The Polish Patent Office has issued a decision to grant a patent for the invention named ‘Nimesulide salts and method of obtaining nimesulide salt crystals’. The creators of the invention are dr hab. Artur Sikorski, prof. UG and mgr inż. Małgorzata Rybczyńska. The patent granted to the scientists from the Department of Chemistry concerns new solid…

The University of Gdansk community once again has the opportunity to participate in the 'La Solidaire de Brest' charity run (here you will find the QR code for the application). Our SEA-EU alliance partner Universitè de Bretagne Occidentale in Brest, France, is organising a fundraiser between April 1-7, 2024, which will benefit charities. To be a…

Paweł Golonko, Szymon Jaskulski and Jędrzej Michalik are UG students who received scholarships from the Minister of Science and Higher Education this year. All laureates were recognised for their significant scientific or artistic achievements; each will receive PLN 17,000. Students from all over Poland competed for the scholarships - each could submit achievements in a particular scientific or artistic discipline, as…

Researchers from the University of Gdańsk have developed new efficient and stable emitters for use in so-called fourth-generation OLEDs. The article, in which they describe the entire process from design to testing of the new devices, was published in the prestigious ASC journal ‘Applied Materials & Interfaces’ with an impact factor of 9.6 and an…