Nearly 7 million zlotys for the implementation of the project ‘CO₂ capture technology from industrial gas streams using advanced porous materials’ (CO2MAT) has been awarded in the third call for proposals under the NEON programme, implemented as a joint endeavour between the National Centre for Research and Development and ORLEN S.A. The project, led by prof. Adriana Zaleska-Medynska, will be carried out at the Faculty…

The University of Gdańsk came third in Poland in the first edition of the nationwide ‘Uczelnia Otwarta’ (‘Open University’) ranking, which assesses universities that create a friendly, accessible and inclusive study environment. The ranking was compiled by the Student Parliament of the Republic of Poland. In the ranking, which covered all…

More work and relaxation areas within university buildings and in the outdoor spaces of the university campuses, the development of green spaces and the refurbishment of lecture theatres, as well as - for the first time! - sporting, cultural and social events creating spaces for the academic community to come together - we now know the projects…

How can we build a city that responds to conflict not only with sanctions, but also through dialogue, accountability and the restoration of relationships? Representatives from the Faculty of Law and Administration at the University of Gdańsk, the University Arbitration and Mediation Centre, and the City of Gdańsk spoke about Gdańsk’s experiences in…

On 15 June 2026, the Rector of the University of Gdańsk, prof. dr hab. Piotr Stepnowski received an honorary doctorate from the University of Split, one of Croatia’s most important academic centres and a member of the SEA-EU alliance of European universities, to which the University of Gdańsk also belongs. This highest academic distinction…

Delegacja UG A meeting of representatives from the universities forming the SEA-EU alliance has concluded in Brest, during which over six years of cooperation were reviewed and plans for the coming years were established. This marks a key transitional moment for the coastal community, which is bringing the second phase of the SEA-EU…

The distinguished American mathematician prof. Lisa Piccirillo will be this year’s speaker at the conference commemorating prof. Andrzej Jankowski - one of the pioneers of algebraic topology in Poland. For years, this event has attracted outstanding mathematicians from all over the world. Prof. Andrzej Jankowski was one of the first mathematicians in…

Can music therapy support addiction treatment? An international team of researchers involved in the FALCO project (Fighting addictions, improving lives: Comprehensive drug rehabilitation with music) is seeking answers to this question, particularly in the context of the long-term effects of such support. In Poland, the project is being carried out by…

Zero-stress zones, co-working spaces, covered bike racks and green areas - these are the results of the previous edition of the University of Gdańsk Academic Citizens' Budget programme. Submissions for the fifth edition closes on 14 June! This year brings many new features: first and foremost, the distinction between student and staff projects has been…

We know the winners of the ‘Competition for the Gdańsk Branch of the Polish Academy of Sciences Award for Young Scientists for the best creative work published in 2025’. As always, the awards were presented in five categories; in four of them, the laureates were researchers from the University of Gdańsk! The Gdańsk Branch of the Polish Academy of…

Dr Felix Huber from the Institute of Computer Science at the University of Gdańsk was among the winners of the prestigious international QuantERA Call 2025 grant competition, having been involved in two projects, one of which he will coordinate. The competition is one of the most important European programmes supporting research into…

We present a profile of dr Tomasz Linowski from the International Centre for Theory of Quantum Technologies at the University of Gdańsk, winner of the prestigious START grant from the FPS in the field of physics. The START programme is the FPS’s longest-running fellowship programme, supporting outstanding young scientists across all fields of science.…

‘How do you imagine the future of Pomerania?’ - this was the question posed to young people by the organisers of the conference ‘Pomerania says Future. A conference on the skills of tomorrow in the face of the region’s transformation’. Representatives from the University of Gdańsk also participated in the event, which took place in Gdynia on 28 and 29…

We present a profile of dr Łukasz Grabowski, a lecturer in the Department of Molecular Biology at the Faculty of Biology, University of Gdańsk, and recipient of the prestigious START grant from the Foundation for Polish Science in the field of microbiology. The START programme is the FPS’s longest-running fellowship scheme, supporting outstanding young…

Over 80 educational booths, science demonstrations, experiments, workshops, sports activities - and thousands of visitors! That’s what the 5th Fahrenheit Science Picnic looked like, which we celebrated this year on May 24, the anniversary of FarU’s patron’s birthday. The event, organised jointly by The Fahrenheit Union of Universities in Gdańsk and Hevelianum, once again transformed Góra Gradowa into an open space for…

ASA UG Women’s Handball Team Wins Polish Academic Championship! Gold medal for the ASA UG handball players at the Polish Academic Handball Championship finals in Opole! During an extremely demanding and thrilling final match on May 24, the players from the University of Gdańsk faced off against the team from the University of Radom and won in…

Mobbing, discrimination, communication abuse, abuse of position – how can we recognise undesirable behaviour in the academic environment? How can we counteract it? A catalogue of good practices, prepared by the Office of the Ombudsman for Equal Treatment and Anti-Mobbing at the University of Gdańsk, may help with this. Where did the idea for the…

A barbecue (with vegetarian options!), candyfloss, inflatable toys for children, a DJ and numerous themed stalls - once again, the academic community of the University of Gdańsk came together for the UG May Day picnic. The informal atmosphere encouraged socialising, the weather was perfect, and the area in front of the UG Library was packed with…

photo: Michał Szypliński Sunshine, calm waters and great emotions. These were the conditions for the Polish Academic Championships in Sailing in the Omega class, which took place from 18-21 May on Lake Niegocin. Rafał Pogorzelski from the University of Gdańsk coped best with the challenging weather, leading his crew to victory in…

Three days, nine thematic sessions, over 20 speakers (including world-renowned experts in the field of quantum physics), and 51 scientific posters – the 17th KCIK-ICTQT Symposium on quantum information has come to an end. In the popular science lecture closing the Symposium, prof. Philippe Grangier described quantum research as ‘the greatest…

How can scientific development be combined with addressing real social needs? A good example is the project led by dr hab. Karolina Pierzynowska, prof. UG, entitled ‘Development of a comprehensive care system for NBIA (neurodegenerative disease with iron deposition in the brain) patients in Poland’. The project has received funding under the Ministry…

Over 80 educational booths, a stage, themed zones, and preventive health screenings. On May 24, the 5th Fahrenheit Science Picnic will take place on Góra Gradowa, where three universities (UG, GdańskTech, and MUG) will speak with one voice about science. What role does this event play in building relationships between the scientific community and…

The University of Gdańsk is a partner of the European Quantum Academy ‘Quantum technologies are recognised as one of the key technologies of the future,’ says dr Adrian Kołodziejski, who leads the European Quantum Academy (EQA) project on behalf of the University of Gdańsk. This is a prestigious, ambitious undertaking involving over 70 institutions…

The team from the Department of Substantive Criminal Law and Criminology at the Faculty of Law and Administration was the first at the university to develop and implement a programme culminating in the award of micro-credentials. The innovative project ‘Erasmus BIP: Didactics for Forensic Excellence – International Seminar’ has opened a new chapter in…

dr Tomasz Linkowski (at the left) and dr Łukasz Grabowski For the 34th time, the Foundation for Polish Science has announced its list of the 100 most talented Polish researchers under the age of 30. The list includes two young researchers from the University of Gdańsk. The Foundation for Polish Science’s START programme…

Dr Alicja Mikołajczyk from the Faculty of Chemistry at the University of Gdańsk is among the twelve winners of this year’s Lush Prize - the most prestigious award for research and initiatives aimed at reducing animal testing. The researcher from the University of Gdańsk was recognised in the Young Scientists category for “work contributing to the…

Over 80 educational stands, a stage, themed zones, health screenings - the 5th Fahrenheit Science Picnic is fast approaching, an event where science leaves the universities and laboratories, combining fun with exploring the world through all the senses. The Fahrenheit universities invite you to Góra Gradowa on 24 May: free entry…

How to effectively - and safely - bring innovation from the world of science to the market? The Technology Transfer Office at the University of Gdańsk (TTO UG) invites you to the international workshop ‘Commercialization and Spin-off Support Interactive Workshop’. This is the Polish edition of the European project ‘V4 for Innovation: Knowledge Transfer…

The University of Gdańsk has secured significant funding of PLN 11,697,052 for the implementation of a groundbreaking research and development project entitled ‘Enzymatic composition for combating infections and bacterial biofilm present in a patient’s catheter and bladder’. The project was selected as part of the TRANSMED I competition (ABM/2024/8)…

A French quantum physicist researching how to generate, measure and utilise single photons and entangled states under controlled laboratory conditions, who, together with Alain Aspect (Nobel Prize in Physics 2022), conducted classic quantum experiments in the early 1980s. - prof. Philippe Grangier will deliver a public lecture at the Faculty of…