At the end of September 2018 the COMPLETE project (Completing management options in the Baltic Sea Region to reduce the risk of invasive alien species introduction by shipping), in which the... read more »
COMPLETE ─ flagship project for the Baltic Sea Region At the end of September 2018 the COMPLETE project (Completing management options in the Baltic Sea Region to reduce the risk of invasive alien species introduction by shipping), in which the... read more »
NanoInformaTIX – another project for University of Gdańsk in Horizon 2020 Programme The NanoInformaTIX project, prepared by a consortium comprising nearly 40 partners, will be implemented over a period of four years. The aim is to develop a computer platform to... read more »
University of Gdańsk in Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2019 Once again the University of Gdańsk has featured in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2019, one of the most important global rankings of universities, published on 26 September... read more »
University of Gdańsk represented at Festival of Polish Culture in Kaliningrad Several thousand people took part in the first Festival of Polish Culture organised at the Museum of the World Ocean in Kaliningrad. The University of Gdańsk had a presentation in Russian at... read more »
University of Gdańsk bestows an honorary doctorate on Prof. Anders GrubbThe Senate of the University of Gdańsk has bestowed an honorary doctorate on Prof. Anders Grubb, an eminent scientist and doctor. Prof. Grubb is a world-famous specialist in clinical... read more »
Another project involving University of Gdańsk to receive funding from Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme During a meeting of the Monitoring Committee for the Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme, 31 most promising transnational projects were selected. Amongst those positively assessed is... read more »
Great success of University of Gdańsk Academic Choir in Spain The Academic Choir of the University of Gdańsk proved unrivalled at the International Choir Festival and Competition “CANCO MEDITERRANIA” Barcelona – Lloret de Mar. The choir,... read more »
Polish Linguistic Society Convention On 17-18 September 2018 the Faculty of Languages of the University of Gdańsk hosted the 76th Convention of the Polish Linguistic Society, which brought together outstanding Polish scientists. The... read more »
Prof. Małgorzata Omilanowska honorary citizen of Palanga Prof. Małgorzata Omilanowska (Institute of Art History, Faculty of History of the University of Gdańsk), researcher of the history of the Baltic seaside resort of Palanga, has received honorary... read more »
EuroSymposium 2018 ─ On current challenges for global informatics and economics at the University of Gdańsk
The University of Gdańsk has hosted the annual, on this occasion the 11th EuroSymposium, organised at the Faculty of Management by the Department of Business Informatics and PLAIS (... read more »
Chinese guests on UG’s floating laboratoryOn the 30th of September the delegation of Ocean University of China from Qingdao boarded the research and exploration ship called Oceanograph II owned by University of Gdańsk. They were... read more »
Welcome Week for International StudentsThis is yet another year in which international students choose the University of Gdansk as the place where they want to continue education and deepen their knowledge in selected fields. Over the... read more »
Delegation from Chonbuk National University in South Korea Prof. Piotr Stepnowski, Vice-Rector for Research and International Cooperation, hosted Prof. Myeongsook Yoon, Vice-Rector for International Cooperation from Chonbuk National University in South... read more »
Archaeological discovery at the “Pompeii of Warmia” While conducting excavations outside Barczewko, an international team of archaeologists led by Dr Arkadiusz Koperkiewicz from the University of Gdańsk, have discovered the skeleton of a ... read more »
Scholarships in China for UG Sinology students The University of Gdańsk’s Confucius Institute has announced that 21 people have received Confucius Institute Scholarships offered by Hanban (Office of Chinese Language Council International... read more »
Dr Alexander Streltsov from the Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Informatics to head a project financed by the FIRST TEAM programmeThe Foundation for Polish Science has announced the winners of the fifth competition as part of the FIRST TEAM programme. The Foundation has awarded thirteen young researchers with grants to the... read more »
Oceanograf in operation The Oceanograf, the state-of-the-art research vessel of the University of Gdańsk’s Institute of Oceanography, has been put into operation. Although scientists are still testing the vessel... read more »
Agreement between the University of Gdańsk and the Port of Gdynia Authority The State Treasury may gain up to 4.4 billion PLN from customs duty from the 2 million TEUs at the Outer Port in Gdynia. Devising environmental documentation for this investment has begun. The... read more »
Discovery at Wisłoujście Fortress by University of Gdańsk archaeologists Over two thousand artefacts, remains of a barracks and foundations of St. Olaf’s Church have been uncovered by a group of 12 archaeologists from the University of Gdańsk during a... read more »
University of Gdańsk amongst best universities in the world in the field of Environmental Science & Engineering – ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2018 The University of Gdańsk is amongst the best universities in the world in the ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2018 in the field of Environmental Science &... read more »
Prof. Igor Konieczny amongst grant recipients in fifth TEAM programme competition by Foundation for Polish Science Prof. Dr hab. Igor Konieczny (Intercollegiate Faculty of Biotechnology UG & MUG) is to head a project entitled “Warunkowa aktywacja proteaz do celowanej proteolizy w ... read more »
Visit by representative of European Universities, Prof. Jose A. Munoz-Cueto from the University of Cadiz in Spain Vice-Rector for Research and International Cooperation Prof. Piotr Stepnowski hosted a representative of European Universities, Prof. Jose A. Munoz-Cueto from the University of Cadiz in Spain... read more »
Award for Marta Skowron Volponi Marta Skowron Volponi, a doctoral student at the Faculty of Biology, has received an award for her oral presentation at the international entomological conference, the XI European Entomology... read more »
AZS UG Futsal Ladies triumph at international tournament in Poznań The competition brought together two teams from Poland (AZS UG Futsal Ladies, UAM Poznań) and two from the United Kingdom (Liverbird Futsal, Manchester Futsal).
The Gdańsk team won two of... read more »
Delegation of Chonbuk National University from South Korea visited UG Oliva CampusDelegation of Chonbuk National University from South Korea, headed by Vice-President for International Cooperation, prof. YOON Myeong Sook visited UG Oliva Campus. Prof. Yoon and Prof. Stepnowski... read more »
Day in Gdańsk with Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA) Strengthening the potential of Polish science and higher education abroad is one of the challenges currently faced by Polish universities. The day with the Polish National Agency for Academic... read more »
Award for Dr Katarzyna Świerk Dr Katarzyna Świerk, head of the University of Gdańsk’s Office of Research and International Cooperation, has received a second degree award for her article and lecture presented at the... read more »
Chinese delegation from Nanyang Normal University pays visit to UG Vice-Rector for Research and International Cooperation Prof. Dr hab. Piotr Stepnowski and Vice-Rector of the Nanyang Normal University Prof. Kan Yunchao have signed a bilateral agreement on... read more »
University of Gdańsk in international rankingsUniversity of Gdańsk in international rankings
The University of Gdańsk has been enjoying very good rating in international ranking lists... read more »
New spot for relaxation, learning and nature conservation on the map of Gdańsk: the ceremonial opening of the University of Gdańsk’s EcoPark Unique plants and a site connected with relaxation, with the conservation of endangered species and with learning – all this adds up to the exceptional quality of the University of... read more »
Paulina Jędrak MSc distinguished in FameLab competition FameLab is an international competition which encourages scientists, the natural spokespeople for science, to speak out in public. Scientists are expected to face a jury and an audience and,... read more »
University of Gdańsk in prestigious international ranking The international standing of the University of Gdańsk is gradually rising. The university features in a greater number of education ranking lists, including the most prestigious.
As... read more »
The Conference: “Protection of the Baltic Sea waters from land-based point sources of pollution”CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT
The Conference: “Protection of the Baltic Sea waters from land-based point sources of pollution”
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UG Sinology student wins the “Bridge to Chinese” competition The winner of the Polish stage of the “Bridge to Chinese” Competition is Daiwa Wojczulis, a third-year student of Sinology at the University of Gdańsk.
The finals of the... read more »
Museum of the University of Gdańsk The Museum of the University of Gdańsk (MUG) is a newly established (2018) university-wide unit focused primarily on collecting, processing, storing and sharing items connected with the... read more »
Picnic for UG foreign students The International Exchange Office has organised a picnic for foreign students studying at the University of Gdańsk in the academic year 2017/2018. Before the barbecue and music, students were... read more »
UG winners of OPUS 14 and PRELUDIUM 14 According to the ranking list of projects qualified for funding as part of the 27th National Science Centre (NCN) competition, announced by NCN coordinators, 16 applications submitted by... read more »
Honorary Doctorate for Prof. Jakub Stelina The Senate of the University of Alba Iulia (Romania) has awarded Prof. Jakub Stelina, Dean of the Faculty of Law and Administration of the University of Gdańsk, the title of Doctor Honoris Causa.... read more »
6th National Science Centre Days The 6th National Science Centre Days have come to an end. The meeting was jointly organised by the Technical University of Gdańsk, the University of Gdańsk and the Medical University of Gdańsk.... read more »
Prof. Piotr Stepnowski hosted a Delegate of the President for European Universities (University of Cadiz) prof. Jose A. Munoz-CuetoOn the 5th of June 2018, The Vice-Rector of the University of Gdańsk prof. Piotr Stepnowski hosted a Delegate of the President for European Universities (University of Cadiz) prof. Jose A.... read more »
“KoderJunior – Programming Masters School” Projects Projects “KoderJunior – Programming Masters School” for Chojnice and Starogard districts to be financed from European Regional Development Fund
Both projects aim to e-... read more »
Scientists from Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz visit UG Prof. Piotr Stepnowski, Vice-Rector for Research and International Cooperation, met with lecturers from the Institute of Film, Drama and Empirical Cultural Studies of the Johannes Gutenberg... read more »
Agreement between Tri-City higher education institutions on the broad issue of state security Tri-City higher education institutions ─ the University of Gdańsk, the Polish Naval Academy and the Technical University of Gdańsk, have signed an agreement on joint activities and projects... read more »
Faculty of Management Students placed third in the Association for Information Systems Student Chapters competition in the USA A team of students from the UG’s Faculty of Management (specialty: IT Applications in Business) qualified for the finals of the competition Association for Information Systems Student... read more »
Visit of professors from Vietnam Between 7 to 20 May 2018, as part of an academic cooperation agreement signed between the University of Social Sciences and Humanities-Vietnam National University in Hanoi and the ... read more »
Women in science – interview with Prof. Małgorzata Omilanowska
Young UG researchers receive START 2018 scholarships For the 26th time the Foundation for Polish Science has awarded START 2018 scholarships for the most talented young Polish researchers, this year to 100 individuals. The annual scholarship amounts... read more »
Another computer lab opened at the Faculty of Management Another state-of-the-art computer lab with 30 computer stations for didactic use has been officially opened at the Faculty of Management.
At present the Faculty of Management boasts a total... read more »
Pomerania welcomes employees and students from Poland and abroad A new internet site “Live more. Pomerania” has been launched, aimed at all who want to stay in Pomerania for a while longer and find their own special place, work and home and... read more »
UG receives a statuette for HR Excellence in Research Having submitted a report to the European Commission on the completion of tasks assigned to the university in connection with being awarded the distinction of HR Excellence in Research, the... read more »
Women in science – interview with Dr Magdalena Żadkowska Do you recollect a woman or a man who has had particular influence on your academic career?
I rather remember moments in which I had to take decisions concerning my... read more »
UG takes part in the international education fair Osvita ta kar'era in Kiev From 19 to 21 April 2018 Dominika Brulińska from the Erasmus International Exchange Office and Aneta Czepułkowska from the UG’s Admissions Office took part in the international fair Osvita... read more »
Enrol on a certified Polish language course for foreigners before 16 June 2018You can also join our Polish Language Summer School.
The University of Gdańsk’s Centre of Culture and Polish Language for Foreigners offers classes to all those interested in learning... read more »
Christopher Todd, Head of “Poland” Unit at European Commission’s Directorate General, pays visit to University of GdańskA meeting between Christopher Todd, Head of the “Poland” Unit at the European Commission’s Directorate General for Regional and Urban Policy, and representatives of the Marshal... read more »
“Kung fu / wushu – tradition, practice, sport, upbringing” conference overview On 12 April 2018 the University of Gdańsk’s Confucius Institute organised a conference entitled “Kung fu / wushu – tradition, practice, sport, upbringing” in... read more »
Women in science ─ Interview with Dr Agnieszka Gajewicz For as long as I remember, the main source of motivation for the research I conduct has been sheer cognitive curiosity and in chemoinformatics, the area in which I work, the number... read more »
10 years of cooperation between the Faculty of Economics University of Gdańsk and Thomson ReutersExactly 10 years ago, in May 2008, at the Faculty of Economics at the University of Gdańsk, a unique, modern computer lab Thomson Reuters Data Suite (TRDS) was opened. The lab consists of 23... read more »
UG among leading universities to receive research funding from the National Science Centre The University of Gdańsk has consistently been among the leading universities to obtain the largest funding for scientific research from the National Science Centre.
The National Science... read more »
Baltic Science Network project partners meet at the University of Gdańsk On 10 and 11 April 2018 the Faculty of Management of the University of Gdańsk hosted a meeting of Baltic Science Network partners (BSR INTERREG 2014-2020) which also includes the University... read more »
Prof. Tomasz Twardowski on GMO A.D. 2018 On 27 April 2018 at the Intercollegiate Faculty of Biotechnology UG&MUG, Prof. Dr hab. Tomasz Twardowski from the Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences in... read more »
Women in science. Prof. Dr hab. Ewa Łojkowska in conversation with Julia Bereszczyńska I have always maintained that women have two projects: the one with which they’re involved at work and the other one, a family project. In the work project they find themselves at... read more »
Two projects to be implemented at the UG as part of the GOSPOSTRATEG Programme The National Centre for Research and Development has announced the results of the 1st competition for open projects as part of the GOSPOSTRATEG Strategic Programme (Poland’s Social and... read more »
Professor Bernd Baron von Maydell – Farewell 
Vice-Championship of Poland in cross country running for the AZS UG The University of Gdańsk AZS (Academic Sports Association) team won silver medals during the Polish Academic Cross Country Championships. The competition was held on 24 March 2018 in Siemianowice... read more »
Extension of cooperation between the UG and the State University of Grodno The University of Gdańsk has hosted a delegation from the Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno. The aim of the visit was to discuss extending cooperation between the two universities.... read more »
The only free study project in Poland for Ukrainian candidates Dr hab. Marta Koval, associate professor, and Prof. Dr hab. Marek Wilczyński talk to Magdalena Nieczuja-Goniszewska about the only free study project in Poland for candidates from Ukraine.
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Visit of heads of student affairs from FinlandDirectors of International Offices from 21 universities in Finland visited University of Gdansk on April 24th. The aim of the meeting with UG staff working with international students and programs... read more »
Finals of the STARBIOS2 Vaccine Quiz. The University of Gdańsk on vaccines, immunology and responsible scientific research At the University of Gdańsk, secondary school pupils from the Pomeranian Voivodeship tackled difficult tasks from the fields of biological and biotechnological sciences, concerning immunology and... read more »
Another project by Prof. Dr hab. Marek Grinberg as part of the Polish ─ Taiwanese Research Cooperation The project entitled “Narrow-band luminophores for light-emitting diodes in lighting and backlighting” has made it to the list of applications recommended for financing as part of the... read more »
Paulina Jędrak finalist of the Polish edition of FameLab 2018 The 24 February 2018 saw the semi-finals of the 7th Polish edition of the FameLab competition, organised by the Copernicus Science Centre in cooperation with the British Council.
Twenty-... read more »
Polish Press Agency’s portal “Nauka w Polsce” (Science in Poland) on the research of Dr hab. Anna Herman-Antosiewicz Are substances produced by lichen able to prevent the spread of cancer cells? How will they affect healthy cells and will they not destroy the patient’s liver? A biologist from Gdańsk... read more »
Research and Implementation Laboratory of the Department of Biotechnology of the Intercollegiate Faculty of Biotechnology UG & MUG receives ISO certification On 1 March 2018 the Research and Implementation Laboratory of the Department of Biotechnology of the Intercollegiate Faculty of Biotechnology UG & MUG was the first at the University of Gdańsk... read more »
Discover the beauty of Australia and let us take you to the land of the kangaroo Australian Days is the only such nationwide event in Poland to be devoted to far-away ‘kangaroo-land’. ‘Evenings with Australia’ is a series of meetings, presentations... read more »
Members of Norwegian Forskerforbundet visit the University of Gdańsk On 7 March 2018 members of Forskerforbundet, the largest trades union in Norway which brings together researchers and other employees of universities and higher education institutions, paid a... read more »
European Commission to finance the RECONNECT project as part of Horizon 2020 The project “Reconciling Europe with its Citizens through Democracy and Rule of Law” (RECONNECT) begins with the statement that the European Union (EU) and Member States are confronted... read more »
Agreement between the UG and Pomeranian Hospitals Cooperation in preparing analyses, expert studies and opinions, organising joint scientific conferences and symposia and implementing joint research and development projects are the areas in which... read more »
Finals of the “BRUSSELS TRAINEESHIPS” Competition 2017/2018 – Krzysztof Orłowski, student of the Faculty of Management, on his way to Brussels The final recruitment stage for the “BRUSSELS TRAINEESHIPS” Competition 2017/2018 was held on 1 March 2018 in the University of Gdańsk’s Rector’s Office.
The... read more »
Pole amongst rising talents in science according to the L'Oréal-UNESCO The L'Oréal Foundation and UNESCO have announced the winners of the International Rising Talents award – 15 women who, through their scientific research, can change the world. Amongst... read more »
UG Student World and European Champion A student of the UG’s Faculty of Economics and member of the yachting section, Sara Piasecka, achieved excellent results when once again she took the podium in an international ice yachting... read more »
Coastal Forester’s Lodge – a new development project “Coastal Forester’s Lodge” is the only development project from the Pomeranian Voivodeship to have qualified for funding from resources of the National Fund for Environmental... read more »
Easter with international studentsOn 23th of March 2018 International Office celebrated Easter with international students. We gathered in the restaurant Koliba and prepared different kind of activities that are significant... read more »
University of Gdańsk leader amongst Polish inventors The University of Gdańsk was the third most active centre to register inventions at the European Patent Office in 2017. As reported by the European Patent Office, Polish patent activity was... read more »
Take a virtual tour of the UG Campus in Oliwa with the JOURNEY application With present and prospective students in mind, as well as those with an interest in our university, the University of Gdańsk has launched a virtual guide to the UG Campus in Oliwa.
The... read more »
UG winners of the Harmonia 9, Maestro 9, Sonata 13 and Sonata Bis 7 National Science Centre competitions According to the ranking list of projects, presented by National Science Centre coordinators and qualifying for funding as part of the following NSC competitions announced on 15 June 2017:... read more »
The SAMBAH project one of the best Following a decision by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Environment, the project SAMBAH (Static Acoustic Monitoring of the Baltic Sea Harbour Porpoise) has been... read more »
Bilateral agreement between UG and Yogyakarta State University (Indonesia) On 31 January 2018, the Rector of the University of Gdańsk, Dr hab. Jerzy Piotr Gwizdała, associate professor, and the Rector of Yogyakarta State University, Prof. Dr Sutrisna Wibawa, M.Pd.,... read more »
AMBER – prestigious Marie Skłodowska-Curie grant as part of the Horizon 2020 Programme On 29 January 2018, the European Commission announced the results of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie competition for individual grants for researchers – the MSCA Individual Fellowships. A ... read more »
Professor Hayden White Farewell 
TEAM for Prof. Jarosław MarszałekThe Foundation for Polish Science has announced the results of the competitions as part of the TEAM programme. The fourth TEAM competition received 47 applications, out of which 11 projects will... read more »
Project by Dr hab. Agnieszka Nowak-Łojewska, associate professor, entitled “Teaching for Holistic, Relational and Inclusive Early Childhood Education” (THRIECE) receives funding as part of the Erasmus + Key Action 2 ProgrammeThe project will incorporate three universities ─ the Marino Institute of Education (Ireland), the University of Gdańsk and the Universidade do Porto (Portugal) as well as six educational... read more »
Ministry of Science and Higher Education announces winners of Uniwersalia 2.1 The Ministry of Science and Higher Education has announced winners of the National Programme for the Development of Humanities Uniwersalia 2.1. There are two University of Gdańsk employees amongst... read more »
UG and MUG letter of intent on federation Two Pomeranian universities, the University of Gdańsk and the Medical University of Gdańsk, have signed a letter of intent with regard to scientific cooperation and a consolidation of... read more »
Christmas Eve for Foreign Exchange Students Universities in Tricity organized special events for students from different lands who came to study here. Tricity News had the pleasure to be at the meeting for Erasmus students of University of... read more »
Study in Pomorskie: Attracting Talents (SIPAT) On 14 December 2017 a conference “Study in Pomorskie: Attracting Talents (SIPAT)” was held at the University of Gdańsk, with the aim of exchanging experience with regard to... read more »
Prof. Wojciech Kubiński’s Anniversary The University of Gdańsk’s Faculty of Languages and invited guests celebrated 40 years of Professor Wojciech Kubiński’s academic activity (Department of Translation Studies at the UG... read more »
Second Nordic Focus Festival behind usThe second edition of the festival of Nordic culture, the Nordic Focus Festival, organised by the Academic Culture Centre “Alternator” and the Institute of Scandinavian Studies, was... read more »
The International and Erasmus Student Exchange Office has prepared a series of attractive, informative and fun-packed events within the Orientation Days The International and Erasmus Student Exchange Office has prepared a series of attractive, informative and fun-packed events within the Orientation Days for the students from abroad starting... read more »
Welcome Packs PreparedThe Foreign Students Office Staff along with the members of the UG Erasmus Student Network section prepared welcome pack kits for the New, Incoming, Foreign Students starting their studies in the... read more »
University of Gdańsk celebrated the centenary of Finnish independence On 6 December 2017 the University of Gdańsk’s Faculty of Languages (Neophilology building) witnessed celebrations for the centenary of Finnish independence. An exhibition “... read more »
Prof. Kamil Zeidler appointed to ICCROM Council Profesor Kamil Zeidler from the Department of Theory and Philosophy of Law and State represented the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage during the ICCROM General Assembly held between 29... read more »