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This marks a symbolic moment opening the implementation phase of research into new oncology therapies under the PACMAN project. On 28 January 2026, at Łukasiewicz – PORT in Wrocław, a funding agreement was signed for the winning project of the fourth edition of the Virtual Research Institute competition.

We are delighted to announce that we have an Internationalisation Star 2026 among us! This prestigious award in the Management Star category has been presented to the Vice-Rector for Internationalisation, dr hab. Patrycja Matusz, prof. UWr. Congratulations!

The Rector of the University of Wrocław, prof. Robert Olkiewicz, invites the entire university community to the New Year Concert.

Three of our students, Natalia Zdziarska, Filip Szymański and Igor Jasiński, became members of the select team of six, which is to represent Poland in EU project ConSIMium. Qualified in the process of multistage recruitment, including the selection process carried by the university, the Conference of Rectors of Polish Universities and the Conference of Rectors of Academic Schools in Poland, they were chosen to participate in the European Council simulation. At the beginning of February, they will head to Brussels, where they are going to face the challenges of European diplomacy and decision-making process.

Over a year ago, four of our young scientists were awarded state-funded Academic grants “Perły Nauki II” granted by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education. We evaluate what has happened throughout this year with their research project.

The University of Wrocław has moved up by more than 30 places in the third edition of the QS World University Rankings: Europe. In the ranking published on 28 January, our University placed 281st among the best higher education institutions in Europe. In Central and Eastern Europe, we rose to 17th place. In Poland, according to QS WUR Europe 2026, we are the fifth-best higher education institution and the fourth-best university.

Nikola Żak chose to study European Diplomacy because she wants, in the future, to be present in the rooms where decisions are made and to have a real impact on improving the world around her. An IDUB grant for a trip to Qatar was her first step into such a room. Meet Nikola Żak, the latest ambassador of the “Young Researcher” programme at the University of Wrocław.

The Ministry of Climate and Environment invites the public to take part in the vote. The plebiscite is an initiative aimed at raising awareness of native species and their protection. We love all animals – but why, out of twelve candidates, is this likeable mammal our favourite?

The University of Wrocław is joining the Grand Finale of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity (WOŚP). The 34th edition is held under the slogan “Healthy tummies for our children”. This is a unique opportunity to join forces and support the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases in the youngest patients, thereby providing real help to paediatric gastroenterology wards across Poland.

A conversation about a new book by University of Wrocław researchers published by Harrassowitz Verlag

A new episode in the UWr Talks: Ciąg dalszy nastąpił series has appeared on the Rekrutacja UWr YouTube channel. The series features conversations with graduates of the University of Wrocław about their studies, careers, first jobs… and much more.