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The Historical Institute invites to the last ‘Szewski Czwartek’ of this academic year.
Faculty of Law, Administration and Economics of the University of Wrocław invites to the registration for the postgraduate studies, ‘Transformacja energetyczno-klimatyczna. Prawo odnawialnych źródeł energii’ (eng. Energetic-climatic transformation. The law of the renewable energy sources) in the academic year 2024/2025.
On May 29th, 2025, the campus of the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Wrocław transformed into a meeting space between students and the representatives from the public and private sectors, as well as those from NGOs.
Dear Reader, if, while reading this account, you will feel as if you have moved back in time – don’t adjust your “receiver”. That’s the magic of archives. The account from archival workshops is stylised to the narrative convention of the Polish Film Chronicle from the seventies. The tone is engaged, with a bit of pathos and with a touch of irony! In mind we can hear the jingle of Polish Film Chronicle, composed by pianist and composer Władysław Szpilman (1911-2000) as well as a voice-over from Jerzy A. Rosołowski. The topics of practical part of workshops – a scientific search based on two archival units: “Forum robotnicze – literatura – upowszechnienie książek pisarzy wrocławskich. (Informacja wycinki pracowe) 1977” (Workers forum – literature – dissemination of the books by writers from Wrocław. (information, press clippings) 1977) (Ref. AP Wrocław WRZZ 310) and “Akcje czytelnice, popularyzacja pisarzy wrocławskich, sprawozdania z działalności bibliotek związkowych, plebiscyt na najciekawszą książkę roku 1975-80. “Reading Promotions Campaigns: popularisations of Wrocław writers, reports on the activities of union libraries, pool for the most interesting book of the year 1975-80” (Ref. AP Wrocław WRZZ 307 – became inspiration for the chosen convention.
On 30 May 2025, at the Institute of Archaeology of the University of Wrocław, archaeology students from all over Poland competed in the ‘Barbarian of the Year’ tournament.
Over PLN 708 million has been awarded by the National Science Centre (NCN) for research projects in the OPUS 28 and SONATA 20 competitions, the results of which were announced on 27 May 2025. A total of 441 researchers will receive funding. Among them are scholars from our University.
– The winemaking traditions of Lower Silesia date back to the Middle Ages, to the late 12th century. I have been researching and gathering materials on this topic for many years. And I must confess—it wasn’t a passion for wine, but a love of learning and history that inspired this book – said dr hab. […]
On 12 June, the Institute of Mathematics at the University of Wrocław will host Prof. Iuliana Ionita-Laza from the Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University (USA). The visit is part of the IDUB Visiting Professors programme – short visits.
From 13–18 June 2025, Wrocław will once again become a vibrant space filled with inspiring events and creative initiatives, organised by institutions located along the Oder River. This is a special time for encounters, culture, and collective exploration of the city.
We warmly invite you to take part in the 1st Congress „HUMAN AI. Społeczeństwo – Technologia – Rozwój – Edukacja – Bezpieczeństwo”, which will be held on 12–13 June 2025 at the University of Wrocław.
The National Science Centre (NCN) has awarded over PLN 708 million to support research projects in the OPUS 28 and SONATA 20 calls for proposals, which were concluded on 27 May 2025. A total of 441 researchers will receive funding, including scientists from our University.
Wolny Uniwersytet Białoruski zaprasza studentów i studentki z Białorusi do udziału w kursach online poświęconych aktywności obywatelskiej i rozwojowi społecznemu.
Polish wine – although not as well-known as its Western European counterparts – has a rich and intriguing history. Its “career” began at the tables of the elite – princes and bishops – in castle halls and monastic refectories. It was served to envoys and high-ranking dignitaries and offered to guests at weddings and betrothals. Wine was considered a prestigious beverage and it was widely believed that those aspiring to join the social elite should partake in it. This elevated status also stemmed from its sacred function – in Catholic liturgy, wine symbolises the blood of Christ.
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