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What caused the death of Maurycy Mochnacki, a Polish émigré of the post-November Uprising era, who died before the age of thirty? What was his burial like, and what happened to his handwritten legacy? What surprises lie hidden in the autographs of the Mochnacki brothers’ letters? These are just some of the questions to be addressed during a meeting with the authors of a new edition of the family correspondence of Maurycy and Kamil – Professor Mirosław Strzyżewski and dr Agnieszka Markuszewska (Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń). The event is organised by the Editing Department of the Institute of Polish Studies at the University of Wrocław in cooperation with the Pan Tadeusz Museum, a branch of the Ossoliński National Institute, and will take place on Tuesday, 3 June 2025, at 5:00 p.m.

International team of scientists, including dr hab. Adrian Marciszek, prof. UWr from the Department of Paleozoology, researched the habitat and morphology of Pleistocene leopard Panthera pardus, which in the past lived throughout Europe from the Iberian Peninsula to the Jelenia Góra Valley.

On 17 May, student volunteers involved in organising the scientific conference series Horizon Mars took part in a trip to Białków (Wińsko municipality), home to the Centre for Astronomical Education of the University of Wrocław. A total of 21 participants joined the excursion, which served both as a token of appreciation for their dedication to the conference and an opportunity to explore the wonders of the cosmos together.

Contrary to the common understanding of a “barbarian” as a primitive and brutal individual, in archaeology the term carries no negative connotations. It was borrowed from Roman historians, who used it to describe peoples living outside the Roman Empire and not speaking Latin.

What is it really like to work in the non-governmental sector? What does the behavioural recruitment model involve? How can you secure a paid internship at the European Parliament? Where should you look for a job if you’re aiming for a career in crisis management or emergency services? What is and isn’t allowed in the workplace? Together, we’ll explore the answers to these and many other questions during the University Career Festival. We warmly invite you to take part!

As part of the University Career Festival, the 10th edition of #BEZPIECZNIE UWr 2025 will take place. It is a training and educational conference held at the University of Wrocław since 2016, raising awareness of various types of threats. Education and prevention are key to ensuring safety for yourself and others. We invite you to a training lecture and workshops on May 29, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Faculty of Social Sciences of the University of Wrocław.

On Saturday, 24 May, the Wrocław community gathered on Xawery Dunikowski Boulevard to mark the conclusion of the four-day Odra Days celebrations. A family picnic was organised, featuring culinary demonstrations by Mateusz Zielonka, winner of the 6th edition of MasterChef, and Adrian Stojewski, finalist of the World Paella Championships. Attendees enjoyed concerts, a parade of watercraft, and the opportunity to take a free boat trip on the River Odra.

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On Wednesday, 28 May, the Faculty of Chemistry will host the Final Gala of the 3rd edition of Universiada – a competition for young scientists.

When water takes the stage, science becomes even more fascinating! You’ll see for yourselves on 24 May during the Odra Picnic at the University of Wrocław stands, where you’ll find hands-on experiments and a healthy dose of knowledge about this powerful element.