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On 25 February 2026, the Senate of the University of Wrocław resolved to confer the title of Doctor Honoris Causa upon the outstanding writer, poet, essayist, translator, musician and social activist Serhiy Zhadan, widely regarded as one of the most important witnesses of his time and one of the moral consciences of contemporary Ukraine.

After great interest in the first edition in 2025, the Library of the University of Wrocław once again opens its doors for lovers of books, history, and culture! The second edition of „NIE!straszna Biblioteka 2.0” (The Not-So-Scary-Library 2.0) will take place in 2026. It is oriented towards high school students. This event aims to demystify the image of a library as a quiet and serious place and to show it as an open, friendly, passionate, and inspirational space.

For several years now, the Botanical Garden of the University of Wrocław has been open to visitors during the winter months. From January to March it is also open at weekends, allowing guests to explore its rich greenhouse collections more extensively.

Today, 24 February, at 5:30 p.m., a meeting devoted to the reconstruction and construction of the Kashubian bagpipes kôzlô barina will take place at the Municipal Centre of Culture, Sport and Recreation in Chmielno, with the participation of a scholar from the University of Wrocław.

The Wrocław Branch of the Polish Biochemical Society has elected its authorities for the 2026–2029 term. The Chair of the Branch is prof. dr hab. Aleksander Czogalla, a scientist from the Faculty of Biotechnology at the University of Wrocław (Department of Cytobiochemistry).

Staff of the Kazimierz Maślankiewicz Mineralogical Museum of the University of Wrocław invite you to the opening of the exhibition Fruits of the “Rare Earths”, where visitors will be able to see sculptures and macrophotographs by Janina Kudlaszyk-Wrotnowska and Albert Wrotnowski. The event will take place on 26 February at 5.00 p.m. at the Museum’s branch at ul. Kuźnicza 22.

The Day of Polish Science was established in 2020, and the day – 19th of February – was chosen because it is Mikołaj Kopernik’s birthday. The culmination of this holiday was the Gala of Polish Science, held on February 20th at the Polish Theatre in Warsaw, during which scholars from the University of Wroclaw were commended with prestigious Minister of Science and Higher Education awards. Prizes were awarded for achievements in scientific, educational, implemental, organizational work, and overall achievements.

On Thursday, 19 February, the Faculty of Chemistry at the University of Wrocław hosted the 3rd Wrocław Luminescence Seminar (WSL). The event brought together experts in electron spectroscopy and young researchers from three key institutions: the University of Wrocław, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, and the Institute of Low Temperature and Structure Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences.

The Library of the University of Wrocław invites you to another lecture as part of the ‘Colloquia Bibliologa Wratislaviensia’ series.

The Department of Strategic Communications and Countering International Disinformation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland informs about a competition announced by the NATO Science and Technology Organization (the Women & Girls in Science Challenge, WGS2026).

On Sunday, 8 March, the Faculty of Chemistry at the University of Wrocław (ul. F. Joliot-Curie 14) will host a special event entitled “Women in Science – The Power of Knowledge”, dedicated to the role and presence of women in the scientific world.