UL: Popularisation of science

The Historical Institute invites to the last ‘Szewski Czwartek’ of this academic year.

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.

The University of Wrocław has been selected by the Polish Space Agency (POLSA) as one of two Polish universities that will conduct a live connection with the International Space Station (ISS). Our University has defeated multiple academic centres in prestigious eliminations, winning recognition for its involvement in science popularisation and educational activity.

On May 17th, we invite you to visit some of the University of Wrocław facilities, which open their doors to host the Long Night of Museums. The academicians of Wrocław, under the auspices of the Academic Museums Association, have also prepared an exterior exhibition, Wrocław na szlaku dziedzictwa akademickiego (eng. ‘Wrocław on the Trail of Academic Heritage’), which will open on May 13th at 13:00. However, it will be visible the day before at ul. Kuźnicza. Certainly, this exhibition might be an inspiration for those who are interested in spending the Night of the Museums in the academic institutions of Wrocław.

The Artificial Intelligence Olympiad is a competition aimed at students from Polish secondary schools. It also represents a unique opportunity to support young talent – individuals who are just beginning their journey into the world of AI and are eager to expand their knowledge, gain new experiences, and develop their skills at the highest level. The goal of the Olympiad is to promote key knowledge and technologies at the foundation of artificial intelligence. The competition began on February 17, and its first stage has just concluded.

The Library of the University of Wrocławpresents the most valuable objects from its collections! All on the occasion of the double and exceptionally round jubilee of two important events in Polish history, which falls in April 2025: The 1000th anniversary of the coronation of its first king and the 500th anniversary of the Prussian Homage.

On 16 April from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., we warmly invite to attend an in-person revision workshop at the Library of the Institute of Geography and Regional Development (Plac Uniwersytecki 1, 2nd floor). The workshop is designed to help and prepare high school graduates for the geography Matura exam.

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At first glance, the answer to this question seems to be “yes.” However, considering the increase in disinfectant consumption and the high frequency of mycobacterial infections, it is crucial to research the potential interactions between disinfectants, medications, and infectious agents.

In the world of science, every detail matters. Even those hidden in a thousand-year-old tooth enamel. The study described in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) sheds new light on prehistoric communities of the Nile Valley and provides us with unique information about the biological and cultural relationships between peoples of ancient North-Eastern Africa.

April 2025 marks the double and round jubilee of two important events in the history of Poland: The 1000th anniversary of the coronation of its first king and the 500th anniversary of the Prussian Homage. On this occasion, the University Library in Wrocław is presenting the most valuable objects from its collections. Mainly artefacts related to the history of Poland during this period or those times, including manuscripts, antique prints, maps and iconography.