UL: Popularisation of science

Institute of Geological Sciences invites you to the next online lecture in the popular science series “Mysteries of the Earth and the Universe” (Tajemnice Ziemi i Wszechświata). This edition is part of the Critical Raw Materials Days (CRM Days), an initiative of the Arqus European University Alliance.

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.

The Historical Institute of the University of Wrocław invites you to an online lecture titled ‘One event, many stories – Jerusalem 1099’ on 5 March at 6 p.m., which will be given by dr Tomasz Pełech from the Institute of Archaeology and Ethnology of the Polish Academy of Sciences.

Passengers on Wrocław’s MPK will be able to turn their daily commute to school, work, or shopping into a real journey through time. An educative campaign marking the Women’s History Month is currently being launched by a team led by dr Dorota Wiśniewska, assistant professor at the Historical Institute of the University of Wrocław, in cooperation with the Public Transport Company in Wrocław.

An Egyptian mummy of a boy is an object of scientific research. It is known how old the boy was and where he came from. The cause of death remains a mystery. The research team includes prof. Agata Kubala from the Institute of Art History. 

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.

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

During the Congress of the International Association of Geomorphologists (IAG) in New Zealand, Professor Piotr Migoń from the Department of Geomorphology of the Institute of Geography and Regional Development at the University of Wrocław, was honoured with the Brunsden Medal – one of the most prestigious distinctions in global geomorphology.

The „Palimpsesty” Literary Theory Student Scientific Association at the University of Wrocław has received funding under the municipal Student and Doctoral Activity Fund (FAST).

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 creation of virtual archaeological trails available in the Archaeotrail app will be undertaken by researchers and students from the University of Wrocław. The Institute of Archaeology at UWr is participating in the Erasmus+ SHARITAGE project – Digital Engagement of Local Communities in European Cultural Heritage.

On Friday, 16 January 2026, the 15th edition of the nationwide “Biologists’ Night” event will take place under the slogan: „Biologia pełna sygnałów – odkryj jak mówi życie”.