UL: Popularisation of science

The Institute of Geological Sciences of the University of Wrocław invites you to another open lecture in the series Secrets of the Earth and the Universe, which will be delivered by a licensed and experienced mountain guide and a graduate in geology from the University of Wrocław – mgr Adam Wojtyna.

The staff of the Institute of German Studies at the University of Wrocław invite students and teachers of secondary schools to the German Studies Days. On 10 and 11 April 2025, participants will be able to take part in many interesting workshops and lectures as well as competitions.

As part of the Visiting Professors Programme (IDUB), prof. Robert Zarnowski, from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA, will give an open lecture entitled “Determinanty patogenności w biologii biofilmów grzybów rodzaju Candida” (eng. Pathogenicity determinants in the biology of biofilms of fungi of the genus Candida).

What’s new at the University of Wrocław Press? In our series #MondayswithWUWr, we keep you up to date with the most important events, book news and issues important to the Publishing House! We also encourage you to follow the wuwr.eu website and the Publishing House’s social media – Fb, LinkedIn and Instagram and YouTube. We encourage you to follow!

As many as 13 titular professors have arrived at our University in January and February 2025. We extend a huge congratulations!

Another Szewski Czwartek is upon us. This time, the Historical Institute of the University of Wrocław invites you to Siedlęcin near Jelenia Góra, which hides unique 14th-century paintings depicting the story of Guinevere and Lancelot, the knight of King Arthur.

Have you ever wondered why while searching for a potential romantic partner you are attracted only to some candidates? Prof. dr. S. Craig Roberts will answer this question. In turn, dr hab. Izabela Lebuda will delve into the topic of creativity that is essential in everyday life, work, and when facing global challenges.

On Thursday, 27 February 2025, prof. Robert Olkiewicz, rector of the University of Wrocław, received a delegation from the European University Institute (EUI) in Florence, led by prof. Erik Jones, director of the Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Research within the EUI. The meeting was also attended by Joanna Wielgo, manager of EUI-funded projects, and, on the UWr side, dr Łukasz Prus, Vice-Rector for Student Affairs; prof Magdalena Ratajczak, dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences; prof. Piotr Sula, vice-dean for internationalisation of the Faculty of Social Sciences; Urszula Broda, head of the International Office; and Tomasz Woźniakowski, assistant professor at the Institute of Political Science, local coordinator of the event.

What’s new at the University of Wrocław Press?

In our series #MondayswithWUWr, we keep you up to date with the most important events, book news and issues important to the Publishing House! We also encourage you to follow the wuwr.eu website and the Publishing House’s social media – Fb, LinkedIn and Instagram and YouTube. We encourage you to follow!

Belonochilus numenius, recorded in Wrocław and Legnica, is a species of bug native to North America that has been spreading rapidly in Europe for several years. It was spotted by our student!

The University of Wrocław became a part of the Artificial Intelligence Cluster. On 20 February, an agreement was signed on the establishment of the Wrocław cluster, whose mission is to enable and accelerate the implementation of artificial intelligence in economic, educational and social activities and to promote research and innovation in AI.

The University of Wrocław joined the Rodbuk Interdisciplinary Research Data Repository. It will soon be possible to make the Repository available to UWr employees.