UL: Popularisation of science

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”.

Thirty-three research groups, six awards with a total value of PLN 13,000, and countless activities, exhibits, mini-games, quizzes and attractions – all of this could be experienced on 4 December, when the everyday greyness and autumn drizzle were swept away by the largest and most colourful event dedicated to the student research groups of the University of Wrocław: the Scientific Associations Fair.

Last weekend (5-7 December), the University of Wrocław hosted the Central European Regional Contest of the International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC). The competition brought together 70 three-person teams from Austria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Latvia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Poland, all competing for qualification to the World Finals, which will be held for the fiftieth time this year.

On Friday, 5 December, a special event entitled “Nauka na Fali – GeoArctic Expedition 2025” was held in the Professor A. Mycielski Lecture Hall at the Faculty of Law, Administration and Economics of the University of Wrocław. The meeting brought together nearly 300 secondary school pupils, university students, academic staff, and enthusiasts of sailing and science. Through a premiere screening of documentary films, participants were transported to the harsh and captivating landscapes of the Arctic.

The podcast “Łatwo powiedzieć. Tomasz Piekot” has been nominated for the Grand Press 2025 Award in the category “Specialist Journalism and New Forms of Journalism.” The author of the podcast is dr hab. Tomasz Piekot, linguist and Head of the Centre for Plain Polish at the University of Wrocław.

The staff of the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of Wrocław invite you on 12 December at 9:00 a.m. to the faculty premises for the Second University Conference “Artificial Intelligence ∀” – DUK AI∀.

Archaeological works are being carried out in the Crypt of the Collegiate Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Kłodzko as part of its renovation. A few days ago, researchers recovered the remains of Arnau of Pardubice (1297–1364), an eminent clergyman who is believed to have originated from Kłodzko.

Dr Aneta Wojnar, together with the Migacz Scientific Student Association of the Faculty of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Wrocław and the Spanish Bookshop, invites you to a series of popular science lectures.