An announcement for postdoctoral position
15 czerwca 2022Supramolecular Chemistry Laboratory is looking for 2 postdoctoral researchers for a research project at the border of organic, medicinal, and supramolecular chemistry.
The project aims to develop small organic molecules capable of selectively transporting biologically relevant anions through lipid bilayers. Such molecules may exhibit interesting anti-cancer, antibacterial and antiviral properties, and may also find applications in the treatment of numerous diseases resulting from the dysfunction of natural transporters. Within the project, we would also like to construct stimuli-responsive transporters whose activity could be controlled by pH, light, or redox potential.
Project leader: Michał Chmielewski, Ph.D.
Deadline: July 16, 2022
For more info visit: www.mchmielewski.pl/en or see the attachment.
HR Excellence at the UW in June
The University of Warsaw has entered the renewal procedure of HR Excellence in Research award. During the upcoming month the actions under the Human Resources Strategy for Researchers, both those already undertaken and the ones that are planned to be implemented within the following years, will be duly reported to the UW community.
The campaign called “HR Excellence at the UW in June” is considered to inform members of the UW community about the procedures and actions at the University, which follow the Human Resources Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R). The HRS4R identifies the research institutions and organisations that support favourable and boosted working conditions for researchers throughout Europe as set out in the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers.
The European Union’s strategy focuses on stimulating employment and economic growth, by setting up competitive, transparent and open labour market for researchers within four main areas:
- labour and ethical aspects;
- recruitment processes;
- training courses and development;
- working conditions.
The roles, responsibilities and rights of researchers and their employees are described in the “Charter and Code” to guarantee attractive research careers and enhance employment and working conditions for researchers across Europe.
The HR Excellence in Research award is received for a particular period. The University of Warsaw has initiated the application procedure of the renewal of the HR Excellence in Research.
“This year the European Union onsite visits are expected to evaluate the undertaken actions and their timing, as well as their impact on the University and its strategy. The reviewers will also meet representatives of our community to assess the recognisability of the HR Excellence in Research distinction,” Professor Sambor Grucza, the UW Vice-Rector for Cooperation and Human Resources, explained.
In June, details referring to the HR Excellence in Research award, related actions and activities, as well as academic teams in charge of the implementing processes, are duly reported:
Research career development and mobility
Internationalisation and mobility support actions
Fair, transparent and merit-based recruitment and career
June with HR Excellence in Research. Equality actions
The evaluation of the implemented Human Resources Strategy for Researchers at the UW
Benefits of the HR Excellence in Research
More information about HR Excellence in Research >>
Source: www.en.uw.edu.pl
The Foundation Year for student candidates
10 czerwca 2022
Starting the 6th June the 2022/2023 Foundation Year has been launched for international student candidates. The course programme includes not only English language learning classes but also various activities related with the Polish culture and academic life.
The Foundation Year is an intensive one-year English language course for international candidates to study in Poland. The course participants should communicate in English on the B1 level at least. To begin the studies in English, the B2 level is required.
The classes are conducted by English language teachers of the Centre for Foreign Language Teaching, the Centre of Polish Language and Culture for Foreigners “POLONICUM”, as well as lecturers of the selected faculties of the University of Warsaw. The Office for Academic and Student Affairs is responsible for the administration of the course.
The course registration is open via the Internet Recruitment for Candidates System (IRK) until the 29th June. The admission step-by-step guide is available on the Office for Academic and Student Affairs website >>
Detailed information about the 2022/2023 Foundation Year course, registration and required documents, as well as the study programmes offered in English, is provided on the Office for Academic and Student Affairs website >>
The Foundation Year classes cover:
- 450 hours of English (4 times a week)
- 120 hours of Polish for beginners (2 times a week)
- Social Path module (outings and online activities)
- Seminar with field specialists (1 or 2 times a week)
Contact details:
email: foundationyear(at)adm.uw.edu.pl
phone: +48 22 55 24 083,
+48 22 55 24 077
Almost 30 study programmes in English
In the 2022/2023 academic year the University of Warsaw offers 25 study programmes conducted in English. The programmes cover both first-cycle and second-cycle studies, also in a part-time mode.
Source: www.en.uw.edu.pl
An announcement for student position
06 czerwca 2022Project Manager – prof. Karol Grela (Head of Organometallic Synthesis Laboratory, Biological and Chemical Research Centre, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Warsaw) is looking for a candidate to work in a scientific project: „Unorthodox concepts in olefin metathesis”, programme Maestro supported by National Science Centre position: Student (1). Deadline for applications: 19 June 2022. For more info see >> pdf
Picnic for the UW employees
02 czerwca 2022
All the employees of the University of Warsaw are invited to take part in a picnic within the UW Library Gardens on 10th June. The event is accompanied by music and sports activities. Registration is open through 6th June.
On the coronavirus-caused period, traditional meetings for everyone, who works at the University of Warsaw, are back again. The event in the UW Library Gardens creates opportunities for chatting and meeting directly those who usually talk on the phone. Music and sports activities promise extra adventures.
The meeting starts at 16:00. Registration is strongly advised. The system is open through 6th June. The registration form is available here >>
“The Picnic for the UW Employees, 2022” on the Facebook >>
Source: www.en.uw.edu.pl
Recruitment for the “Solidarity with Ukraine” programme
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Recruitment procedures for the “Solidarity with Ukraine” programme start on 6th June. The course lasts from 1st July to 30th September. The National Agency for Academic Exchange granted 350,000 zł to the University of Warsaw for this project.
The National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA) granted the funding of 350,000 zł to the University of Warsaw. The awarded funding is allocated for scholarships of students and doctoral candidates who had to flee from Ukraine and decided to stay in Poland.
One of the modules is dedicated to the Ukrainians who hold the status of a student in Ukraine in the 2021/22 academic year, crossed the border of the Republic of Poland not earlier than 24th February 2022, and intend to continue their studies at the University of Warsaw.
All participants will receive free education, as well as a scholarship of 1,500 zł per month.
The main aims of the course are:
- learning Polish, with an emphasis on communication and vocabulary useful during studies,
- learning English,
- preparation for the studies at the UW, i.e. learning its structure, rules and regulations, as well as various opportunities,
- adaptation to new circumstances,
- providing basic knowledge about Polish culture and communication in the multicultural environment,
- strengthening personal, social and digital competences, including skills in coping with stress, mental resilience, time management and organisation of own work, team work, learning techniques, operating information systems essential in the education process.
The inauguration of the course will take place on 1st July. Participants will learn about the programme and the rules of participation, about the structure of the University (who is who), and find out what fields of studies and opportunities of research are offered by the UW.
After the official part, there will be a walking guided tour around the Main Campus of the University of Warsaw. The participants will learn about its history and interesting facts, as well as the people associated with the UW.
Each participant is offered psychological and legal assistance, as well as the support of mentors from the Erasmus Student Network and administration at the UW.
There will also be the second module of the programme, dedicated to doctoral candidates from Ukrainian universities who would like to continue their doctoral dissertation at the University of Warsaw.
Admissions will be conducted from 6th to 19th June via the Admission System for Candidates from Ukraine website.
The admission criteria include the submission of a complete application for the studies at the University of Warsaw. Applications are processed in the order they are received.
The programme is organised by: International Relations Office, Office of Innovation in Teaching and Learning, Welcome Point, Centre of Polish Language and Culture for Foreigners “Polonicum”, American Studies Center.
Source: www.en.uw.edu.pl
Online meeting on the legalisation of residence in Poland
31 maja 2022
The Welcome Point organises two informational meetings on the legalisation of residence in Poland by students from non-EU countries.
The webinars will be conducted by Dr Łukasz Wieczorek, Dean’s Representative for Legalisation of Stay, Faculty of Political Science and International Studies, University of Warsaw.
During the meeting, the following issues will be discussed:
- legalisation of residence in Poland (visa, permanent residence permit);
- differences between student visa and a temporary residence permit;
- procedure of application for a residence permit;
- taking up a job during studies;
- legalisation of stay after obtaining university diploma;
- Polish descent and Card of the Pole holders’ rights;
- special solutions for foreigners caused by the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic.
To take part in the webinar, registration is required. The system is open through 1st June, 12:00.
Meeting in English: 2nd June at 14:00. Registration form >>
Meeting in Polish: 9th June at 14:00. Registration form >>
More information about the webinars is available on the Welcome Point website >>
Source: www.en.uw.edu.pl
An announcement for adjunct position
30 maja 2022Position of adjunct (a group of science positions) in the Opus project entitled „Optical emission insight into processes occurring in the ion-selective sensors operating under electrochemical trigger – towards ion-selective spectrofluoroelectrochemistry” financed by NCN is open for application. Project leader: prof. dr hab. Agata Michalska. Deadline for applications: 29 June 2022. For more info see >> pdf
The UW mini-grants under the 4EU+ Alliance
25 maja 2022
The University of Warsaw has launched the third edition of the mini-grants programme for inter-institutional research teams under the framework of strategic partnerships. The programme can be joined by researchers including University staff members and/or doctoral candidates and students, and representatives of at least two other member universities of the 4EU+ Alliance. The applications should be submitted not later than 15th July.
The main objective of the programme is to strengthen research cooperation between the University of Warsaw and the 4EU+ Alliance member universities by implementation of joint research projects funded or co-funded from external national and/or international sources. The applicants are the UW staff members and/or doctoral candidates and students, as well as representatives of at least two other member universities from the 4EU+ Alliance (Charles University, Heidelberg University, Sorbonne University, and universities of Copenhagen and Milan).
The projects cover the four Flagships of the Alliance:
- Urban health and demographic change;
- Europeanness: multilingualism, pluralities and citizenship;
- Data – Models – Transformations;
- Environmental transformations.
Only projects strictly related to the 4EU+ Alliance mission, as well as the mission and thematic scope of the selected Flagship, are subject to evaluation under the programme. Minimum two 4EU+ member universities and the University of Warsaw, either as a coordinator, or a partner, should participate in a joint research project. The maximum amount of funding is €10,000 per one project for the duration of up to 12 months. The results of the call will be published on the IDUB website due to the timelines provided in the call announcement.
The electronic applications should be submitted to the email address 4euplus(at)uw.edu.pl not later than 15th July. The call results will have been announced by 30th September.
Detailed information is available on the IDUB website >>
Source: www.en.uw.edu.pl
Students about studying at the UW
23 maja 2022
Between 23rd May and 13th June students of the University of Warsaw can complete a University-wide survey for their opinions about the studies, administration services, their attachment and commitment with the UW etc. The survey will be carried out by the Education Quality Evaluation Unit, Office for Education Innovations, UW.
The UW authorities are highly concerned about the students’ opinions and judgements about various aspects of their studies. Following the guidelines of the University Council for Education, the researchers of the Education Quality Evaluation Unit have prepared a survey concerning three main issues:
- students’ satisfaction with their academic studies, as well as their attachment and commitment with the University,
- efficiency and reliability of the UW students’ support administrative system,
- students’ academic activities and involvement.
“Results of the survey will demonstrate our students’ feelings and opinions about the education at the University of Warsaw. Consequently, the results are believed to help us to take actions in order to improve the academic offer and administration services, as well as increase the students’ identification with the University and academic community,” Prof. Sławomir Żółtek, UW Vice-Rector for Students and Quality of Teaching, said.
The fully anonymous survey is available in Polish and English, and it takes no more than 15 minutes to complete. The responses are confidential and they will be exclusively analysed by the UW Team. On the basis of the gathered material, the experts will prepare a report for the UW Rector and Vice-Rectors. The obtained report will be presented to the academic community.
Source: www.en.uw.edu.pl