An opportunity to share online or hybrid courses by UW teachers
29 listopada 2022
As part of the 4EU+ educational collaboration, UW academic teachers can offer their courses conducted fully (including assesment) in an online or hybrid mode to be made accessible via online enrolment procedure to students and doctoral candidates of the 4EU+ Alliance five partner universities (4EU+ Shared courses). Proposals for shared courses must be submitted by 13 January.
Since the academic year 2020/2021, UW lecturers from 22 faculties and other units have made a total number of 165 shared courses available to 4EU+ participants. Over 250 students from five 4EU+ partner universities participated in courses offered by the University of Warsaw.
Courses must be taught in one of the languages of the 4EU+ Alliance partner universities (German, French, Italian, Danish or Czech) or in English, and correspond thematically to one of the 4EU+ Alliance Flagships.
Proposals for shared courses must be submitted by 13 January 2023 using the table provided in the Google Sheet >>
Academics can submit as 4EU+ shared courses only the currently existing courses that are part of the teaching offer prepared for UW students.
For more information on sharing courses with 4EU+ Alliance students, please follow this link >>
For questions related to the 4EU+ Alliance teaching offer, please contact Dr Marta Jaworska-Oknińska: m.jaworska-okninska(at)uw.edu.pl, from the Office for International Research and Liaison and 4EU+ Alliance Local Office.
Source: www.en.uw.edu.pl
An announcement for adjunct position
28 listopada 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: 8 January 2023. For more info see >> pdf
Training on legalisation of stay
21 listopada 2022
Welcome Point together with the Office for Foreigners and the Department of Foreigners of the Mazowieckie Voivodship Office is organising training on the legalisation of stay of international students and employees of the University of Warsaw.
The training is dedicated to employees of the University of Warsaw, who deal with international students and international employees. Particular modules are conducted by experts from the Office for Foreigners and the Department of Foreigners of the Mazowieckie Voivodship Office. The meeting will cover topics such as legalisation of the stay of international students and employees in I and II instance, as well as student mobility.
Training agenda:
- MODULE I, 9:30 – 13:00: Training on legalising the stay of foreign students at the UW;
- MODULE II, 13:30 – 16:30: Training on legalising the stay of foreign employees of the UW.
During the meeting Polish is a language of communication.
Registration and organisation
- The meeting starts 24th November (Thursday) in the university building at Dobra 55, room no. 1.128.
- Prior registration is highly recommended via the form not later than Tuesday, 22nd November, 10:00.
- More details are available on the Welcome Point website or at an e-mail: welcome.event(at)uw.edu.pl.
Source: www.en.uw.edu.pl
Art of scientific writing
14 listopada 2022
Writing and publishing scientific papers, publishing ethics guidelines, case studies and best practices are discussed during an English language webinar for young researchers “Author Workshop. How to write and publish a scientific article?”. The workshop is held on 16th November.
The University of Warsaw together with Elsevier is organising a webinar “Author Workshop. How to write and publish a scientific article?”. The workshop will be held on November 16, 15:00-16:45, on the Zoom platform.
During this training session, participants will learn how to write a high-quality scientific article. Presented tips and best practices in scientific writing come from experience of many scientists, editors and readers. The training is mainly aimed at young researchers, although more experienced academics are also welcome.
Agenda:
- best practices in creating a successful scientific article;
- the publishing process and ethical matters – case studies for authors;
- valuable tools that can support authors in writing a manuscript;
- question-and-answer session.
The training will include examples of online work, and participants will be able to take an active part in the session.
Registration and organisational information
To participate in the training session, registration is required via the link >>
The webinar is held on 16th November, through 15:00 – 16:45.
English is the language of instruction. Participants will communicate via ZOOM.
All eligible registrants will receive a link to the webinar one day before the training. All participants will receive certificates of participation and access to the recording of the session after the event.
The workshop will be conducted by Paula Milewska, a trainer and consultant of Elsevier, with 14 years of experience in working with academic libraries in Poland as well as other countries in Central and Eastern Europe.
Source: www.en.uw.edu.pl
Online course offer of Sorbonne University
08 listopada 2022
In the spring/summer semester 2022/2023, online courses organised by Sorbonne University will be available for the 4EU+ students, including students of the University of Warsaw. Depending on the faculty offering the course, the application deadline is either 30th November or the first weeks of December.
Sorbonne University will launch online courses for the 4EU+ Alliance students in the 2022/2023 spring/summer semester. The classes will take place from January to June next year. The courses will cover topics including: green chemistry, literature in teaching, East-Central Europe since 1989 and experimental robotics.
The full list of available courses as well as detailed information on the enrollment procedure, can be found on the newly established 4EU+ Student Portal.
Depending on the faculty offering the course, the application deadline is either 30th November (Faculty of Humanities) or the first weeks of December (Faculty of Sciences and Engineering).
More information is available on the 4EU+ website >>
Important information for students planning to take online courses offered by 4EU+ universities >>
Before taking a course offered by an Alliance partner university, the student should sign a 4EU+ Learning Agreement in his/her Faculty/Unit in order to determine and approve whether the course selected by the student from the 4EU+ offer can be recognised as part of the student’s degree programme (e.g. elective course, OGUN) or whether the course will be indicated as a form of an extracurricular activity.
For any questions concerning the 4EU+ shared online courses, please contact: 4euplus.mobility(at)uw.edu.pl.
Source: www.en.uw.edu.pl
An announcement for Post-doc position
07 listopada 2022A 6-month post-doc position in the SONATA project entitled „Structure-function studies of human PNPase” financed by the National Science Centre, Poland, is open for application. Project leader: dr Katarzyna Bandyra. Deadline for applications: 12 December 2022. For more info see >> pdf
An announcement for Postdoc position
02 listopada 2022Position of POSTDOC (a research assistant in a group of science positions) in the SONATA NCN project entitled „Activation and fixation of CO2 molecule and carboxylate moiety by a single metal atom center. Experimental, theoretical, and statistical investigation of reaction mechanisms and molecular properties” financed by National Science Centre Poland, is open for application. Project leader: dr Kacper Błaziak. Deadline for applications: 2 February 2023. For more info see >> pdf
Onboarding training for international academics
27 października 2022
“Onboarding at the UW” is a traditionally organised set of trainings to make a smooth start for international employees of the University of Warsaw. Workshops on the Polish culture, customs and interaction within the Polish academic environment are available in November.
The functionality of the USOSweb, an introduction to Polish culture, the structure and cultural aspects of working at the UW are topics of workshops prepared by the Welcome Point team for newly hired UW employees, especially academics. The courses are held in November at the Volunteer Centre of the University of Warsaw in the UW Library. The registration via the Kampus Platfom is recommended not later than 2nd November. In order to sign up, a CAS account is necessary.
Introduction to the USOSweb system – online
The course covers the basic principles of how the USOSweb system functions. The training is especially recommended to academic teachers, yet any UW employee using the system is invited to participate.
The training will be conducted on 4th November, between 12:00 – 13:30, with English as a language of instruction and ZOOM as a video platform for communication. Link will be emailed to all registered participants.
The online registration form is available on the Kampus Platform. In order to sign up, a CAS account is necessary. The application deadline expires on 2nd November at 12.00.
Onboarding for international staff
This is a practical training on the structure and culture of the University of Warsaw. The meeting is held on 17th November, between 16:00 – 19:30, at 56/66 Dobra Street (the Volunteer Centre of the University of Warsaw).
The training participants will learn:
- how to handle a culture shock and acculturation process;
- Polish scholars’ culture: academic values and cultural differences, the organisational culture and structure of the University of Warsaw;
- dimensions of culture in the context of work in a Polish higher education institution.
For the CAS account holders, the registration is available through the Kampus platform (https://kampus-pracownik.ckc.uw.edu.pl/course/view.php?id=1180) not later than 13th November, at 23:55.
Poland and Poles – cultural orientation training
The cultural orientation training is dedicated to the international staff of the University of Warsaw. The meeting will take place on 21st November, from 16:00 to 19:30, at 56/66 Dobra Street (the Volunteer Centre of the University of Warsaw).
The participants will be acquainted with:
- a short overview of the Polish Culture: symbols, the most significant historical figures, behaviour, communication styles and values;
- selected aspects of living in Warsaw;
- the most significant Polish historical, geographical and cultural contexts;
- important dates and traditions in Poland.
The registration via the Kampus Platform (https://kampus-pracownik.ckc.uw.edu.pl/course/view.php?id=1179) is open until 13th November, 23:55. The CAS account is needed to sign-up.
All courses are intended for foreign employees of the University of Warsaw based on a contract of employment, especially academics. Individuals who meet these conditions will be accepted in the order of registration on the platform.
The registration is tantamount to a commitment to participate in the training. Information on the results of the recruitment will be provided after the verification of applications and after the deadline.
More details are provided on the Welcome Point’s website >> or by e-mail: welcome.event(at)uw.edu.pl
Courses implemented under Action II.2.3. “Support of the relocation process of employees from abroad by introducing solutions facilitating involvement of new foreign employees to work at UW and preparation to stay in Poland” of the Excellence Initiative – Research University (IDUB) at the University of Warsaw.
Source: www.en.uw.edu.pl
An announcement for PhD student positions
12 października 2022Position of PhD student in the project entitled „Quantum Crystallographic Quest for New Polymorphic Forms of Ice and Hydrates” financed by National Science Centre (NCN) is open for application. Project leader: Prof. dr hab. Krzysztof Woźniak. Deadline for applications: 31 October 2022. For more info see >> pdf
Multicultural meetings at the UW
The yearly event for international students has now been launched again by the Volunteer Centre of the University of Warsaw. The multicultural meetings are focused on diverse cultures, as well as the Polish language and traditions, that mingle within the UW. Registration is open until 14th October.
Polish and foreign students of various faculties of the University of Warsaw have prepared events that treat multicultural aspects of the Polish language, culture, customs and traditions:
- From Witches to Witcher – Polish Culture Throughout the Centuries
Monday, 17th October at 17:00
During this meeting participants will discover some Polish beliefs, myths and historical contexts from mediaeval times to contemporary days through literature, art and even video games.
The event is followed by the Multicultural Meetings After Hours, which is a kind of a social gathering.
- Polish Language Beginners Kit
Tuesday, 18th October at 17:00
The meeting aims at familiarising international students with essential language tools that could give them an easy start in a new language environment. It is meant to ease them into the nooks and crannies of the Polish alphabet as well as lots of ways of greeting native speakers and making small talk with them.
- Polish Holidays and Traditions
Thursday, 20th October at 17:00
An Applied Linguistics student and a Turkish Studies student will discuss unique customs and traditions that are observed in Poland.
- Let’s get MUSICAL! Polish Musicals Overview
Tuesday, 25th October at 17:00
Participants will learn about the most known Polish musicals and theatre performances. After the presentation everyone is invited to join a karaoke evening to test the gained knowledge of Polish songs in practice.
All the Multicultural Meetings are held in the Volunteer Centre of the University of Warsaw, which is situated in the University Library building, 56/66 Dobra Street.
Each meeting lasts about 2 hours. English is a language of instruction.
To take part in the events, prior registration is required via an e-mail: wolontariat(at)uw.edu.pl. The e-mail should indicate the meeting of interest.
The application deadline is Friday, 14th October at 13:00. The number of participants is limited.
Those who have not participated in the events and volunteering at the UW Volunteer Centre before, are requested to fill in the Volunteer Form (EN, PL – for Polish language speakers) before sending a sign-up e-mail.
Details and information about the application are available on the Volunteer Centre’s website >>
Source: www.en.uw.edu.pl