Call for candiidates-position of Adjunct – IDUB UW programme (1)
17 kwietnia 2021The Rector of the University of Warsaw has opened a call for applicants for the position of Adjunct, as part of the “Excellence Initiative – Research University” programme. The “Excellence Initiative – Research University” is a programme of the Ministry of Education and Science, which enables the University of Warsaw to raise the level of quality of scientific activity, quality of education and, consequently, the international recognition of the University. Closing date for applications: 19.05.2021. More information >> pdf
Call for candiidates-position of Adjunct – IDUB UW programme (2)
The Rector of the University of Warsaw has opened a call for applicants for the position of Adjunct, as part of the “Excellence Initiative – Research University” programme. The “Excellence Initiative – Research University” is a programme of the Ministry of Education and Science, which enables the University of Warsaw to raise the level of quality of scientific activity, quality of education and, consequently, the international recognition of the University. Closing date for applications: 19.05.2021. More information >> pdf
Online UW Open Day 2021
14 kwietnia 2021
The Open Day at the University of Warsaw will take place online on 24th April. During the meeting, candidates can learn about the university’s educational offer and admission rules. To attend our virtual event, one needs to register in advance.
The Open Day is one of the most important cyclical events at the University of Warsaw. This year’s UW Open Day will be delivered entirely online. Everyone interested in studying at the University of Warsaw will have the opportunity to find out how UW operates and get to know its study programmes. The event will be opened by Prof. Sławomir Żółtek, the University of Warsaw Vice-Rector for Students and Quality of Teaching.
The University of Warsaw Open Day will be held on 24th April from 10:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m CEST on the website dzienotwarty.uw.edu.pl/info. To participate in the event, candidates are requested to register in advance by completing the form >> Following the registration, one can fully access the platform.
Studying and more
Candidates for studies at the University of Warsaw can virtually visit stands prepared by employees of faculties and departments, student organisations, and administration. Registered people will have access to materials, the possibility to chat with representatives, students and take part in online meetings using Zoom or Google Meet platforms. UW administrative officers from the Admissions Office, Welcome Point and the Promotion Office, representatives of the UW Student Council Board, will provide information on the University of Warsaw and present the admission procedure. Also, some departments have prepared additional attractions. Candidates will be introduced to the offer of the University of Warsaw Choir, Volunteer Centre of the University of Warsaw, and the 4EU + Alliance of which the University is a member.
Offer for international candidates
Candidates from abroad will also have an opportunity to learn the most important information about the University of Warsaw, admission rules and the offer of English-language studies and more. Welcome Point UW — the university information point for international students, doctoral candidates and employees — has gathered all the necessary information that one may need during their stay in Poland and at UW.
Admissions Office
rekrutacja.uw.edu.pl/en
admission(at)uw.edu.pl
Terms of studying in Poland
Admissions step by step
Welcome Point
central information service for international students
welcome.uw.edu.pl
welcome(at)uw.edu.pl
Online Recruitment
www.irk.oferta.uw.edu.pl/en-gb
Source: www.en.uw.edu.pl
Offer of a PhD studentship
13 kwietnia 2021Position of a PhD student in the project „Theoretical design and prediction of phosphorescent emissive materials based on halogen bonding interactions and experimental verification of their properties” financed by National Science Centre (NCN) is open for applications. The successful candidate will be supervised by Dr. Mihails Arhangelskis, becoming a member of a newly established team for computational materials design within the Crystallochemistry laboratory (group leader Prof. Dr. hab. Krzysztof Woźniak). Project leader: Dr. Mihails Arhangelskis. Deadline for applications: 10 May 2021. For more info see >> pdf
Seminar CeNT 15.04.2021
12 kwietnia 2021The Centre of New Technologies invites to a webinar by
Paweł K. Mazur, PhD,
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, USA
Title: Identification of oncogenic mechanisms driving lung squamous cell carcinoma development and progression.
Date: 15th April 2021 (Thursday)
Time: 15:00 pm (Central European Time)
Host: Paweł Niewiadomski, PhD,
Virtual seminar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86732978308
Meeting ID: 867 3297 8308
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Abstract:
Amplification of chromosomal region 8p11-12 is a common genetic alteration that has been implicated in the etiology of lung squamous cell carcinoma (LUSC). The FGFR1 gene is the main candidate driver of tumorigenesis within this region. However, clinical trials evaluating FGFR1 inhibition as a targeted therapy have been unsuccessful. We identify the histone H3 lysine 36 (H3K36) methyltransferase NSD3, the gene for which is located in the 8p11-12 amplicon, as a key regulator of LUSC tumorigenesis. In contrast to other 8p11-12 candidate LUSC drivers, increased expression of NSD3 correlated strongly with its gene amplification. Ablation of NSD3, but not of FGFR1, attenuated tumour growth and extended survival in a mouse model of LUSC. We identify an LUSC-associated variant NSD3(T1232A) that shows increased catalytic activity for dimethylation of H3K36 (H3K36me2) in vitro and in vivo. Structural dynamic analyses revealed that the T1232A substitution elicited localized mobility changes throughout the catalytic domain of NSD3 to relieve auto-inhibition and to increase accessibility of the H3 substrate. Expression of NSD3(T1232A) in vivo accelerated tumorigenesis and decreased overall survival in mouse models of LUSC. Pathological generation of H3K36me2 by NSD3(T1232A) reprograms the chromatin landscape to promote oncogenic gene expression signatures. Furthermore, NSD3, in a manner dependent on its catalytic activity, promoted transformation in normal human lung epithelial cells and growth of xenografted human LUSC cell lines with amplification of 8p11-12. Depletion of NSD3 in patient-derived xenografts from primary LUSCs containing NSD3 amplification or the NSD3(T1232A)-encoding variant attenuated neoplastic growth in mice. This work defines NSD3 as a critical oncogene and reveals an actionable therapeutic vulnerability.
Become a Digital Ambassador of Poland!
08 kwietnia 2021Department of Communication and Promotion are looking for the foreign students/graduates of Polish universities who would like to promote Poland by showing their own amazing experience with Polish people, culture and language.
Your tasks will be:
- support of the Ready, Study, GO! Poland campaign;
- promotion of studies in Poland among foreigners, with special focus on country of origin;
- regular preparation of content for our and your social media pages, showing why it is fun to live & study in Poland;
- support in preparation of source data for publications (e. g. interviews with fellow students)
- taking part in promo movies on studies in Poland.
Benefits:
- initial training on copy-writing, social media and blogs;
- experience in dynamic governmental agency;
- opportunity to take part in educational fairs and/or events, either in Poland or abroad;
- opportunity for paid internship in NAWA.
We expect you to publish in English (on our web page and fan pages) and any other language that you feel comfortable with (on your social media) including Polish.
One can find more details here.
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#search/dudzi/FFNDWMQXQkDKvJLCDrrDpQDzzLMwwNGf
We look forward to receiving your application until April 12, 2021 (5 pm CET). Please register here.
Seminar CeNT 9.04.2021
01 kwietnia 2021The Centre of New Technologies invites to a webinar by
prof. Joanna Kargul,
Centre of New Technologies, University of Warsaw
Title: Solar-driven fuel production: Fundamental science meets industry in a quest for a shift towards a circular economy.
Date: 9th April 2021 (Friday)
Time: 12:00 pm (Central European Time)
Host: prof. Joanna Trylska
Virtual seminar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83847043860
Meeting ID: 838 4704 3860
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Abstract:
The race for the viable artificial leaf systems that can be incorporated into the sustainable product value chains is fiercer than ever and the stakes are high – decarbonization of industry, establishing the C-circular economy and amelioration of the man-made climate change. The fundamental process of photosynthesis has been optimized by nature for over 3.5 billion years of evolution. It is directly responsible for all the air we breathe, all the food we eat and all the fuel we burn. Artificial photosynthetic devices mimic this process by using the simplest and widely abundant molecules, i.e., water, CO2, and nitrogen and converting them into carbon-neutral solar fuels and other products, such as fertilizers and high value chemicals. Recent progress in the understanding of fundamental mechanisms of photosynthesis makes it now possible to contemplate developing, in a reasonable timeframe, the artificial photosynthesis technologies driving the production of sustainable fuels and commodity chemicals using the power of the Sun as the only energy source.
For efficient „green” solar energy conversion, it is essential to develop new paradigms for the rational design of highly efficient and viable (≥TRL8) artificial photosynthetic devices by utilising state-of-the-art synthetic and biological photo-converting materials, as well as devising highly organised nanoarchitectures in order to make large gains in solar energy conversion compared to the present-day technologies. Only by combining fundamental mechanistic studies of charge transfer with optimisation of the conductive molecular interface between the robust working modules operating at high quantum efficiencies can we tap into the Holy Grail of viable solar-to-fuel technologies. I will overview recent advances in the field, also including our own work at CeNT UW which focuses on the biosolar technologies, whereby robust natural photoenzymes and advanced synthetic materials are rationally interfaced to yield the devices that show significantly improved light harvesting functionalities and solar conversion efficiencies.
Student position is available in Grela’s group
Student position is available in Grela’s group from the TEAM-TECH programme of the Foundation for Polish Science (two offers) „Catalysis for the Twenty-First Century Chemical Industry”. Project leader: prof. dr hab. eng. Karol Grela. Deadline for applications: 30 April 2021. For more info see >> pdf
Suspension of classes conducted in contact
25 marca 2021Dear Colleagues,
Academic Teachers and Students,
due to the epidemic situation, in agreement with the Dean of the Faculty, Prof. Andrzej Kudelski, I have decided to suspend the contact classes (laboratories) from 29.03.2021 to 02.04.2021.
Only classes conducted as part of the diploma laboratories will be allowed to take place stationary, maintaining the sanitary regime.
I would like to inform you that classes for the Nanostructures Engineering held at the Department of Chemistry for students of the Physics Department will be canceled by a separate decision of the Vice-Dean Dr. Krzysztof Turzynski, prof.
With best wishes for good health
Prof. Dr. Beata Krasnodębska-Ostręga
Announcement for the position of Assistant
24 marca 2021The Dean of the Faculty of Chemistry announce a competition for the position of Assistant (Asystent) in a group of research and teaching staff. Available positions: 3. Deadline for applications: 12 May 2021, 14:00. For more info see >> pdf