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Welcome Days 2024 – live meetings for the full time students!

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Another Year, Another Exciting Welcome Day!

We cordially extend an invitation to all new international long-term students for a special orientation event tailored to provide you with vital information as you embark on your journey as a new member of the University of Warsaw (UW) community.

During this event, you will gain valuable insights into the University’s structure and functions, discover the myriad opportunities it offers, familiarize yourself with essential guidelines, and deepen your understanding of our esteemed institution.

We look forward to warmly welcoming you to the UW community and helping you embark on a successful academic journey.

When?

You have the option to attend one of the two sessions:

  • Meeting in Polish: September 24th (Tuesday)
  • Meeting in English: September 30th (Monday)

Both sessions will commence at 11:00 a.m.

Where?

The event will take place at Krakowskie Przedmieście 26/28 (UW Main Campus)

The exact room number will be given to registered participants two days before the meetings.

Meeting Agenda – tbc

  • 10.30 am – 11.00 Welcome coffee

Part 1

  • 11.00 Welcome of Vice-Rector for Student Affairs
  • 11.10 Welcome Point Presentation
  • 12.00 – 1.00 pm Supporting offices
  • 1.00 – 1.20 Coffee break

Part 2

  • 1.20 Student tips
  • 1.30 Students’ Union of University of Warsaw

How to register?

To confirm your participation, kindly register using the appropriate form for your preferred session:

2024 Welcome Days are co-financed by NAWA Polish National Agency of Academic Exchange within the programme “Welcome to Poland”

If you have questions or doubts please contact us at welcome.event@uw.edu.pl

Offer for PhD Candidates – “Interdisciplinary short-term program: Energy Transition towards net-zero – Sustainability and ESG reporting”

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Dear PhD Candidates,

The University of Warsaw is organizing Interdisciplinary short-term program: Energy Transition towards net-zero – Sustainability and ESG reporting. The program is open to PhD Candidates free of charge.

The program will be taught in English, mainly by foreign academics (EU, China, USA). The Interdisciplinary short-term program: Energy Transition towards net-zero – Sustainability and ESG reporting provides a fantastic opportunity to build a global network with renowned experts in the field and new likeminded friends.

Secure your spot now and join us for an unforgettable time of learning, growth and inspiration.

The program will be held between 23 – 29 September. The application are open – the deadline for applications is 14 September.

For more information please see https://wpia.uw.edu.pl/pl/konferencje/short-term-program-energy-transition-towards-net-zero-sustainability-and-esg-reporting

If you have any questions please contact the program’s coordinator: dr Maximilian Piekut, at m.piekut@wpia.uw.edu.pl

fot. WPiA UW

First-year SD students’ workshop on sustainable development.

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On May 23, students of the first year of Sustainable Development conducted educational classes on sustainable development.

The first group explained to students from the Primary British School of Wilanów what the Sustainable Development Goals are, presenting a beautifully prepared poster, which after the class was given to the school. There was also an interactive activity during which the students were able to demonstrate how each of them can contribute to the achievement of the SDGs, and the importance of cooperation and agreement during the implementation of tasks. All students and participating teachers received symbolic seeds of forget-me-nots.
The gift refers to the symbol of the forget-me-not, which in Poland is identified with involvement in environmental protection. In the afternoon of the same day, we went to the UW Department of Oriental Studies where students from the Department of Japanese Studies took part in a workshop organized by a second group of SD students.

Here, too, the main topic was the idea of Sustainability. Japanese Studies students in groups moderated by SD students took part in discussions and quizzes about various aspects of sustainability. It should be noted the excellent preparation of SD students, who based the discussion on sustainability on elements of Japanese culture. Among other things, they used the plot of the famous anime film Princess Mononoke to hold a discussion on the depiction of people’s relationship with nature in art, as well as how films and other art forms can be used to deepen knowledge and awareness of various aspects of sustainability.

In the next workshop, students referred to the tradition of caring for a Bonsai tree by referring to the symbolism of depicting aspects of nature as spiritual concepts. The most active workshop participants were awarded bonsai trees. Both workshops were excellently prepared and, as a result, the participants took part in them with real commitment and enthusiasm. We hope that in the future Sustainable Development students will regularly engage in education for sustainable development.

“Beyond Borders and Boundaries” Conference- Brussels 27-28.05.2024

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This year marks the 20th anniversary of the successful Erasmus Mundus – the pioneer initiative leading to the joint delivery of higher education Masters programmes in cooperation with international partners, and aimed at attracting in Europe top talents from around the world.

On 27-28 May, We are attending the ‘Beyond Borders and Boundaries’ conference in Brussels as the MERGED programme coordinator. As national coordinator, UCBS Director- Mariola Zalewska, PhD participated.

Students, alumni, higher education institutions, policymakers, and stakeholders are coming together to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Erasmus Mundus programme and reflect on its future. The Erasmus Mundus programme has increased global educational exchange and cooperation in Europe. Launched in 2004 as a stand-alone programme, it is now an integral part of the international dimension of Erasmus+, enhancing the attractiveness of European higher education and attracting talent from around the world to Europe.

We are experiencing this at MERGED!

To celebrate the anniversary, I encourage you to read the results of the study ’20 Years of Erasmus Mundus,’ which highlights the transformative impact of the programme on individuals, higher education institutions, and countries in the European Union and beyond. The study provides a historical overview of the programme’s evolution and a detailed analysis of its broad impact.

Photo. The top 15 countries by HEI participation in EM Master’s projects (2024-2023).