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“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).

Legalization of stay in Poland training 2024

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Dear International Students,
Welcome Point would like to invite you to informative meetings on how to legalize your stay in Poland.

You may choose between two options – May, 8th (on-site meeting) and May, 14th (online event).
Prior registration: https://forms.gle/A9gciFyS7GyHEZNa8

This workshop is:

  • provided in English
  • free of charge

More details are available on the website: https://welcome.uw.edu.pl/legalisation-of-stay-in-poland…/
If you have any questions, please contact us at welcome.event@uw.edu.pl

Practicing Interdisciplinary Field Research on the Environment: Chęciny- Poland- 29.02-13.03.2024

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Two-week Practicing Interdisciplinary Field Research on the Environment course has ended! It was held for the first time in Poland, in Chęciny at the ECEG (European Center for Geological Education).

European Centre for Geological Education is one of the most modern of the research institute and conference facility operating within the structures of the University of Warsaw. Beautifully located, right in the heart of an extinct quarry in the Holy Cross Mountains considered to be an unique region of Europe and perfect research environment for geologists.

Also on March 1st, an exceptional meeting took place at the historic Niemczówka townhouse in Chęciny. The Mayor of Chęciny Municipality and City, Robert Jaworski, met with a group of students from the University of Copenhagen and the University of Warsaw participating in the „Practicing Interdisciplinary Field Research on the Environment” program.

This was an extraordinary opportunity for the exchange of knowledge, experiences, and collaboration on common goals related to global development and environmental protection.

We would like to thank everyone for their involvement and support in the implementation of this important project!

Indonesian Government’s Darmasiswa Scholarship for Academic Year 2024/2025.

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The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Warsaw presents its compliments to all Polish Higher Education Institution and has the honor to inform the latter about the opening of the Darmasiswa Indonesian Scholarship.

The Darmasiswa Indonesian Scholarship is a one-year non-degree scholarship program offered by the Government of the Republic of Indonesia to all non-Indonesian citizens to study Indonesian language, arts, music, crafts and other specific subjects at 72 Indonesian Higher Education Institutions selected in various cities in Indonesia. This program is organized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The main objective of the DARMASISWA program is to increase and cultivate interest in Indonesian language and Indonesian culture among citizens from other countries. It also designed to increase mutual understanding and provide stronger cultural bonds between different nations.

 

MERGED online Open House for EU applicants

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Save the date for the online information session on the MERGED MA programme!

The online event is addressed to everyone interested in applying for our Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Global Environment and Development! Don’t miss the opportunity to find out what is behind this joint study programme, created by 4EU+ member universities, and why it is worth applying for!

When?

Friday, 9th February⋅1:30–3:30pm

Learn more: https://ucph-ku.zoom.us/j/69399903640…

MERGED UW Welcome Metting Q&A

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Behind us is an online meeting for MERGED students who have chosen the specialisation-Sustainable Environmental Development. The meeting was hosted by the local coordinator- Mariola Zalewska, PhD. We talked about such issues as:
    • Accomodation
    • Application for a place in the dormitory
    • Academic Calendar
    • Class schedule
    • Deadlines
    • Other questions
The presentation from the meeting will be made available later. Thank you all for coming, for your questions, and welcome to future meetings!

Seminar: Together for sustainability: Do we expect too much from science?

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On January 11, a seminar: Together for sustainability: Do we expect too much from science? The event was organized by the Embassies of Germany and France and the Austrian Cultural Forum in Poland.

It took place under the patronage of the Polish Academy of Sciences and with participation of the Natural History Museum, Berlin.

The seminar was attended by the director of UCBS- Mariola Zalewska, who also led a workshop on AI and Smart Cities. Our students also participated in this event.

The seminar covered the following topics:

  • Smart/sustainable cities: How do we solve problems where most of the people live?
  • Artificial Intelligence: Is it more than just a new and strong tool?
  • Get it done! Do we just have to listen to science?

The role of science in the necessary transformation of our societies is getting more and more important and due to the climate crisis, the urgency of actions is constantly rising. The need for new efficient tools is obvious. Science can deliver them. But what does this mean for democratic organized societies?