Support and protection at the UW against discrimination

Ladies and gentlemen,

In connection with the crisis situation in Ukraine, we would like to remind you and provide you with information about support available at the University of Warsaw for those who have experienced discrimination, violence, unfair or unequal treatment. We kindly encourage you to inform the members of the academic community about the possibilities of obtaining such support.

We would also like to draw your attention to the difficult situation of Russians and Belarusians who belong to the academic community. It is important to remember that protection against discrimination and unequal treatment applies to all members of our community.

Please report any incidents related to conflicts, unfair treatment, as well as hate speech, to the following address: ombudsman@uw.edu.pl.

In case of discrimination, you can contact the equality specialist, who can submit a formal complaint to the Anti-Discrimination Committee: rownouprawnienie@uw.edu.pl

We encourage you to familiarize yourself with the constantly updated information on the possibility of joining aid actions, and for those who need support – we encourage you to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the University (including legal, psychological, material support). Detailed information can be found on the main website of the University of Warsaw: https://en.uw.edu.pl/solidarity-with-ukraine/.

The university community will not leave any person in need or alone.

Equality team at the University of Warsaw

Academic Ombudsman’s team

Ordinances of the KJD UCBS on the mode of conducting classes in the MSOŚ and SD courses.

In accordance with the announcements regarding remote work at UCBS, I would like to inform you that pursuant to the Ordinance No. 140 of the Rector of the University of Warsaw (issued on November 15, 2021), from January 10, 2022, classes at the 1st and 2nd degree MSOŚ and SD studies will be held in classrooms. This decision does not apply to physical education and foreign language classes. In these cases, the principles of conducting classes are determined by the relevant heads of units.

If the Rector of the University of Warsaw takes amending decisions, KJD UCBS will update the decisions to the new guidelines.

Zarządzenie nr 2/2021 KJD UCBS

Zarządzenie nr 3/2021 KJD UCBS

Change of the teaching mode at UCBS- Update

Due to the continued high number of COVID-19 cases, which indicates a high probability of the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, as well as information that not all members of the UCBS community are vaccinated, the KJD at UCBS has decided to extend the time period for the transition to remote mode of instruction for first- and second-level courses in the MSSE degree program from December 7 to December 22, 2021, inclusive.

The decision was made based on the Order No. 140 of November 15, 2021. Rector of the University of Warsaw.

The decision does not apply to physical education classes and lecture courses. In such cases, the rules of conducting classes shall be determined by competent unit heads.

 Online course- Protocol, Reviewing, Ownership and Publishing in Experimental Research (PROPER), December 6-9, 2021

 

We encourage you to participate in the online program organized by Charles University in Prague (attached and below) as part of the NAWA project “Academic Partnership for Innovation in Teaching and Learning” (API), coordinated by UW. The partners are four 4EU+ universities.

Title: Protocol, Reviewing, Ownership and Publishing in Experimental Research (PROPER) Online class date: December 6-9, 2021

Language of instruction: English

Audience: medical and life sciences students

Applicants are requested to send their applications (name, email address, university) by December 3, 2021 at 12:00 CET to: martin.hammerbauer@ruk.cuni.cz

More information here

Change of teaching mode in UCBS

On 15.11.2021, the Rector of the University of Warsaw issued Order No. 140, the provisions of which provide the possibility for KJD to decide on changing the mode of teaching in teaching units.

Due to an increase in the number of cases, which indicates a very high probability of the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, classes conducted in the MSc EIA programme at UCBS, in principle in the stationary mode, are temporarily moved from 23 November 2021 to 6 December 2021 inclusive, to the remote mode.

The decision does not apply to PE classes and lectures. In these cases, the rules of conducting classes are determined by the respective heads of units.

Polish Language Course for international employees of University of Warsaw

The University of Warsaw is offering an unpaid 30-hour Polish language course online for international employees. The course is aimed at learning communication skills that might be useful during working and living in Poland.

3 groups on 3 different proficiency levels are planned, depending on the needs: from A0 to C1. The course is also a unique possibility to network with other international employees and share experiences of living and working in our country.

In this course we offer:

  • free participation,
  • 30 hours of Polish language at different levels depending on the needs (A0 – C1),
  • placement test,
  • professional and passionate teaching team,
  • online classes,
  • great atmosphere in international environment.

When?

18.10 – 17.12.2021 and own work on the platform

Classes will be held in the afternoons, 2 times a week, for 1,5 hours each. Exact course schedule will be given after setting up the groups.

Where?

Online on Kampus – e-learning platform for employees and Zoom.

Who can apply?

The course is intended for international employees of University of Warsaw.

An employee should be understood as a person employed during the period of implementation of the development activity at the University on the basis of a contract of employment or appointment.

Please note that the places are limited – first come first served.

Enroll

For more details please contact Welcome Point staff: welcome@uw.edu.pl