Report: „Citizen Energy Models”

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We present a report written by students of the Sustainable Development and Global Environmnet and Development (MERGED) – both degree programs are coordinated by the University’s Center for Environmental Studies and Sustainable Development, in cooperation with the Contributing Departments.

Learn more about the Global Environmnet and Development (MERGED) and Sustainable Development studies here and here.

This report is the culmination of the Challenges of the Social Dimension of Sustainability course taught by Małgorzata Pusz Ph.D of the Urban Research Lab (UrbanLab WGSR UW), a scientific unit at the Faculty of Geography and Regional Studies (WGSR) at the University of Warsaw.

Citizen energy is a model in which residents and local communities take an active role in the generation, distribution and consumption of energy, often using renewable sources. These models are rooted in the ideas of community involvement, decentralization, democratization, local empowerment and reinvestment of profits. They represent a form of energy democracy, a concept that emphasizes shifting the balance of power in the energy industry from corporations to citizens and from fossil fuels to renewable alternatives.

Link to report

Library 2.0

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The Session is coming, so if you’re wondering where you could get well prepared for it or take a break between exams – we have good news for you!  We invite you to the newly opened UCBS Library – a place created especially with your scientific, educational and cultural needs in mind.

Waiting for you are, among other things:

✅ access to an extensive book collection (completely free access),

✅ a reading room with comfortable places for studying and individual work,

✅ a quiet study area and a space for group work,

✅ high-speed Internet and computer workstations,

✅ printer and scanner at your disposal.

📍 UCBS Library – room 1104, 1st floor, Faculty of Geology.

📅 You are welcome from 06.06.2025!

For a key and more information, report to room 1105 or 1103!

See you at the UCBS Library – your place to study (and more)!

The library is open from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm

Rector’s Day on 19th May

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We publish an announcement by Prof. Alojzy Z. Nowak, the UW Rector, about the Rector’s Day on 19th May.
In order to make it possible to attend a final farewell to our murdered Colleague Małgosia, I declare Monday, 19th May 2025 a Rector’s Day – no teaching or work at the University of Warsaw. Alojzy Z. Nowak Rector of the University of Warsaw

Psychological support for UW Community

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Dear Students,

first off all I hope that You are fine after this tragic situation which happened at our University yesterday. On May 7, 2025, a UW employee was brutally murdered on the main campus. We are all shocked and find it hard to believe what happened.

If you have received this information, you may also be shocked – that is understandable. The UW authorities appeal to limit following media reports, and in particular, definitely do not watch and avoid videos circulating on the internet. Some content is difficult to cope with emotionally. Above all, take care of yourself.

You can also use the UW Psychological Support Center

The UW Psychological Support Center offers psychological support to students, PhD students and university employees. Psychologists, psychotherapists and psychiatrists provide free support.

How to apply:

  • in person: ul. Pasteura 7, 02–093 Warsaw (former building of the Faculty of Physics UW, entrance from ul. Banacha – room 108, 1st floor)
  • by email: cpp@adm.uw.edu.pl
  • by phone: tel. (+48) 694 711 731, tel. 22 552 00 63

Anonymous helpline of the UW Psychological Support Center:

22 552 44 24.

On Thursday and Friday (8–9 May 2025) the phone will be available from 09:00 to midnight and from Monday.

At the UW we have security procedures: https://bezpieczenstwo.uw.edu.pl/en/instructions/

I would like also inform You that due to this tragic situation today 8th of May has been declared a Day of Mourning at the University of Warsaw. Also Juwenalia will not take place on the planned date. Despite the cancellation of Juwenalia, May 9 and 10, 2025, according to the academic calendar, remain days off from teaching classes. On these days, there will be no teaching classes at the University of Warsaw.

Coaching Workshop for UW Dorm Residents

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Dear Student,
Are you living in a UW dormitory? Finding it hard to settle into shared living? Not sure how to stay yourself in a diverse environment? If any of this sounds familiar, we warmly invite you to join our two-part coaching workshop “From Different Worlds to One Home”, designed especially for UW dormitory residents — including both Polish and international students as well as PhD candidates.

Part 1: Understanding, Accepting, Connecting – A Guide for Diversity
Tuesday, 29 April | 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Part 2: How to Speak and Be Heard in a Tower of Babel – Communication Based on Needs and Understanding
Tuesday, 6 May | 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM

During the workshops, you’ll learn:

  • how to feel confident in any diverse group
  • practical tools for nonviolent communication (NVC)
  • how to set respectful boundaries
  • and much more…

Lunch and coffee breaks are included 🙂

To register, please fill out the form: Registration Form
Application deadline: April 25, 2025 (23:59)
Event details are on web page: https://welcome.uw.edu.pl/coaching-workshops-from-different-worlds-to-one-home/