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Economic Convention

Konwent Gospodarczy przy Rektorze PG w kadencji lat 2020-2024

The Economic Convention operating by the Rector of Gdańsk University of Technology is a platform for the exchange of information, consultations, and expressing opinions and positions between the scientific community of Gdańsk University of Technology and the economic community, in all matte

Beyond the Arctic Circle - polar expedition of scientists

scientis in Spitzbergen
Once again, a scientific expedition to the Spitsbergen nature reserve took place with the participation of researchers from Gdańsk University of Technology. The object of the research is the identification of nutrients in the Arctic and their impact on the development of bacteriocenosis, on the example of the Revelvy River catchment basin.  

PhD, Eng. Klaudia Kosek and PhD, Eng. Małgorzata Szopińska from the Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering and MSc., Eng.

Rector's proxies in the 2020-2024 term

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Prof. Krzysztof Wilde, the rector of Gdańsk University of Technology appointed his plenipotentiaries for the 2020-2024 term:
  • Rector's proxy for accreditation - Karolina Tura-Gawron. PhD
  • Rector's proxy for artistic affairs - Jan Buczkowski, art professor
  • Rector's proxy for the Baltic Science Festival - Ryszard Barczyński, PhD, DSc, Eng., GUT professor
  • Rector's proxy for internal security - prof.

Six new programs for scientists from Gdańsk University of Technology

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Creation of new research groups, employment of foreign scientists, research trips, purchase of specialist research and laboratory equipment are just some of the opportunities offered by new programs, which are part of the university's implementation of the tasks resulting from the ‘Excellence Initiative - Research University’ program.

Nobelium, Platinum, Einsteinium, Plutonium, Americium and Technetium - that's what the announced programs are called in short. They support, among others scientists obtaining prestigious international grants, they enable co-financing of publishing activities or financing the costs of scientific research and the development of young scientists in areas compatible with the activities of priority research area centers.

Meeting of the Minister of Science and Higher Education with rectors of public universities

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Prof. Krzysztof Wilde, rector of Gdańsk University of Technology, participated in the meeting of rectors of public universities as part of the NKN Forum initiative. During the meeting, such issues as the effects of implementing the act or the impact of COVID-19 on the science and higher education system were discussed. During the panel devoted to the university system, the rector of Gdańsk University of Technology spoke about the idea of an entrepreneurial university and adapting the provisions of the statute to the changing needs.

The meeting of the rectors elected for the 2020-2024 term with Wojciech Murdzek, Minister of Science and Higher Education, Deputy Minister Anna Budzanowska and Sebastian Skuza, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Finance took place on 10 September at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw.

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Ombudsman

The Ombudsman is appointed to protect the rights and interests of university employees and PhD students, as well as to comply with ethical standards.
The Senate of the Gdańsk University of Technology entrusted this function to Professor Joanna Zukowska.

The term of office of the Ombudsman ends on 31 December 2028.

Inauguration of the academic year 2020/2021

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The ceremonial meeting of the Senate of Gdańsk University of Technology inaugurating the 2020/2021 academic year will be held on 2 October at 11.15 am.

This year, due to the epidemic situation, the main ceremony inaugurating the new academic year will be held in a hybrid manner. The list of direct participants of the Solemn Senate Session has been limited, while all others will be able to take part in the Inauguration, thanks to the online broadcast available on the university's YouTube channel.

First 'Excellence Initiative - Research University' reporting conference

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The Ministry of Science and Higher Education invites everyone to participate online in the 1st Reporting Conference of universities participating in the first competition under the ‘Excellence Initiative - Research University’ EIRU (pl. IDUB) program.

The conference, which is held as part of the NKN FORUM initiative on 15-16 September, is organized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education in cooperation with the University of Warsaw.

Argentum Triggering Research Grants

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Program ARGENTUM supports the scientific development of young researchers conducting research in the thematic field of Gdańsk Tech PRA and having the potential to successfully apply for prestigious external grants, including international grants, in particular ERC grants.

What can you gain

Up to 300.000 co-financing for a research project or up to 100.000 in the case of a grant for the beneficiary of the Stanisław Ulam NAWA program. Funds can be allocated, among others for scientific research, but also for the costs of purchasing small laboratory equipment, computer hardware and software, or the remuneration of the project team.

How to apply

- funds under the Program are awarded in a competition mode. Call: 18 September 2020, 11:59 pm.

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