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JU researchers discover previously unknown mechanisms of heart function disorders in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy

JU researchers discover previously unknown mechanisms of heart function disorders in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Scientists from the Department of Medical Biotechnology of the JU Faculty of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Biotechnology are unravelling the previously unknown mechanisms of heart function disorders in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). Their studies have been recently published in Cardiovascular Research, one of the leading journals in the field of basic and clinical research into heart and circulatory system diseases.

Funding for Polish-Walloon research on planar graphs

Funding for Polish-Walloon research on planar graphs

Dr hab. Piotr Micek, Prof. UJ from the JU Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science will carry out an international trilateral research project thanks to funding from the Weave-UNISONO call. Scientists from Kraków, Brussels and Karlsruhe will be pursuing a research project focusing on planar graphs.

JU researchers published in Molecular Therapy

JU researchers published in Molecular Therapy

The latest issue of the journal Molecular Therapy published by the American Society for Gene and Cell Therapies features an article written by researchers from the JU Department of Medical Biotechnology. The aim of their study was to determine the mechanism of transduction of human heart cells by viral vectors based on adeno-associated viruses (AAV) and to identify strategies to increase the efficiency of this process.

JU researcher to investigate how crops accumulate heavy metals

JU researcher to investigate how crops accumulate heavy metals

The National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA) has announced the results of the call for joint projects to be carried out by Polish and Slovakian researchers. Among them is Dr Hab. Aneta Słomka, Prof. UJ from the JU Faculty of Biology, who will collaborate with her colleagues from the Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra on a project entitled ‘Risks of toxic heavy metals to selected crop plants classified as superfood of the 21st century’.

Adam Wojciechowski awarded with a grant in the QuantERA call

Adam Wojciechowski awarded with a grant in the QuantERA call

Amongst 24 projects awarded within the framework of the call for international research projects in the area of quantum technology organised by the QuantERA consortium, as many as 8 will be carried out with the participation of Polish scientists. One of them is Dr hab. Adam Wojciechowski from the JU Faculty of Physics, Astronomy and Applied Computer Science, who will work on improving the properties of nanodiamonds with colleagues from Germany and Spain.

Christmas meeting of Kraków academic community

Christmas meeting of Kraków academic community

On 20 December 2022 the traditional Christmas meeting of the academic community took place at the Jagiellonian University. It was attended by authorities of the Jagiellonian University and other higher education institutions from Kraków and Małopolska region, members of local and regional government, members of the diplomatic corps, representatives of institutions of art and culture, as well as clergy of various denominations.

The Jagiellonian University academic community mourns the tragedy at Charles University

The Jagiellonian University academic community mourns the tragedy at Charles University

In light of the recent shooting that took place at Charles University in Prague, the Jagiellonian University academic community offers condolences to its Czech friends and colleagues. We mourn the wanton loss of life and unite in pain with the victims of this terrible tragedy.

SOLARIS Director assumes chairmanship of LEAPS

SOLARIS Director assumes chairmanship of LEAPS

Research results from Synchrotron Radiation and Free Electron Lasers are groundbreaking in many scientific fields. Europe has achieved global leadership in this field. From 2025 onwards, for the next three years it will be the SOLARIS Centre, as a part of Jagiellonian University, that will give direction to the LEAPS consortium of European light sources.

JU lawyer elected to the UNIDROIT Governing Council

JU lawyer elected to the UNIDROIT Governing Council

Prof. Andrzej Szumański from the JU Faculty of Law and Administration was elected to the Governing Council of the International Institute for the Unification of Private Law (UNIDROIT). The international organisation aims to facilitate the harmonisation of international private law in different countries through the development of model regulations and guidelines.

Dr Piotr Bystranowski granted Fulbright Senior Award

Dr Piotr Bystranowski granted Fulbright Senior Award

On 18 December 2023 the Polish-US Fulbright Commission announced the winners of the Fulbright Senior Award 2024-25 programme. Among them is Dr Piotr Bystranowski from the Faculty of Philosophy of the Jagiellonian University. During his research stay in the United States, he will carry out the project ‘Measuring Meta-Interpretation’ at Georgetown University, Washington DC, in collaboration with Prof. Kevin Tobia.

Felczak and Wereszycki Prize goes to Dušan Fundić and Miklós Mitrovits

Felczak and Wereszycki Prize goes to Dušan Fundić and Miklós Mitrovits

On 13 December 2023 the winners of W. Felczak and H. Wereszycki Prize were announced at a ceremony in the premises of Wydawnictwo Literackie publishing house. The prize is awarded annually, alternately to Polish and foreign researchers, in recognition of outstanding publications on the history of the Central-East Europe and its relationship with Poland from the Middle Ages to the present day. This year’s prize was awarded to Dušan Fundić and Miklós Mitrovits.

JU on the European Universities initiative arena

JU on the European Universities initiative arena

From 11 to 13 December the Una Europa General Assembly was held in Ireland at the University College Dublin. The three-day event brought together participants from the Una Europa partner universities. The main topic of the Assembly is ‘What’s the Story’, which reflects Ireland’s rich storytelling heritage.

JU students amongst the Central European champions in team programming

JU students amongst the Central European champions in team programming

A team from the JU Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science featuring Antoni Długosz, Kacper Paciorek, and Kacper Topolski has won the Central European regional edition of the International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC CERC), which took place on 8–10 December in Ljubljana, Slovenia.

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​Call for applications for the 3nd Frank <span lang="pl">Wilczek</span> Prize

​Call for applications for the 3nd Frank Wilczek Prize

From 15 November 2023 to 29 February 2024 it is possible to submit applications for the third Frank Wilczek Prize. The prize, worth 12 thousand US dollars, was established to honour young Polish scientists who have made a significant discovery in Physics, Astronomy or related fields. The winner will receive 12 thousand dollars.

Jagiellonian University New Year’s Concert

Jagiellonian University New Year’s Concert

For years, the traditional University New Year’s Concerts have been a part of the Kraków cultural itinerary – for the 15th time, its attendees will be able to enjoy great music and celebrate the coming of the New Year. The show will feature performances by musicians from the Kraków Opera, JU Academic Choir Camerata Jagellonica, Słowianki Song and Dance Ensemble and Karol Szymanowski Philharmonic Orchestra.

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- Mar
Colonialism and Decolonisation from the 15th to the 20th Century

Colonialism and Decolonisation from the 15th to the 20th Century

The JU History Students Academic Society will be hosting the annual 2nd Cracovian Congress of History Students, entitled ‘Colonialism and Decolonisation from the 15th to the 20th Century’. The event will take the form of an international scientific conference and will take place on 8–9 March in Kraków.

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- May
13th International Scientific Conference Tourism in Social Sciences 2024

13th International Scientific Conference Tourism in Social Sciences 2024

The aim of the conference is to discuss the growing role of new technologies in the tourism market, including artificial intelligence and Smart Tourism. Additionally, the participants will discuss other determinants shaping the contemporary tourism market, in particular the following issues: market revival after the pandemic, threats resulting from the international political situation, opportunities and place of the tourism economy in EU financing in the „2030 Horizon” as well as other economic and social changes.

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Manggha and Manga: The Many Faces of Japan

Manggha and Manga: The Many Faces of Japan

In 1994 Krakow witnessed the opening of the Manggha Museum of Japanese Art and Technology, created on the initiative of the Kyoto-Krakow Foundation of Andrzej Wajda and Krystyna Zachwatowicz-Wajda. The name of the Museum is a tribute to the collector of Japanese art, Feliks Jasieński (1861–1929), who, fascinated with Japanese woodblock prints, adopted this artistic pseudonym. The conference marks the 30th anniversary of Manggha foundation.

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Our programmes in foreign languages

Our programmes in foreign languages

Check the wide range of study programmes in foreign languages offered by the Jagiellonian University: from humanities and social sciences to exact, natural and medical sciences, at different levels of education (first-, long-cycle and second-cycle programmes).

How to apply

How to apply

Learn the general application rules and how to apply for admission to JU study programmes: prepare your application, register online, confirm your registration, take the exam (in the case of some programmes), check the results, and enrol.

Application schedule

Application schedule

Become familiar with the application schedule for the new academic year. Learn about the crucial dates and deadlines for the subsequent application rounds. Admissions for the academic year 2022/2023 will be open in March 2022.

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Virtual tours

Virtual tours

You are welcome to take a virtual tour of various Jagiellonian University sites: Collegium Novum, Collegium Maius, Auditorium Maximum, Campus of the 600th Anniversary of the JU Revival, Małopolska Centre of Biotechnology, Synchrotron Radiation Centre SOLARIS, Jagiellonian Library, Nature Education Centre, selected faculty buildings, and others.

Museums

Museums

The oldest Polish University possesses rich collections of unique items from different areas, which are exhibited in a number of museums, offering a fascinating journey through the past and present of academia and various fields of science and scholarship.

Jagiellonian Library

Jagiellonian Library

The Jagiellonian Library together with the Medical College Library and faculty and institute libraries make up the library-information system of the Jagiellonian University. Due to its extensive collection of Polish publications, it has a status of a national library.
bj.uj.edu.pl/en_GB/
Astronomical Observatory

Astronomical Observatory

The Nicolaus Copernicus Astronomical Observatory is part of the JU Faculty of Physics, Astronomy and Applied Computer Science. Founded in 1792 and named after the world-famous Polish astronomer, it is based at Fort Skała, about 10 km (6 miles) west of the centre of Kraków.
oa.fais.uj.edu.pl/en_GB/
Synchrotron Radiation Centre Solaris

Synchrotron Radiation Centre Solaris

The JU National Synchrotron Radiation Centre SOLARIS is the first of its kind in Central Eastern Europe. Synchrotrons, sources of a unique type of light known as synchrotron radiation, allow scientists from around the world to achieve breakthroughs in a multitude of disciplines, such as physics, chemistry, medicine, archaeology, and art history.
synchrotron.uj.edu.pl/en_GB/
Musical ensembles

Musical ensembles

The Jagiellonian University boasts very successful musical ensembles, which include the Słowianki Song and Dance Ensemble, specialising in Slavonic folk dance and music, as well as the JU Academic Choir Camerata Jagellonica.

University Vineyard 'On Manor Brook'

University Vineyard 'On Manor Brook'

The Jagiellonian University runs its own vineyard and winery. Located at a picturesque spot in the region sometimes referred to as 'Little Tuscany', it produces a number of white and red wine varietals, which have won a number of prizes at international wine contests.
http://winnica-uj.pl/

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