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Conference on the role of women at universities

Conference on the role of women at universities

06.06.2019
On June 6, the Jagiellonian University hosted the conference “Women in the University – the past, the present and the future”. The event had the status of Coimbra Group Annual Conference, which accompanies the General Assembly of this prestigious university network.
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JU hosts a meeting of a prestigious university network

JU hosts a meeting of a prestigious university network

05.06.2019
On June 5 the Jagiellonian University began hosting a three-day long summit of the Coimbra Group, an association of the oldest and most prestigious European higher education institutions. The participants include presidents and other representatives of 39 universities, who will meet within the framework of the Coimbra Group General Assembly and Annual Conference, accompanied by meetings of the network’s Executive Board and working groups.
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Scientists produced 'Armoured Enzyme' Crystals

Scientists produced 'Armoured Enzyme' Crystals

04.06.2019
A team of scientists from the Jagiellonian University and Aalto University in Helsinki have succeeded in placing enzymes into protective protein cages which were then assembled into crystals. The enzymes still function, but are shielded from harsh environmental conditions by the cages. The pioneering research was conducted at the JU Małopolska Centre of Biotechnology.
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Evolution or revolution? The future of AI

Evolution or revolution? The future of AI

03.06.2019
How do we teach a machine to feel? How can we show it the difference between good and bad? What obstacles do we still need to overcome on our way to designing artificial intelligence comparable to our own? We asked these questions to Dr Błażej Sajduk from the JU Institute of Political Science and International Relations.
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European Alliance for Asian Studies meeting at the Jagiellonian University

European Alliance for Asian Studies meeting at the Jagiellonian University

03.06.2019
On May 30-31, 2019, the annual European Alliance for Asian Studies (EAAS) meeting was held at the Jagiellonian University. This year the meeting was hosted by the Institute of Middle and Far East of the Jagiellonian University (IBiDW), a member of EAAS since 2018. During the two-day debates, international cooperation and future research projects were discussed.
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A breakthrough in complex endometriosis treatment

A breakthrough in complex endometriosis treatment

31.05.2019
Last week two operations on patients with deeply infiltrating endometriosis have been performed in the University Hospital in Kraków. The minimally invasive surgeries resulted in the complete removal of lesions. It is the first step towards the creation of the first nationwide centre for complex diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis and a new hope for women suffering from this disease.
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New methods of treating congenital heart defects at the JU University Children’s Hospital

New methods of treating congenital heart defects at the JU University Children’s Hospital

30.05.2019
On 31 May, renowned paediatric cardiac surgeons from Europe and the USA will participate in a training session that will further increase their already impressive skill in treating their patients. The international workshops are organised by Prof. Janusz Skalski and Prof. Tomasz Mroczek from the Children’s University Hospital of Cracow in collaboration with the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
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