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Water bears, Wallacea, and the Diamond Grant

Water bears, Wallacea, and the Diamond Grant

14.11.2016
Studying microscopic organisms called tardigrades, colloquially known as water bears or moss piglets, has secured the Diamond Grant for Piotr Gąsiorek, a student of the JU Faculty of Biology and Earth Sciences.
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Prof. Leah Wortham presented with the Order of Merit

Prof. Leah Wortham presented with the Order of Merit

10.11.2016
Prof. Leah Wortham rendered great services to the Jagiellonian University Faculty of Law, and Polish legal education in general.
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Art and mathematics

Art and mathematics

08.11.2016
Ada Pałka’s research projects is a fusion of art and science. Her main interest is anamorphic projection.
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Wampiriada: Blood donations at the JU. Donate your blood and help others!

Wampiriada: Blood donations at the JU. Donate your blood and help others!

04.11.2016
‘An imPulse to live’ is the motto of this autumn’s edition of Wampiriada, an event which promotes blood donations amongst young people. Apart from the satisfaction of helping others, the students are also rewarded with numerous gifts and gadgets from Wampiriada’s partners, such as theatre tickets, squash vouchers, gym passes, and many more.
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A catalogue of Roman coins

A catalogue of Roman coins

03.11.2016
Scientists and students from the JU Institute of Archaeology are conducting a research project which aims to compile all known data related to ancient Roman coins found in the Małopolska region.
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5,000 metres above sugar level

5,000 metres above sugar level

03.11.2016
Researchers from the Jagiellonian University have conducted a project which combined scientific research and high mountain climbing. Although it doen't seem to be anything out of the ordinary, in truth, the members of the expeditions were patients suffering from type 1 diabetes.
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What are the origins of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day?

What are the origins of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day?

03.11.2016
November begins with holidays deeply rooted in the Polish tradition. Recently, they have also been joined by Halloween, whose character is completely different. What are the origins of these customs? How did they use to be celebrated in the past? We asked these questions to Prof. Andrzej Szyjewski from the JU Institute of Religious Studies.
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