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Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences. A few words from Prof. Ewa Okoń-Horodyńska

Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences. A few words from Prof. Ewa Okoń-Horodyńska

13.10.2016
This year’s Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences went to Oliver Hart and Bengt Holmström, specialists in contract theory. We asked Prof. Ewa Okoń-Horodyńska, head of the JU Chair in Economics and Innovation to comment on the decision of the Nobel committee.
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America in Polish minds

America in Polish minds

11.10.2016
Pewex shops, Pepsi-Cola, hip-hop, Rambo on VHS – these places, objects and images shaped the perception of America among many Poles. To learn more on this subject, we have talked to Dr Jolanta Szymkowska-Bartyzel from the JU Institute of American Studies.
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Polish scientists successfully analyse the Zika virus

Polish scientists successfully analyse the Zika virus

11.10.2016
Thanks to the collaboration between three Polish universities, we now understand the mechanisms behind the NS3 protease – one of the most important enzymes used by the Zika virus to develop.
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Hong Kong PolyU delegation visits JU

Hong Kong PolyU delegation visits JU

10.10.2016
On 10 October 2016 the Jagiellonian University hosted a visit from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) delegation, which included the Dean of the Faculty of Business Prof. Edwin Cheng, accompanied by Vice-Deans Prof. Gerard Gorn and Dr Pamsy Hui.
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Polish film director Andrzej Wajda passes away

Polish film director Andrzej Wajda passes away

10.10.2016
On the evening of 9 October 2016, Andrzej Wajda, one of the greatest directors in the history of cinema and a founding father of Polish cinematography, passed away at age 90. In 2000, he was presented with a Honorary Oscar. He also won the Palme d’Or, the Golden Lion and the Golden Bear awards as well as the Felix European Film Award and the Japanese Kyoto Prize. In 1989, he received the title of Doctor Honoris Causa of the Jagiellonian University.
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Hanban delegation visits the Jagiellonian University

Hanban delegation visits the Jagiellonian University

07.10.2016
On 7 October 2016 the Jagiellonian University was visited by a delegation from Hanban – the Chinese National Office for Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language – consisting of the Deputy Director Ma Jianfei, the Deputy Director for Confucius Institutes in Europe Wang Feng, and Wang Lei from the Department for Confucius Institutes in Europe.
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Prof. Stanisław Kistryn discusses higher education funding at the EUA forum

Prof. Stanisław Kistryn discusses higher education funding at the EUA forum

07.10.2016
On 6–7 October 2016 Prof. Stanisław Kistryn, JU Vice-Rector for Research and Structural Funds, took part in the third European University Association forum dedicated to key issues related to funding science and higher education institutions. This year, the forum took place at the University of Porto. Its formula is very unique, since it allows for an open discussion between students, staff, experts, local government, and business representatives.
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