Escherichia coli – sometimes a friend, sometimes a foe
30.09.2024
Diseases caused by E. coli bacteria are common among poultry. This is the result of intensive farming practices and the rise of antibiotic-resistant strains.
Research papers of the month – September 2024
01.10.2024
We present the highest-score research papers of September 2024. These papers have ben published in journals with the highest Ministerial score – 200 points.
New heads of scientific discipline councils have been appointed
26.09.2024
The Rector of Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences has handed appointments to the new leaders of the scientific discipline councils.
Growing representation of UPWr scientists in the prestigious Top 2% Ranking
24.09.2024
This year, as many as twelve scientists from Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences have been included in the list of the most frequently cited researchers in the world.
Appointment of the Vice-Rector for Human Resources and University Development
24.09.2024
Professor Krzysztof Pulikowski has been appointed by the Rector of the Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences in, Professor Krzysztof Kubiak, to the position of Vice-Rector for Human Resources and University Development.
Get ready for the Cheese and Wine Festival. It's going to be delicious!
23.09.2024
We are approaching another edition of the Cheese and Wine Festival in Wrocław’s Pawłowice. In line with our new tradition, it will be a two-day event (September 28-29th) filled with culinary activities for both adults and children. The program will feature workshops, tastings, and demonstrations where participants can learn the secrets of cheese and wine production.
UPWr Experts – flooding in Poland
20.09.2024
Prof. Mirosław Wiatkowski, head of the Department of Hydrology and Water Management, discusses how to fight floods, the effectiveness of reservoirs and floodplains, and water management planning, while Prof. Tomasz Kowalczyk from the Department of Environmental Shaping and Protection discusses the lessons we should learn from recent difficult days. Meanwhile employees of the Institute of Environmental Engineering have been conducting unique research on the Oder River since it all began.
UPWr students at an inter-university scientific camp
19.09.2024
A group of students from UPWr visited Dychów to participate in the Inter-University Scientific Camp for Student Research Circles from three universities: the Warsaw University of Technology, the Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, and the University of Gdańsk. During the event, students gained practical knowledge about the operation of the power plant and its environmental impact.
UPWr PhD student gets a Preludium grant
17.09.2024
She is finishing her PhD and has just received funding for a project awarded in the Preludium competition. Agata Matera, a student at the Doctoral School of Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences , is supervised by Professor Ewa Huszcza.
Scientific councils of PIWET and IZ with scientists from UPWr
13.09.2024
The Ministers of Agriculture and of Science and Higher Education have appointed professors from the Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences to the scientific councils of two institutes. Prof. Zdzisław Kiełbowicz will serve another term on the Scientific Council of the National Veterinary Institute, while Prof. Andrzej Zachwieja joins the Scientific Council of the Institute of Animal Husbandry. Prof. Mariusz Korczyński is also a member of the IZ's Scientific Council.
Eavesdropping on plants – do tomatoes "speak" when stressed?
11.09.2024
Researchers from the AGH University of Science and Technology in Kraków and the Department of Horticulture at the Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences are investigating whether plants emit sounds, inaudible to the human ear, in response to stress factors such as water deficiency, excessive drying, or pest attacks. These sounds may indicate that the plants are in distress.
Glaciers under observation – a laser journey back in time
09.09.2024
Every second, six thousand tons of ice disappear from Greenland, and ice loss is accelerating in Antarctica as well. Scientists from the Institute of Geodesy and Geoinformatics have been able to monitor the state of polar regions using satellite techniques. The condition of these areas is closely linked to the increasingly frequent climate fluctuations we experience.
UPWr Expert's advise – what to drink during heatwaves
06.09.2024
As another heatwave approaches—with temperatures above 27°C typically causing the body to experience heat stress — it's important to consider whether drinking plain water is enough or if we should reach for the recently popularized isotonic drinks.
UPWr Experts – intense yet short rainfall doesn't solve the problem of droughts
04.09.2024
Prof. Ewa Burszta-Adamiak from the Institute of Environmental Engineering at UPWr discusses flash floods caused by short and intense rainfall, which bring more harm than benefits to the environment, water retention, and our habits that, surprisingly, can make a significant difference.
New authorities at Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences
02.09.2024
On September 1st, Professor Krzysztof Kubiak assumed the position of Rector at the Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences. Elected for the 2024-2028 term, the Rector presented nominations to the Vice-Rectors and Deans on September 2nd.
Innovative scientist – insect protein in dog food
02.09.2024
Dr. Anna Budny-Walczak from the Faculty of Biology and Animal Breeding has completed research on the use of insect larvae as an additive in dog food. The UPWr scientist hopes that these larvae will be a solution not only for animals with allergies but also for the environment, as meat production results in significant greenhouse gas emissions.
Research papers of the month – August 2024
01.09.2024
We present the highest-score research papers of August 2024. These papers have ben published in journals with the highest Ministerial score – 200 points.
Three Horizon Europe projects for UPWr
01.08.2024
Scientists from the Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences have secured funding for three innovative research projects to be conducted in collaboration with universities and enterprises across Europe. These projects will focus on enhancing agricultural resilience to drought, monitoring seismic activity, and improving plant-based food products.
Research papers of the month – July 2024
01.08.2024
We present the highest-score research papers of July 2024. These papers have ben published in journals with the highest Ministerial score – 200 points.
UPWr Intensive Course Summer School
29.07.2024
The Wrocław University of Environmentaland Life Sciences organised an intensive summer programme in the first days of July, dedicated to developing the knowledge and skills of international doctoral students in the life sciences. This is one of many activities within the STER project - ‘International Interdisciplinary Doctoral School - at the HEART of BioBased University , headed by Prof. Małgorzata Korzeniowska.
Next edition of Staff Week at UPWr
26.07.2024
In mid-June, the Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences hosted representatives from Ukrainian universities participating in the INTERACT 2.0 project. This year's edition saw two additional universities joining the group of 10 Ukrainian institutions: the National Aviation University from Kyiv and the Ivan Puluj National Technical University from Ternopil.
UPWr students secure second places in SPAK competition for best theses
18.07.2024
In the latest edition of the Polish Landscape Architects Association (SPAK) competition for the best landscape architecture theses defended in the academic year 2022-2023, Wanda Ziętek received second place for her engineering thesis, and Mateusz Bartczak received second place for his master's thesis.
UPWr Advances in the QS World University Rankings: Europe
16.07.2024
The Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences has made a significant leap in the second edition of the prestigious QS World University Rankings, securing the 452nd position in Europe. This not only marks a jump of 44 places compared to last year but also testifies to the university's commitment to academic and scientific excellence and the implementation of its sustainable development strategy.
UPWr has established a Department of Systems Research
11.07.2024
The Department of Systems Research is a new unit created within the Faculty of Spatial Economy and Landscape Architecture. It is headed by Dr. Iwona Kaczmarek.
