UPWr Experts: Pumpkin – the autumnal superfood.
31.10.2024
Pumpkin isn’t just the flavor of fall; it’s also a treasure trove of nutrients, ideal for people of all ages. It fits perfectly into light diets, with its pulp, seeds, and oil providing valuable nutrients like beta-carotene, lutein, and various vitamins. Dr. Marzena Styczyńska from the Department of Human Nutrition explains the nutritional properties of pumpkin, the best varieties to choose, and shares recipes that will elevate your daily meals.
Research papers of the month – October 2024
01.11.2024
We present the highest-score research papers of October 2024. These papers have ben published in journals with the highest Ministerial score – 200 points.
People, horses, and thermography
25.10.2024
Prof. Maria Soroko-Dubrovina from the Institute of Animal Breeding on the use of thermography in diagnostics for both people and horses, the recent thermology congress held at the Faculty of Biology and Animal Breeding, and the collaboration between human and veterinary medicine.
UPWr PhD student explores an innovative approach to functional foods
22.10.2024
Katarzyna Leicht, a PhD student from Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, is conducting research on the use of myofibrillar proteins derived from poultry muscles and bioactive plant compounds from Centella asiatica. Her work holds the potential to revolutionize the food industry by creating innovative products that not only promote health but also contribute to the sustainable use of resources in the meat industry.
Professor Bąbelewski – we don’t exist without plants
17.10.2024
Recently appointed Professor Przemysław Bąbelewski shares why he fell in love with Wrocław and its parks, the importance of trees in urban spaces, the value of gardens, his thoughts on the most beautiful arboretum in Poland, and why birch trees are disappearing from our landscapes.
UPWr Experts – protecting our soil after the flood
15.10.2024
Prof. Agnieszka Medyńska-Juraszek on the consequences of flooding, specifically the contamination of soil with bottom sediments: is it dangerous for humans, animals, and plants? What can be found in bottom sediments? Why should they be studied and the soil reclaimed?
Taking care of mental health on a daily basis
14.10.2024
Mental health is increasingly becoming a subject of discussion in Poland, but many barriers still prevent open and honest conversations about it. On the occasion of World Mental Health Day, Patrycja Krzemieniec, Director of the Center for Support and Accessibility (Centrum Wsparcia i Dostępności), discusses the mechanisms leading to mental breakdowns and highlights simple but effective preventive strategies that can help maintain inner balance and emotional well-being.
Miniatura 8 awarded to three UPWr researchers
08.10.2024
In the latest edition of the Miniatura 8 competition, organized by the National Science Centre, three researchers from Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences received support for their innovative studies in the fields of public health, environmental protection, and agriculture. The laureates are Dr. Izabela Janus-Ziółkowska, Dr. hab. Iwona Gruss, and Dr. Agata Siedlecka.
Welcome Point for foreign students
04.10.2024
The Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences has a Welcome Point at its Recruitment Office, aimed at assisting newly admitted international students in adjusting to university life and settling into Wrocław.
Guide to Student Scientific Clubs at UPWr's newest faculty, WGPiAK
02.10.2024
A new Faculty of Spatial Management and Landscape Architecture (WGPiAK) was established at UPWr last year. Along with the relocation of some programs from WIKŚiG, two student scientific clubs were also moved: the Landscape Architecture Student Scientific Club (SKN Architektury Krajobrazu) and the PUZZLE Spatial Planning Student Scientific Club (SKN Planowania Przestrzennego PUZZLE).
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.
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.
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.
Student guide – how to navigate your first days at univeristy
25.09.2024
Welcome to the Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences! You've got into uni, but for some moving to a new school, a new city, can be challenging. That is why we have prepared a guide for you, where you will find all the information you need to find your way during your first year.
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.
