UPWr among the best universities in Europe, and the world, in two prestigious rankings
06.10.2023
The Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences has been consistently climbing up in one of the most important world rankings, the THE World University Rankings. We also ranked high in the first edition of the QS World University Rankings focused exclusively on universities in Europe.
EU GREEN WP2 Staff Week and Students Council coming to UPWr in October
04.10.2023
In October, UPWr will host a meeting for representatives from all member countries of the EU GREEN Alliance. Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences, as the leader of WP2 – Model of Education Based on Sustainable Development, is finalising preparations for the Staff Week.
Research papers of the month – September 2023
02.10.2023
We present the highest-score research papers of September 2023. These papers have ben published in journals with the highest Ministerial score – 200 points.
Dr. El Sayed Ali takes 3rd place in the Falling Walls Lab Wrocław competition
26.09.2023
Egyptian UPWr scientist, Dr. El Sayed Ali, has won third place in the Falling Walls Lab Wrocław competition thanks to his research into the potential of natural colourants.
Student guide – how to navigate your first days at univeristy
26.09.2023
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.
UPWr graduate: - Green spaces in cities are essential
20.09.2023
Angelika Kuśmierczyk-Jędrzak is a graduate of landscape architecture from Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences. It is thanks to her involvement in urban projects that Wrocław is becoming greener.
UPWr students took part in a summer school in China
13.09.2023
Two food technology and human nutrition students from the Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences took part in a summer school organised by Jiangnan University in China.
Making sure children eat healthy at home and at school
11.09.2023
Monika Maćków, clinical dietitian from the UPWr Department of Human Nutrition, on what children should eat for breakfast to support brain function and concentration, how to prepare the ideal lunch-box for students and why sweetened drinks, especially energy drinks, should be eliminated from their diet.
Staff week held at UPWr as part the INTERACT project
06.09.2023
The Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences is hosting over thirty scientists and representatives from ten Ukrainian universities this week as part of the INTERACT project.
Project WAZZA – A joint initiative of the city and three Wrocław universities
05.09.2023
Students and researchers from three Wrocław universities are designing a community garden for senior citizens. All thanks to funding from the city.
Research papers of the month – August 2023
01.09.2023
We present the highest-score research papers of August 2023. These papers have ben published in journals with the highest Ministerial score – 200 points.
UPWr researcher discovers new species of fungus
25.08.2023
Colletotrichum acericola – this is the first species of fungus discovered in Wrocław. Found by accident and on an interesting host. – It is an ash-leaf maple, an alien and invasive tree species that has 'escaped breeding' and is threatening our local environment – says Dr Katarzyna Patejuk from the Department of Phytopathology and Mycology.
Dawid Fedko: – The construction industry offers many opportunities
21.08.2023
Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences graduate Dawid Fedko talks about how he found his path in construction, how technology is changing the industry and how his experience in football comes in handy in his day-to-day work.
Dr Marta Sylla with the MEN scholarship for outstanding young scientists
16.08.2023
A researcher from UPWr was awarded the scholarship of the Minister of Education and Science for outstanding young scientists for scientific achievements in socio-economic geography and spatial management.
UPWr researchers took part in the SEASONED project summer school in Spain
10.08.2023
Ten young scientists from UPWr took part in the summer school of the SEASONED project organised by the Miguel Hernandez de Elche University in Orihuela (UMH) and coordinated by Wrocław University of Environmental Life Sciences. For five days, they learnt the ins and outs of sensory analysis, visited laboratories and local markets and discussed with representatives of leading Spanish food producers.
UPWr experts: salads, smoothies and soups – what to eat in hot weather
04.08.2023
Monika Maćków from the Department of Human Nutrition at the Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences talks about what to eat and drink on hot days, what to avoid and what to hydrate yourself with. - During hot weather, it is important to drink a lot and, what is important, to drink very often, in small portions, throughout the day. We should avoid fried products, fast food and spicy food, and if we reach for ice cream, it should be sorbets –says the dietician.
Two grants from NCN for UPWr
04.08.2023
More than PLN 2.5 million was won by Dr Tomasz Janek and Prof Sebastian Opaliński in the National Centre for Science competition Opus 24.
Research papers of the month – July 2023
31.07.2023
We present the highest-score research papers of July 2023. These papers have ben published in journals with the highest Ministerial score – 200 points.
Unconventional yeast and dark malts. Beer making 101
17.07.2023
Brewers joke that their job is only to prepare the wort, while the yeast's job is to do the rest. Research at the Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences shows how the use of different strains of these microorganisms affects beer quality.
Veterinary student represents UPWr at World Reining Championship Young Riders
13.07.2023
Alicja Olejnik, a student at the Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, represented the university in reining at the World Reining Championships Young Riders.
UPWr hosts a BIP programme for the first time, as part of the EU GREEN consortium
11.07.2023
As part of the tasks surrounding the EU GREEN consortium, the UPWr organized a Blended Intensive Programme (BIP SOIL) course on soil protection and management of degraded and industrial soils. The first, stationary part is behind us.
UPWr moves up in the 2023 CWTS Leiden ranking
03.07.2023
UPWr was once again ranked among the world's best universities in a list prepared by the University of Leiden. We are leaders in the gender category – which measures the percentage of women in the number of publication authors. We were also ranked high in natural sciences, physical sciences and engineering.
Research papers of the month – June 2023
03.07.2023
We present the highest-score research papers of June 2023. These papers have ben published in journals with the highest Ministerial score – 200 points.
FoodSHIFT 2030: a plant-based diet is healthy and puts less strain on the environment
28.06.2023
Promoting local agriculture and organic food, the FoodSHIFT 2030 project will leave behind more than the community and school gardens that have been established in Wrocław in recent years. – We can see that the community is ready to build a more local food system and we are convinced that the last 42 months of work are only the beginning of change, says Dr Małgorzata Świąder from the Institute of Spatial Management at UPWr.
