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Statement regarding the representation of the Black Lives Matter protests in Polish media
June 9, 2020
We, the undersigned Americanists of the American Studies Center and others affiliated with the University of Warsaw, express our solidarity with the peaceful protesters in the USA and around the world. Black Lives Matter. We fully support the ongoing struggle against racism and injustice in the US recently intensified by the death of George Floyd. It is clear that critical changes are needed within […]
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18th Transatlantic Symposium Online
June 6, 2020
The 18th Transatlantic Symposium “The Legacy and Presence of Colonialism in the Transatlantic World” took place online on June 5, 2020. More than twenty students from University of Warsaw, Humboldt University Berlin, and Oregon State University at Corvallis shared their pre-recorded presentations and articles, which they later discussed during the online meeting.
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Important issues for the end of the spring semester
May 27, 2020
Keep updated with new developments and rules for our academic life and activities. The most important issues for now are: language exams, exam session, registration, end-of-semester questionnaire and the OSA Library operation.
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ASC promo clip
May 29, 2020
The ASC offers a unique, interdisciplinary American Studies program and is is one of the biggest American Studies institutions in Europe. Check out what to expect as a student of the ASC!
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Latest information and advice for the UW community during the coronavirus pandemic
May 22, 2020
On 21st May, the UW rector issued a new order on rules for studying and working at UW. Online teaching and learning will continue, except classes which cannot be conducted remotely. It is possible to work from home, according to a duty system or flexible working hours. The health, safety and well-being of members of the UW community remain the university’s priority.
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Prof. Paweł Frelik to conduct NCN-funded research project
May 20, 2020
We are proud to announce that Prof. Paweł Frelik’s research project, entitled “Digital Weather: Speculative Video Games and Climate,” will be funded by the National Science Center as part of the OPUS 18 scheme.
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News from the Rector
May 18, 2020
Most important issues covered by Rector Choińska-Mika during her meeting with students on 14 May 2020.
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Welcome Point UW
May 15, 2020
Welcome Point UW zaprasza Was na spotkanie informacyjne online poświęcone tematowi legalizacji pobytu w Polsce, które zostanie poprowadzone przez Stowarzyszenie Interwencji Prawnej.
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The Online Exam Session
May 11, 2020
We are slowly but surely approaching the closing of the spring semester classes and getting ready for the exam session. We already know that we should carry out all our exams online, according to the Rector’s order no. 84 of 4 May 2020. It means, we need to start preparations to organize the session efficiently and successfully. It means, we need to start preparations to organize the session efficiently and successfully.
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Rektor UW zapowiada zmiany w funkcjonowaniu uczelni
April 30, 2020
Prof. Marcin Pałys, rektor UW, w krótkim nagraniu zapowiada majowe zmiany w funkcjonowaniu uniwersytetu. Rektor wydał też dwa nowe zarządzenia: o wprowadzeniu ograniczonej możliwości pracy badawczej na terenie uczelni od 4 maja oraz przedłużające zawieszenie zajęć na uczelni do 24 maja.
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A message from the ASC Counselor for Students’ Affairs
April 27, 2020
It seems that we are not going to meet in person any time soon. On 24 April 2020, at the press conference of the Ministry of Science it was announced that university activities are going to be restricted until 24 May 2020. Read about some very important issues raised by Rector lately.
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First online MA Exams
April 27, 2020
Last Friday, 24 April 2020, first online diploma exams took place at the ASC. Three students performed their MA defenses over the internet and all passed successfully. Congratulations to the Brave! It was a new experience for all of us. We are certain more exams will follow soon.
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Czy ateista może się dogadać z wierzącym? A jeśli tak, to po co?
April 20, 2020
W tym roku akademickim nie spotkamy się już w Auli Starej BUW na Krakowskim Przedmieściu. Mam nadzieję, że pozostają Państwo w dobrym zdrowiu i w nie najgorszej wciąż kondycji i że zechcą Państwo przyjąć zaproszenie od Pana Profesora Stanisława Obirka na wykład wirtualny.
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New book by Dr. Matthew Chambers
April 17, 2020
We are incredibly proud to announce that dr Matthew Chambers has just published his book, London and the Modernist Bookshop, with Cambridge University Press. The book discusses the role of modernist bookshops in the 1930s as sites of distribution, publication, and networking for those involved in the London literary scene.
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Dzień Otwarty UW Online!
April 15, 2020
Już 25 kwietnia o godz. 10:00 zapraszamy na Dzień Otwarty UW Online! Podczas transmisji na fanpage’u @Uniwersytet Warszawski poznasz lepiej uczelnię oraz dowiesz się więcej o studiach i rekrutacji na UW. Dołącz do wydarzenia, by nie przegapić terminu!
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New guidance for studying and working during coronavirus outbreak
April 10, 2020
The University of Warsaw is continually monitoring the situation regarding the coronavirus pandemic. On 7th April, the UW rector issued the new orders on studying and working arrangements at the University of Warsaw. Measures brought in by UW aim to prevent the spread of COVID-19 among the UW community.