The Faculty of Archaeology of the University of Warsaw, together with the Polish Academy of Sciences, the Station in Rome, and the Parco Archeologico Del Colosseo, announce a conference to be held in Rome on June 18-19, 2025. The aim of the conference entitled “Barbarians in Rome – Rome in Barbaricum” is to discuss the nature of interactions between Romans and Barbarians on both sides of the limes. The conference organizers from the University of Warsaw are Agnieszka Tomas, Martin Lemke, and Jerzy Miziołek. Poster Barbarians in Rome_Programme 18-19.06.
Conference “Poles on the Nile” 2024–2025
This year’s edition will focus on Polish archaeological research not only in Egypt and Sudan, but also in Ethiopia and Tanzania.
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Office hours of dr. hab. Dobrochna Zielińska (May 21)
Due to the participation in the conference “Power, Space, and Culture”, dr. hab. Dobrochna Zielińska’s office hours on Wednesday, May 21, are cancelled.
Those wishing to arrange a consultation are kindly asked to contact her via email (d.zielinska@uw.du.pl).
Lecture: “Life after The Ice. Palaeoecological context of the post-glacial human settlements in SW Germany”
Dear Colleagues,
We warmly invite you to a lecture that will take place on Monday, May 26, 2025, at 9:45 AM in room 2.06. Dr. Elisa Luzi from the University of Tübingen will give a talk titled: “Life after The Ice. Palaeoecological context of the post-glacial human settlements in SW Germany”.
Women’s Perspectives in the Nile Valley
Dear Colleagues,
On behalf of the Organising Committee of the conference “Women’s Perspectives in the Nile Valley”, I am delighted to announce that the programme and the book of abstracts are now available online: https://www.
The conference, organised by the Faculty of Archaeology, University of Warsaw, and the Institute of Mediterranean and Oriental Cultures, Polish Academy of Sciences, will take place from 25th to 27th June 2025 in Warsaw (FA UW). The event focuses on female experiences and perspectives in ancient Egypt and Nubia, addressing divine, royal, elite, and non-elite spheres. It also explores the history of exploration and the role of women in the study of the ancient Nile Valley.
We warmly invite you to participate in this event, which is open to all.
Kind regards,
Marta Kaczanowicz
Special announcement
We publish an announcement by Prof. Alojzy Z. Nowak, the UW Rector, about the Rector’s Day on 19th May:
In order to make it possible to attend a final farewell to our murdered Colleague Małgosia, I declare Monday, 19th May 2025 a Rector’s Day – no teaching or work at the University of Warsaw.
Alojzy Z. Nowak
Rector of the University of Warsaw
„Women’s Perspectives in the Nile Valley” conference
Dear Colleagues,
on behalf of the Organising Committee of the conference “Women’s Perspectives in the Nile Valley”, I am delighted to announce that the programme and the book of abstracts are now available online: https://www.
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Monday Seminars
Dear Colleagues,
You are warmly invited to attend two guest lectures that will take place this coming Monday, 12 May 2025.
The first lecture will be held at 9:45 AM in room 2.06.
Dr. Mario Mata-Gonzalez from the Max Planck Institute in Jena and the University of Malta will present:
“Did anything change? A zooarchaeological history of the Middle & Upper Paleolithic occupations at Ghar-e Boof, southern Zagros”
The second lecture will be held at 3:00 PM in room 2.07.
Dr. Ivan Rey Rodriguez from the University of Vigo will present:
“Small mammals and their role in Archaeology, from Central Asia to the Caucasus”
Further details can be found in the attached documents.
Both lectures are part of our departmental seminar series, but are open to all interested participants.
We kindly ask you to share this information with any students who may be interested in attending.
With best regards,
Małgorzata Kot
Claudio Berto
PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT
Dear Sir or Madam,
In light of the tragic events at the University of Warsaw, we would like to remind you that the University offers support to all members of the academic community in need of assistance.
Upcoming Support Meeting, Dean’s Hours on Monday 12th of May 11:30-13:00
In the wake of the tragic events that shook our campus on 7 May 2025, we would like to thank you for the many expressions of solidarity and support. Returning to daily routines can feel daunting, yet familiarity often helps us process trauma. Therefore, as of Monday, 12 May, we are returning to normal teaching activities.
Upcoming Support Meeting
An open meeting for students of the Faculty of Archaeology is being organised with specialists from the University Psychological Counselling Centre (CPP). The meeting will take place on Monday, 12th May at 11:30-13:00 in room 2.10 of the Faculty of Archaeology. Although the meeting will be conducted mainly in Polish, English-speaking students are also welcome, and we will try to answer questions from this group as well.
Due to the scheduled meeting in consultation with the Dean of the Faculty of Archaeology, Prof. Bartosz Kontny, I am also announcing the Dean’s hours (hours free of didactic activities) for students of the Faculty of Archaeology at UW for the duration of the agreed meeting.
Taking Care of Ourselves
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- Mental well-being. Shock, disbelief or emotional overload are natural reactions. We encourage you to limit exposure to media coverage, especially to graphic videos circulating online, which can intensify distress.
- Mutual respect. When discussing the attack, please refrain from blaming individuals who recorded the incident. Many witnesses filmed the scene to preserve evidence, without fully grasping the brutality unfolding before them.
- Empathy toward staff. Lecturers and administrative employees are also deeply affected by these events. We kindly ask for understanding of their emotions and of any unusual reactions or temporary changes to class organisation.
Support Resources
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- UW Emergency Number +48 22 55 22 112 For any threat on campus
- Psychological Counselling Centre (CPP) ul. Pasteura 7, Room 108 cpp@adm.uw.edu.pl +48 694 711 731 +48 22 552 00 63 In-person or telephone appointments
- Anonymous CPP Helpline +48 22 552 44 24 Thu–Fri, 8–9 May 2025, 09:00–24:00; afterwards according to schedule
- Psychological Support Tent (main campus) — On-site counselling (details on the UW website)
- Reporting & Coordination Point, Military Medical Institute – NRIul. Szaserów 128 pzk@wim.mil.pl +48 261 818 042 +48 665 707 792 Mon–Fri, 08:00–18:00
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Full safety procedures are available at: bezpieczenstwo.uw.edu.pl.
Honouring the Victim’s Memory
To respect the memory of the person who lost their life, we kindly ask that no audio-visual materials showing the crime scene be shared.
If you feel the need to talk or seek help, please turn to the resources listed above. Let us take care of ourselves and of one another.
If you feel the need to talk or seek help, please turn to the resources listed above. Let us take care of ourselves and of one another.
With sincere regards,
Elżbieta Jaskulska
Head of the Educational Unit
Vice-Dean of Student Affairs
Faculty of Archaeology
University of Warsaw