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October 31st – day free from classes

Dear students,

At the request of the representatives of the student government, following consultation with the dean’s team, I decided to announce October 31st as a day free from classes and lectures at the Faculty of Archaeology of the University of Warsaw

NOTE! This does not apply to classes conducted outside the faculty, such as OGUN, foreign language courses and sports.
I would like to remind you that, according to the academic calendar, November 10th is also a day free of classes.

Yours faithfully,

Elżbieta Jaskulska

Vice-Dean for Student Affairs
The Faculty of Archaeology of the University of Warsaw

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Smooth Start at UW — Workshop for International Students

Welcome Point invites all international (non-Polish) students of the University of Warsaw to join the Smooth Start at UW workshop!
When: October 28th, 2025 | 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Where: Volunteer Centre UW (University Library Building (BUW), Dobra 56/66)
What’s it about?
● Phases of cultural adaptation and their impact on studying abroad
● Academic communication styles in Poland – online & offline
● Cultural dimensions shaping Polish academic norms
● How feedback is given and received across cultures
● Practical skills to adjust your communication in an international environment
Studying abroad can be exciting — and sometimes challenging. This workshop will help you understand, adapt, and feel more confident in your new academic setting.
Registration & Contact Registration form: https://forms.gle/tpKQBCeNNftehHdw9
A confirmation will be sent to qualified participants. If you do not receive feedback or have further questions, please contact: welcome.event@uw.edu.pl
Please note:
● The workshop includes group activities that may involve louder sounds and a dynamic pace. Please consider this before registering.
● Participants are required to attend the workshop from start to finish (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM). Absences are not permitted after confirming participation.
● Qualified participants must complete the project declaration form before the workshop begins.
The initiative is co-financed by The European Union funds as part of the “Welcome Point – Expanding Horizons (WP – EHo)” project.
Amount of EU funding for the project: PLN 549,660.

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Dear Students,

Allow me to provide you with the most important information concerning the rules of the certification examinations organised by the Coordinating Council for the Teaching of Foreign Languages and Certification of Language Proficiency.

    • The offer of certification examinations organised by the Coordinating Council is divided into a basic offer (languages more commonly taught, primarily at B2 level) and an extended offer (languages more commonly taught at B1, C1 and C2 levels and languages less commonly taught at A2-C1 levels).
    • The exact offer of certification examinations conducted in the academic year 2025/2026 will be announced on 15 November 2025.
    • Registration is mandatory for certification examinations. Enrolment times have been shortened due to logistical measures. Please note the registration dates for the examinations, as once registration is closed, it cannot be reopened. Below are the registration dates for the 2025/2026 academic year:
      • examinations in the winter session: 12.12.2025 – 11.01.2026 (languages from the core offer)
      • exams in the winter semester revision session: 08.02.2026 – 14.02.2026 (B2 level English exam only, for those who received a failing grade during the winter session exams)
      • exams in the summer session: 30.04.2026 – 21.05.2026 (languages from the basic and extended offer)
      • exams in the revision session of the summer semester: 10.07.2026 – 14.08.2026 (languages from the basic offer and selected languages from the extended offer)
    • Each student has two tokens, which allow him/her to register for the certification examination (one token for the first attempt, the other for a possible “correction” attempt, at any time for the student within the designated examination sessions). If both tokens are used, the student must register for the repetition course. Registration and payment of the repetition course fee are a condition for receiving the next examination token. Below are the registration dates for the repetition courses:
      • registration for the repetition course before the examinations in the winter session: 11.12.2025 – 06.01.2026
      • registration for the repetition course before examinations in the revision session of the winter semester: 07.02.2026 – 10.02.2026
      • registration for repetition course before exams in summer session: 30.04.2026 – 22.05.2026
      • registration for the repetition course before exams in the correction session of the summer semester: 10.07.2026 – 10.08.2026
    • For the allocation of additional examination tokens, students should contact the coordinator of the University’s Foreign Language Learning System, MA Arkadiusz Misiak, at jezyki.koordynator@uw.edu.pl.

Detailed information on the rules for certification examinations can be found at http://jezyki.obce.uw.edu.pl under “Certification Examinations”.

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Dr Aulsebrook’s October Classes

The remainder of Dr Aulsebrook’s classes in October will be held in remote learning mode as follows:
1) Aspects of Elite Identity and Practice in the Bronze Age Aegean: Zoom meetings via Google Classroom;
2) Archaeology of (Ancient) Greece: videos on the Kampus platform;
3) Production in Bronze Age Greece: Theory and Practice: Zoom meetings via Google Classroom.

Proseminar II: Classical Archaeology will be taken in person by Dr Wielgosz-Rondolino. Please contact Dr Aulsebrook directly by email if you do not have access to the Kampus platform or Google Classroom for your course.

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Dr Aulsebrook’s classes

All of Dr Aulsebrook’s classes next week (6th – 8th October) will be held in person. Arrangements for hybrid teaching mode will be discussed in class.

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Welcome Days 2025 at the University of Warsaw! – Welcome Point

WELCOME DAYS

We are inviting all new international long-term students to a special orientation events designed to help you start your journey as a member of the UW community.

During this event, you will:

  • Get to know UW, learn how the University works, and what’s around you
  • Discover the numerous opportunities UW offers & find out about activities you can join
  • Get all the important tips and guidelines to start smoothly
  • Understand what life at UW is really like and how to make the most of it
  • Get useful insights about Warsaw city you’ve never heard before

When?

You have the option to attend one of the two sessions:

  • Meeting in English: September 26th (Friday), start at 11:00 a.m.

Registration form: https://forms.gle/SpCGGeuS466jfnfFA

  • Meeting in Polish: September 30th (Tuesday), start at 11:00 a.m.

Registration form: https://forms.gle/vhvHEDLN6MVhFMy16

Where?

The event will take place at Krakowskie Przedmieście 26/28 (UW Main Campus)

The exact room number will be provided to registered participants two days prior to the meetings.

If you have questions or doubts, please contact us at welcome.event@uw.edu.pl

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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
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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

    • 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

      • 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

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.
With sincere regards,

Elżbieta Jaskulska

Head of the Educational Unit
Vice-Dean of Student Affairs
Faculty of Archaeology
University of Warsaw

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The Day of Mourning

In accordance with the decision of Prof. Alojzy Z. Nowak, Rector of the University of Warsaw, May 8 is the Day of Mourning. Therefore, on May 8 all classes are canceled and the building will be closed.

We are all touched by this terrible tragedy.

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