Our university was visited by Prof. Luciano Saso, Secretary General of the UNICA, Network of Universities from the Capitals of Europe. The visit provided an opportunity to discuss the role of the organization associating European universities, the possibilities offered by the membership in the organization and the planned participation of WUM in initiatives it undertakes.

The 31st Run for a New Life, which builds public support for organ transplantation, is now behind us. Our specialists have been supporting this event for years. This year, alongside transplant recipients, family donors, young people, athletes, and journalists, 27 representatives from the Medical University of Warsaw (WUM), led by Rector Prof. Rafał Krenke, took part in the run.

Since the beginning of September, this year's edition of the integration camp for newly admitted students at WUM has been taking place in Chłapowo. The camp is traditionally organized by the Student Government, and representatives of university authorities and faculties also come for one day.

The Research.com rankings highlight researchers who have had a significant impact on the advancement of global science. The fifth/latest edition of the rankings was based on comprehensive data sources and included over 166,000 researchers. The rankings cover 25 fields, and researchers affiliated with our university were highly ranked in three key fields: biology and biochemistry, medicine, and microbiology.

University Clinical Center (UCC) WUM received the accreditation certificate of the Minister of Health. The prestigious certification was granted for 3 years. It confirms the highest standards of the quality and safety of patient care in all three hospitals making up our clinical center. The official presentation of the certificate was held on 26 August 2026 at the Pediatric Teaching Clinical Hospital, UCC WUM.

The letter concerns the implementation of pilot educational and preventive activities as part of the city’s “Caution! Heatwave” campaign. The initiative aims to help Warsaw residents better prepare for periods of extreme heat and to tailor the services offered at Cooling Spots to their needs. These spots are publicly accessible spaces in municipal buildings where residents can find relief from high temperatures.

We are proud to announce another success in international research collaboration within the framework of the EUniWell (European University for Well-Being) alliance. Three projects involving researchers from the Medical University of Warsaw (WUM) have been awarded funding in the 10th EUniWell Seed Funding Call, including, for the first time, a project coordinated by our university.

How do patients’ health literacy skills influence their experiences with primary healthcare and their adherence to medical recommendations? This question will be explored by the team from the Department of Medical Communication of the Medical University of Warsaw (WUM) through the project “From Understanding to Adherence: The Impact of Health Literacy and Plain Language on How Patients Understand and Follow Medical Recommendations.” The project received funding from the Minister of Science and Higher Education as a part of “Science for Social Development” program.

The meeting with the guest from Japan was attended by representatives of the university’s faculties, clinics, and departments. The visit marks an important step toward establishing long-term cooperation between WUM and Ehime University.

The Medical University of Warsaw is participating in the international ERUDiTE project, which aims to foster empathy among students and healthcare professionals and to create a supportive learning environment within an empathetic organization. With the completion of the latest phase of the project, WUM has gained access to a comprehensive collection of resources on empathy and an opportunity for the university community to assess their own levels of empathy.