There are more than 280 Student Scientific Circles at MUW. During the Scientific Circles Fair, members of 80 of them argued why it is worth joining the scientific community they create.

The Department of General, Transplant and Liver Surgery UCC MUW has launched the only program in Poland to transplant a liver fragment from a living donor for an adult recipient. The first transplantation was performed on October 9 under the direction of Prof. Michał Grąt. The recipient of the right lobe of the liver was a 19-year-old man with a rare liver cancer, the donor was his 29-year-old sister.

There are 1,622 of them and yesterday they spoke the words of the student oath in chorus during their matriculation. “We are very glad that you have chosen our university to develop your passions and skills,” emphasized the dean, professor Mariusz Gujski. Professor Marek Kuch, vice-rector for student affairs and education, joined in the congratulations and said: “We are here together now! There is no ‘you’ and ‘us’ – we are an academic unity.”

520 students have just started studying at the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry. During matriculation, they were justifiably proud that they had just become part of the academic community, but also slightly anxious about what would happen next. “This anxiety is completely natural,” argued professor Marek Kuch, vice-rector for student affairs and education. He assured that everything would fall into place quickly and the newly admitted students would feel at home at the University.

And also a great challenge and commitment. Convinced the Head of the Faculty of Medicine, Vice Dean for Curriculum and Educational Quality Prof. Aneta Nitsch-Osuch, who led the ceremony of admitting new students to the first year of medicine. Thus, the community of the Faculty of Medicine expanded by 882 people: 732 students of the medical field in Polish and 150 students who will study in English.

- Dear first-year students, you are just becoming part of this community, a community that is not afraid of challenges and that sets the directions for development - said Prof. Rafał Krenke, Rector of MUW, during the inauguration ceremony for the 2024/2025 academic year. The 2024/2025 inauguration is not only the beginning of a wonderful scientific adventure for newly admitted students and doctoral students, but also the symbolic opening of another year of hard, inspiring educational, didactic and scientific work for more than 13,000 members of our academic community.

With the handing over of the insignia of the Rector's authority – the scepter, the signet ring and the neck-chain with emblem - the term of office of Rector Rafal Krenke, who was elected by a majority vote of electors on September 26, officially began.

Prof. Rafal Krenke, Rector-elect of MUW, announced the team of new Vice Rectors for the 2024-2028 term.

Adaptation days are behind us, the best source of practical advice on what to know when starting studies. Advice is given by experienced senior students, dean's authorities, academic teachers, dean's office staff. But the adaptation days are not just about formal issues related to finding your way around the university, but also about getting to know each other and making the first contacts.

The students, who are just beginning their studies in the English language medical as well as medical and dental fields of study, had the opportunity to take part in an unusual ceremony - the white coat ceremony. This is a confirmation of entering the world of medicine and joining the academic community. But also much more!