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European Research Consortium Set Up to Battle Geophysical Hazards

A European consortium focusing on the exploitation of geo-resources will support research on anthropogenic geophysical threats, conduct educational activities and provide industry with innovative solutions for industry.

  • Łazy 2008-11-19. The Jagiellonian University winery on the eve of the Beaujolais Nouveau festival. The first Maius wine, the production of which begins at the university, matures in the winery. Pictured: Elżbieta Kiszka. jb/soa PAP/Jacek Bednarczyk
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    Sip, Sip, Hooray! New Course to Offer Wine Lovers Master’s in Vineyard Management

    If you’ve ever fancied the idea of running your own vineyard or winery, the University of Agriculture in Krakow could be just the place to start.

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    A Year of Science in Poland and the World

    From the first photo of a black hole, the 3D printing of a bionic pancreas, to the discovery of the bones of a massive sea predator - we look back at some of 2019’s most extraordinary moments in science.

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    Free Cancer Tests To Detect Early Signs Being Offered To Women

    Up to 33,000 women aged 30–59 are to be tested as part of a pilot study to compare the effectiveness of pre-cancer detection by standard cytology and molecular assessment of high-risk HPV.

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    Warsaw Business Schools in FT European Business School Rankings 2019

    Kozminski University and the Warsaw School of Economics (WSE) have been included in the European Business School Rankings 2019 published by the Financial Times.

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    Six Universities Win ELSEVIER Research Impact Leaders Award

    Six universities have walked away with winning gongs at this year’s ELSEVIER Research Impact Leaders Award.

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    Predatory Publications Still Doing Well, Warns Expert

    Predatory publications pretending to be scientific are thriving, warn experts.

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    Trump That! Polish Woman to Advise US President on Science and Technology

    Polish ‘GPS-NASA’ professor Dorota Grejner-Brzezińska has been appointed to advise president Donald Trump and the US government.

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    Polish-Czech University Association to Replace the Conference of Rectors of Silesian Universities

    The Conference of Rectors of Silesian Universities will expand and act as the Polish-Czech University Association, the University of Silesia in Katowice has announced.

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    On Cloud Wine! University Winery Wins Prestigious Quality Badge

    A vineyard at the University of Agriculture in Krakow has been awarded the Crown Granary quality mark.

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