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A modern brain research centre: neuroscience of the future

A modern brain research centre: neuroscience of the future

22 July marks World Brain Day, a celebration established in 1957 to commemorate the founding of the World Federation of Neurology during the International Neurological Congress in Brussels. It is also an excellent opportunity to highlight that, for several years now, the Jagiellonian University has been home to the JU Centre for Brain Research, one of the most advanced facilities of its kind in Poland.

JU scientists recognised by <em>Pharmaceutical Research</em>

JU scientists recognised by Pharmaceutical Research

The international journal Pharmaceutical Research has published the second special issue prepared in collaboration with the Women in Pharmaceutical Sciences Community. One of the articles highlights a paper by two researchers from the JU Medical College Faculty of Pharmacy, which generated a very high number of views and citations.

Polish-Belgian research on human brain

Polish-Belgian research on human brain

Jagiellonian University scientists in collaboration with partners from Ghent University will carry out international research into how the brain monitors the results of human activity and processes feedback. The study will be funded from the OPUS LAP grant worth 1.5 million zlotys. The Polish team is led by Dr hab. Magdalena Senderecka, Prof. UJ from the Jagiellonian University Faculty of Philosophy.

The role of the gut microbiome in the development of Parkinson’s disease

The role of the gut microbiome in the development of Parkinson’s disease

Parkinson’s disease affects approximately one in every hundred people over the age of 65. Current treatment methods are unable to completely halt disease progression because its causes are not sufficiently understood. Increasing evidence points to an important role of the gut microbiome in neurodegenerative processes, yet the precise mechanisms involved remain unclear.

JU MC researchers explain what happens to the heart after a lightning strike

JU MC researchers explain what happens to the heart after a lightning strike

Mass lightning strike incidents are extremely rare, and the event of 2019, when lightning struck the cross on Giewont and affected more than 130 people, was unprecedented. In a study published in Communications Medicine, researchers from JU MC, together with TOPR rescuers and international collaborators, analysed the relationship between the mechanism of lightning strike injury and damage to the heart muscle. Their findings will help improve diagnostics and care for victims of such events.

Accidental hypothermia – a challenge for emergency medicine

Accidental hypothermia – a challenge for emergency medicine

As core temperature falls and thermoregulation mechanisms become insufficient, the metabolism slows down, consciousness deteriorates and the hypothermic myocardium becomes increasingly prone to arrhythmias and cardiac arrest. Hypothermia poses a mortal danger, but under central circumstances it may actually increase the patient’s chances for survival.

From principle to practice: Una Europa secures one million euro to advance the European Degree label

From principle to practice: Una Europa secures one million euro to advance the European Degree label

Una Europa – an alliance of 11 leading European research universities, including the Jagiellonian University – has received one million euro in funding from the European Commission to carry out the project UnaFIED (Una Europa Framework for the Implementation of the European Degree), aimed at implementing the European Degree Label – a European quality mark for joint degree programmes.

A new weapon in the fight for feline wellbeing

A new weapon in the fight for feline wellbeing

The JU has sold the rights to the product ACATAVIR to the company Vet Planet. The product supports the treatment of cat flu, one of the most common infectious diseases in cats. The PSNNa molecule contained in the product acts locally. It adheres to the mucosal membrane, forming a protective barrier that isolates it from external factors and prevents viral growth and replication. It also supports the regeneration of the oral epithelium, improving the animal’s comfort during recovery.

JU researchers work on developing a quantum space magnetometer

JU researchers work on developing a quantum space magnetometer

Scientists from the Faculty of Physics, Astronomy and Applied Computer Science are part of the international consortium running a project funded by the European Space Agency (ESA). Together with Honeywell Aerospace and Quantum Brilliance companies they will develop and test a compact quantum space magnetometer for precise measurement of Earth’s magnetic field from orbit.

The brains of blind people reorganise differently than previously thought

The brains of blind people reorganise differently than previously thought

Using modern imaging techniques, a Polish-German team of researchers from the Institute of Psychology at the Jagiellonian University in Kraków and the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences in Leipzig investigated the reorganisation and structural changes of the visual cortex in people who are blind from birth. Their findings were published in Science Advances.

Jagiellonian University strengthens academic cooperation with the Kurdistan Region

Jagiellonian University strengthens academic cooperation with the Kurdistan Region

On 13 July 2026, a meeting was held in the JU Collegium Novum Senate Room with a delegation representing higher education institutions of the Kurdistan Region. It was attended by JU authorities as well as representatives of University units, including the Faculty of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Biotechnology, the Faculty of Management and Social Communication, the Małopolska Centre of Biotechnology, and the Center for International Cooperation.

JU researchers awarded National Science Centre grants for international research projects

JU researchers awarded National Science Centre grants for international research projects

Thanks to the funding obtained as part of the OPUS 30+LAP/Weave call researchers from the Jagiellonian University will carry out three projects in collaboration with partners from Austria and the Czech Republic. They will receive a total of approximately 4.6 million zlotys from the National Science Centre to conduct their research. The total budget of the Polish part of the projects amounts to 43.6 million zlotys.

Una Europa secures EU funding for Una.Via: a new stage in the development of the alliance

Una Europa secures EU funding for Una.Via: a new stage in the development of the alliance

Una Europa – an alliance of 11 leading European research universities, including the Jagiellonian University – has received funding under the competitive Erasmus+ 2026 call for European Universities. The two‑year Una.Via project will provide the alliance with both continuity of its existing activities and new momentum for the future.

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Admissions to the 27th School of American Law CUA–UJ

Admissions to the 27th School of American Law CUA–UJ

From 4 October 2026 to 30 April 2027, the 27th CUA-UJ School of American Law will be held at the Jagiellonian University. The participants can improve their language English skills and their knowledge of the American Law as well as American teaching methods, learn specialist terminology, and develop practical skills of working in the common law system.

- Sep
Joint Meeting of PSRS Members and SOLARIS Centre Users

Joint Meeting of PSRS Members and SOLARIS Centre Users

The conference Joint Meeting of PSRS Members and SOLARIS Centre Users (JMSU) is a platform for exchange of knowledge and experience in scientific research using synchrotron radiation and cryogenic electron microscopy. The meeting continues the tradition of the Symposium of Polish Synchrotron Users (KSUPS) organized from 1991 to 2017.

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- Sep
Interdisciplinary Conference 'FU-TOURIST. The art of contemporary travelling'

Interdisciplinary Conference 'FU-TOURIST. The art of contemporary travelling'

Department of Intercultural Mobility Studies at the Jagiellonian University inites you to attend the interdisciplinary conference 'FU-TOURIST. The art of contemporary travelling'. The event will be held on 28-30 September 2026 at the JU Faculty of International and Political Studies.

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5th FEBS-IUBMB-ENABLE Conference

5th FEBS-IUBMB-ENABLE Conference

We invite you to attend the 5th FEBS-IUBMB-ENABLE 2026 Conference, which will be held on 14–16 October 2026 at the Jagiellonian University. This year’s theme, 'The Code of Life: Beyond the Genome to Multilayer Biology', will highlight the complexity of biological systems by exploring interactions across multiple layers. This dynamic event will offer a unique platform to exchange ideas, build collaborations, and explore diverse career paths in molecular life sciences.

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Phenomenology of Information

Phenomenology of Information

The conference is devoted to information as a phenomenon – constituted by the subject in relation to the other and to oneself, technologically mediated, and socially regulated. The discussions will be guided by the question: How is information experienced and lived? In what ways does it appear in individual and collective consciousness? How does it engage the body and affectivity of the subject, inscribe itself into time, memory, social relations, and institutional practices?

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Our programmes in foreign languages

Our programmes in foreign languages

Check the wide range of study programmes in foreign languages offered by the Jagiellonian University: from humanities and social sciences to exact, natural and medical sciences, at different levels of education (first-, long-cycle and second-cycle programmes).

How to apply

How to apply

Learn the general application rules and how to apply for admission to JU study programmes: prepare your application, register online, confirm your registration, take the exam (in the case of some programmes), check the results, and enrol.

Application schedule

Application schedule

Become familiar with the application schedule for the new academic year. Learn about the crucial dates and deadlines for the subsequent application rounds. Admissions for the academic year 2024/2025 will be open from 28 February 2024.

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Virtual tours

Virtual tours

You are welcome to take a virtual tour of various Jagiellonian University sites: Collegium Novum, Collegium Maius, Auditorium Maximum, Campus of the 600th Anniversary of the JU Revival, Małopolska Centre of Biotechnology, Synchrotron Radiation Centre SOLARIS, Jagiellonian Library, Nature Education Centre, selected faculty buildings, and others.

Museums

Museums

The oldest Polish University possesses rich collections of unique items from different areas, which are exhibited in a number of museums, offering a fascinating journey through the past and present of academia and various fields of science and scholarship.

Jagiellonian Library

Jagiellonian Library

The Jagiellonian Library together with the Medical College Library and faculty and institute libraries make up the library-information system of the Jagiellonian University. Due to its extensive collection of Polish publications, it has a status of a national library.
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Astronomical Observatory

Astronomical Observatory

The Nicolaus Copernicus Astronomical Observatory is part of the JU Faculty of Physics, Astronomy and Applied Computer Science. Founded in 1792 and named after the world-famous Polish astronomer, it is based at Fort Skała, about 10 km (6 miles) west of the centre of Kraków.
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Synchrotron Radiation Centre Solaris

Synchrotron Radiation Centre Solaris

The JU National Synchrotron Radiation Centre SOLARIS is the first of its kind in Central Eastern Europe. Synchrotrons, sources of a unique type of light known as synchrotron radiation, allow scientists from around the world to achieve breakthroughs in a multitude of disciplines, such as physics, chemistry, medicine, archaeology, and art history.
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Musical ensembles

Musical ensembles

The Jagiellonian University boasts very successful musical ensembles, which include the Słowianki Song and Dance Ensemble, specialising in Slavonic folk dance and music, the JU Academic Choir Camerata Jagellonica, and the JU Orchestra

University Vineyard 'On Manor Brook'

University Vineyard 'On Manor Brook'

The Jagiellonian University runs its own vineyard and winery. Located at a picturesque spot in the region sometimes referred to as 'Little Tuscany', it produces a number of white and red wine varietals, which have won a number of prizes at international wine contests.
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