Moving to Poland to pursue university education

East Asia: Common Heritage, Common Future?

East Asia: Common Heritage, Common Future? About the Conference The conference is addressed to: students, doctoral...

19th Annual Meeting of Polish Social Psychological Society

19th Annual Meeting of Polish Social Psychological Society About the Conference Call for Papers The conference is addressed...

Call for Student Projects: Social Innovations. Co-Creating Change

Social Innovations Co-creating change About the Conference Call for Student Projects The conference is addressed to: Social...

14th Polish-Spanish Conference on the European Legal Tradition

14th Polish-Spanish Conference on the European Legal Tradition Democracy, Peace and the Person. From Ancient Rome to Modern Times About...

HumanTech Meetings II. Designing in the Age of AI: From User Experience to Humanity-Centered Design

From photorealistic graphics to medical therapies: will Artificial Intelligence design everything? Join us at the upcoming HumanTech Meeting...

Chinese Language Day

Dive into the vibrant culture of China at SWPS University's Chinese Language Day! Experience the beauty of calligraphy, the rich melodies of...

HumanTech Meetings II. Cyborgs Among Us: Ethics, Identity, and the Future of Human Evolution

Imagine using technology to completely redesign human bodies and minds, with medical facilities becoming spare parts stores. Is this a...

ERUA Board of Rectors meets at USWPS to chart direction for the Alliance

SWPS University welcomed the Board of Rectors of the European Reform University Alliance (ERUA) at its campus in Warsaw, on March 22, 2024....

ACT 2024 Katowice. From students to experts

ACT 2024 Katowice From students to experts About the Conference Sign up The conference is addressed to: researchers,...

HumanTech Meetings II: Crossing Boundaries in Healthcare and Biotechnology

Throughout history, people have always dreamed of immortality. The ongoing technological revolution in the medical sector indicates that...

PASE 2024 Conference

PASE 2024 Conference Interspecies Friendships and Non-human Companionships Call for Papers The conference is addressed...

A Day with Psychology in English at SWPS University in Sopot

Are you interested in psychology? Are you curious about the workings of the human mind? Would you like to know what career paths are...

HumanTech Meetings II: From Myths and Legends to Robots. Ethics in Designing Artificial Beings

Robots, especially those taking on humanoid forms, evoke various emotions—from fear to curiosity and even a desire for friendship. In our...

USWPS Student Recognized in Seeds For The Future Program

We are pleased to announce the impressive achievement of Maksymilian Kędzierski, a second-year student majoring in Management and Leadership at...

Webinar: Study in Poland at SWPS University

Did you know that SWPS University offers several undergraduate (Bachelor’s degree) and graduate (Master’s degree) programs in English,...

HumanTech Summit 2023

SWPS University Experts to Speak at Open Eyes Economy Summit

SWPS University is proud to announce that our experts, including Professor Edward Nęcka, Professor Paula Pustułka, Dr. Radomir Matczak, and...

Panel Discussion on Contemporary Taiwanese Literature

Discover the fascinating and vibrant world of contemporary Taiwanese literature and join us at SWPS University for an in-depth discussion...

SWPS University Hosts Vis Moot Bootcamp

Nearly 70 future lawyers from various Central and Eastern European countries recently gathered at SWPS University in Warsaw. From October 20...

Protests in Poland: Photo Exhibition at SWPS University

SWPS University campuses in Warsaw, Poznań, Wrocław, and Sopot are currently hosting an exhibition of documentary photography by the Archive...

National identity and science. Attitudes, threats and potential consequences.

Can national identity impact the perception of science? In an article published in Nature Reviews Psychology, researchers from SWPS...

Inauguration of Academic Year 2023/2024

Let's meet online Inaugurationof Academic Year2023/2024 September 28, 2023 14.00 CEST...

Politics of Justice: Text, Image, and Practice

Politics of Justice Text, Image, and Practice About the conference Register The conference is addressed to: anyone...

EUARENAS Conference on The Radical Side of Participation

Join us for EUARENAS Conference on The Radical Side of Participation. Together we will explore one the most pressing issues of our times: How...

Cultural Psychology and Acculturation

In his latest publication – Cultural Psychology and Acculturation – Professor Paweł Boski, a renowned cultural psychologist, a pioneer of...

Professor Adam Szpaderski Awarded the Guardian of National Remembrance Medal

We are proud to announce that Professor Adam Szpaderski, Head of SWPS University’s Center for Research on the Economics of Memorial Sites,...

How to design a paradigm shift? (interview with Professor Katarzyna Januszkiewicz and Professor Mariusz Wszołek)

We live in a rapidly changing world, which constantly demands adjustments not only in individual, but also in social behavior. Social change...

Faculty of Psychology in Sopot Celebrates 20th Anniversary

Twenty years ago, SWPS University, then known as the Warsaw School of Social Psychology, which was located in Warsaw, established its first...

Silver Medal for SWPS University's Researchers at Euroinvent

The "Friendly City" project, which aims to improve accessibility for visually impaired individuals navigating the city of Łódź, Poland, has...

Citizens’ supervision over police activities

Quis custodiet ipsos custodes? Citizens’ supervision over police activities About the seminar Register for the...

Asian Studies Summer School: Youth Academy for Asia Peacebuilding

Youth Academy for Asia Peacebuilding Summer School on Methodology of International Peacebuilding About the Summer School Sign...

HumanTech Meetings II: The Future of Universities and Universities of the Future

In a rapidly changing world marked by significant technological progress, environmental concerns, and challenges facing democracy,...

Situation of International Academic Staff in Poland

Situation of International Academic Staff in Poland About the conference Register now The conference is addressed to: academic...

HumanTech Meetings II: Mind Over Metal. Redefining Work in the Age of Automation

As robots boldly enter the labor market, they rewrite its rules and reshape our responsibilities. On the one hand, automation and artificial...

Mitigating climate change. How to convince the unconvinced?

How can governments convince citizens to engage in pro-environmental behaviors? How is national identity linked to attitudes towards policies...

Artists Labour Market, Cultural Policy and Creative Economy

In the dynamic landscape of the creative economy, understanding the intricacies of the labor market is crucial. In Artists Labour Market,...

How to prevent totalitarianisms? – Interview with Prof. Adam Szpaderski, Head of the “Roots of the 20th century totalitarianisms” postgraduate program

In the fall of 2023, SWPS University, in collaboration with the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum, will launch a unique study program – “Roots...

SWPS University in Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2023

At SWPS University, we are dedicated to fostering sustainability in all aspects of our work. Our commitment is reflected in our position in...

Avatar will not lie... or will it? Scientists investigate how often we change our minds in virtual environments

How confident are you in your judgments and how well can you defend your opinions? Chances are that they will change under the influence of a...

Boomerang children, bamboccioni, nestlings. Should the law regulate relations between parents and their co-residing children?

In Poland - they are called gniazdownicy (nestlings), in Italy - bamboccioni (immature adults), in the English-speaking world - boomerang...

Keep the change: Scientists analyze attitudes of shop assistants

The limited number of shoppers during the COVID-19 pandemic contributed to unfavourable behaviour of sellers towards buyers. The fewer...

When there is no understanding, agora disappears

We talk with Professor Mikołaj Cześnik, Director of SWPS University’s Institute of Social Sciences about citizen’s trust towards political...

Challenges and Approaches in Legal Proceedings Concerning Juveniles

Challenges and Approaches in Legal Proceedings Concerning Juveniles About the conference Register now The conference is addressed...

Professor Magdalena Pińczyńska to Lead Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies in Kraków

We are proud to introduce Magdalena Pińczyńska, Ph.D./Associate Professor, as the new Dean of the Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies in Kraków...

Condolences to the Community of Charles University in Prague

Dear Members of the Academic Community, We are profoundly shocked by the recent events at Charles University. We extend our deepest...

Neuroscience – a door to the future

We talk with Professor Aneta Brzezicka and Professor Kamila Jankowiak-Siuda from SWPS University’s Institute of Psychology about research on...

SWPS University signs cooperation agreement with Opole University of Technology

At the end of January, SWPS University signed a cooperation agreement with Opole University of technology. The universities will carry out...

The Resilience of News Media: Data, Storytelling & Democracy

Join us for an international conference on how to use data to tell multimedia stories and support democracy by tracking and debunking...

I like to get my hands dirty (interview with Professor Karol Murlak)

We talk with Karol Murlak, Director of SWPS University’s Institute of Design, about materials of the future, the differences between artists...

Research that improves lives (interview with Prof. Aleksandra Łuszczyńska)

We talk with Professor Aleksandra Łuszczyńska, an acclaimed health psychologist from SWPS University, about groundbreaking research in the...

Other Times and Other Places of Trans and Queer Literature

Where do contemporary trans and queer stories typically unfold, and why is the focus often on present-day United States? Can these narratives be...

Year of the Dragon: Celebration of Chinese New Year

The New Year celebration is the most important holiday in the Chinese calendar. According to the Chinese Zodiac, 2024 is the Year of the...

Family, Law, and Society: From Roman Law to the Present Day

Family, Law, and Society: From Roman Law to the Present Day, co-edited by Dr. Ewa Dawidziuk from SWPS University,offers insightful...

Professor Leszek Koczanowicz Awarded IAS Fellowship

Professor Leszek Koczanowicz, an esteemed expert in cultural and political studies at SWPS University, has accepted an invitation to the...

SWPS University acquires new building for its Kraków campus

SWPS University has acquired the historic building, formerly known as the Silesian Seminary [Seminarium Śląskie], in Kraków. After undergoing...

USWPS Political Scientists Receive EEP Best Article Award

We are pleased to share the recent achievement of two esteemed scholars from SWPS University, Professor Mikołaj Cześnik and Professor...

Professor Marcin Asłanowicz to Lead Faculty of Law in Warsaw

On December 18, Professor Marcin Asłanowicz – an esteemed attorney, President of the Court of Arbitration at the Polish Confederation Lewiatan,...

Emma Goldman Award for Professor Ewa Majewska

We are proud to announce that Professor Ewa Majewska, an acclaimed cultural theorist , philosopher, and lecturer at SWPS University, received...

International Leadership and Management: Emerging, Contemporary, and Unorthodox Perspectives

The terms “leadership” and “management” have been defined in many different ways over the years. Perhaps, the multitude of these definitions...

Dean of the Faculty of Law, Prof. Adam Bodnar Appointed Minister of Justice in Poland

We are proud to announce that, as of December 13, 2023, Professor Adam Bodnar, Dean of the Faculty of Law in Warsaw at SWPS University, has...

Our Lecturers Contribute to English Culture Celebration

For the first time, lecturers from SWPS University actively participated in Noc Anglistów (Night of English Studies Experts) organized by Adam...

What do Poles think about their state?

State as an institution has emerged a long time in human history. Over the centuries, it has taken on different forms and degrees of...

USWPS to Collaborate with EU’s Supervisory Authorities

SWPS University has recently joined the University Network Program managed by the European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs), comprising three...

SWPS University Receives THE World University Rankings Award

SWPS University has been recognized with the Times Higher Education World University Rankings Award, granted to Polish and Ukrainian...

Social Biases During Covid 19

SWPS University’s distinguished psychologists, Professor Dariusz Dolinski and Professor Wojciech Kulesza, have conducted a comprehensive...

SWPS University Rector Appointed Chair of ERUA's Board of Rectors

We are delighted to share the news that Professor Roman Cieślak, the Rector of SWPS University, has been elected Chairman of the Board of...

Empathy with Devils: Lecture by Prof. Huang Yong

Join us for a lecture by Professor Huang Yong from the Chinese University of Hong Kong, as he explores the concept of empathy within Wang...

SWPS University Students Triumph in Oxford-Style Debates

The Competitive Debating Student Research Club team from SWPS University in Katowice won the Oxford-Style Debate Competition on Modern Korea,...

The future of design beyond the usual design sectors: Lecture by Astrid Kohlmeier

Join us for a special lecture, organized by the Faculty of Law and Communication in Wrocław, that will shed some light on the concept of...

Professor Bronisław Sitek Named Chairman of Council for Scientific Excellence

We are proud to announce that Professor Bronisław Sitek, Head of the Department of Roman and Comparative Law at SWPS University’s Faculty of Law...

ACCELERATE Project Provides Tools for Immersive Art and Design Education

In 2021, SWPS Unviersity’s School of Form, in partnership with several other higher education institutions, embarked on the ACCELERATE...

USWPS Tops Times Higher Education Ranking for Social Sciences in Poland

SWPS University retains its position as the leading institution in Poland according to the esteemed Times Higher Education (THE) World...

Times Higher Education Ranks USWPS Psychology Program 2nd in Poland

SWPS University is one of the leading Polish higher education institutions that provide psychology programs according to the prestigious...

SWPS University's Vice-Rector Signs Magna Charta Universitatum 2023

Professor Ewa Gruszczyńska, the Vice-Rector for International Affairs at SWPS University, proudly represented the institution during the recent...

2023 Elsevier Research Impact Leaders Award for SWPS University

We are very pleased to announce that for the fourth consecutive year SWPS University was recognized with the Elsevier Research Impact Leaders...

USWPS Ranked First in Poland for Psychology in Shanghai GRAS

SWPS University has once again secured a leading position for psychology in Poland in the esteemed Shanghai Global Ranking of Academic...

Dr. Wojciech Jastrzebski named finalist for 2023 Hackaday Prize

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Wojciech Jastrzębski from SWPS University’s Faculty of Law and Communication in Wrocław has received a...

Researching transnational media and online streaming: Lecture by Prof. John T. Caldwell

Transnational media and online streaming are a complex network of creative labor, capital flows, and institutional complexities that pose...

Reaching out to refugees: Lessons for trauma treatment and psychotherapy delivery

October 19, 2023 18:00–19:00 CEST (UTC+2) online Join us! Many refugees fleeing war suffer from posttraumatic stress...

USWPS Among Poland's Best in THE World University Rankings

SWPS University has been recognized for its extensive international perspective in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. In...

USWPS Claims First Place in Poland for "Citations per Paper" in QS Rankings Europe 2024

We are pleased to announce that SWPS University has been ranked as the top university in Poland in the QS Rankings Europe 2024, in the...

First App in Poland for Assessing Cognitive Functions in Children and Adolescents

Researchers from SWPS University and the Educational Research Institute (IBE) have developed a new tool for the evaluation of cognitive...

Architectural Award for National Library Modernization Project

We are proud to announce that the new project of modernization of the National Library with a number of facilities for the blind and visually...

SWPS University and Ashoka Support Social Entrepreneurship

Once again, SWPS University has partnered with Ashoka and Citi Handlowy Leopold Kronenberg Foundation to launch the "Hello Entrepreneurship"...

The Impact of Migration on Poland

Since the 2004 enlargement of the European Union, migration between Poland and other European countries has significantly increased. Migration...

SWPS University in Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2023

We are pleased to announce that SWPS University has been ranked between 351 and 400 globally in the highly regarded Times Higher Education...

Improving Children's Social Skills through TUSer App

Communication and relationship skills are essential for well-being and functioning in society. Their absence contributes to exclusion and, as...

Graphic Design Students’ Portfolio Exhibition at SWPS University in Wrocław

Visit the Portfolio. Display of Design Achievements 2021–2023 exhibition at the Wrocław campus of SWPS University and witness the creativity and...

It’s not easy being a single man

It’s not easy being a single man Existing research on singlehood has largely focused on the experiences of single women, and...

Female Sexuality and Attribution of Blame in Intimate Partner Violence Situations

Female Sexuality and Attribution of Blame in Intimate Partner Violence Situations Intimate partner violence (IPV) largely affects...

Designing Design Thinking Methodology

Designing Design Thinking Methodology Design Thinking (DT) emerged as a popular problem solving and idea generating method in...

Impact of pregnancy on cognitive function in women

Impact of pregnancy on cognitive function in women A team of researchers, including Aneta Brzezicka, Ph.D. / Associate Professor...

There is no place like home

There is no place like home The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken our lives on many levels. Researchers from SWPS University’s Youth...

Emigrant external voting in CEE after EU Enlargement

Emigrant external voting in CEE after EU Enlargement The European Union's Eastern Enlargement of 2004–2007 triggered a large wave...

Impact of Russian invasion on Ukraine on psychiatric patients in Poland

Impact of Russian invasion on Ukraine on psychiatric patients in Poland The Russian invasion on Ukraine in February 2022...

Like breeds like or how self-resemblance influences mimicry

Like breeds like or how self-resemblence influences mimicry Facial expressions are an essential source of inferences about one’s...

Person-centered approach to cognitive emotion regulation

Person-centered approach to cognitive emotion regulation Could tailored-made approach to cognitive emotion regulation, one...

"Depression? No thank you." A new program from the SWPS University Clinic of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

Depression in children and adolescents is the challenge of our time. It brings suffering, learning difficulties and behavioral problems to young...

Lost in Facebook

Lost in Facebook Do social media keep us away from the completion of important tasks and how does Facebook fare among them? A...

Does moral conduct impact likability of a person?

Does moral conduct impact the likability of a person? It has been shown that people tend to positively judge the moral character...

Positive/negative differentiation and voting behavior

Positive/negative differentiation and voting behavior How do people make choices? How do they perceive gradation in the...

Helpful or harmful? How do electronic media impact child development?

Helpful or harmful? How do electronic media impact child development? Can the use of electronic media be beneficial for child development and...

SWPS University 1st in Poland for Psychiatry/Psychology in U.S. News Ranking

We are proud to announce that SWPS University has once again been ranked best in Poland in the Psychiatry/Psychology category in the U.S....

Our Psychology Program 3rd in Poland in Times Higher Education ranking

We are happy to announce that our psychology program has been ranked 3rd among programs of its kind in Poland in the Times Higher Education...

SWPS University 1st in Poland in the Discipline of Social Sciences in THE Ranking

We are pleased to announce that SWPS University has been ranked as the top university in Poland in the prestigous Times Higher Education...

Are we ready for meat alternatives? Literature review

Are we ready for meat alternatives? Literature review The discussion on switching from the production and consumption of meat to...

Are optimists more eager to get vaccinated? Who are anti-vaxxers?

Are optimists more eager to get vaccinated? Who are anti-vaxxers? During the coronavirus pandemic, some people were eager to get...

How to cope with stress arising from leaving home to study abroad?

Going away from home to a university in a foreign country is exciting, but it may also be a bit worrying. It might be the...

A short guide to studying in Poland: cultural background

Diversity is the spice of life. Different cultures around the globe cultivate different customs, different social norms,...

Short guide to studying in Poland: practical aspects of daily life

Moving to a foreign country to study is very exciting. You get an opportunity to live in another part of the world, meet...

Moving to Poland to pursue university education

Imagine that you have been accepted to a university in Poland. What comes next? Will you need a visa to enter the country?...

SWPS University in Times Higher Education Young University Ranking 2022

The annual Times Higher Education (THE) Young university Ranking 2022, which assesses universities that were established less than 50 years ago,...

How to apply to a university in Poland?

Many people dream of studying abroad, but feel overwhelmed with the application process, the requirements, and the sheer...

SWPS University Best in Poland in Psychiatry/Psychology in U.S. News Ranking

We are proud to announce that SWPS University has been ranked best in Poland in Psychiatry/Psychology category in the U.S. News Global Universities...

SWPS University Included in QS EECA Ranking

mai We are very pleased to announce that for the very first time, SWPS University has been ranked in the QS EECA University Rankings 2022, which...

A short guide to studying in Poland: formal aspects

When thinking about studying abroad, you are probably considering many aspects of higher education not only the particular...

Why Poland is a good choice for university education?

There are 44 countries in Europe. Why, of all places, should you choose Poland and one of its universities to study? There...

SWPS University 1st in Poland in Social Sciences in THE World University Rankings 2022

We are pleased to announce that SWPS University has been ranked as the top university in Poland in the Times Higher Education World University...

SWPS University Best in Poland in U-Multirank 2021 Assessment

In the 2021 U-Multirank evaluation – a multidimensional, user-driven approach to international ranking of higher education institutions – SWPS...

Failed Leadership

Leadership is a hot topic in political, business, and social circles, because a leader can make or break a country, a company, or a social...

Psychological Perspectives on Financial Decision Making

ew “Money makes the world go round”. Financial decisions impact not only individuals, but also whole countries and the global community. Therefore,...

English Edition of Kultura Popularna

The newest edition of Kultura Popularna (Popular Culture), a peer-reviewed academic publication of SWPS University, explores myths of domesticity...

Migrants as Agents of Change

For the past few years, the topic of migration has been appearing in media daily. Recent Brexit has added a new dimension to the discussion and...

Pre-Suasion by R. Cialdini Published under the Auspices of SWPS University

The Polish edition of Robert Cialdini’s new book, Pre-Suasion: A Revolutionary Way to Influence and Persuade, has been published under...