Architectural Award for National Library Modernization Project

Job and Internship Fair 2025

Job and Internship Fair 2025 Collaborate with SWPS University's Office of Career Services Reach out to us Date and...

SWPS University in Shanghai GRAS 2024

SWPS University was ranked second in Poland in the Psychology category in the prestigious Shanghai Global Ranking of Academic Subjects. We...

Congress on Prisoners of War Memorial Sites: Heritage and Strategies for the Future

The Congress on Prisoners of War Memorial Sites, held on November 15, brought together experts and communities dedicated to preserving the...

Transforming Media Accessibility in Europe

Professor Krzysztof Krejtz, head of the Eye Tracking Research Center at SWPS University, co-edited the book Transforming Media Accessibility...

Professor Aleksandra Łuszczyńska named Senior Co-Editor of "Social Science and Medicine"

Professor Aleksandra Łuszczyńska from SWPS University in Wrocław has been appointed Senior Co-Editor of the Health Psychology section of the...

Lecture: How to dissolve the truth in 7 simple steps?

Join us for an informative lecture on a very relevant topic of disinformation presented by Bartosz Kicior, Ph.D., an experienced media...

HumanTech Summit 2024

Social Innovations in Technology (CETEF'24 Thematic Conference)

Faculty of Social Sciences in Warsaw Joins CEEMAN

SWPS University’s Faculty of Social Sciences in Warsaw has joined CEEMAN, an international organization dedicated to improving the quality of...

SWPS University in QS World University Rankings: Europe 2025

SWPS University has been ranked second-best in Poland for "Citations per Paper" in the QS World University Rankings: Europe. In addition, we...

United in pursuit of change: insights from the 3rd Social Innovations Conference

"In difficult times, we have something unique to discover, and the most important value is social sensitivity. Social innovators are those...

Graduation Show 10 – exhibition

PASE 2024 Conference

  PASE 2024 Conference Interspecies Friendships and Non-human Companionships Call for Papers Register Now The...

Authority's physical proximity means greater obedience. New look at results of famous experiment

Who should be spared pain, hurt or disappointment, and who should be harmed? This internal dilemma accompanied the participants of the...

Dr. Katarzyna Growiec Receives Horizon Europe Funding for LONELY-EU Project

Dr. Katarzyna Growiec, in collaboration with an international consortium, has secured Horizon Europe funding for her project titled...

Reconstructing Faras historical garments: A unique show in Paris

SWPS University and the Academy of Fine Arts in Kraków Sign Cooperation Agreement

In early September, SWPS University entered into a mutual cooperation agreement with the Jan Matejko Academy of Fine Arts in Kraków. This...

Inauguration of Academic Year 2024/2025

Let's meet online Inaugurationof Academic Year2024/2025 September 27, 2023 11.00 CEST...

19th Annual Meeting of Polish Social Psychological Society

19th Annual Meeting of Polish Social Psychological Society About the Congress Program Przejdź na polską wersję strony The...

Lecture and workshops by an expert in neuroaesthetics – Prof. Anjan Chatterjee

Join us at SWPS University in Katowice for an exclusive opportunity to learn from Professor Anjan Chatterjee, a world-renowned...

East Asia: Common Heritage, Common Future?

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

Second edition of USWPS Summer School on Rule of Law

For the second time, SWPS University opened doors to its Sopot campus to host the Summer School on the Rule of Law and the legislation of the...

Every reaction will help: Increasing the sense of responsibility of Internet users

Certain messages can drive Internet users to take action in the face of cyberbullying, although the diffusion of responsibility on the...

Industrial design students' project presented in Vienna!

SWPS University Receives Kotler Award Poland

We are proud to announce that SWPS University has been honored with the Kotler Award in the B2B category, which recognizes excellence in...

We're not eating Peppa! Preschoolers befriend farm animals

Giving a chicken, turkey or pig a name and pointing out its individual qualities may change children's attitudes towards animals. It makes...

Global Sports Events: Challenges in Partnering – Lecture by T. Bettina Cornwell

Join us for an interesting lecture (in English) on the challenges of brand collaboration and marketing strategies in sports, presented by...

The Political Factor in China’s Economic Strategy Towards the EU

Explore the nexus of politics and economics between China and the European Union! Join us at SWPS University in Warsaw for a dynamic panel...

SWPS University Moves Up in Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

SWPS University has received recognition for its strong commitment to gender equality in the recent Times Higher Education (THE) Impact...

Social Innovations. Co-Creating Change

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

Who will like beetle skewers? What Europeans think about alternative protein food

Why do people in Paris like seaweed and tofu salad? Will Italians be tempted to try a beetle skewer? How many young Polish consumers are...

The EU: Creating Opportunities for Europe

The EU: Creating Opportunities for Europe About the seminarSign up The seminar will be held in a hybrid format, combining...

SWPS University at Impact'24: Key insights and conclusions

Six thousand participants gathered in person and online to hear from renowned speakers such as Michelle Obama, Peter Zeihan, and Sanna Marin...

HumanTech Meetings II. AI: The 2024 Game Changer. Unlock the Power of AI in Quality Management

Discover how artificial intelligence can tranfsorm quality management and contribute to organizational excellence. Join the discussion at the...

HumanTech Meetings II. AI: The 2024 Game Changer. Unlock the Power of AI in Risk Management

Explore how artificial intelligence can create innovative solutions to minimize threats and strengthen organizational resilience. Join the...

The King of Kawaii: Sebastian Masuda

Join us for an engaging lecture by Sebastian Masuda as he explores the concept and philosophy of "kawaii". The renowned Japanese artist,...

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...

Farewell to Prof. Philip Zimbardo, doctor honoris causa of SWPS University

This morning, the news of Professor Zimbardo’s passing reached SWPS University. We are deeply saddened by this announcement because for us,...

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...

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...

Designing ERUA innovative learning pathways together

At the beginning of October 2024, SWPS University in Warsaw hosted the European Reform University Alliance’s (ERUA) Council of Vice-Rectors...

SWPS University in THE World University Rankings 2025

SWPS University has been included in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025 for the sixth consecutive year. We once again...

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...

A New Kong Zi in Old Clothing – Lecture by Professor Scott Cook

Join us for an engaging lecture by Professor Scott Cook of Yale-NUS College. He will uncover new insights into Confucius's teachings through...

SWPS University Graduate Wins Magna Charta Observatory Essay Competition

Ignacy Maliszewski, a psychology graduate from SWPS University in Warsaw, is one of the five winners of the international essay competition...

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...

On ethics and social influence: Insights from the Meeting with Prof. Cialdini

On April 5, 2024, SWPS University in Wrocław hosted a meeting with Professor Robert Cialdini, widely recognized as the most quoted...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Normativity and Resilience in Translation and Culture

Normativity and Resilience in Translation and Culture, co-edited by Professor Agnieszka Pantuchowicz, Dr. Emma Oki, and Dr. Anna Warso of...

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...

Art of makeup, art of camouflage

Makeup is one of the strategic tools for shaping one's image. To what extent can its intensity and form vary depending on the occasion and...

SWPS University is an Adobe Creative Campus

SWPS University is proud to be the first and only university in Poland to join the Adobe Creative Campus network—a select group of colleges and...

ERUA Academic Innovation Workshop at SWPS University

Implementation of academic innovations is one of the goals of the European Reform University Alliance (ERUA). Therefore, a group of...

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...

Spearheading social innovation — main theme of ERUA Summit 2024

Inspired and energized are two words that characterize the attitudes of an 18-person team of academics, students, and administrative...

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...

New Zealand’s Indo-Pacific Challenge: Lecture by Prof. Roberto Rabel

Join us for an engaging lecture about geopolitics and New Zealand's evolving role in the Indo-Pacific region presented by Professor Emeritus...

From "The Matrix" to "Westworld": Read the report on pop culture AI narratives

Discover how artificial intelligence is portrayed in science fiction films and series with our comprehensive report, "Visions of AI in...

We appeal for dialogue and initiatives aimed at achieving a peaceful resolution of the conflict in the Gaza Strip

“SWPS University shares the concern about the situation in the Gaza Strip and the military conflict in the Middle East, which have been...

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...

ERUA Board of Rectors Encourages Participation in European Elections

“From June 6th to 9th, Europeans are called to elect representatives to the European Parliament. We strongly encourage you to exercise your...

SWPS University team wins research poster contest

A team of researchers from the Emotion Cognition Lab at SWPS University, led by Dr. Monika Kornacka, has won the EACLIPT x UMH International...

PsyCap: Your own bank of positive resources. Will it help you look at work positively in tough moments?

A quarrel with a co-worker, task overload, a difficult relationship with the boss... Each of us reacts slightly differently to problematic...

SWPS University in Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024

We are pleased to announce that SWPS University has been ranked between 301 and 350 globally in the renowned Times Higher Education Young...

HR Excellence in Research Certification Renewed for SWPS University

s SWPS University has met all requirements necessary to renew its HR Excellence in Research certification for the next three years,...

SWPS University to Train Public and Business Sector Leaders

SWPS University, in collaboration with the Empiria and Knowledge Foundation, and Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego, has launched an innovative...

Impact of Politics on Media in Poland Through the Ages

Politics and the Media in Poland from the 19th to the 21st Centuries is a comprehensive compilation of research exploring how turbulent...

Cultural Psychology and Acculturation

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

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 Impact of Migration on Poland

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

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...

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...

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 the...

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...

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...

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...

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?...

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...

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...

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...