Common vision of ERUA — Management Committee meets in Brussels

Mediation and Mediation Activities in Communication in Foreign Languages

Mediation and Mediation Activities in Communication in Foreign Languages Conference of the Polish Association of Modern Languages...

Call for Papers: Green Digital Accessibility International Conference 2025

Green Digital Accessibility International Conference 2025 Where Accessibility Meets Sustainability About the Conference Submit Your...

Call for Papers: Power and the Image: Its Uses and Abuses

Power and the Image: Its Uses and Abuses Culture – Image – Power About the Conference Call for Papers The conference is...

Professor Mario Gollwitzer: The (Social) Psychology of Revenge

Revenge is often viewed as a means to restore justice, but what psychological factors influence this response? Join us for an engaging...

Call for Papers: 15th Polish-Spanish Conference on the European Legal Tradition

Masterclass: Using ACT to Support Children and Adolescents

Using ACT to Support Children and Adolescents Masterclass by SWPS University's School of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy under the leadership...

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...

Masterclass: Hoarding Disorder – A Question of Value?

Hoarding Disorder – A Question of Value? Masterclass by SWPS University's School of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy under the leadership of:...

SWPS University in Wroclaw to host 9th “Exchange of New Design” exhibition

The "Exchange of New Design" exhibition brings young artists together to showcase their work in new spaces. SWPS University students will...

Anna Nowokuńska-Maksymiuk receives German Design Award 2025

What Young Children Can Teach Us About AI?

Join us for a thought-provoking online lecture by Professor Alison Gopnik from the University of California, a world-renowned expert in...

Call for papers: EASP Group Meeting on Moral Psychology

War-related post-traumatic stress disorder: How to effectively help the victims?

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects approx. 10 percent of road accident participants and as many as half of people who have...

Climate change may contribute to mental disorders

A growing number of people feel anxious about the consequences of changing climate conditions. We are bombarded with news about floods,...

Summary of "ER-UA: Strengthening Cooperation with Ukrainian Universities" Project

The year 2024 was a time of close and fruitful international collaboration between SWPS University and several Ukrainian universities. The...

Year of the Snake: Celebration of Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is one of the most significant holidays in the Chinese calendar. According to the...

A Day with Psychology in English at SWPS University in Sopot

Are you fascinated by psychology? Curious about how the human mind works? Interested in discovering how psychology connects with other...

How to work with children who have experienced trauma related to war and refugee experiences: webinar summary

How can we better support children who have fled the war in Ukraine and are now rebuilding their lives? On December 16, the final webinar in...

Guide to living in Poland for international students

Poland is a great place to study. If you are thinking of applying to a university in Europe, SWPS University is THE place to pursue an...

Creative Jam 2024: Mind the Gap

For another year, SWPS University partnered with the University of South-Eastern Norway (USN) in Drammen to host Creative Jam — a three-day...

SWPS University Celebrates First ERUA Day

On December 12, 2024, the European Reform University Alliance (ERUA) celebrated its first ERUA Day. It was an occasion for joint online...

HumanTech Summit 2024

Virtual world: Scientifically proven way of dealing with phobias

Do you suffer from arachnophobia (fear of spiders), agoraphobia (fear of open spaces), or acrophobia (fear of heights)? Researchers from SWPS...

Innovative learning pathways – future of academic education in Europe

The members of the European Reform University Alliance (ERUA) were joined by the representatives of Ukrainian partner universities at the...

SWPS University Joins the Night of English Studies Experts 2024

Fido: Polish chatbot to help you feel better

Can a conversation with a therapeutic chatbot reduce the symptoms of depression and anxiety? The creators of the Polish-language chatbot Fido...

When robot becomes boss: Research on authority, obedience and relationships with machines

How does a robot perform as a boss at work? The results of research by Polish scientists published in Cognition, Technology & Work...

Common vision of ERUA — Management Committee meets in Brussels

The Management Committee of the European Reform University Alliance (ERUA) met in Brussels to discuss the key aspects of the alliance...

Social Innovations in Technology (CETEF'24 Thematic Conference)

“Szymon Szymankiewicz. Posters” – exhibition at SWPS University's Graphic Design Gallery

Explore the work of Szymon Szymankiewicz, one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary Polish poster art. His solo exhibition at SWPS...

Study: Does feminism begin at home?

Are attitudes to feminism shaped at home, through the relationship with the mother? Or are there other factors that influence women's...

Recommendations for institutions and individuals supporting Ukrainian refugees in Poland: webinar summary

Learning how to effectively help people who have fled the war in Ukraine is essential for maintaining good relations between Poles and...

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...

Intuitive motivator in everyone!

Social media posts, speeches, advertising slogans and leaflets... Why do some of them inspire us to act while we pass others by with...

Leadership LAB Project participant launches SalesPatriot platform

Maciej Szymczyk, a long-time participant in the Leadership LAB development and research project carried out under the auspices of SWPS...

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...

Reconstructing Faras historical garments: A unique show in Paris

Cultural differences between Poland and Ukraine: webinar summary

Understanding cultural nuances is essential for building effective connections. On October 7, 2024, SWPS University hosted a webinar...

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,...

THE Rankings by Subject 2025: SWPS University's psychology program second in Poland

SWPS University has reaffirmed its position as one of Poland's top psychology education providers in the prestigious Times Higher Education...

SWPS University joins International Relations Offices Forum

We are pleased to announce that SWPS University has recently become a member of the International Relations Offices Forum (IROs Forum), a...

An Analytic of Cisness, Toward its Abolition: Lecture by Prof. Emma Heaney

Join us for a unique opportunity to hear from a leading contemporary voice in trans studies. In her lecture, Professor Emma Heaney from New...

Professor Małgorzata Gamian-Wilk elected to the board of IAWBH

Małgorzata Gamian-Wilk, Ph.D. / Associate Professor, psychologist at the Faculty of Psychology in Wrocław, SWPS University, is now a member...

THE Rankings by Subject 2025: SWPS University ranks first in Poland in social sciences

SWPS University has once again secured its position as the leading institution for social sciences in Poland, according to the prestigious...

Ms. Programmer and Mr. Nanny: How women and men function in professions unusual for their genders

Women in masculinised professions and men in feminised professions feel that they have a special status in their work environments. Both...

Dr. Marzena Cypryańska-Nezlek named European Climate Pact Ambassador

Dr. Marzena Cypryańska-Nezlek from SWPS University’s Faculty of Psychology in Warsaw has been appointed a European Climate Pact Ambassador....

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...

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...

Dr. Justyna Górowska selected for Studiotopia Residency Program

Dr. Justyna Górowska from SWPS University’s Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies in Kraków will take part in the second edition of the...

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...

Graduation Show 10 – exhibition

Evening of Christmas carols with SWPS University

Experience the joy of Polish and international Christmas carols performed by the SWPS University Choir, conducted by Ewa Mackiewicz. Join us...

How to dissolve the truth in 7 simple steps: lecture summary

Dr. Bartosz Kicior, an experienced media researcher from the Department of Journalism and Social Communication of SWPS University in Warsaw,...

Industrial design students' project presented in Vienna!

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...

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...

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...

SWPS University joins Business Graduates Association

We are pleased to announce that SWPS University has officially become a member of the Business Graduates Association (BGA), an organization...

ERUA Podcast #1 – Let the students talk

The European Reform University Alliance (ERUA) has launched its first podcast. This time Professor Hristo Panchugov from New Bulgarian...

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...

Chinese language teachers gather for seminar at SWPS University

SWPS University recently hosted a prestigious nationwide seminar for Chinese language teachers. Organized by the Beijing-based Center for...

Chinese arts and literature in Xi Jinping's era: insights from a webinar

Themes of traditional values, Marxism and patriotism have recently filled Chinese arts and literature. Recently, experts from SWPS University...

Stolen Pride: Lecture by Prof. Arlie Russell Hochschild

Join us for an engaging meeting with Professor Arlie Russell Hochschild, a renowned sociologist and author of Stolen Pride: Loss, Shame, and...

Noc Anglistów 2024 at SWPS University: AI, cli-fi, and the U.S. elections

For the second consecutive year, SWPS University joined Noc Anglistów (Night of the English Studies Experts), a nationwide event celebrating...

Aging Myths Challenged: Elderly More Risk-Tolerant and Resistant to Manipulative Choices

Older adults are more inclined toward risk-taking than previously believed, and they also demonstrate an inherent ability to resist...

Professor Adam Szpaderski joins the International Council of Museums

We are proud to announce that on November 19, Professor Adam Szpaderski, head of the Center for Research on the Economics of Memorial Sites...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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,...

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 Impact of Migration on Poland

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

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...

Social Biases During Covid 19

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

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...

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...

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....

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...