Multicultural work environment — ERUA Staff Week 2025

“Lares and Penates”: exhibition at the Venice Biennale of Architecture

Call for Papers: Parenthood Regret – Psychological, Social and Cultural Contexts

Parenthood Regret Psychological, Social and Cultural Contexts About the Seminar Call for Papers The seminar is addressed...

ERC Mentoring Program

ERC Mentoring Program Preparatory workshops for young researchers seeking European Research Council (ERC) grants About...

World-Attuned Therapy. Briskness, Connection, Presence

World-Attuned Therapy. Briskness, Connection, Presence Contextual Behavioral Science Conference About the Conference Sign...

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 About...

Green Digital Accessibility International Conference 2025

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

History of Games

History of Games   About the Conference The conference is addressed to: students and doctoral students, university...

Power and the Image: Its Uses and Abuses

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

Mental Health Literacy in a Cross-Cultural Perspective

Mental Health Literacy in a Cross-Cultural Perspective — ERUA Intensive Course About Apply The program is addressed...

School of Form x Protan. A Collection of Clothing and Accessories Made from Roofing Membranes

Anna Nowokuńska-Maksymiuk receives DNA Paris Design Award

Last call to apply to SWPS University in Poland for 2025/2026

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...

Dr. Paweł Starzec receives prestigious international Photobook Grant

Graduation Show 11 – opening and exhibition

Language – Contact – Meaning – Identity. Post-event report

At the end of May, Faculty of Humanities in Warsaw at SWPS University hosted a student-led academic conference titled Language – Contact –...

Act of waiting carved in wood: Polish exhibition at London Design Biennale 2025

Multicultural work environment — ERUA Staff Week 2025

At the end of July, SWPS University in Warsaw hosted a group of administrative employees from all member universities of the European Reform...

Costumes of Authority: Nubian royal outfits showcased in Warsaw

Modern education for equitable mobility: SWPS University receives Erasmus+ grant

SWPS University has been appointed coordinator of the international project Digitalising Education for an Inclusive Mobility Transition...

SWPS researchers receive grants from National Science Center

We are proud to announce that two of our experts have been awarded research grants from the National Science Center (NCN). Dr. Agnieszka...

European Migration Law in a Global Perspective

European Migration Law in a Global Perspective   About the Conference Sign Up The conference is addressed...

School of Form lecturers honored with Gloria Artis Medals

Language – Contact – Meaning – Identity

Language – Contact – Meaning – Identity Student Conference About the Conference Sign up The conference is addressed...

International Augsburg Seminar

The International Augsburg Seminar is an annual academic event. The theme of this year’s seminar is “Law and Lawyers and Politics:...

ERUA Innovative Teaching Initiatives — Multilingual communication in the age of AI

In April 2025, a group of English Studies students, together with their lecturer Matthew Riemland, Ph.D. / Assistant Professor from SWPS...

15th Polish-Spanish Conference on the European Legal Tradition

SWPS University Choir wins Victoria Cracow Choral Competition

The SWPS University Choir took first place in the Victoria Cracow International Choral Competition in the classical choir category, while its...

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...

Reconstructed costumes of Faras dignitaries on display in Berlin

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:...

Do we trust science and scientists? Answers from international study

The majority of people put their trust in science and agree that scientists should significantly influence social policy, according to a...

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

Right to Mental Health — BIP Summer School at USWPS

In early July, SWPS University’s Faculty of Psychology and Law in Poznań hosted students of law, psychology, and related programs from five...

Erasmus Mundus Design Measures grant for USWPS and ERUA

We are proud to announce that for the very first time, SWPS University, in collaboration with the European Reform University Alliance (ERUA),...

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,...

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...

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...

Mikołaj Cześnik receives the title of Full Professor from the President of Poland

We are proud to announce that the President of Poland has conferred the title of Full Professor, in the discipline of sociology, on Mikołaj...

“Looking Through Objects. Women in Contemporary Polish Design” Exhibition at Design Museum Brussels

The traveling exhibition spotlighting Polish women designers is making its way to Belgium. Opening on May 8 at Design Museum Brussels,...

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...

Researchers from USWPS visit EC’s Joint Research Center in Italy

In June, Monika Kornacka, Ph.D., Head of the Emotion Cognition Lab at SWPS University, had a wonderful opportunity to visit the Joint...

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...

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...

SWPS University joins Cumulus Association

SWPS University has become a member of Cumulus, the leading international association of art and design education and research. We were...

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...

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...

ERUA Travelling Seminars — Places of Memory: Holocaust in (Pop)Culture

In mid-June, SWPS University in Kraków hosted a group of students and academic teachers from the New Bulgarian University, who attended an...

SWPS University in THE Impact Rankings 2025

SWPS University has once again been recognized in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings, which evaluate how universities worldwide...

When Japan Meets Central Europe: Download a report from an international academic project

How do young people from Central Europe perceive the relationship between our region and Japan? Discover the insights in a report created by...

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...

ERUA experts meet to discuss joint Master’s degree program in migration

A group of 18 experts from seven European Reform University Alliance (ERUA) member universities met in Sofia, Bulgaria at the end of May to...

Professor Agata Gąsiorowska appointed President of IAREP

We are proud to announce that Professor Agata Gąsiorowska from SWPS University has been elected President of the International Association...

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...

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...

Dr. Katarzyna Wojtkiewicz named SEAP's Representative for Cooperation with NISPAcee

We are pleased to announce that Stowarzyszenie Edukacji Administracji Publicznej (SEAP) has appointed Dr. Katarzyna B. Wojtkiewicz, Head of...

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...

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...

Professor Agnieszka Popiel Named Global CBT Ambassador

Professor Agnieszka Popiel from SWPS University has been selected as the Global CBT Ambassador for 2025 by the European Association for...

Next Generation Club: Donald Norman "From Human-Centered Design to Humanity-Centered Design"

Join us for another meeting in the Next Generation Club series organized by SWPS University’s Department of Graphic Design. This time we will...

SWPS University students take part in 43rd Japanese Speech Contest

Students from SWPS University’s Department of Asian Studies participated in this year’s Japanese Speech Contest. They delivered speeches in...

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...

Secret of effective learning: Retrieving information in different ways

How to learn effectively? It is important to retrieve the material we learn from memory at certain intervals, but that is not all. For even...

Dr. Aleksandra Borek receives UKSBM Outstanding Investigator Award

Dr. Aleksandra Borek from SWPS University’s Institute of Psychology has received the UK Society for Behavioural Medicine Outstanding...

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...

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...

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

How would a robot perform in a managerial position? Research carried out by Polish scientists suggest that robots garner less respect from...

“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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 Impact of Migration on Poland

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

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...