SWPS University represented at international photography festival

HumanTech Summit 2026

SOCIN 2026

SOCIN 2026with Social Innovation Conference Warsaw, Poland, October 21-23, 2026 About the conference It was the best of times,...

Infrastructures of Democracy: Internet Politics Through a Critical Lens

Infrastructures of Democracy: Internet Politics Through a Critical Lens — ERUA Summer School About Apply The program 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 to: Undergraduate...

Students design new wayfinding system for quiet rooms at SWPS University

Until recently, few students knew that quiet rooms were available on the Wrocław campus of SWPS University. Today, clear new signage designed by...

We prefer colours: Product labelling can save your health

Colour coding on food product labels is becoming more common. How does it influence consumers and their dietary choices? Recent research by...

Graduation Show 12 – opening and exhibition

Experimental exhibition by a School of Form Lecturer at Foksal Gallery

International Conference on Modern Problems of Private International Law Poznań – Rīga

International Conference on Modern Problems of Private International Law Poznań – Rīga   About the Conference The conference is...

SWPS University hosts Vis Moot Bootcamp 2026

Join us for the Vis Moot Fall Bootcamp 2026 at SWPS University in Warsaw. This intensive, three-day workshop is specifically designed to prepare...

Human Rights and Psychology: USWPS in Poznań Hosts ERUA Intensive Course

In recent years, the gap between traditional legal frameworks protecting human rights and the psychological factors that shape human behavior...

13th International EFRJ Conference

The Art of Emotions: Theory and Practice of Art Therapy

The Art of Emotions: Theory and Practice of Art Therapy About Apply The program is addressed to: Undergraduate (Bachelor's level) and...

ERUA English Summer School at SWPS University

ERUA English Summer School About Apply The program is addressed to: For students, academics, and administrative staff who have not yet...

Creative Wellbeing Labs – BIP workshop at SWPS University

What do wellbeing, creativity, and international collaboration have in common? Students from Poland, the Czech Republic, and Bulgaria set out to...

Human Rights and the Human Mind

Human Rights and the Human Mind: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Law, Psychology and Responsibility ERUA Intensive Course About...

SWPS University student represents Poland at “Chinese Bridge” competition

We are proud to announce that Lidia Witer, a student in the Asian Studies program at SWPS University, is representing Poland and our university...

Knowing your genes is not enough: How to inform people about genetic risk of obesity

Does informing people about their genetic risk of obesity help them change their habits and lose excess weight? A study, published in the...

SWPS University represented at international photography festival

Representatives of the Department of Graphic Design at SWPS University in Wrocław have been selected to exhibit their work at the 2026 Incheon...

European Doctoral Day 2026

Join us for the European Doctoral Day, a dedicated event designed to empower Early Career Researchers (ECRs) through expert knowledge, strategic...

16th Polish-Spanish Conference on the European Legal Tradition

16th Polish-Spanish Conference on the European Legal Tradition Evolution of Roman Law as an Inspiration for the Modern Legislator in the Era of...

School of Form graduate's project receives international recognition

ERUA Seminar: Countering Xenophobic Consumer Behavior

In late July 2026, the Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies at SWPS University in Krakow welcomed faculty and students from the University of...

"Nestetization: Everyday Beauty" – exhibition of artworks by SWPS students in Osaka

The exhibition "Nesthetization: Everyday Beauty" showcases the results of a photography challenge completed by students from the Department of...

AI Art Biennale

Launch of JustMOBI podcast series

The JustMOBI project, coordinated by SWPS University, has launched a new podcast series with its first two episodes. They were recorded during...

Psychology at SWPS University in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026

SWPS University has been included for the first time in the prestigious QS World University Rankings by Subject. Our psychology program was...

Post-game depression: Polish scientists first to create tool to measure this phenomenon

Experiencing a sense of loss and sadness after dozens of hours spent on a video game? Researchers from SWPS University and the Stefan Batory...

Future of AI in Education: AI-CARE Workshop at SWPS University

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the landscape of teaching and learning, and higher education institutions are feeling that...

ERUA Launches New Joint Degree Master’s Program in Migration Studies

The European Reform University Alliance (ERUA) is pleased to announce the launch of a new joint degree Master’s program: PATHS Forced Migration:...

Chinese New Year celebration: Welcome the Year of the Fire Horse

Join the festivities at SWPS University in Warsaw! We are hosting a full day of events, including calligraphy and origami workshops,...

Changing the past in your imagination: Working with memories reduces the fear of failure

Certain imagery-based techniques can reduce the fear of failure that results from difficult childhood memories, according to research by...

A Day with Psychology in English at SWPS University in Sopot

Are you fascinated by psychology? Interested in human emotions and behavior? Would you like to see how psychology shapes everyday life? Join...

Let the children play: How to support child development

Preschool-age children are most engaged in pretend play 10-15 minutes after playing begins. In addition, girls exhibit higher organisational...

Last call to apply to SWPS University in Poland for 2026/2027

Are you looking for a program of study in psychology, management, computer science, design, migration studies or modern languages at a...

Disinfoverse—Different Dimensions of (Un)Certainty

Physical activity of adolescents and their parents' mood could be linked, international research shows

Lack of exercise among adolescents affects more than just their physical condition. It turns out that the problem is complex, because the...

Smile and the world will trust you: How mimicry shapes first impressions

How does mimicry affect the way we judge other people? Whose behaviour do we imitate, and in what situations? It turns out that we are more...

Anna Nowokuńska-Maksymiuk wins Red Dot Design Award

Recreated costumes of Faras dignitaries showcased in London

ERUA Supports Student Entrepreneurship – Startup Bootcamp Heilbronn 2026

One of the goals of the European Reform University Alliance (ERUA) is to foster student entrepreneurship. A key example of these efforts was the...

Pomiędzy / Inbetween: Exhibition and a happening

Join us for a unique exhibition and a happening that explores our relationships with everyday objects—those items that often go unnoticed by...

Volunteers from SWPS University Clean Up Vistula Riverbank

One Friday in June, a group of about 10 volunteers from SWPS University headed to the Vistula River to clean up its banks, a vital component of...

University of Potsdam confers honorary degree on Professor Adam Bodnar

We are proud to announce that Prof. Adam Bodnar has been awarded an honorary doctorate by the Faculty of Law at the University of Potsdam. The...

Creativity delays brain ageing

How to keep your brain in good shape? It is a good idea to regularly engage in creative activities, such as dancing, painting, or even...

JustMOBI partners gather for workshops and consortium meeting

Spring 2026 was a productive period for the JustMOBI – Digitalizing Education for an Inclusive Mobility Transition project team, coordinated by...

SWPS University in THE Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026

SWPS University has been included in the Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026 (previously THE Impact Rankings), which...

SWPS University in QS World University Rankings: Europe 2026

SWPS University has once again been included in one of the most widely recognized international academic rankings. In the latest edition of...

Children's response to polite vs. commanding robot

The presence of robots in schools is no longer surprising. How do elementary school children treat humanoid robots? Are they polite to them,...

SWPS University researchers co-author UNESCO report on cultural policies

The first global UNESCO report focused on culture's role in sustainable development — Culture: The Missing SDG — is now available to...

Polish–Bulgarian Solutions from the ERUA Social Entrepreneurship Lab

Digital solutions and social entrepreneurship were the main topics of an international study seminar held on May 18–20, 2026, at our...

Anna Nowokuńska-Maksymiuk wins Bronze Sword at KTR Awards

Shared memories, different emotions. How Polish families talk about their migration to Germany

Does the decision to leave the country unite or divide migrant families? The latest study by Polish researchers shows how parents and their...

Mental health problems in children. Can poverty exacerbate them?

Can poverty exacerbate mental health problems among the youngest family members? A new study by an international team, including a researcher...

Anna Nowokuńska-Maksymiuk receives DNA Paris Design Award

Anniversary concert of the SWPS University Choir at the Warsaw Basilica

This June, experience the music of Ēriks Ešenvalds at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Warsaw, performed by the SWPS University...

Open Days at SWPS University

Are you an international candidate living in Poland? Planning to start your studies here and curious about what SWPS University is really like?...

Urban gardening mitigates climate change

Urban gardens are perfect spaces for communing with nature and building social bonds. Such places can also be important for climate change...

SWPS University students represent Poland at the ICU World Cheerleading Championships

Poland’s national team — including two SWPS University students — placed 10th in the prestigious Senior Pom division at the ICU World...

Intercultural Communication and Understanding: Culture, Identity, and Language in a Globalized Context

Intercultural Communication & Understanding: Culture, Identity, and Language in a Globalized Context ERUA Intensive Course About...

Challenges of Contemporary Parenthood

Challenges of Contemporary Parenthood ERUA Intensive Course About Apply The program is addressed to: Master's level and...

Dr. Kamil Janowicz receives Fulbright Senior Award

Dr. Kamil Janowicz, a psychologist at the Center for Research on Personality Development, has been awarded the prestigious Fulbright Senior...

Open Lecture by Prof. Katarzyna Chawarska (Yale University) on Autism in Infancy

What can babies tell us about the origins of autism? Join us for an open lecture by Professor Katarzyna Chawarska titled "In Search for...

Organizing Self, Others, and Environment: Psychological, Social, and Cultural Perspectives

Organizing Self, Others, and Environment: Psychological, Social, and Cultural Perspectives ERUA Intensive Course About...

Ancient Chinese Military Thought and Today’s Taiwan Strait

How do ideas written more than two thousand years ago shape present-day military strategy? In this lecture, Prof. Ying-Yu Lin and Dr....

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...

Qba Janicki Solo Act live at SWPS University

Experience a live performance by one of Poland’s most original drummers. Qba Janicki brings his Emotional Mechanics project to SWPS...

Scholar’s Codex

Dr. Magdalena Kozyra, a researcher from SWPS University’s Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies in Kraków, has contributed an academic article...

SWPS University student receives Special Award in INTERSTUDENT 2026 competition

We are proud to announce that Fatih Pekcan, a psychology student at SWPS University, has won the Special Award in the INTERSTUDENT 2026...

SWPS University in THE World University Rankings by Subject 2026

SWPS University has maintained its position among the leading Polish higher education institutions in two categories of the latest Times...

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...

The Great Re-Skilling Revolution: Building a Career for a Fast-Changing Job Market

We are living in the midst of the Great Re-Skilling Revolution - a period in which many skills are shrinking, new professions appear faster...

SWPS University named the most popular non-public university in Poland

According to data from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, over 450,000 students began their studies in long-cycle master's,...

Research Impact Leaders Award for SWPS University

SWPS University has received the Research Impact Leaders Award in the Social Sciences category. This prestigious recognition, granted by...

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...

"Three Perspectives": Aleksandra Płocka and Marcin Nader — exhibition and opening

The exhibition featuring works by Aleksandra Płocka and Marcin Nader at SWPS University in Poznań presents a series of triptychs that combine...

SWPS University in Shanghai GRAS 2025

SWPS University has achieved a strong position in this year's Shanghai Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS) 2025, debuting as the top...

Chinese Political Elites: Meeting with Joseph Torigian

Join us for a discussion with Joseph Torigian from American University in Washington, D.C., focusing on his new book, The Party’s Interests...

Mindfulness and self-compassion - allies in the struggle with depression

People who practice self-compassion and mindfulness are less susceptible to symptoms of depression and anxiety. Why is this? Scientists,...

Experts from SWPS University contribute to the UN GCNP Yearbook

We are proud to announce that an arcticle by Dr. Justyna Berniak-Woźny, Dr. Magdalena Kubów, Dr. Agnieszka Młodzińska-Granek, and Professor...

SWPS University researcher named Spotlight Scholar

Dr. Tadek Markiewicz, Alfred Landecker Lecturer at SWPS University’s Institute of Social Sciences, has been selected for the Spotlight...

Law, Lawyers and Politics

The book Law, Lawyers and Politics, edited by Professor Bronisław Sitek, Dr. Ewa Pietrzak and Professor Łukasz Majewski from SWPS University,...

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...

ESA RN 13 Interim Meeting 2025 Ankara Ph.D. Prize for Zuzanna Kapciak

We are proud to announce that Zuzanna Kapciak, Ph.D. student from SWPS University, has been awarded a Ph.D. Prize during the European...

SWPS University in THE World University Rankings 2026

SWPS University has once again been recognized among the world’s leading higher education institutions in the Times Higher Education World...

SWPS University’s carbon footprint: our first report

To effectively reduce greenhouse gas emissions, it's important to know where they come from. Measuring them will allow us to establish...

Professor Adam Szpaderski joins the Council of the Polish-American Foundation for the Commemoration of POW Camps in Szubin

We are proud to announce that on July 22, Professor Adam Szpaderski, head of the Center for Research on the Economics of Memorial Sites at SWPS...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...