SWPS University in QS World University Rankings: Europe 2026

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SOCIN 2026

SOCIN 2026with Social Innovation Conference Warsaw, Poland, October 21-23, 2026 About the...

Human Rights and the Human Mind

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

School of Form lecturer curates exhibition at Studio BWA Wrocław

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...

Rooted in Community: USWPS Partners with City of Warsaw for Urban Greening Project

On May 8, a group of approximately 30 volunteers from SWPS University gathered in Warsaw’s Arkadia Park to plant dozens of new ivy seedlings,...

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...

European Reform University Alliance Established as Legal Entity

On May 7, 2026, in Brussels, the rectors of the eight European universities comprising the European Reform University Alliance (ERUA) signed...

Professor Ewa Klekot co-curates exhibition on women's art in Warsaw

School of Form graduate's project receives international recognition

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

International Conference on Modern Problems of Private International Law Poznań – Rīga   About the ConferenceCall for Abstracts The...

Where the Elements Meet: Students of SOF Explore Rhodes Urban Fabric

In late February, a group of 14 students from the Faculty of Design at SWPS University's School of Form (SOF) participated in artistic...

Future of Higher Education in Europe: Meeting at SWPS University

Polish universities are increasingly strengthening their collaboration with international centers to create modern, international degree...

New "Green Mundus" Master’s in development at SWPS University

How can we train leaders for ecological change? From February 26–28, 2026, SWPS University in Katowice hosted the inaugural workshops for a...

AI Art Biennale

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...

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...

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?...

"Cut and Polished" — an exhibition co-created by School of Form lecturers

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...

Student visas, residency, and legalization of stay in Poland for foreign students

Are you looking for a program of study in psychology, management, computer science, design, or modern languages at a university in Europe? Look...

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...

Geology of image – Marta Kwiatek serigraphy exhibition

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...

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...

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

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...

SWPS University joins European Association of Research Managers and Administrators

SWPS University has officially joined the European Association of Research Managers and Administrators (EARMA), a move that reinforces our...

SWPS University becomes member of European Alliance for Social Sciences and Humanities

We are pleased to announce that SWPS University has officially become a member of the European Alliance for Social Sciences and Humanities...

Recreated costumes of Faras dignitaries showcased in London

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...

2025 Economic Freedom of the World Conference

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...

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...

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

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

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Design Stories Warsaw

Design Stories Warsaw   About the Conference Sign Up The conference is addressed to: all interested...

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...

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,...

Exploring language in context — ERUA traveling seminar in Paris

How does the socio-cultural environment shape language and communication? Students from SWPS University (USWPS) and University Paris 8 explored...

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...

SWPS University hosts Vis Moot Fall Bootcamp 2025

Join us for the Vis Moot Fall Bootcamp 2025 at SWPS University in Warsaw. This intensive, three-day training is designed to prepare law...

Department of Graphic Design organizes "Italian Lifestyles" workshop in Naples

As part of International Week, the team from the Department of Graphic Design at SWPS University led the "Italian Lifestyles" workshop at their...

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...

Anna Nowokuńska-Maksymiuk wins Bronze Sword at KTR Awards

Management and Leadership Alumni Club Reunion in a TED-Style Format – March 2026

On March 14, 2026, another reunion of the SWPS University alumni club for the Management and Leadership programs took place. The event brought...

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....

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...

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...

Scholar’s Codex

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

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...

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...

Anna Nowokuńska-Maksymiuk receives DNA Paris Design Award

Dr. Paweł Starzec receives prestigious international Photobook Grant

Exhibition by SWPS University researchers at the University of Zaragoza

The renowned Spanish university is hosting an exhibition presenting the results of legal design research conducted by the Communication...

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...

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...

Algae salad and cricket flour. Who will reach for alternative protein foods?

Do dishes made of algae or insects have a chance of finding a place on our tables as alternative protein food (APF) choices? Why are some...

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...

"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...

Skills for the Future: European Student Development Seminar

Skills for the Future European Student Development Seminar About Apply The program is addressed to: Undergraduate (BA) and...

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...

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...

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 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 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,...

Professor Andreas Philippopoulos-Mihalopoulos: Performing Spatial Justice

Join us for a multimedia performance lecture by Professor Andreas Philippopoulos-Mihalopoulos from the University of Westminster. Our guest...

The Faces of Justice

The Faces of Justice Why Does Law Work Only When It Is Recognized? About Apply The program is addressed to: Undergraduate...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...