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Professor Michał Grąt leads the List of One Hundred 2025 – the most influential people in Polish medicine and healthcare
In the latest edition of the prestigious List of One Hundred ranking, ten representatives of our university, including Professor Michał Grąt, were featured. This is yet another time the plebiscite committee has recognized the achievements and positive impact of WUM representatives on the development of medicine and healthcare in Poland.
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The Medical University of Warsaw and the Swiss Institute of Allergy and Asthma Research Join Efforts to Support Children with Allergic Diseases
The Swiss Institute of Allergy and Asthma Research (SIAF) is one of Europe’s leading research centres specialising in allergy and immunology. The newly established collaboration between the Medical University of Warsaw (WUM) and SIAF marks an important step towards more precise diagnostics and personalised treatment for children affected by allergies and asthma.
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Professor Jan Szmidt, the President of the Conference of Rectors of Academic Schools in Poland in 2016-2020, has passed away
It is with deep regret that, on 3 February 2026, we received the news of the death of Prof. Jan Szmidt, PhD, DSc, Eng., Doctor Honoris Causa, the Rector of the Warsaw University of Technology in 2012-2020, the President of the Conference of Rectors of Academic Schools in Poland in 2016-2020, and a Honorary President of KRASP in 2020-2024.
A speaker delivering an address during the ceremony marking the 100th anniversary of the WUM Faculty of Pharmacy, set against a backdrop of historical displays and showcases with university memorabilia.
We Have Launched the Celebrations of the 100th Anniversary of the Faculty of Pharmacy
Exactly one hundred years after the publication of the regulation of the Minister of Religious Affairs and Public Education establishing the Faculty of Pharmacy as an independent academic unit, an exhibition entitled “One Hundred Years of the Faculty of Pharmacy of the Medical University of Warsaw, 1926–2026” was opened at the University on 29 January 2026. An extraordinary meeting of the Faculty of Pharmacy Council was also held. In this way, we officially launched the anniversary celebrations, which will continue until June 2026.
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Undersecretary of State visited the Department of Palliative Medicine at MUW
This is a very unusual place. Here, palliatively-treated patients may pass away with dignity, and their needs, not only physical, but also mental and spiritual ones, are noticed and met. Katarzyna Kęcka, Undersecretary of State in the Ministry of Health visited the Department of Palliative Medicine at MUW, talked to the patients, staff, and volunteers who help care for the sick. The visit was an opportunity to take a closer look at how such a department operates on a daily basis and what challenges it has to face.
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Unveiling of a commemorative plaque dedicated of Professor Andrzej Iwo Dobrzański
Professor Andrzej Iwo Dobrzański was a graduate, friend and donor to our university. During the unveiling of the commemorative plaque, the ribbon was removed by: Anthony Dobransky (son), Prof. Rafał Krenke, the Rector of MUW, Prof. Marek Krawczyk, the Rector of MUW in the years 2008-2016.
A child is putting a coin into the colourful collection can of the 34th Grand Finale of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity, held by an adult
We played for WOŚP and children’s tummies
The 34th Finale is behind us. This year, the Orchestra played to improve the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases in the youngest patients. And we played along with it. Once again, we organized the "MUW Community for WOŚP" campaign and collected funds for the purchase of necessary medical equipment.
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60 years since the first successful kidney transplant in Poland
The procedure was performed in 1966 by specialists from the Medical Academy in Warsaw (today: the Medical University of Warsaw). On January 26, on the anniversary of the first successful kidney transplant, we celebrate the National Transplant Day. After 60 years, our University Clinical Center is the largest transplant center in Poland and Europe.
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MUW in THE World University Rankings by Subject 2026
Our university has once again been ranked among the best universities in the world according to THE World University Ranking – one of the most respected university rankings. This year's list by Subject 2026 classified MUW in the "Medical and Health" area. Our university scored 22.9-28.1 points and we reached the position 801-1000.
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We celebrated the success of PhD and habilitated doctor graduates
On January 16, in the presence of university authorities, guests, as well as families and friends, 128 individuals received their diplomas, marking the successful completion of their doctoral and habilitation proceedings at the Medical University of Warsaw.