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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Vice Rector for Internationalization, Promotion, and Development, Prof. Michał Grąt, and the Vice Dean for Student Affairs of the English Division of the Faculty of Medicine, Dr. hab. Jacek Sieńko, participated in the educational mission “Study in Warsaw” to the United States. The Mayor of Warsaw, Rafał Trzaskowski, invited representatives of four Warsaw universities to take part. Together, they promoted studying in Warsaw among young people of Polish descent.
In 2025, 13 individuals were honored with Crosses of Merit, 15 with Medals for Long Service, and 41 with Medals of the Commission of National Education. The awards were presented by Dr. Tomasz Maciejewski, Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of Health, and Prof. Rafał Krenke, Rector of the Medical University of Warsaw, during the ceremony held on January 15 in the Janusz Piekarczyk Auditorium of the Didactic Center of our university.
The letter concerns cooperation aimed at establishing a joint doctoral school. The school will provide high-quality education across four tracks: medical sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, health sciences, and an international track. It is intended to enable the implementation of innovative research projects.
The cooperation concerns ensuring safety and countering threats on the premises of our university. On Friday, January 9, the agreement was signed by Prof. Marek Kuch, Vice Rector for Student Affairs and Education, and Junior Inspector Karol Wojtyła, Deputy Commander of the Police Central Counterterrorism Unit BOA.