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The official inauguration of the 2025/2026 academic year will take place on Friday, October 3, at 10:00 a.m. in the Main Library of the University of Gdańsk. The event, held under the patronage of Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz – Witkacy – will bring together the entire academic community.

Library users and those wishing to make use of the study spaces are welcome from 1:00 p.m., after the conclusion of the ceremony. Until then, readers are encouraged to visit nearby specialist libraries, which will remain open as usual.

Last Thursday, 25th of September, a special meeting was held at the Main Library of the University of Gdańsk, which brought together many guests from the academic community. The event was attended by librarians from the Main Library and specialist libraries, the former director of the University of Gdańsk Library, Ms Grażyna Jaśkowiak, and the Vice-Rectors of the University of Gdańsk, Prof. Wiesław Laskowski and Prof. Ewa Szymczak.

Dear Readers! From 1st of October 2025, we will return to the regular opening hours of the University of Gdańsk Library. The University Library will be available to you during the following hours:
 

We are delighted to share that staff members of the University of Gdańsk Library have been recognized on the prestigious list of EOSC Poland experts! The expert group features representatives from the Research Data Management and Open Science Department:

• Agnieszka Wasilewska
   
• Agnieszka Kranich-Lamczyk
   
• Zbigniew Ruszczyk

This honor not only acknowledges their expertise and dedication but also emphasizes the increasing importance of the University of Gdańsk Library in advancing open science and research data management.

Dear Readers,
We would like to inform you that our book locker is working again. We have introduced new software that allows you not only to collect your ordered books, but also to return them to the selected locker and check your account balance. 

We apologise for the fact that the implementation and testing work took so long.

If you have any difficulties using the book locker, please contact the librarians who process your orders (desk on the first floor, next to Selfcheck).

Dear Readers,
we are delighted to announce that our Green Haven  has been given a facelift – we have furnished it with comfortable and varied garden furniture, which creates a unique, relaxing atmosphere.

The terrace now features comfortable rocking chairs, corner sofas, tables that can be arranged as needed, and large, fold-out umbrellas that provide pleasant shade on hot days.
It is a space where learning meets relaxation, and a moment spent on the terrace can become the best moment of the day. 📚✨

Long holiday reading list? Borrow an e-reader from the University of Gdańsk Library. 

The holidays are the perfect time to catch up on your reading. If you have a dozen or even dozens of titles on your reading list, the weight of these books can be a problem. This is where the University of Gdańsk Library comes to the rescue!

The UG Shop, run by the University of Gdańsk Development Foundation, has acquired a new, original promotional spot produced in collaboration with the UG Film and Documentary Production Centre and the Neptun TV Study Circle.

Filmed using drones, the footage shows the daily routine of shopping at the UG Shop from an unusual aerial perspective - from the students' exit from the tram, through the journey to the UG Library, to the shop's interior. The film impresses with its modern shots and natural dynamics.

Need a break from classes, projects, and the never-ending “I’ll submit it soon”?

We’ve got just the thing. On May 30th, the University of Gdańsk campus turns into a chill zone with barbecue, live music, inflatable games, and good vibes all around.
 

WHAT’S HAPPENING?

– Grill & food zone – tasty bites galore.

– Live concerts – music to lift your spirits.

– Scavenger hunt – explore campus and win prizes.

– Kids’ attractions & inflatables – family-friendly fun or a nostalgic trip.

The University of Gdańsk Knowledge Base has been adapted to enable the deposit of research data files. We encourage you to deposit your research data in our institutional repository. The repository complies with the 5-star Open Data and FAIR Data standards, integrates with DataCite, and is indexed by OpenAIRE. Additionally, the repository is registered in Re3Data, OpenDOAR, and FAIRsharing databases.