Kaleidoscope of 100 years – celebrating 100 years of Polish independence

28.02.2018

The year 2018 marks the celebration of the 100th anniversary of Poland gaining independence. The Medical University of Gdańsk wishes to use this unique opportunity to show all the changes that took place in Polish science, particularly in those fields that are close to our hearts – namely, medicine and pharmacy. This month we would like to launch a series of events called „Kaleidoscope of 100 years”, which will introduce key moments, significant achievements and important people in the history of the Medical University of Gdańsk. The following presentation shows the first opening ceremony of the academic year in the then called Doctors’ Academy on February 2nd, 1946. Records from historical archives have been added: film footage as well as memorable documents and photos, which perfectly illustrate this event.

Marek Bukowski from the MUG Museum and Joanna Śliwińska, university spokesman, are in charge of this project, with the cooperation of the Main Library, Department of Foreign Languages, university Archives, Information and Promotion Unit and the Tadeusz Tylewski Choir of the Medical University of Gdańsk among others.