The Best in Poland, Among the World’s Leading Universities – WMU’s Success in THE Rankings 2026
Wroclaw Medical University has confirmed its position as a leader of Polish higher education, maintaining the highest national ranking in the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026.In this year’s edition, the university was placed in the 501–600 band among over 2,100 assessed institutions, positioning it among the top 2–3% of universities worldwide and […]
First academic CAR-T therapy for lymphoma performed in Poland
In August 2025, the Wroclaw Medical University made history by administering the first academic CAR-T cells in Poland to a patient with aggressive lymphoma. The breakthrough procedure was carried out at the Department of Hematology, Cellular Therapy and Internal Medicine, marking a milestone not only for the University but also for the entire Polish healthcare […]
World authorities discuss the ethical legacy of anatomy under totalitarianism
On September 22, 2025, Wroclaw Medical University hosted the international session “Sites of Science, Scenes of Violence: Anatomy and the Nazi Past in Public Memory.” The meeting, held in the Department of Anatomy, was part of the University’s 75th anniversary celebrations under the motto “Past – Present – Future.” It combined keynote lectures with a […]
Record representation of Wroclaw Medical University in the World’s Top 2% Scientists Ranking
Wroclaw Medical University is proud to announce that 36 of our researchers have been included in the latest edition of the prestigious World’s Top 2% Scientists Ranking. This record-breaking achievement highlights the growing international impact of our scientific community and confirms the effectiveness of our research development strategy. The ranking, prepared annually by the team […]
A new dimension of empathy
Can empathy – a trait so crucial in medical professions – be supported with modern technologies? The answer is yes. This was examined in collaboration with the creators of the Empatyzer tool by Marta Grelowska, author of the first implementation-based master’s thesis completed at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Wroclaw Medical University. Modern medicine increasingly […]
Patent for an antifungal Drug
Researchers from Wroclaw Medical University have obtained a patent for a new pharmaceutical composition with fluconazole – a drug with antifungal properties. The invention covers the form and application of the active substance. It opens the way to more effective preparations to combat the growing number of infections that are increasingly resistant to available medicinal […]
Exhumations in Lviv completed
The remains of at least 31 Polish Army soldiers were recovered.
Wroclaw Medical University experts at the 34th Economic Forum in Karpacz
Representatives of Wroclaw Medical University took part in the 34th Economic Forum in Karpacz, engaging in discussions on innovation, academic autonomy, and public health. Their presence highlighted the university’s active role in the nationwide debate on the future of healthcare and medical education. Often referred to as the “Polish Davos,” the Economic Forum was held […]
Success of the HeartLink App Pilot
A year after launching the original HeartLink platform and app supporting the treatment of patients with advanced heart failure, the benefits of their use have been evaluated. The results of the pilot project conducted at Wroclaw Medical University (WMU) proved so promising that further expansion of the app with new functionalities is planned, and potentially […]
“Move the Heart” at Ed Sheeran’s Concert
Volunteers of the “Move the Heart” campaign taught Ed Sheeran’s fans how to give first aid in cases of sudden cardiac arrest. They showed that just a few simple steps can save a life – and that the involvement of bystanders in the first minutes is crucial for survival. For two days, Wrocław became Europe’s […]