Calendarium
Debate "He moved the Earth, and is he moving us today?"
WCC event
Astronomer Prof. Andrzej Strobel, historian Prof. Janusz Małłek and economist Prof. Damian Walczak will take part in the debate organised by the Toruń branch of the Polish Society of Amateur Astronomers and the Copernicus Library.
More information on: https://torun.pl/pl/debata-poruszyl-ziemie-czy-nas-dzisiaj-porusza
Lecture "Nicolaus Copernicus - a Great scientist and a Forgotten Man"
WCC event
Lecture by Prof. Krzysztof Mikulski in the Auditorium of the Copernicus Science Centre, which will address some of the more curious questions related to the astronomer's family biography.
More information on: https://www.kopernik.org.pl/ru/node/2125
Toruń Copernicus Meetings "De Revolutionibus. We Have It!"
WCC event
Another evening in the series of "Toruń Copernicus Meetings" organised by the Society of Friends of Toruń and the Copernicus Library in Toruń, this time dedicated to Nicolaus Copernicus' most important work.
More information on: https://ksiaznica.torun.pl/aktualnosci/1425-8-lutego-de-revolutionibus-mamy-to.html
"He moved the Earth" - international ex-libris competition organised to mark the 550th anniversary of the birth of Nicolaus Copernicus
WCC event
Olsztyn Public Library, award ceremony, first prize dr hab. Agata Dworzak-Subocz, NCU Prof.
Exhibition "Of All Books the Most Worthy of Reading ... around De revolutionibus"
WCC event
The exhibition, located in the Royal Hall of the Old Town Hall in Toruń, is devoted to De Revolutionibus and its later reception, including modern translations. Literary relics on display will be accompanied by a presentation of Copernican prints from the 16th to the 20th century.
More information on: https://www.torun.pl/pl/wokol-de-revolutionibus
University concert - "Music and the Cosmos" at the NCU Aula
WCC event
This year's University Day concert on 18 February, just a day before the 550th birthday of Nicolaus Copernicus, will take place in the NCU Aula. The concert, full of cosmic references, will be performed by the Toruń Symphony Orchestra under the baton of the Lithuanian conductor Dainius Pavilionis.
More information on: https://portal.umk.pl/pl/article/muzyka-i-kosmos
Inauguration of the World Copernican Congress
WCC event
The first event of the World Copernican Congress will be the inauguration in Toruń, which is scheduled for 19 February - the anniversary of the great astronomer's birth, which is also Nicolaus Copernicus University Day.
More information on: https://www.copernicus2023.com/inauguracja/
Exhibition in the "BO" Gallery
WCC event
Original billboard designed by students of the Department of Graphic Design of the NCU Faculty of Fine Arts, inspired by the person of Nicolaus Copernicus. The presentation in an open space in Toruń at the "BO" Gallery on the façade of the Faculty of Fine Arts building at 30/32 Sienkiewicza St. Curator: dr Piotr Florianowicz. Exhibition duration - about 3 months.
Celebration of the Nicolaus Copernicus University Day
WCC event
University Day celebrations to mark the anniversary of the birth of Nicolaus Copernicus.
Exhibition "Faces of Nicolaus Copernicus"
WCC event
The exhibition, in the form of outdoor posters will be opened in the courtyard between the NCU Aula and the Rectorate building.
The exhibition, curated by prof. Elżbieta Basiul (Faculty of Fine Arts, Research and Conservation Centre for Cultural Heritage) and dr Marek Rubnikowicz ( Kujawsko-Pomorskie Heritage Centre), presents the results of non-invasive conservation research on the most famous portrait of Nicolaus Copernicus held in the District Museum in Toruń.
Promotion of the book Nicolaus Copernicus Student Times
WCC event
Meeting with the author of the book Nicolaus Copernicus Student Times: Cracow, Bologna, Rome, Padua and Ferrara (1491-1503). Places - People - Books, prof. Marian Chachaj. This is the first study to focus holistically on Nicolaus Copernicus' student days.
National Festival of Scientific Experiments
WCC event
The National Chemistry Demonstration Festival has been organised since 2017 by the Student Chemists' Scientific Society at the NCU Faculty of Chemistry. It is a competition aimed at members of student chemistry societies active across the country. During the final competition, the best student chemists' scientific societies present their most effective chemical experiments in front of an audience and compete for the title of Champion of the Chemical Experiments. This year, after a two-year break, the 5th edition of this competition will take place on 17 March. During the Festival, 7 teams will be demonstarting their show experiments. The event brings together students from all over Poland and allows the public to observe extraordinary phenomena accompanied by amusing anecdotes in a pleasant atmosphere.
More information on: https://www.facebook.com/FePoCh.UMK
Exhibition "Revolution"
WCC event
Exhibition at the Wozownia Gallery under the curatorial care of the Niemiejsce Group (concept). Introductory text: Maciej Kwietnicki.
Nicolaus Copernicus' discovery described in De revolutionibus orbium coelestium - was hailed as a revolution. On the 550th anniversary of the birth of Nicolaus Copernicus and the 480th anniversary of the first edition of his Opus Magnum - On the Revolutions of the Celestial Spheres - we would like to ask the question: what might " the second Copernican Revolution" look like?
National Knowledge Competition on Nicolaus Copernicus Toruń 2022-2023
WCC event
The competition is aimed at children and young people from primary and secondary schools. Participants will present their knowledge and skills in various subjects: history, physics, geography, mathematics, astronomy and economics.
More information on: https://torun.pl/pl/ogolnopolski-konkurs-wiedzy-o-mikolaju-koperniku-torun-2022-2023
Lecture "Gdansk threads in the Biography of Copernicus"
WCC event
Lecture by prof. Krzysztof Mikulski at the Uphagen House Museum, which will explore the Gdansk threads in the biography of Nicolaus Copernicus.
21st Toruń Festival of Science and Arts "Five Centuries after Copernicus"
WCC event
The idea behind the festival, organised by Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, the Toruń Municipal Office and the Scientific Society in Toruń, is to popularise science and art among the citizens of the city and region. The popular science festival traditionally has its own theme or motto - this year's motto relates to Nicolaus Copernicus.
More information on: https://www.festiwal.torun.pl
Lecture "Nicolaus Copernicus - the Great Scientist and the Forgotten Man"
WCC event
Lecture by prof. Krzysztof Mikulski in the Magna Hall at the NCU Faculty of Theology which will address some of the more interesting questions relating to the astronomer's family biography.
Krakow events of the World Copernican Congress
WCC event
The proceedings of the Krakow section of the Congress will take place between 24-26 May 2023. Economists, philosophers and scholars of the history of these disciplines will meet in Krakow to hold debates as part of the Philosophy and Economics Section.
More information on: https://kopernik550.uj.edu.pl
Lecture "The Silesian Roots of Nicolaus Copernicus"
WCC event
Lecture by prof. Krzysztof Mikulski on the Silesian roots of the great astronomer will be delivered during the International Archives Day organised by the State Archives in Opole.
Copernicus Schools Rally
WCC event
A meeting of schools whose patron is Nicolaus Copernicus. Around 750 participants are expected to attend.
More information on: https://torun.pl/pl/zlot-szkol-kopernikanskich
The Olsztyn events of the World Copernican Congress
WCC event
The proceedings of the Olsztyn part of the Congress will take place between 21 and 24 June 2023. The sessions in Olsztyn will focus on the astronomer's biography, as well as museums dedicated to him.
16th Copernican Doctoral Seminar
WCC event
The event is aimed at doctoral students and young scientists from Polish scientific institutions. The 16th Copernican Doctoral Seminar is an interdisciplinary meeting of young scientists carrying out research in the disciplines of chemistry, physics, medicine, biology and life sciences. Participants will present their results in the form of a presentation or a poster, which will be evaluated by specialists from a given discipline. There is also an opportunity to publish an article in a scientific monograph published by the NCU Scientific Publishing House.
More information on: https://ksd.umk.pl/pages/main_page/
Lecture "Nicolaus Copernicus on the 550th anniversary of the birth"
WCC event
Lecture by prof. Krzysztof Mikulski during the 48th Meeting of Polish Physicists.
Exhibition "Mystery of the Sun. Copernicus, the Son of the Renaissance"
WCC event
An exhibition devoted to Nicolaus Copernicus will be held in the Old Town Hall in Toruń and will address the topic of Nicolaus Copernicus' early life.
More information on: https://torun.pl/pl/wystawa-misterium-slonca-kopernik-syn-renesansu
Exhibition at the "Re:" Gallery
WCC event
The exhibition of artistic posters inspired by the figure and the mottoes and ideas of Nicolaus Copernicus. The exhibition will be displayed in the windows of the Nicolaus Copernicus University Rectorate building (as part of the newly established 'Re:' Gallery, or as external posters in the yard between the NCU Aula and the Rectorate building. Curators: dr Piotr Florianowicz, dr hab. Nikodem Pręgowski, dr hab. Krzysztof Skrzypczyk, mgr Paweł Gojowy, mgr Jakub Sobczak.
41. Meeting of the Polish Astronomical Society
WCC event
The 41st Congress of the Polish Astronomical Society will also be held during the Copernican World Congress from 11-15 September 2023. In 2023, the Polish Astronomical Society will celebrate its 100th anniversary of its foundation.
More information on: https://www.pta.edu.pl
Eat like Copernicus!
WCC event
TRY DISHES PREPARED ACCORDING TO OLD POLISH RECIPES FROM 1540!
On the occasion of the 550th anniversary of the birth of Nicolaus Copernicus, Toruń chefs have reached back to recipes from the 16th century to present them in new interpretations. The Copernican menu is an invitation to celebrate the anniversary of the great astronomer's birth at a shared table. In the menus of selected Toruń restaurants, you will find the original titles of recipes from "Kuchmistrzostwo" [The Art of Cookery], a cookbook from around 1540. This exceptional historical source - the oldest Polish cookbook - was considered lost until recently. It was found, reinterpreted and complied by Prof. Jaroslaw Dumanowski, a historian from Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń.
We invite you to a unique meeting with Renaissance flavours!
WHERE CAN YOU EXPERIENCE THE TASTES OF CENTURIES PAST?
- Hotel Karczma Spichrz
- Restaurant Monka
- Restaurant Esencja
- Restaurant 4 Pory Roku
- Restaurant Hotel Filmar
More information on: https://kopernik550.umk.pl/en/registration-for-events/59
Exhibition "Of All Books The Most Worthy of Reading... Around De revolutionibus" by Nicolaus Copernicus
WCC event
On the occasion of the Year of Nicolaus Copernicus, which marks the astronomer's 550th birthday, the University Library in Toruń has prepared a jubilee exhibition entitled "Of All Books Most Worth Reading... Around Nicolaus Copernicus' De revolutionibus". The collection refers to the astronomical tradition before the Copernican Revolution and is devoted to "De revolutionibus" and its subsequent reception. The board exhibition, located in the passageway between the University Library and the Faculty of Economics and Management, shows 14 copies of the work's first edition (1543) from the collections of Polish libraries.
Exhibition "Nicolaus Copernicus on Philatelic Values"
WCC event
Presented in the lobby of the University Library, the exhibition consists of 21 display boards presenting a unique collection of philatelic values - stamps, FDC envelopes, postcards, occasional stamps and other philatelic artefacts related to the figure of Nicolaus Copernicus, including, among others, pre-war postcards. In addition to values from Poland, the collection on display includes an extensive collection from more than 70 countries from all over the world, on which the image of Nicolaus Copernicus has been used.
"Schools for Copernicus" - Exhibition of Works by Students Created on the Occasion of the 550th Anniversary of the Birth of Nicolaus Copernicus
WCC event
In tribute to the eminent Polish astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus and on the occasion of the celebration of the 550th anniversary of his birth, two highly inspiring activities aimed at school students of different educational levels were carried out. The "School of Copernicus' Friends" program and the 7th National Contest "Toruń with history for a friend" resulted in a unique exhibition of students' works that paid tribute to the astronomer and explored the history of his life and achievements. In connection with the occasion, they created birthday cards for Nicolaus Copernicus and printed on 3D printers buildings from cities visited by Nicolaus Copernicus..
Place: NCU, Collegium Humanisticum, Bojarskiego st. 1, room: hall
Inauguration of the Toruń part of Copernican World Congress
WCC event
The Toruń part of the World Copernicus Congress will be inaugurated on September 12 at 4:00 p.m. This ceremony will be available to the general public via online broadcast on the UMK TV channel on the YouTube platform. During the inauguration, lectures will be delivered by Fr. prof. Michał Heller and prof. Andrzej Udalski from the Astronomical Observatory of the University of Warsaw. We encourage you to participate in the event remotely.
More information on: https://www.youtube.com/live/bdf3hZH7IsM?si=KGvNDAypSLSszqHL
7th National Conference on Light Pollution
accompanying event of the WCC
Held periodically since 2013, the National Conference on Light Pollution addresses the impact of artificial lighting on our environment and ourselves.
The aim of the conference is to present the current state of knowledge and exchange experiences in the field of environmental pollution caused by artificial light and to discuss measures to mitigate its negative effects.
More information on: https://noc.edu.pl/okzs2023/
Ceremonial ending of the World Copernican Congress
WCC event
The closing ceremony of the World Copernican Congress will take place on September 15 at 4:00 p.m. The event will be available to the general public via online broadcast on the UMK TV channel on YouTube. During the ceremony, a lecture will be delivered by prof. Ewine van Dishoeck, former president of the International Astronomical Union. We encourage you to participate in the event remotely.
More information on: https://www.youtube.com/live/u_AeY4Ow8dA?si=J3TTo68NnyRk9lsG
Marek Żuławski. Painting from the Collection of the Nicolaus Copernicus University Museum
WCC event
On 15 September, as part of the World Copernican Congress, an exhibition "Marek Żuławski. Painting from the Collection of the Nicolaus Copernicus University Museum" will be opened at the "Znaki Czasu" Center of Contemporary Art in Toruń. This will be the largest presentation of the artist's works in Poland and worldwide to date, featuring over 250 pieces of art, most of which were donated to the Nicolaus Copernicus University by the artist's wife, Maryla Żuławska. The exhibition at the Center of Contemporary Art will include oil paintings, acrylics, serigraphs, ink drawings, lithographs, collages, sculptures, and memorabilia related to the painter.
65th Scientific Meeting of the Polish Chemical Society
WCC event
The 65th Scientific Congress of the Polish Chemical Society will be held in Toruń between 18 and 22 September 2023. This annual meeting of chemists is a high-level scientific event organised by the most important research centres in Poland. Topics include the presentation of the latest research achievements in chemistry in 14 sections and a panel discussion on cooperation between science and industry. The congress will provide an excellent opportunity for chemists from all over Poland to meet, exchange experience and scientific ideas, establish and maintain cooperation between research centres.