Equality Observatory

The Equality Observatory provides a platform for collecting, analyzing, and sharing data on equality and diversity at the University of Warsaw. Its goal is to support efforts to create an academic environment based on respect for differences, counteract discrimination, and strengthen equality policies.

On the website, you will find:

• statistical analyses presenting the gender representation of various groups within the academic community,
• research results on the experiences of students, doctoral candidates, and staff,
• reports and most important publications presenting the situation of various groups in the academic community.

Statistics and reports

• Gender at UW in numbers – a compilation of data on gender representation in various groups of the University
  • Gender structure of students at the University of Warsaw
  • Gender structure of employees at the University of Warsaw
  • Gender structure in the management staff of the University of Warsaw
• Equality education in numbers – a compilation of data on participation in equality courses and trainings conducted at the University of Warsaw. A detailed description of the courses offered can be found here.

Research

• Equality at UW (2019) – Equal treatment on the basis of gender – a report from the UW community survey
• Equality at UW (2024)
  • Equal treatment on the basis of gender – a report from the UW community survey
  • Conclusion from the qualitative study
• Being a parent at UW – in preparation

Library

The “Library” section contains a collection of key publications, materials, guides, reports, and legal acts related to equality, diversity, anti-discrimination, and sexual harassment in academia. These documents were prepared both at the University of Warsaw (e.g., reports, recommendations, and guides) and outside the UW (e.g., guides, dictionaries, and international publications).

Most important publications (available in Polish):

• Annual reports of the Rector of the University of Warsaw – approved by the University Senate, contain a calendar of key events in a given calendar year, statistical data, and information on the program offerings, the recruitment process, scientific development, cooperation with the social and economic environment, and international partners, as well as the university’s finances and investments.
  • For 2024
  • For 2023
  • For 2022
• Sytuacja społeczna osób LGBT w Polsce (2021) – The Social Situation of LGBT People in Poland (2021) –  a report prepared by the University of Warsaw Center for Research on Prejudice on behalf of the Campaign Against Homophobia.
• Oddzielone, oddzieleni (2021) – Separated (2021) – a research report on the situation of LGBTQ people studying at the University of Warsaw, prepared by the Queer University of Warsaw student group.
• Rodzice na Uniwersytecie (2019) – Parents at the University (2019) – a report summarizing a project conducted at the University of Warsaw, implemented as part of the first edition of the University of Warsaw Participatory Budget. It presents the situation and problems of university employees, staff, and students who have children.