Stanisław Konopka Central Medical Library
Conference „Medical Knowledge Infrastructure. Libraries between data, algorithms and law”
On 23 April 2026, a conference on the challenges of modern medical information took place at the National Institute of Oncology in Warsaw. The event, organised by the Stanisław Konopka Main Medical Library (with the support of sponsors: PCG Academia and MOL), brought together experts from the fields of science, IT, and legal sciences. The event's agenda was divided into three main sections…
To heal the human body, knowledge of the entirety of phenomena is necessary... scientific conference
On 16 April 2026, the scientific conference „To treat the human body, knowledge of the entirety of phenomena is necessary. Health challenges, diseases and prevention throughout history” was held at the seat of the Tadeusz Manteuffel Institute of History, Polish Academy of Sciences, in the beautiful Joachim Lelewel Hall. After the ceremonial opening of the conference proceedings by the organisers, represented by Prof.
Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education in the Old Medical Book Department GBL
On Tuesday, 24 March 2026, the Old Medical Book Department of the GBL was visited by the Undersecretary of State for Science and Higher Education, Ms Karolina Zioło-Pużuk. State Secretary Ms Karolina Zioło-Pużuk holds a PhD in Humanities and worked as a researcher for several years at the University of Sheffield in the UK. As Vice-Dean for Student Affairs and Education…
Scientific Conference „To heal the human body, knowledge of the entirety of phenomena is necessary”: health challenges, diseases, and prevention throughout history.
The Centre for Postgraduate Medical Education, the Stanisław Konopka Main Medical Library in Warsaw, the Ludwik and Aleksander Birkenmajer Institute of the History of Science of the Polish Academy of Sciences, and the Tadeusz Manteuffel Institute of History of the Polish Academy of Sciences have the honour of inviting you to attend the proceedings of a scientific conference, which will take place on 16 April 2026 at the premises of the Institute of History of the Polish Academy of Sciences at Rynek...
Memorandum of Understanding between GBL and the Military History Bureau
The Military Historical Office of General of the Army Kazimierz Sosnkowski hosted a ceremony for the signing of a cooperation agreement with the Stanisław Konopka Main Medical Library in Warsaw. The document was signed by: The cooperation will allow for the exchange of experiences and joint actions to support the development of both institutions.
Opening of the Main Reading Room of the Main Medical Library at the Orthopaedic College in Otwock
In the newly opened Collegium Orthopaedicum – a modern scientific and didactic centre operating at the Adam Gruca Independent Public Clinical Hospital of the Medical Centre for Postgraduate Education in Otwock – there is also a place for the Main Reading Room of the Main Medical Library. The new space has been prepared with doctors, medical staff, residents, and all people interested in medical literature in mind…
Behind the scenes of the 35th anniversary celebrations of the Supreme Chamber of Nurses and Midwives
On the occasion of the upcoming 35th anniversary of the NIPiP, a unique film was created in collaboration with the Central Medical Library, the filming of which took place at our headquarters in Jazdów. It is to Jazdów that we will soon be able to invite visitors to explore the history of medicine together and discover its fascinating secrets. The task of the Supreme Chamber of Nurses and Midwives...