The seminar “Women in Diplomacy and Science in the Face of New Challenges in Polish Foreign Policy,” held on 26 November, marked the first event in a new series dedicated to the role of women in politics, science, and culture. The panel brought together experts and scholars who shared diverse perspectives and professional experiences.

As part of the project “Teaching About Europe: KNE UJ Lectures in Secondary Schools”, organised by the European Studies Student Association at the Jagiellonian University, students from our Institute have been meeting with pupils from the IV LO in Kraków to talk about the opportunities the European Union offers young people and to introduce them to the cultures and characteristics of different European regions.

On Saturday, 22 November, the Faculty of International and Political Studies hosted a heartfelt graduation ceremony for this year’s graduates of the programmes offered by the Institute of European Studies. Our graduates were accompanied by their families, and members of the Institute’s academic and administrative staff were also in attendance. We invite you to take a look at the photo gallery from the event!

We are delighted to announce the publication of 'The Collapse of the Bipolar World and the New Identity in Eastern Europe and Its Sub-Regions', edited by Kinga Anna Gajda (2026, Studies in Politics, Security and Society, Vol. 66).

During Dr Irina Tkeshelashvili’s lecture Strategic Communication & Volunteering, held on 28 November, we discussed how volunteering—from local initiatives to European traineeship programmes—can serve as a tool for strategic communication and a driver of meaningful social change.