The Polish–Dutch Cultural Association (PNKV) is an organisation operating in the Netherlands since 1980, which for more than 40 years has promoted Polish culture among Poles and the Dutch, and supports Polish–Dutch integration through the organisation of cultural events, concerts, exhibitions, social and recreational activities.

An ethnographic institution of regional significance, the Museum of Folk Culture in Kolbuszowa is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the cultural heritage of the Lasowiak and Rzeszowiak communities. Its collections offer a rich portrayal of traditional rural life, showcasing historic wooden architecture, artisanal crafts, folk attire, and a range of material and spiritual heritage. The Museum also undertakes extensive educational and research activity, engaging diverse audiences with the history and cultural traditions of the region.

On 26 January, Professor Kinga Anna Gajda and Professor Tadeusz Kopyś signed a partnership agreement on behalf of the Institute of European Studies with the Centre for the History and Culture of Roma in Oświęcim. The Centre, a cultural institution, is dedicated to researching, documenting and promoting knowledge about the history, culture and heritage of Roma communities in Poland. It undertakes educational, curatorial and community‑focused activities, highlighting the centuries‑long presence of Roma in the region, their rich cultural traditions and the tragic chapters of their past, including the Romani Holocaust.

On 28 January 2026, Dr Tadeusz Kopyś gave a lecture to students from the 5th Secondary School, a long‑standing partner of the Institute of European Studies. Although centred on the 1956 Hungarian Revolution, the lecture also touched on broader aspects of Hungary’s twentieth‑century history. After the talk, Dr Kopyś answered numerous questions from the students. We would like to thank everyone involved for an inspiring and engaging session!

The CKiB is a local government cultural institution operating within the Dębica Commune, open to residents and art lovers alike. Its mission is to offer a broad range of artistic, educational and workshop events that bring the community together and enrich the region’s cultural life.