Dariusz Niedźwiedzki is an associated professor of sociology and European Studies. He carried out research for over 20 years in the fields of identity, migration, ethnic regional and local politics, social and cultural changes in integrating Europe. He is one of the important authors of the European Studies curriculum in Poland. His previous teaching and research appointments include Oxford University, Université Montpellier IIII Paul Valéry, Kent University, University of Amsterdam and University of Leuven. His research interests cover contemporary migration processes in Europe, reconstruction of identity, social and cultural aspects of European integration, social and cultural aspects of transition in post-communist countries as well as the development of the idea of Europe.