Institute of European Studies at the Jagiellonian University in Krakow

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Institute of European Studies at the Jagiellonian University in Krakow

www.ces.uj.edu.pl

The Institute of European Studies at the Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Poland offers several interdisciplinary study programmes that allow observing and studying the rapidly changing European Union and Central and Eastern European region from a unique point of view.

23/12/2025

🎄 As the year comes to a close, we would like to pause for a moment and thank you for being part of the Institute of European Studies community.

🌍 This year has been shaped by curiosity, dialogue, cooperation, and shared effort - in lecture halls, during discussions, projects, travels, and everyday work that often happens quietly but matters deeply. It is thanks to our students, staff, partners, and friends that the Institute remains a place of open thought, international perspective, and genuine engagement.

🎀 We wish you a Christmas filled with calm moments, good conversations, and well-earned rest, and a New Year that brings inspiration, meaningful challenges, and new opportunities - academic and beyond.

✨May 2026 be a year of ideas that connect, plans that move forward, and collaborations that continue to grow.

Warm wishes,
Institute of European Studies

23/12/2025

Dear All,

📚 We warmly invite you to the January meeting of our book club, “I’ve Heard EU’ve Been Reading”. A new year is the perfect moment for reflection, and what better way to begin it than with a thoughtful book and good conversation?

📖 This time, we will be discussing “The Years” by Annie Ernaux.

Blending personal memory with collective history, “The Years” offers a unique literary portrait of post-war France and a meditation on time, identity, and how individual lives are shaped by social change. It’s a book that invites us to look back - and think differently about the present.

❄️ The winter break is the ideal time to slow down, curl up with a good book, and let reading do its quiet work. We hope this reflective season gives you space to read, think, and recharge before we meet again in January.

💬 As always, you’re very welcome to join us even if this is your first meeting. New voices and fresh perspectives are always appreciated.

🎁 Until then, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a peaceful, book-filled holiday season from all of us at the book club.

We look forward to seeing you in January and starting the year with a great discussion!

23/12/2025

🎉 We are proud to present the winners of the annual poster exhibition created by students of the Academic English course at the Institute of European Studies at the Jagiellonian University in Krakow, organised by Dr Karolina Czerska-Shaw and Ms Joanna Nowak.

🗳️ Visitors to the exhibition selected the best posters in several categories through a vote, and the competition was fierce!

👏 We would like to warmly congratulate the winners and everyone who took part in the competition, as well as those who came to discuss the posters and vote for their favorites.

🏆 Overall, Group 1: “Festivals as a Way of Presenting National Traditions” – Agata Dudek, Anika Paluch, Julia Janczy, Aleksandra Gaweł, Wiktoria Świdnicka
🏆 Overall, Group 2: “The Influence of Ancient Greece on the Modern World” – Antonina Połetek, Bartosz Wylęgała, Katarzyna Korzeniowska, Nadiia Kotsinska
🏆 Most Insightful. Group 1: “Who Wins the Nobel?” – Olga Stalony-Dobrzańska, Nikola Stalinger, Dawid Stępski, Kaja Biedrawa
🏆 Most Insightful. Group 2: “The AI War” – Patryk Wełna, Jędrzej Ziebura, Aleksander Kominek
🏆 Most Beautiful, Group 1: “Weird Food Traditions Across Europe” – Kateryna Serhiienko, Karina Mazhurovska, Emilia Filo, Sofia Monetti, Aleksandra Pieścik
🏆 Most Beautiful, Group 2: “The Housing Crisis in Spain” – Aleksandra Czajka, Gabriela Mazur, Maria Mazur, Ksenia Filipiak
🏆 Most Creative, Group 1: “In What Ways Did Legendary Creatures Influence Parenting Methods in the 16th Century?” – Małgorzata Wolf, Julia Breguła, Julia Banaszczyk, Wiktoria Wieczorek
🏆 Most Creative, Group 2: “How & Why the EU Shapes Our Wardrobe” – Maciej Szczepanek, Stanisław Hołubowski, Magdalena Ryszka, Maciej Olech

🎊 Congratulations!

📸 Photos: Monika Simpson

22/12/2025

📅 On 11 December, the Institute of European Studies at the Jagiellonian University in Krakow hosted the international conference “Past Lessons, Present Insights: Intergenerational Dialogue on the Holocaust” as part of the CERV programme: Memory Makers. Youth Driving the Future of Remembrance, led by Dr Agnieszka Gawlas-Zajączkowska from the Institute of European Studies.

👉 The conference addressed issues related to social groups persecuted during the Holocaust, including national minorities and sexual minorities.

🌍 The project is being implemented in cooperation with partners from France, Lithuania, Greece, and Ireland.

🔗 We invite you to visit the project website: https://memory-makers.eu/

🇪🇺 The project is funded by the European Union.

📸 Photos: Monika Simpson

16/12/2025

🎄On Friday, together with students from our English- and Polish-language programmes, we officially kicked off the Christmas party season!

🤩From a timed Kraków nativity-scene challenge (complete with passionate debates over which one deserved the top spot), to an ugliest Christmas sweater contest and – naturally – carol karaoke, there was no shortage of festive fun.

🥳Thank you to everyone who joined in and made it such a wonderful time. Once again, we were truly impressed by our students’ creativity – well done!

Photos: Monika Simpson

10/12/2025

🎄 Dear Students,

Following our Christmas tradition, we are excited to invite you to the Institute of European Studies Christmas Party for Students, Professors and Staff from both the Polish and English-taught programs! ✨🎅

📅 12 December (Friday)
⏰ 16:00
📍 Reymonta 4, room 015

Let’s enjoy some pre-Christmas time together! ❄️💫
We’ve planned a Christmas sweater competition (so wear your most festive one! 🧣🧑‍🎄), carol karaoke 🎤, Christmas snacks 🍪, and more!

To make the gathering even nicer, we kindly ask everyone to bring a small Christmas snack to share. No need for anything complicated! 🎁🥨

👉 Please fill in the form declaring your presence by Wednesday (10.12.2025):

https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=6yYO676_0keekOvSQm2867bzwvt9ndBFpswLUz4lgLpUN0hHUVNITFRHR1I1TEZETlJaRlI1N0wyVi4u&route=shorturl

We can’t wait to celebrate with you! ❤️🎄

10/12/2025

Dear All,

📚 We'd like to invite you to the next meeting of our book club, "I’ve Heard EU’ve Been Reading", which will take place on 12 December (Friday) at 3:00 p.m. in Room 010.

📖 This month we’re discussing Solaris by Stanisław Lem — a landmark novel that follows psychologist Kris Kelvin as he arrives on a space station orbiting the mysterious, oceanic planet Solaris. The planet’s living ocean begins to create physical forms drawn from the crew’s memories, forcing them to confront the parts of themselves they cannot escape. The book raises powerful questions about communication, guilt, and the limits of human understanding.

💬 Even if you weren't able to join previous meetings, you are very welcome to attend this one.

We look forward to seeing you there and sharing the discussion!

08/12/2025

🎄✨ With the help of our wonderful students, as well as our academic and administrative staff, we have officially decorated our Institute’s Christmas tree!

⭐️ We are now getting ready for our upcoming Christmas party — we will share the details in our next post.

📸 In the meantime, we’re happy to share a few photos from our festive preparations.

08/12/2025

🎓 We are delighted to share that this year, for the first time, we had the pleasure of organising a joint graduation ceremony for students of both our Polish- and English-language programmes at the Institute of European Studies at the Jagiellonian University in Krakow. The celebration took place at the end of November at the Faculty of International and Political Studies and brought together our wonderful community of students, families, and staff. 🌟

📸We are happy to share some photos from this memorable day.

🎉 Once again, our warmest congratulations to all our graduates! We wish you every success in your future paths and hope that the experiences gained at our Institute will stay with you for many years to come. 💙📚

Pictures by: Monika Simpson

04/12/2025

Are you a BA student in European Studies at the Jagiellonian University? 🇪🇺📚
Don’t miss this opportunity! ✨

👉 Apply for the BAES Winter School "Security Challenges for the EU in Turbulent Times" 🇪🇸
📍 Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain
📅 9–13 February 2026

⏰ Deadline for applications: 12 December 2025
🎓 12 scholarships available! 💸⭐

The Winter School offers an interdisciplinary approach, allowing you to explore complex issues from different perspectives:
🧠 political
💶 economic
🌱 environmental
👥 social

You’ll take part in:
📖 plenary lectures
🤝 group work
🎭 social events
🏛️ cultural visits
🚶‍♀️ guided tours of emblematic areas of Madrid

📩 Interested?
Send your CV and a short motivation letter to: [email protected]

🗓️ by 12 December 2025

Madrid is waiting for you! 🌆✈️🇪🇸

04/12/2025

We are happy to share the following announcement on behalf of the Jagiellonian University Student Ambassadors:

Dear Students,

After discovering America and Asia together, it’s time for our final journey – Europe! 🌍✨
We are excited to invite you to European Culture Day, the concluding event of our cultural meeting series. This is more than learning – it's an opportunity to share, connect, and celebrate diversity!

What’s waiting for you?
✅ Expert talk – dive into fascinating stories and facts about European culture!
📍 Institute of the Middle and Far East, aula 3.04 (3rd floor)

✅ Film screening: “Close” 🎬 – an award-winning movie that will stay with you long after the credits roll.
📍 Centre for Academic Support, Ingardena 6 (entrance from Oleandry 2A)

✅ Interactive quiz with prizes – challenge yourself and win some fun rewards!
📍 Institute of the Middle and Far East, aula 3.04 (3rd floor)

✅ Tasty refreshments – because good food brings people together! 😋🎉
📍 Centre for Academic Support, Ingardena 6 (entrance from Oleandry 2A)

📌 Please note that the number of spots is limited – register as soon as possible!
👉 Registration link: https://usr.uj.edu.pl/en/booking/b18f162e-f4f6-4868-b140-0b14b4ef538e

👉 Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DRtmjI_jUFi/?img_index=1

Let’s turn this day into a celebration of culture, curiosity, and community! 💙

See you on Friday!
Jagiellonian University Student Ambassadors

28/11/2025

📍 Utrecht, we’re here!
�Today and tomorrow you can find us at the Go Abroad Fair — ready to show you what studying at the Institute of European Studies at the Jagiellonian University in Krakow can mean for your future. 🇪🇺✨

Thinking about European Studies, International Relations, or study-abroad opportunities?
�Come by our stand, grab some materials, meet our team, and discover our international programmes.

📚 Your next academic adventure might start right here — see you at the fair ☺️
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