Institute of International and Security Studies

🎓 Professor Zdzisław Śliwa represented the Institute of International and Security Studies (University of Wrocław) at the international seminar “European Security Architecture in Times of Geopolitical Uncertainty: the French-Polish Perspectives”, held on 8 December 2025 at the University of Warsaw 🇪🇺🇵🇱🇫🇷

🛡️ Professor Śliwa participated as an expert speaker in a panel devoted to the impact of the war in Ukraine 🇺🇦 on EU security policy and took part in a round-table discussion with leading scholars and practitioners in the field of European and international security. His participation highlights ISMB’s active presence in high-level international discussions on contemporary security challenges 🌍

🎄 Santa Claus Day at the Faculty of Social Sciences! 🎅

We warmly invite all students and staff to join us for a festive event at the Faculty of Social Sciences UWraculty of Social Sciences.

📅 16 December 2025 (Tuesday)
🕐 1:00 pm CET
📍 ABC lecture halls, Institute of Political Science building

The programme includes:
• a Christmas quiz,
• group singing,
• festive treats,

And from 2:00 pm:
• a Christmas market in the hall of the Institute of Political Science,
• "Around the Christmas table" – an international integration meeting (quiz with prizes, writing letters to Santa) in the PuFa+ zone.

This is a great opportunity to meet, celebrate together, and enjoy the holiday atmosphere across our international community.

🎁 Everyone is welcome!

On behalf of the Faculty of Social Sciences and the Faculty Student Council, we are pleased to invite you to the Santa Claus Day, which will take place on 16 December 2025 (Tuesday) at 1 pm in the ABC lecture halls of the Institute of Political Science, University of Wroclaw building.

The event will be conducted entirely in both Polish and English.

Programme highlights:
- Christmas quiz,
- group singing,
- festive treats,
- Christmas market,
- "Around the Christmas table" – an international integration meeting around the festive table with writting a letter to Santa and quiz with prizes.

We warmly invite the entire Faculty of Social Sciences community to participate in the event. We look forward to celebrating Santa Claus Day together!

Rekrutacja UWr
Institute of Political Science, University of Wroclaw
Institute of International and Security Studies
Institute of European Studies, University of Wrocław
Instytut Filozofii Uniwersytetu Wrocławskiego
Instytut Socjologii Uniwersytet Wrocławski

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🎄Dear All, a christmas tree has been illuminated in front of the Institute of International and Security Studies and the Institute of European Studies, University of Wrocław building!

We invite everyone – students, staff and visitors, to join us in creating a festive atmosphere. Bring your own decorations and hang them on the Christmas tree. 🎀🎐
🎊Let it be a symbol of the WNS community!🎊

Wydział Nauk Społecznych Uniwersytetu Wrocławskiego
Institute of Political Science, University of Wroclaw
Institute of International and Security Studies
Institute of European Studies, University of Wrocław
Instytut Filozofii Uniwersytetu Wrocławskiego
Instytut Socjologii Uniwersytet Wrocławski

🧠 We are pleased to invite you to an online lecture titled “A Neuroscience Approach for Navigating Change through the Lens of Conflict”, which will take place on 17 December at 4:30 PM on Zoom.

🎓 The lecture will be delivered by Susan Levin, Instructor in the Negotiation and Conflict Resolution program at Columbia University’s School of Professional Studies, where she teaches on the complexity of conflict and change management.

BIO Susan Levin is an Instructor in Complexity of Conflict and Change Management in the Negotiation and Conflict Resolution program at Columbia University’s School of Professional Studies. She has extensive experience in teaching and training on conflict dynamics, change processes, and practical strategies for navigating complex organisational environments. Susan has presented her work, including the talk “A Neuroscience Approach for Navigating Change through the Lens of Conflict,” to various professional audiences, including the Association for Conflict Resolution – Greater New York Chapter. Her professional interests lie at the intersection of neuroscience, conflict resolution, and change management, with a focus on translating theory into accessible tools for practitioners and students.

See more details: https://sps.columbia.edu/person/susan-levin

Here is the link to the registration for this event: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=-b5xKxM7MkS19B9awieNDJ04mIa4mGRDq0thpqHcuuRUOEdXRFNDQUcyQ0REMU9EOEhZUEtHMklLWi4u

The lecture will be held online via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85890436508?pwd=tY2AZGdM9ZfHRt7FJoMUaynK2vpR70.1

Meeting ID: 858 9043 6508 Passcode: 609027

🌎 On 15 November, a delegation from the University of Wrocław took part in the European Master in Global Studies - EMGS Graduation Ceremony 2025 and the 20th anniversary celebration of the European Master in Global Studies in Leipzig. The event featured awards, graduate presentations, and the premiere of the film “20 Years of EMGS”.
🎓 The UWr delegation included Prof. Magdalena Ratajczak, Prof. Marek Wróblewski, Prof. Jarosław Jarząbek and Dr Marek Musioł.
📽 Anniversary film: https://youtu.be/_q1CGkYv-xQ

College of Europe in Natolin has the pleasure to invite students of the Institute of International and Security Studies at the University of Wrocław to online information meetings:

📅 Date: Friday 28 November or Wednesday 17 December
🕒 Time: 17:00
📍 Register: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=-uXW1nv_KUisOOS5y_eO-tI8LFee_DlHjcniK65oYRRUQkFONVlaSkVIQ05JSFZCWFA1SU9MQzg3Ni4u

Join us to learn more about:
• The new study track in European Security and Strategy
• Other available majors:
o EU Public Affairs and Policies
o The EU and the World
o The EU in the Wider Europe and its Neighbours
o European History and Civilization
• How the College of Europe in Natolin can prepare you for international careers
• Scholarships for Polish candidates by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Poland (and other scholarship schemes - over 70% of students receive financial support)
• Application process and tips for preparing a strong application (deadline: 14 January 2026)

About the College of Europe in Natolin:
The College of Europe, established on the initiative of the Hague Congress, dates back to 1949 and is the oldest postgraduate institute of European studies. After the end of the Cold War, in 1992 the College of Europe in Natolin began its mission to prepare students to think beyond disciplinary boundaries, beyond preconceptions, and to encourage them to build bridges and embrace a broader perspective on Europe.
Today, the College of Europe in Natolin examines Europe and its complex neighbourhoods, both facing significant external and internal challenges, among them security, which comes to the fore yet again.
Don’t miss this opportunity to explore how we can help you shape your future in European and international affairs. Join our community of 120 students from more than 30 different countries!
ℹ️ More on: www.coleuropenatolin.eu or in the online brochure.

🎓 We are delighted to announce the launch of the joint module “Disinformation as a Global Challenge: Women, Gender, and Identity under Fire of Fake Perception of the World,” developed by the Institute of International and Security Studies and the School of Politics, Security, and International Affairs (University of Central Florida).

Led by Dr Katarzyna Jędrzejczyk-Kuliniak (Uniwersytet Wrocławski) and Prof. Annabelle Conroy (University of Central Florida), the four-week program brings together 95 students from both universities to explore how disinformation affects gender, identity, and equality in global contexts.

📣 Join our Speaker Series – open to all:

🗓 Friday, Nov 14 | 6:00–7:30 p.m. CET
Dr Laura Piel Marín – Existing, Persisting, and Resisting: Othered Communities Online
🔗 Register: https://ucf.zoom.us/meeting/register/Rdoid4qjSMenjYQYTlL2kQ #/registration

🗓 Monday, Nov 17 | 6:00–7:30 p.m. CET
Dr Hande Özsan Bozatli – The Unseen Barrier: How Fake Narratives Undermine Women in Turkish and European Politics
🔗 Register: https://ucf.zoom.us/meeting/register/AKI3PvT0S3KvPrbULnZKwg #/registration

🗓 Tuesday, Nov 18 | 6:00–7:30 p.m. CET
Dr Brigita Miloš – Gendered Disinformation: How Online Narratives Shape Power, Credibility, and Belonging
🔗 Register: https://ucf.zoom.us/meeting/register/AKI3PvT0S3KvPrbULnZKwg #/registration

💡 All events are free and open to the public.

📅On 27 October 2025, the Institute of International and Security Studies at the University of Wrocław hosted Dr Roman Urban from Ambis University in Prague.
Dr Urban delivered a guest lecture for third-year National Security students entitled “Crisis Management in the Czech Republic.”

🇨🇿 During the session, students learned about the origins and specific features of the Czech crisis management and civil protection system, as well as about key documents, institutions, and their roles in the crisis management process.

🌍The lecture was organised within the Erasmus+ Teaching Mobility programme.

Text and photo: Anna Jagiełło-Szostak

🇪🇹 Dr hab. Andrzej Polus, Associate Professor at the University of Wrocław, took part in the “Pulse of Africa” programme produced by the Ethiopian News Agency (ENA). According to the editors, he is the first Polish expert to appear in this format.

🇪🇹 “Pulse of Africa” is a media platform that presents African perspectives on social, economic, and cultural development. The channel highlights ongoing transformations across the continent and gives space for African narratives to be communicated internationally.

🇪🇹 The interview focused on Africa’s position in the global system, development challenges and the role of international cooperation.

🇪🇹 Watch the programme at the link below:
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Equal Footing: Africa’s Rightful Place on the Global Stage – Insights from a Polish Scholar Pulse Of Africa (POA) English