The Polish-Turkish Studies Centre is an academic and cultural initiative established at the University of Gdańsk to promote cooperation between Poland and Türkiye across multiple fields.
The Centre operates at the intersection of research, education and cultural exchange, creating a dynamic environment where students, scholars and practitioners can engage in dialogue, share knowledge and develop joint initiatives.
Professor Wojciech Grabowski is a political scientist specialising in international relations, geopolitics and contemporary developments in Türkiye. He researches political...
Berkay Altunbaş specialises in higher education and Erasmus+ mobility and cooperation projects. He holds his primary position as a Specialist...
Anna Zadrożna (PhD, University of Oslo) is a socio-cultural anthropologist specialising in more-than-human studies, migration, and collective identity in Turkey...
Yasemin Çetiner-Słowikowska is a Turkologist (MA, Adam Mickiewicz University) and psychologist (MA, SWPS University), and has been teaching the Turkish...
Marcin Hofman, MA, is a PhD candidate at the Doctoral School of the University of Gdańsk, affiliated with the Faculty...
Dr Erdal Yıldırım is Assistant Professor of Social Studies Education at Aksaray University, Türkiye, and for 2026/27 a visiting lecturer in...
The Centre supports interdisciplinary research and academic exchange related to Poland, Türkiye and their broader regional contexts.
Our Centre is exploring a range of research and academic activities, such as seminars, lectures and research projects. These activities are currently in the preparation phase, and their scope and timing will be confirmed at a later stage. We will share updates on this page once activities are confirmed.
For students of the University of Gdańsk
Currently offered by the Foreign Languages Centre for exchange and full-time students
Accessible to the wider community
Sessions fostering mutual understanding
Activities bridging academic communities
Promoting cultural exchange and cooperation through a wide range of events and partnerships.
We aim to collaborate with cultural institutions, student organisations and international partners to create a vibrant and inclusive space for cultural dialogue.
On 31 October, the University of Gdańsk hosted the celebration of the 103rd anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic of Türkiye. Organised by the TURKUS Association and hosted by the Polish-Turkish Studies Centre, the event brought together a larger audience than ever before and marked the fifth time the
On 30 October 2026, the Polish-Turkish Studies Centre hosted the seminar Between Poland and Türkiye: Migration, Communities and Mutual Relations at the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Gdańsk. The event was organised in cooperation with the Regional Centre for International Debate in Gdańsk. The seminar brought together researchers and practitioners for
Today, 29 October, we celebrate the 103rd anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic of Türkiye. On this day in 1923, the Grand National Assembly declared the Republic, and Mustafa Kemal Atatürk became its first President. The Polish-Turkish Studies Centre warmly congratulates everyone celebrating this special day. Happy Republic Day!
