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.
Director
Professor Wojciech Grabowski is a political scientist specialising in international relations, geopolitics and contemporary developments in Türkiye. He conducts research on political processes, security issues and Poland–Türkiye relations. As Director, he is responsible for strategic development, academic profile and international partnerships.
Coordinator
Berkay Altunbaş is a specialist in higher education and project management, focusing on designing and implementing Erasmus+ mobility and cooperation projects. He is also a former European Solidarity Corps Volunteer at the Cooperation and International Relations Office. As a Coordinator, he is responsible for day-to-day operations, event coordination, student engagement and communication, playing a key role in connecting Polish and Turkish communities.
The Centre is supported by a dedicated team of student volunteers from Poland and Türkiye who contribute to event organisation, communication and community-building activities.
The Centre supports interdisciplinary research and academic exchange related to Poland, Türkiye and their broader regional contexts.
Educational and student-oriented activities aimed at developing knowledge, skills and intercultural competence.
For students of the University of Gdańsk
For students from Türkiye
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 collaborate with cultural institutions, student organisations and international partners
to create a vibrant and inclusive space for cultural dialogue.
The University of Gdańsk will host the 2nd Forum of Rectors of Poland and Türkiye, which will take place on 8 May. The meeting of university authorities from both countries, dedicated to the development of academic cooperation, will be a continuation of the dialogue initiated during the first forum, which