On April 7, 2025, for the thirtieth time, first-year students of the Faculty of Oriental Studies at the University of Warsaw met with representatives of diplomatic missions from Asian and African countries accredited in Poland. The event provides an opportunity for direct contact not only with diplomats but, above all, with representatives of Asian and African nations and cultures.

On March 27, 2025, a meeting took place at the Tyszkiewicz-Potocki Palace with the students from the Department of Japanese Studies in the Faculty of Oriental Studies at the University of Warsaw, who were selected for internships as staff for the Polish Pavilion at the World Exhibition (EXPO) in Osaka (April 13-October 12, 2025). The interns are Anna Fender, Szymon Góralski, Zofia Jakubiak, Alicja Kobiernik, Aleksandra Mąkólska, Zofia Piskorek, Gabriel Poplawski, Małgorzata Wysmyk, and Alicja Ziembińska.

We cordially invite you to the next lecture as part of the seminar “Art and Artistic Traditions of Asia and Africa,” organized by the Asian and African Art and Culture Workshop conducted by the Faculty of Oriental Studies at the University of Warsaw and the Polish Institute of World Art Studies. On April 8 (Tuesday) at 5:00 PM, a lecture by Dr. Agnieszka Kluczewska-Wójcik titled “Japonism and the Formation of Modern Japanese Art” will take place.

The Department of Iranian Studies of the Faculty of Oriental Studies of the University of Warsaw and Iran Embassy cordially invite you to an evening of Persian poetry and music on the occasion of the Nouruz holiday with the participation of Sara Derhami, performer of Persian poetry.

The Faculty of Oriental Studies of the UW cordially invites all those interested in learning about the cultures and languages of Asia and Africa to the booth and events organized during the University of Warsaw Open Day. The University of Warsaw Open Day will be held on 12th April on the Main Campus at Krakowskie Przedmieście. It is an excellent opportunity to get to know the university better: the offer of studies, admission rules, activities of student associations, voluntary centre, as well as cultural and sports teams.

The Dean of the Faculty of Oriental Studies at the University of Warsaw is pleased to invite all students, PhD students, student advisors, heads of departments and units, and all staff members of the Faculty of Oriental Studies to the Annual Meeting of the Foreign Diplomatic Corps Accredited to the Republic of Poland with First Year Students of the Faculty of Oriental Studies.

This inspiring event will take place on Monday, April 7, 2025, at 12:00 PM in the Assembly Hall of the Old Library, located at Krakowskie Przedmieście 26/28.

On 20 March, the Department of South Asia of the Faculty of Oriental Studies in collaboration with the Embassy of India in Poland organised a celebration of World Hindi Language Day (Vishwa Hindi Diwas 2025).

On behalf of the Archaeoorientalist team, we would like to invite you to a lecture by Dr. Tomasz Michalik (Centre for Mediterranean Archaeology UW), who, as part of Archaeoorientalist project, is researching cultural differences using eye-tracking. The lecture will be held on 8 April at 16:30 in the auditorium at 69 Hoża Street.

A key aspect of Prof. Aktota Raimkulova’s visit involved a meeting with Turkic Studies students at the Faculty of Oriental Studies. During this session, Prof. Raimkulova shared information about the foundation’s activities while highlighting the favorable position that ethnic Turkic minorities, such as Tatars and Karaites, have held in Poland for centuries. The students delivered presentations on Novruz celebrations across different Turkic nations, showcasing the holiday’s rich symbolism and varied regional traditions.

On March 14, 2025, during the official visit of the President of Mongolia to Poland, a ceremony was held to honor individuals who have been recognized for their significant contributions to the establishment, development, and cultivation of friendly relations between Mongolia and Poland.