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.

The Faculty of Oriental Studies is pleased to acknowledge the publication of the book “Obstacles to Democracy in Sub-Saharan Africa” written by dr. Nagmeldin Karamalla-Gaiballa. Prof. Agata Bareja-Starzyńska, Dean of the Faculty of Oriental Studies, extends her congratulations to the author on behalf of the Faculty. This book provides a detailed analysis of the factors contributing to the difficulties faced by democratic systems in sub-Saharan Africa, with a specific emphasis on the Republic of Sudan.

This book analyses the failure factors of democratic experiences in Sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on the Republic of Sudan. Through historical comparisons, it aims to further our understanding of democratic African state formation in the aftermath of colonialism, the impact of military coups on undermining democracy in sub-Saharan Africa, the formation and structuring of political parties in the region, and the failures and successes of popular revolutions in establishing good governance. To do so, the author weaves a portrait of the current state of democratic governance in Sudan and the broader sub-Saharan region by threading primary data analysis, such as expert interviews and surveyed participants of the Sudanese revolution, along with their personal reflections and observations on life lived in Sudan. Arguing that the nation is in a state of political crisis, the book posits that Sudan marks a potent example of failing democratic institutions in sub-Saharan Africa in the post-colonial era. For further information, please refer to Springer Nature Link

On January 30-31, 2025, the Department of Ancient Near Eastern Studies at the Faculty of Oriental Studies hosted an international group of specialists in New Babylonian economic and administrative texts as part of the DigEanna grant project, directed by Prof. Margaret Sandovich of the Faculty of Oriental Studies.