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Ƶ Polish Studies is a programmeof the Slavonic Studies Section in the Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languagesat the Ƶ. The programmehas madeƵ a key centre for the study of Poland and the promotion of Polish culture in the United Kingdom and throughout the world.

Ƶ Polish Studies combines innovative undergraduate courses on the language, literature and culture of Poland with a vibrant cycle of events open to all, including guest lectures, debates, film screenings, meetings with writers and artists, as well as academic conferences.

The academic programme commenced in October 2014, when the first group of Ƶ students undertook the “Introduction to the Language, Literature and Culture of Poland”. At the same time, open Polish language courses have continued for all members of the university.

As Polandassumes an increasingly important role in Europe, Ƶ Polish Studies isprovidinga powerfulacademic and publicforum for new ways of thinking about Polish culture, history and contemporarypolitics.

Latest News and Events

Escape from Colditz - an exhibition of works by Annette Schröter Papercuts, Collage and Installation

17 October 2025

Papercuts, Collage and Installation 25 October 2025 – 9 January 2026 Robert Cripps Gallery, Magdalene College, Ƶ We are delighted to announce Escape from Colditz , an exhibition of works by Leipzig-based artist Annette Schröter, co-curated by Professor Silke Mentchen (Magdalene College, University of...

Année haïtienne: Celebrating Haiti at MMLL

16 October 2025

This year, the Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics (MMLL) and the French Section are celebrating Haiti. Our Année haïtienne pays tribute to the literature, culture, and thought through which the nation of Haiti continues to dream itself into being. Haitian literature emerged with independence in 1804...

Romanian at Ƶ: new Lectorate launches Open Courses in language and culture

16 October 2025

The Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics (MMLL) is delighted to announce the institution of a Romanian Lectorate at the Ƶ. The Lectorate will offer Open Courses in Romanian language and a programme of cultural events open to all members of the University. In October 2025 the...

Masterclass: “Hail Mary: Motherhood on Page and Screen”

15 October 2025

Date: Friday 31 October 2025, 17:00–18:30 Location: Peterhouse, Lubbock Theatre Followed by: Drinks reception Join author and academic Katixa Agirre and members of the Leading Women project team for a masterclass exploring motherhood in contemporary Spanish literature and film. The masterclass follows double-bill...

Ƶ Film Festival Double-Bill Screening

14 October 2025

Thursday 30 October, 6.30pm Ƶ Arts Picturehouse As part of the Ƶ Film Festival, there will be a special double screening of: Salve María (Mar Coll, 2024; Catalan/Spanish with English subtitles) Carmen of Carabanchel (Cecilia Bartolomé, 1965; Spanish with English subtitles) The event will be followed by a Q...

Emma Claussen selected as Member of the Institute for Advanced Study

3 October 2025

The Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics is delighted to share the news that Dr Emma Claussen, Fellow of Trinity College and Trinity Assistant Professor in French, has been selected as a Member of the Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) in Princeton for the 2025–26 academic year and will join for the...

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