Events
Professor Ágnes Birtalan’s Lecture
On May 14, the Department of Turkology, Mongolian and Tibetan Studies hosted Professor Ágnes Birtalan, a Mongolist from Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest. During her visit, the scholar delivered a lecture entitled “Bestarium Mongolicum” – Exploring Mongolian Animal Mythology in Religious, Cultural, and Political Branding.
The meeting was attended by members of the Department staff, including the Dean, as well as students of Mongolian and Tibetan Studies. Following the lecture, a lively discussion took place, during which audience members asked questions about the mythologization of animals in Mongolian culture and its significance in various religious, cultural, and political contexts.
Representatives of Mongolian and Tibetan Studies at the Cultural Day at the National University of Mongolia (MUIS) in Ulaanbaatar
On 1 May 2026, students of the Department of Turkic, Mongolian and Tibetan Studies at the University of Warsaw — Miron Wasilewski, Anita Chmiel and Paweł Szymański — currently completing their language internship in Mongolia, took an active part in the Cultural Day held at the МУИС-ийн Багш Оюутны Хөгжлийн Төв (Student and Faculty Development Centre of MUIS). The event was organised by the MUIS Development Centre, while the Polish booth was prepared thanks to the engagement of our students, in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Ulaanbaatar and with the support of Dr Anna Koział, lecturer of Polish at MUIS.
The Polish booth attracted around 150 visitors — mainly students, but also academic and administrative staff, as well as external guests. Participants could taste pierogi with buckwheat, potatoes, and onions (prepared by our students), Polish juices, and a variety of preserves from the Urbanka brand. Vegetable spreads, kimchi, and the classic Polish sweets Korsarze and Marynarze proved especially popular, disappearing within minutes.
Visitors also had the opportunity to take part in a short quiz about Poland, testing their basic knowledge of our country’s culture and geography.
Open Day at the University of Warsaw on April 18!
On April 18th, the University of Warsaw held an open day for applicants. Our staff conducted a demonstration lesson of the Mongolian language and an information meeting for those interested in studying with us.
Exhibition “Poland–Mongolia. 75 Years. Shared Heritage, Shared Perspectives” prepared by the Mongolists of the Faculty of Asian and African Cultures, University of Warsaw, at the Sejm of the Republic of Poland
Thanks to the courtesy and support of the Chair of the Polish‑Mongolian Parliamentary Group, MP Stanisław Gorczyca, an exhibition marking the 75th anniversary of Polish‑Mongolian diplomatic relations was opened on 14 April 2026 in the building of the Parliament of the Republic of Poland – Sejm.
The exhibition, developed by the staff and students of the Mongolian and Tibetan Studies Section, was included in the official programme of the visit of the Mongolian parliamentary delegation to Poland and constituted the culmination of the jubilee celebrations.
Contacts between our countries are exceptional and go back many centuries. Although a great distance separates us, we are united by mutual respect and friendship. Our nations have repeatedly faced similar historical circumstances, and the challenges of our geopolitical situation have forged a special bond between us.
The aim of the exhibition is to widely promote knowledge about the ties of friendship linking our states and nations, our shared history, and the individuals who contributed to building these relations.
We invite you to explore the exhibition – download the file.
Wystawa PL-MGL_75lat
Meeting and Book Promotion of “Wisdom in Exile” by Lama Jampa Thaye
On January 23, 2026, the Department of Turkology, Mongolian and Tibetan Studies, in cooperation with the Khyenkong Karma Kagyu Poland Association, organized a promotional event for the Polish translation of the book “Wisdom in Exile”, along with a meeting with its author, Lama Jampa Thaye — a British academic, historian of Tibetan religion (University of Manchester), and meditation master.
During the meeting, the author spoke about the origins of the book and presented the content of its individual chapters. He also answered questions from the numerous attendees.
At the conclusion of the event, participants had the opportunity to receive the author’s autograph in the promoted book.
In Dialogue with Asia and Africa – Scholarship that Connects Worlds.
An Exhibition Showcasing the Potential and Academic Achievements of the Faculty of Oriental Studies
On January 19, 2026, at 12:00 p.m., the ceremonial opening of an exhibition presenting the research and scholarly achievements of the staff of the Faculty of Oriental Studies took place in the gallery of the Kazimierzowski Palace at the University of Warsaw. The exhibition was prepared in cooperation with the UW Centre for Cooperation and Dialogue.
The vernissage was opened by the Vice-Rector for Research, Prof. Zygmunt Lalak, who, together with the Dean of the Faculty, Dr. hab. Agata Bareja-Starzyńska, Associate Professor, and Mr. Jacek Sztolcman, Head of the Centre, welcomed the guests. Among those present were Prof. Ewa Krogulec, Vice-Rector for Development; Prof. Sambor Grucza, Vice-Rector for Cooperation and Staff Affairs; Dr. hab. Adam Niewiadomski, Associate Professor, Vice-Rector for Doctoral and Legal Affairs; deans of the University of Warsaw; as well as many friends and staff members of the Faculty.
The vernissage was preceded by the annual meeting of first-year students with ambassadors of Asian and African countries, which enabled some of them to attend the exhibition opening. Among the distinguished guests was Her Excellency Ms. Oyundari Navaan-Yunden, Ambassador of Mongolia to Poland. Accompanied by the Dean and Mr. Byambaa Ragchaa, lecturer of the Mongolian language, she toured the exhibition, paying particular attention to the panels devoted to the research and achievements of the staff of the Department of Turkology, Mongolian and Tibetan Studies at the Faculty of Oriental Studies, University of Warsaw.
The panel describing the accomplishments of Mongolian and Tibetan studies scholars at the Faculty was prepared by Dr. Jan Rogala and Ms. Paulina Koniuch, M.A.