The idea of Polish “Orientalness” – a researcher’s story of Islam in Poland

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Department: IRO
The workshop in brief:

The International Relation Office organized a workshop under the title The idea of Polish “Orientalness” – a researcher’s story of Islam in Poland on January 8th, 2019. The workshop was presented by Dr. Karolina Rak who is also part of the Middle East and North Africa Department at the Institute of the Middle and the Far East.

Dr. Karolina Rak with prof. Adam Jelonek has been welcomed by President, Vice Presidents, and Director of International Relations Office. Before the program, a short, small meeting has been taken placed in the President office. During this short meeting, brief information has been given Dr. Idris Hadi about Tishk International University (TIU), its collaboration with Poland universities and its achievements.

The program has started with the welcome speech of Dr. Hawraman Ail (lecturer in IRD department). Then, Dr. Karolina Rak has given a presentation about “Orientalness” – a researcher’s story of Islam in Poland, It was a very fruitful presentation. The end of the program, Dr. Karolina Rak has given answers to the students and academicians’ questions.

Number of participants: 60

Date and time: 8th January 2019 – 14:00
Place: Education Building – room no. #302 – TIU  
Session topics: 

  • A researcher’s story of Islam in Poland.
Presenters names and affiliations:

  • Dr. Karolina Rak, part of the Middle East and North Africa Department at the Institute of the Middle and the Far East. 
  • Prof. Adam Jelonek, director of the Institute of the Middle and Far East of the Jagiellonian University.