Book promotion

Book promotion

We warmly invite you

to a special meeting dedicated to a recently published, original and exceptionally engaging book entitled:

ROMANTYZM w dyskursach pedagogiki kultury.

(publisher: Difin)

The authors of this publication are renowned professors from Polish universities, including the University of Warsaw, the Maria Grzegorzewska University, and the Polish University Abroad (PUNO) in London, as well as Polish-British journalists, students, and teachers.


The book encourages reflection on how the great tradition of Romantic culture is understood today and explores various contemporary ways of engaging with it. During the meeting, we would like to present the fascinating diversity of topics addressed in the volume and invite you to join a discussion inspired by the publication.

We invite you

on Monday, April 14 at 4:00 PM

Lecture Hall, Polish University Abroad (PUNO), POSK, Londyn

Projekt Guardian

Projekt Guardian

🇬🇧 Research Visit Report

Delegation of Researchers from Palacký University in Olomouc to PUNO – Polish University Abroad in London

Project GUARDIAN – Growing online: how to protect our children in the digital world?
📅 March 10 – April 6, 2025
📍 London, United Kingdom


🧭 Overview

Between March 10 and April 6, 2025, the Polish University Abroad (PUNO) in London hosted a research delegation from Palacký University in Olomouc (UP), Czech Republic, within the framework of the MSCA Horizon Europe-funded GUARDIAN project.

This visit was part of the staff exchange programme designed to support collaborative research and knowledge transfer on the subject of sharenting – the digital exposure of children by their parents. The visit focused on the intercultural dimension of children’s rights, privacy, and digital safety, especially in migrant communities.

🏛️ PUNO as Host Institution

PUNO played a crucial role in coordinating, supporting, and facilitating the research activities throughout the visit. The institution provided:

  • Meeting spaces at Ellipse House and PUNO headquarters,
  • Access to cultural and educational institutions in London,
  • Support from experts in pedagogy, psychology, and intercultural studies,
  • Public engagement opportunities with the Polish diaspora and youth organizations.

PUNO’s infrastructure and commitment ensured the success of this cross-sectoral and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Key Outcomes

  • Draft version of an intercultural questionnaire on children’s digital safety completed.
  • Initial data collected from educators, parents, and students in Polish migrant contexts.
  • Strengthened cooperation between Czech and British partners within the GUARDIAN consortium.
  • Development of dissemination strategies, including school outreach and academic publications.
  • Enhanced visibility of PUNO as a center for intercultural and diaspora-oriented research

🤝 Partners Involved

  • Palacký University in Olomouc – Department of Technical Education and Information Technology
  • Polish University Abroad (PUNO) – Faculty of Humanities Sciences
  • POSK – Polish Social and Cultural Association
  • Polish School at the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in London

🔗 Project Information

GUARDIAN Project Acronym: 101182798
Funding Scheme: MSCA Staff Exchanges (HORIZON-MSCA-2023-SE-01)
Coordinator: University of Silesia in Katowice
Partners: Czech Republic, Poland, Kenya, United Kingdom

🌐 Read more about the project
📩 Contact: Dr. Agnieszka Szajner – Vice-Dean of PUNO, agnieszka.szajner@puno.ac.uk

Report from the Symposium

Report from the Symposium

Symposium “Old and New Jazz Education – Listening, Teaching, Learning, and Creating”

The Department of Culture and Music Education at the Polish University Abroad (PUNO) successfully organized the first in a series of symposia dedicated to jazz education, held on October 20, 2024, under the theme “Old and New Jazz Education – Listening, Teaching, Learning, and Creating.” The symposium brought together scholars and music practitioners from Poland and abroad, creating a space for interdisciplinary knowledge exchange and discussion on contemporary challenges in jazz pedagogy.

Purpose and Themes

The aim of this event was to create a platform for discussing the evolution of jazz education, which – as noted during the presentations – requires special attention in times of dynamic technological and cultural changes. The symposium laid a solid foundation for future meetings, focusing on contemporary trends and the future of jazz teaching. The first edition concentrated on the history of jazz and jazz pedagogy, giving participants the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the origins of this musical form and the educational methods associated with it.

As the symposium organizer, Mr. Leszek Kulaszewicz (PUNO), emphasized, “Understanding the past of jazz education is crucial to effectively facing the challenges of the present and future.”

Speakers and Presentations

Among the speakers were renowned specialists from various academic centers who shared their research and experiences. They included:

  • Dr. Agnieszka Szajner (PUNO): “The Pulse of Jazz: The Role of Music Education in the Intellectual and Creative Development of a Child,” discussing the specific impact of jazz education on children’s development.
  • Prof. Monika Zytke (Pomeranian University in Słupsk): “The Roots of Jazz,” presenting the historical and cultural roots of jazz.
  • Dr. Agata Kubiak-Kenworthy (University of West London): “When Chord Charts Fail,” addressing the theoretical challenges in teaching jazz.
  • Mr. Aneta Witosz (PUNO): “The Role of Ear Training in Jazz Education. History, Present, and Future,” discussing the development of ear training methods and content.
  • Dr. Marta Radwan (Brunel University London): “The Role of Harmonic Singing in Teaching the Jazz Idiom,” detailing the evolution of jazz choirs and vocal ensembles in the context of harmonic awareness among vocalists and arrangers.
  • Dr. Joanna Gorczyca (Independent Researcher): “Jazz Vocalism in a Historical Perspective – Education and Aesthetics,” outlining the development of jazz vocal aesthetics.

Discussion and Conclusions

The symposium concluded with a summary presentation by Mr. Leszek Kulaszewicz (PUNO) on “Jazz Education from the So-Called Street to the So-Called Academy,” and a moderated discussion led by the distinguished jazz history specialist Dr. Grzegorz Piotrowski (University of Gdańsk). His opening and closing remarks intriguingly presented the dynamic process of professionalizing jazz education and raised many important questions about its future.

As noted in the discussion, jazz education is constantly evolving, adapting to cultural and technological changes, but it also requires a responsible and conscious approach that balances students’ creativity with a solid theoretical foundation. This symposium was an important step towards modern reflection on jazz pedagogy, with further stages to be developed in subsequent meetings planned by PUNO.

Scientific Council:

  • Dr. Grzegorz Piotrowski (University of Gdańsk) – Chairman
  • Dr. Agata Kubiak-Kenworthy (University of West London)
  • Dr. Marta Radwan (Brunel University London)
  • Dr. Joanna Gorczyca

Organizing Committee:

  • Mr. Leszek Kulaszewicz (PUNO) – Chairman
  • Dr. Agnieszka Szajner (PUNO)

The symposium “Old and New Jazz Education” marks the beginning of a series of debates and meetings aimed not only at deepening knowledge about jazz pedagogy but also at supporting contemporary educational practices in this dynamic field and developing useful recommendations for the future

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Inauguration 2024-2025

Inauguration 2024-2025

The Polish University Abroad in London invites you to the inauguration of the academic year 2024-2025. The ceremony will take place on October 11, 2024, at 7 p.m. at POSK in London. The meeting will be held in hybrid mode.

More information soon