Jerzy Giedroyc Centre

We can give two answers to the question of what should be done with the intellectual heritage of the Literary Institute in Paris. i.e.

• find a worthy place for it in the carefully guarded treasury of national memorabilia;
• make it an object of scientific research and a source of inspiration in reflection on the future of Central and Eastern Europe.

In the face of the revival of Russian imperialism, which primarily threatens the sovereignty of the countries of the region, indicating which one is the right answer seems obvious. It should not be forgotten how much work still needs to be done so that the level of understanding and interaction between the nations of Central and Eastern Europe can be considered satisfactory.

What is the Jerzy Giedroyc Centre?

It is a university-wide research unit established on 1 October 2022 by the Rector of the University of Lodz, Prof. Dr hab. Elżbieta Żądzińska

What are the tasks of the Jerzy Giedroyc Centre?

• initiating and conducting studies on the intellectual achievements of the Literary Institute in Paris
• continuing the critical reflection on the past, present and future of Central and Eastern Europe initiated in the Parisian "Culture";
• preparing studies and analyses of socio-economic and political phenomena that occur today in Central and Eastern Europe;
• disseminating and popularising knowledge about the achievements of the circle around Jerzy Giedroyc and the civilizational achievements of the nations of Central and Eastern Europe and the challenges they face.