We would like to invite you to the opening of the exhibition "Road, Nature, Memory" presenting paintings, watercolours and drawings by Marian Kępiński (1942–2023), one of the leading figures of the Łódź artistic community of the second half of the 20th century and the beginning of the 21st century. The event will be held on 18 September of the current year. The exhibition is the latest instalment…

On 9 September 2026, the historic Alfred Biedermann's Palace will be transformed into the drawing room of the Lodz industrialist family from more than a century ago. The University of Lodz encourages visitors to attend “Podwieczorek u Biedermanna” [Afternoon Tea at the Biedermanns’], organised as part of the European Heritage Days and the Wschodnia Street Festival. The event is being prepared…

The University of Lodz once again joins forces with the Camera Action Festival, supporting an initiative that has been bringing together the film, academic and cultural communities for years. This year’s edition of the festival will take place between 22 and 25 October 2026, and taking part can mean much more than attending screenings. Recruitment for the volunteer team is now open. It is an…

From 17 to 19 September 2026, Wschodnia Street and its surrounding area will become a space for exploring history, culture and the local community. The University of Lodz is among the co-organisers of the event.

We are pleased to invite you to the Alfred Biedermann’s Palace on 8 October 2026 for the inauguration of the next season of the “Music at Biedermann’s” concert series. Admission to the concert is free. Registration is required.

The passing academic year at the historic Biedermann family residence was marked by activities bringing together history, culture, science and civic engagement.

Tomorrow, on Tuesday, 8 September 2026, we are pleased to invite you to the Biedermann’s Palace for a special Extra Polówka dedicated to the film work of Łukasz z Bałut. The highlight of the evening will be the official premiere of "Artykuły motoryzacyjne” [Automotive Supplies]. This 13-minute documentary tells the story of Mr Jacek, who has been running a shop of the same name in Bałuty since…

Although Christopher Nolan’s film adaptation of The Odyssey has reached cinemas, many people still associate the literary version with school reading lists, mythology lessons and the distant world of ancient gods. Yet, as Dr Anna Maciejewska argues, it is above all a fascinating story about a man determined to return home at any cost. We spoke with the author of the latest Polish translation about…

September does not have to mean only the end of the summer holidays and a return to everyday responsibilities. It is also the beginning of a new theatre season, the arrival of exciting film premieres and a great opportunity to make more frequent use of Łódź’s cultural offer. Even more so because University of Lodz students and employees can purchase tickets at special prices. Check out what awaits…

The University of Lodz, in cooperation with the Focus On Foundation, invites you to the second concert in the "Klasycznie u Biedermannów" [Classically at the Biedermann’s] series. The pianist Maria Yakymenko will perform at Alfred Biedermann’s Palace on Friday, 28 August at 5 p.m.