Interview with Ursula Phillips, Literature translator, Found In Translation 2026 awardee.
In this episode, we sit down with Ursula Phillips, a renowned literary translator and academic. Ursula takes us behind the scenes of her incredible career, shares her unique philosophy on translation, and dives deep into her latest monumental achievement: translating Jacek Dukaj’s epic novel, Ice.
11
07.2026
Events, Film, History, Literature, Resources, Videos
Step into an Eternal Winter: Jacek Dukaj’s Ice at the Edinburgh International Book Festival.
Join author Jacek Dukaj and translator Ursula Phillips as they discuss Ice, a mind-bending alternate history set in a frozen Siberia. Chaired by Uilleam Blacker, this event explores the challenge of bringing an audacious, multi-layered world into the English language.
27
08.2026
Events, History, Literature
Razing Warsaw: Testimonies From The Warsaw Uprising: Foreword by Professor Norman Davies – Translated by Marek Sobieralski
New book release: Razing Warsaw - Foreword by Professor Norman Davies & translated by Marek Sobieralski to be released on 1st August 2026.
01
08.2026
Books, Events, History, Literature, News
TALK: STEALING HITLER’S ROCKET – SMUGGLING A V-2 ROCKET OUT OF NAZI-OCCUPIED EUROPE WITH GUY WALTERS
In this talk, historian Guy Walters reveals the true extent to how much Britain knew about Hitler’s terror weapon and the operation by the Polish resistance to enable Britain and her allies to prepare for the day of reckoning.
03
10.2026
Events, History
Polish Air Force Day 2026
Join us for Polish Air Force Day 2026: a full program of events celebrating the vital contribution of Poland during the Second World War.
11
07.2026
Events, History
COMPETITION FOR MEMOIRS OF RESEARCHERS WITH MIGRATION EXPERIENCE
A memoir competition for academic migrants to share their reflections and experiences on the academic environment and the country or countries to which they have relocated.
11
05.2026
31
10.2026
History, Literature, News
FROM GDYNIA TO ACTION: RAILWAYS, INDUSTRY & POLISH-BRITISH CONNECTIONS @ POSK
An illustrated talk and discussion focussing on the interwar years 1918-1939 celebrating the centenary of Polish State Railways and Gdynia.
27
06.2026
Events, History
Polish Codebreaking Festival Bletchley Park 25th & 26th July
Rediscover a British-Polish WWII story at Bletchley Park. Listen to talks with historians, take part in interactive workshops and demonstrations as well as enjoying a festival atmosphere for all the family. Open to all, all events in English.
25
07.2026
26
07.2026
Events, History, Music, News
Open House – Polish Underground Movement Study Trust 🗺
Saturday 20th June 2026 - Explore Polish Wartime history at an Open Day of the Polish Underground Movement Study Trust - an archive dedicated to the Polish Resistance in WWII located on Ealing Common.
20
06.2026
Events, History