New book notice: ‘Songs at Half Past Three and Other Poems’ by Wojciech Bonowicz, translated by Elżbieta Wójcik-Leese
'Bonowicz has a knack for pointing out the beauty of the world, for slowing down and suddenly spotting a glimpse of something bigger, brighter against a rougher, more textured backdrop.' - Anna Błasiak
10
04.2026
Books, Literature, News, Resources
European Writers Festival 3 Writers Revealed: Explore the Full Line-Up
We are delighted to unveil the full line-up for the European Writers’ Festival 3 including a panel featuring Polish writer Malgorzata Lebda on Saturday 16th May.
16
05.2026
17
05.2026
Events, Literature, News
EBRD Literature Prize 2026 shortlist announced
Read more about the 10 books chosen for the shortlist of this year's EBRD Literature Prize, including "Ice" by Jacek Dukaj, translated from Polish by Ursula Phillips.
01
04.2026
Events, Literature, News
Ursula Phillips wins the 2026 Found in Translation Award
Results of the Found in Translation Award given out jointly by the Polish Book Institute, the Polish Cultural Institute London (PCI London) and the Polish Cultural Institute New York (PCI New York) to the best work of translated literature from the last year.
27
03.2026
Events, Literature, News
WELCOME TO THE POLKA PODCAST
Tune into the new exciting podcast produced by the European Literature Network in collaboration with the Polish Cultural Institute in London!
01
03.2026
Literature, News, Resources
‘The Legend of Kaptain Karnival’ by Jem Panufnik – Exhibition opening at the POSK Gallery
PCI informs: POSK Gallery is hosting an exhibition based on the book by Jem Panufnik.
21
03.2026
02
04.2026
Books, Events, Gallery, Literature, Music, Visual arts
Conference – Linguistic cartographies: narratives of displacement and belonging through language contact in political literature
Join literature academics and experts to learn how language has been shaping societies in Europe, featuring a panel with Polish poets and translators.
27
05.2026
28
05.2026
Events, History, Literature
A MUSICAL VISION: ART AS INSPIRATION FOR COMPOSITION – a talk with the Panufnik family at POSK
PCI informs: Join us for an inspirational talk that delves into music production process, hosted by the experts in the field.
25
03.2026
Events, Gallery, Literature, Music
Book Launch & Publisher Highlight – Rust Publishing
Rust Publishing, a Polish publishing collective, will be presenting their 3 new titles and speaking about the experience of independent book publishing in Poland. The talk will be followed by a book signing.
19
02.2026
Books, Events, Literature