On February 22–24, 2025, Chicago will host a unique series of events dedicated to fostering academic and scientific collaboration between Poland and the USA. From February 22-23, representatives of The Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange NAWA and 17 Polish universities will meet with the local community to present educational opportunities of studying in Poland as part of the Weekend with Polish Diaspora. On February 24, the Polish-American Scientific & Academic Cooperation Meetup will bring together scientists, university representatives, and members of the Polish scientific community to discuss multi-level cooperation with Polish institutions. Hosted by NAWA, Northeastern Illinois University, and the Kościuszko Foundation’s Chicago chapter, the event will feature discussions on international exchange programs and collaborative academic projects. 

Weekend with Polish Diaspora in Chicago

“NEXT – Talks for The Future Generation”
Saturday, February 22, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
DePaul University, Lincoln Park Student Center
2250 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

This year, NAWA is a partner in the “NEXT – Talks for The Future Generation” conference. Polish youth attending the event to listen to inspiring speeches will also have the opportunity to visit the Polish universities’ section, featuring 17 universities from different regions of Poland. There will be a variety of institutions represented, so everyone will find something suited to their interests. At the NAWA booth, you can learn more about the Anders NAWA Scholarship for the Polish community and other programs offered by the Agency. It’s also an excellent opportunity to explore offerings related to Polish language programs.

Polish Universities Fair
Sunday, February 23, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Polish National Alliance
6100 N Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60646 5
Participation in the event is free. All those interested in joining the event on Facebook are invited.
More information on NAWA website.

The following day, on February 23, the Polish Universities Fair will take place at the Polish National Alliance headquarters. For six hours, the Polish National Alliance building will be open to the Polish community interested in meeting with representatives of the Polish academic environment. During the event, Polish youth from various grades, as well as parents, teachers, and principals of Polish schools, will have the opportunity to speak with representatives from Polish universities and NAWA. This is an excellent chance to ask questions about study programs, scholarships, Polish language certification, degree recognition, and much more.

Polish-American Scientific & Academic Cooperation Meetup

February 24, 2025, 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Northeastern Illinois University, Alumni Hall
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60625
Participation in the event is free. All those interested in joining the event on Facebook are invited.
Register here. More information on NAWA website.

Scientists and representatives of universities, as well as the Polish scientific community and those interested in multi-level cooperation with Polish institutions, are invited to participate in the Polish-American scientific academic cooperation. Join us for a unique gathering in Chicago this February as NAWA, Northeastern Illinois University, and the Kościuszko Foundation’s Chicago chapter host a session on the dynamic academic collaborations between Poland and the USA. Whether you are a researcher looking to embark on a new scientific project or just interested in the academic ties that bind the two nations, this meeting is for you.

The meeting will open with a panel discussing the experiences of alumni from international exchange programs, providing insights into the real impacts and benefits of academic exchanges. Following this, a second session will feature discussions with representatives from both Polish and American institutions. These talks will focus on exploring the various international exchange programs and the strategic partnerships that enhance educational and scientific exchanges.

Additionally, the event will highlight the extensive offerings and opportunities for international cooperation provided by Polish universities and NAWA. There will also be ample time allocated for networking, allowing attendees to discuss and explore topics of mutual interest in more depth.

Various universities from different parts of Poland will take part in the event:

Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań
Cracow University of Technology
Jagiellonian University in Kraków
Medical University of Lublin
Medical University of Warsaw
Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun
Poznan University of Medical Sciences
University of Białystok
University of Economics and Human Sciences in Warsaw
University of Life Sciences in Lublin
University of Silesia in Katowice
University of Warsaw
University of Wroclaw
Warsaw University of Technology
Wroclaw Medical University
Wrocław University of Science and Technology

The event is organized under honorary patronage of the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Washington and Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Chicago, in cooperation with Polish Cultural Institute New York and Fulbright Poland.