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50th Anniversary of the Institute of Computer Science of the Polish Academy of Sciences. Half a Century of Shared Success at the Intersection of Sciences

2026-10-03

On September 28, 2026, a remarkable milestone was celebrated – the 50th anniversary of the Institute of Computer Science of the Polish Academy of Sciences (IPI PAN). The event was not only an occasion to honour the achievements of one of the leading research institutions in the field of computer science, but also a time to reflect on the longstanding scientific partnership connecting IPI PAN with other research centres.

The Institute of Slavic Studies of the Polish Academy of Sciences (IS PAN) was represented by Prof. Roman Roszko, Head of the Semantics and Computational Linguistics Research Group at IS PAN, who has been continuously building bridges between linguistics and computer science since the late 1980s.

During his address, Prof. Roszko presented an official letter of congratulations to the Director of IPI PAN, Prof. Wojciech Penczek. The letter was signed by the Director of IS PAN, Assoc. Prof. Ewa Golachowska; the Chair of the Scientific Council of IS PAN, Prof. Anna Zielińska; and Prof. Roszko himself. Extending his warmest wishes, he fondly recalled years of joint endeavours and initiatives uniting both institutions.

He provided a chronological overview of this shared journey, highlighting key figures with whom the Semantics and Computational Linguistics Team at IS PAN co-created Polish computational linguistics: from Prof. Antoni Mazurkiewicz, through Prof. Adam Przepiórkowski and Prof. Maciej Ogrodniczuk, to Prof. Małgorzata Marciniak. Prof. Roszko emphasized that close, creative collaboration as well as excellent scientific and personal relationships have always formed the foundation of the lasting, multifaceted dialogue between the two institutions.

The modern chapter of this partnership is reflected in strategic, nationwide initiatives. Joint efforts within the CLARIN-PL and DARIAH-PL consortia have significantly contributed to the development of digital research infrastructure in Poland, while the implementation of groundbreaking projects such as PLLuM and HIVE AI demonstrates the remarkable capacity of both institutes to create innovative language technologies and artificial intelligence solutions. This anniversary is therefore a celebration not just for a single institution, but for the entire scientific community, which for decades has been setting the standard for interdisciplinary synergy.

Prof. Roman Roszko during his speech. Photo: private archive.

Research on data infrastructure for the Masurian lect presented at the EADH 2026 conference in Krakow

2026-10-02

Dr Piotr Szatkowski represented the Institute of Slavic Studies of the Polish Academy of Sciences (PAN) at the international European Association for Digital Humanities (EADH 2026) conference, held in Krakow in September 2026. The event served as a platform for knowledge exchange among leading scholars in the fields of digital humanities and modern research resources.

During the short papers session, Dr Piotr Szatkowski presented the results of collaborative research (conducted alongside Dr hab. Danuta Roszko and Dr hab. Roman Roszko) titled “Data Infrastructure and LLM Benchmark for the Masurian Lect”. The presentation focused on developing data infrastructure for the Masurian lect and utilizing these resources to test and evaluate the capabilities of Large Language Models (LLMs).

Participation in the conference provided an opportunity to exchange expertise regarding the digitalization, development, and dissemination of linguistic resources, with a particular emphasis on low-resource languages and varieties. The presented research is being conducted as part of the CLARIN-PL-BIZ-Bis project (project leader: Wrocław University of Science and Technology).

The project “CLARIN – Common Language Resources and Technology Infrastructure” (No. FENG.02.04-IP.04-0004/24) is co-funded by the European Union under the European Funds for Smart Economy 2021–2027 programme.

Dr. Piotr Szatkowski at the EADH 2026 conference. Photo: private archive.

Job offer – call for applications for the position of Researcher – Assistant Professor (Postdoctoral Researcher)

2026-09-30

Applications may be submitted until 31 October 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
Interviews will be held between 2 and 6 November 2026.
Planned employment start date: 1 December 2026.

For details, check the Job offers page.

Dr Angelika Zanki as a participant in the training on project management using the PM² methodology

2026-09-29

On 21–22 September 2026, Dr Angelika Zanki, who serves as a project manager and facilitator in the ERC StG Spectral Recycling project led by Prof. Karolina Ćwiek-Rogalska, participated in the specialised workshop “PolSCA Masterclass – Advanced Workshop: Research Project Management Using the PM² Methodology”, organised by the PolSCA – Polish Science Contact Agency in Brussels, in cooperation with the Institute of Oceanology of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Sopot.

Participation in the training formed part of Angelika’s continuous professional development and the ongoing enhancement of her competences in research project management and facilitation. Working on projects funded under ERC grants requires continuous updating of knowledge, becoming familiar with new management methodologies, and improving approaches to work organisation and team collaboration. Angelika consistently develops her professional skills in order to provide increasingly effective support for project implementation, streamline processes, and respond to the evolving requirements associated with the management of research projects.

During the two-day workshop, she deepened her knowledge of the application of the PM² methodology to research project management, with particular attention to the specific characteristics of projects implemented within European funding programmes. A significant part of the training focused on practical aspects of project planning and monitoring, tracking milestones and outcome and impact indicators, as well as requirements related to periodic and final reporting. The workshop also addressed the potential use of artificial intelligence in the reporting process, including the collection, organisation and summarisation of project data, as well as the preparation and verification of report content.

Another important component of the training was the development of competences in risk, issue and project change management. Participants worked on methods for identifying and classifying risks, maintaining a risk register, and developing appropriate risk response plans. The workshop also addressed the distinction between risks and issues, escalation pathways for problems, and change control in relation to the project scope, schedule and budget.

The workshop also covered project communication and diplomacy, particularly in situations requiring coordination, agreement and negotiation within teams and consortia. Participants were introduced to the potential use of prompt engineering and AI tools to support communication, negotiations and day-to-day administrative work. Particular attention was given to the Human-in-the-Loop and AI-Copiloting models, which can support the streamlining of processes while retaining human responsibility for decisions. The topic of artificial intelligence generated an extensive discussion among the participants, highlighting the need to establish clear principles and guidelines for the use of various AI tools in the day-to-day administration of European research projects.

An important part of the training was also the analysis of the research project life cycle, from initiation through to project closure, including work with real-life scenarios and the exchange of experiences and good practices. The workshop also addressed the respective responsibilities of the individuals involved in project implementation, helping to further clarify roles and areas of cooperation within the project.

The workshop, led by Dr Agnieszka Grzegorczyk, a trainer and expert in project management in the R&D sector and public administration, had a strongly practical focus and provided an opportunity to directly relate the topics discussed to real-life challenges encountered in the implementation of research projects.

Participation in the training enabled Angelika to expand and update her competences in ERC project management, as well as to become familiar with new tools and working methods that can be applied to the ongoing implementation of the project. The knowledge acquired may contribute to further improvements in organisational processes, reporting, risk management and project communication. At the same time, Angelika actively shared her own experience and proposed solutions to practical challenges arising in the context of working on the aforementioned project, thereby contributing to the exchange of knowledge and good practices among the workshop participants.

Dr Agnieszka Grzegorczyk, a trainer and expert in project management in the R&D sector and public administration. Photo: Angelika Zanki.

Sopot, city where the workshop took place. Photo: Angelika Zanki.

Visit of Dr. Darius Ivoška to Warsaw

2026-09-24

On 24 September 2026, the first day of Dr Darius Ivoška’s visit to Warsaw took place. Dr Ivoška is the Director of the Institute of the Lithuanian Language in Vilnius.

Together with Dr Małgorzata Kasner, Deputy Director for General Affairs at the Institute of Slavic Studies of the Polish Academy of Sciences, Dr Ivoška visited the Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania in Poland, where they met with Ambassador Valdemaras Sarapinas.

Later, at the Institute of Slavic Studies of the Polish Academy of Sciences, recordings were made presenting the activities of the Institute of the Lithuanian Language and introducing the institution. The videos will soon be available on the YouTube channel of the Institute of Slavic Studies PAS.

The day concluded with a seminar attended by researchers from the Institute of Slavic Studies PAS interested in developing cooperation with the Institute of the Lithuanian Language. The meeting provided an opportunity to exchange experiences, present research areas, and discuss prospects for future joint research projects.

Participation in activities aimed at strengthening Polish–Lithuanian cooperation forms part of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education’s 2026–2027 project ”Humanities for Security: A Cooperation Initiative to Strengthen Slavic Studies Research and Enhance Its Impact on Scholarship and the Societies of the EU and NATO’s Eastern Flank”.

Dr Małgorzata Kasner and Dr. Darius Ivoška during their visit to the Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania in Poland. Photo: private archive.

Dr Małgorzata Kasner and Dr. Darius Ivoška during the recording session. Photo: Wiktoria Nylec.

Seminar with Dr. Darius Ivoška and researchers from the Institute of Slavic Studies of the Polish Academy of Sciences. Photo: Katarzyna Sosnowska-Gizińska.

Invitation to submit texts for an edited volume „Pop Culture, Ukrainian Style: Language, Identity and Decolonisation in Wartime Ukraine”

2026-09-16

We invite you to submit texts in English for the edited volume entitled: „Pop Culture, Ukrainian Style: Language, Identity and Decolonisation in Wartime Ukraine”.

Editors: Liudmyla Möbius (Justus Liebig University Giessen) & Olha Tkachenko (Institute of Slavic Studies, Polish Academy of Sciences)

This edited volume explores the transformation of Ukrainian popular culture during the Russo-Ukrainian War (2014–ongoing), with particular attention to the period following Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022. In times of war, popular culture has become an important space for negotiating identity, language, belonging, cultural memory, and resistance.

Key Questions:

What role does popular culture play in constructing identity in wartime Ukraine, especially since 2022?
How has the relationship between Ukrainian and Russian languages in pop culture shifted? Are there any other decolonial processes taking place in this sphere?
How does popular culture represent, process, and resist the experience of war?

We welcome chapters on music, film, television, comedy, fashion, memes, social media, advertising, visual culture, gaming, celebrity culture, and other forms of contemporary cultural production. Contributions from scholars at all career stages and across disciplines and methodologies are encouraged.

Please submit a 300-400-word abstract, including proposed chapter title, author(s) and affiliation, main research question, methodology, and main argument(s), and a short biography (100-150 words).

Send submissions to:

liudmyla.moebius@uni-giessen.de

olha.tkachenko@ispan.edu.pl

Abstract submission deadline – January 31, 2027. The monograph is scheduled to be published in 2028.

The book proposal will be submitted to the University of Wisconsin Press.

Contribution of ISS PAS Researchers to the Development of Low-Resource Language Technologies: Presentation of Results at the 29th International Conference on Text, Speech and Dialogue in Brno

2026-09-072026-09-07

Dr. Piotr Szatkowski represented the Institute of Slavic Studies of the Polish Academy of Sciences (ISS PAS) at the international scientific conference Text, Speech and Dialogue (TSD), co-organized by the Faculty of Informatics at Masaryk University in Brno and the Faculty of Applied Sciences at the University of West Bohemia in Pilsen on September 1–4, 2026. The event focused on the latest technologies in natural language and speech processing, with a particular emphasis on the role of large language models and generative solutions in linguistic research.

During the poster session, Dr. Szatkowski presented the outcomes of research conducted by a team comprising Dr. Habil. Roman Roszko, Assoc. Prof. ISS PAS, Dr. Habil. Danuta Roszko (University of Warsaw), and Dr. Piotr Szatkowski. The presented work concerned the development of an infrastructure for data processing and testing the capabilities of modern language models in relation to the Masurian ethnolect.

The digitization of endangered language varieties drew significant interest from conference participants. The lively discussion following the official presentation, alongside subsequent substantive exchanges with experts, extended well beyond the scheduled time slot and coffee break. The exchange of experiences covered not only the methodological foundations of the project but also broader challenges related to preserving low-resource languages across Europe. Dr. Szatkowski continued these discussions during networking events, underscoring the high relevance and timeliness of the presented research.

The work presented at the conference is part of the broader ongoing CLARIN-PL-BIZ-Bis project.

The project “CLARIN – Common Language Resources and Technology Infrastructure” is co-funded by the European Union under the European Funds for Smart Economy 2021–2027 programme.

Dr. Piotr Szatkowski during the poster session. Photo: private archive.

The DARIAH-PL project has been awarded funding under the FENG program

2026-08-26

We are pleased to inform you that the project “Digital Research Infrastructure for the Humanities and Arts DARIAH-PL” has received funding under the European Funds for a Modern Economy program (2021–2027; FENG 2.4).

The Institute of Slavic Studies of the Polish Academy of Sciences (IS PAN) is proud to participate in this undertaking as one of the consortium members. The project is being implemented by a consortium consisting of fourteen research institutions (led by the Poznań Supercomputing and Networking Center).

The goal of the project is to build a modern digital infrastructure supporting research in the fields of humanities and arts, which will open up new development opportunities for Polish researchers and scholars.

CLARIN-PL and DARIAH-PL on the Polish Research Infrastructure Map 2026

2026-08-25

We are pleased to announce that, as a result of the update to the Polish Research Infrastructure Map conducted by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, the digital infrastructures key to our activities have been confirmed as strategic national resources.

The updated Map includes:

CLARIN-PL – shared language resources and technological infrastructure,
DARIAH-PL – digital research infrastructure for the humanities and arts.

Both initiatives have been classified as national research infrastructures, making a significant contribution to the international infrastructure included in the ESFRI roadmap.

As the Institute of Slavic Studies of the Polish Academy of Sciences (PAN), a member of both CLARIN-PL and DARIAH-PL, we co-create and utilize the potential of these advanced digital tools in our daily research work. The inclusion of these structures in the Polish Research Infrastructure Map is a prestigious confirmation of their uniqueness, high technological standards, and vital importance to the development of Polish humanities and linguistics.

Prof. Roman Roszko attends celebrations at the Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania

2026-07-03

On the occasion of the Day of Statehood of Lithuania – a national holiday commemorating the coronation of King Mindaugas – dr hab. Roman Roszko, prof. of the Institute of Slavic Studies PAS, attended official celebrations held at the Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania in Warsaw.

During the welcome ceremony, Prof. Roszko extended his warmest wishes to His Excellency Ambassador Valdemaras Sarapinas for the Lithuanian nation. In words addressed directly to the diplomat – delivered in Lithuanian – he particularly emphasized Lithuania’s modern and multifaceted development, as well as its sovereignty and independence, which form the foundation of the country’s strong position on the international stage. He also expressed hope for the continued, dynamic strengthening of Polish–Lithuanian relations and highlighted the profound significance of Lithuania’s historical heritage in building a shared regional identity.

The meeting also provided an excellent opportunity to express gratitude for the invaluable support provided to the Institute of Slavic Studies PAS by the Lithuanian diplomatic mission. The Embassy demonstrated its solidarity with our Institute by issuing a letter of support for the DARIAH.NEC project, which serves as a significant impetus for the development of international research initiatives conducted at the Institute of Slavic Studies PAS.