We create a space where academic knowledge meets institutional experience and international dialogue.
CIRSA focuses on the functioning of contemporary states, international relations, geopolitics and political, social, economic, health and digital security. The Institute also supports science communication, lifelong learning and initiatives serving the academic community.
What we do
Expert dialogue, research and education
Conferences and expert meetings
We co-organise international conferences, symposia, seminars and debates bringing together researchers, public-sector practitioners and partners from abroad.
Research, analysis and publications
We develop expert knowledge on security, geopolitics, law, public policy, health and social change.
Science communication and education
We deliver projects, workshops and open learning initiatives for students, adults and the wider academic community.
Our record
Built through cooperation
Since 2018, CIRSA has developed a consistent programme of conferences, expert debates and educational initiatives. Its scale and credibility come from cooperation with universities, public institutions, civil-society organisations and international partners.
- six major international expert conferences between 2018 and 2026;
- projects funded by the Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education, the European Social Fund and Erasmus+;
- cooperation involving experts and participants from Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and other regions;
- expert analysis and knowledge transfer supporting institutions, organisations and the academic community.
How we work
Partnership is part of our identity
CIRSA’s conferences and projects are created jointly with the Józef Gołuchowski University of Applied Sciences and other academic, public and social partners in Poland and abroad. We present the role of every institution transparently and treat cooperation as a foundation of substantive quality.
Our work is guided by respect for democratic values, human rights, the rule of law, public ethics and responsible debate.