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A Quiet Beginning to the Year by Larysa Sugay The first days of a new year often arrive with a gentler rhythm, especially for those whose December was filled with deadlines, reports, and frantic project closures. After that intensity, early January can feel like a ritual of decompression—a moment for rest, readjustment, and quiet reflection on personal and professional intentions. Tasks are reviewed more calmly, and plans take shape at a slower pace. The academic world is no

Writing with a ball-point pen Ethnographic writing is an art that blends anthropology and storytelling. It empowers writers to weave rich and detailed narratives drawn from their experiences with different communities. Ethnographic writing is an art that blends anthropology and storytelling. It empowers writers to weave rich and detailed narratives drawn from their encounters with people, places, and institutions. At its best, ethnographic writing transforms raw data—fieldnot

Flowers on cracked earth Wiktoria Moritz-Leśniak is reflecting on the ideas that emerged while she and her dissertation advisor, Professor Izabella Main, worked on their co-authored article “ Migrant Parents at the Intersection of Vulnerability and the Demands of Poland’s Education System .” Wiktoria writes: Beyond Vulnerability: What Parents’ Stories Reveal While researching the topic of vulnerability, I realized that the reality is far from simple or black-and-white. The

Books have a unique way of connecting us, sparking new ideas, and offering fresh perspectives. This year, our team members have shared their favorite reads of 2025, revealing a diverse mix of genres, themes, and voices. Whether you enjoy gripping fiction, insightful non-fiction, or imaginative worlds, this collection offers something for every reader. Let’s explore the books that captured our team’s attention and why they stand out. A cozy reading nook with a stack of colorfu

Migrant and Polish children collaborating in a classroom The question that we are asked whenever we present findings from this research project is: How different are migrant children from Polish children? Many of our Polish interlocutors, especially those with school age children, say their sons and daughters experience many challenges in school as well. ... Education plays a crucial role in shaping the future of children, yet the experiences of migrant school children and P

A poster announcing a series of conferences on the practical aspect of multicultural schools 🇺🇸 🇵🇱 In this project, we do not limit our activities to ethnographic interviews and participant observation, but also participate in conferences organized by scientific associations as well as non-governmental organizations. This is called applied anthropology... Our sister organization, Migrant Info Point (MIP), in collaboration with Fundacja Pomocy Wzajemnej Barka (Barka Fou

Old fashioned printing press Wiktoria Moritz- Leśniak , one of our doctoral students working on this project, published two articles in 2025.Wiktoria has been researching migrant families' relationships with Polish schools attended by their children. Her newest article " Navigating family migration in social science research " has been in the works for quite some time. The scholars who follow our blog know very well how long authors wait for reviews and what difficulties edi

Summer blooms are fading As we welcome a new academic year, we also reflect on our summer activities, both project-related and the fun stuff. Katarzyna writes: The summer is now definitely over, but what an eventful summer it was! For me, its beginning was marked by an extended working trip to Scotland, where I took part in the International Society for Ethnology and Folklore (SIEF) Congress in Aberdeen. The biennal congress was hosted by the Elphinstone Institute from the

Rutgers University Press logo Elżbieta M. Goździak on a new book contract from Rutgers University Press From a book prospectus to a book...

Diverse presenters and diverse audience Wiktoria Moritz-Leśniak dzieli się refleksjami z konferencji na Uniwersytecie Jyväskylä w...

Elżbieta M. Goździak introduces her new article on the role of education in migrant families' decision-making With our project in its...

Katarzyna Byłów reflects on ethnographic methodologies in research with children 🇺🇸 🇵🇱 Within the methodology of scientific research...

Elżbieta Goździak is reflecting on writing a successful book proposal I am hard at work on a new book stemming from our project on...

Joyously running as school is done for the day Elżbieta M. Goździak is reflecting on the basics of ethnographic research 🇺🇸 Our team...

Elżbieta M. Goździak and Wiktoria Moritz-Leśniak report on a training for teachers working with migrant children, organized as part of...

Elżbieta M. Goździak is reflecting on our accomplishments and challenges in 2024 Schools are empty at the moment as students and teachers...

Every year around this time, we reflect on the books, academic and fiction, we read during the past year. Katarzyna’s reading highlights...

Elżbieta M. Goździak is reflecting on different approaches to children in Polish schools 🇺🇸 🇵🇱 Our ever growing sample of schools in...

Elżbieta M. Goździak, Wiktoria Moritz-Leśniak i Katarzyna Byłów share their impressions from a recent migration conference in Krakow. ...