On December 1, 2015, by the decision of the Rector of the University of Lodz, Prof. Dr. Wlodzimierz Nykiel, a new university-wide unit, the Centre for Asian Affairs of the University of Lodz, was established. Since its establishment, the Centre has become an important venue for discussions on Asian issues. Monthly publications including "Monitors"
as well as blog comments and #Focuses have gained recognitnion and became a starting point for further discussion. During the term of Rector Prof. Antoni Różalski, the CAA team was expanded. CAA organized summer school for Chinese students "Understanding Poland". The center was moved to Biedernmann Palace. During the term of Prof. Elżbieta Żądzińska think-tank was further expanded, e.g. through participation in IDUB UŁ grants. All the support from the university authorities aided the prompt development of the Center for Asian Affairs.
"The Centre for Asian Affairs at the University of Łódź is the first university based think-tank in Poland which brings together experts in Asian affairs. The monthly publications significantly contribute to the understanding of the dynamics of East Asia, and the CAA team provides support and the factual and independent background for the political and business activities in the region. Through projects carried out in the international consortium EastAsiaNet and with Nankai University, NCN, KGHM, IDUB UŁ or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland, the Centre's activities are an important part of Asian research centers on the national and international scale."
Prof. dr hab. Elżbieta Żądzińska
Rector of the University of Lodz
The Centre for Asian Affairs, established in December 2015, is an advisory body for local authorities and offers assistance for the activities of universities from Lodz in Asia. Published materials and implemented agreements prove that the University of Lodz places emphasis on developing further initiatives in China, Japan and Southeast Asia. We consider the Center for Asian Affairs to be a social innovation, increasing the effectiveness of our activities in East Asia.
Prof. zw. dr hab. Antoni Różalski
Rector of the University of Lodz