Thinking Wisely is a summer school of political expertise organised by the Mieroszewski Centre. Its aim is to develop analytical skills and critical thinking among young professionals interested in politics, international relations, law, and history.
It is an intensive programme combining substantive knowledge with analytical training – including lectures, workshops, simulations, and discussions led by expert practitioners.
We invite students, PhD candidates, early-career researchers, journalists, and professionals working academically or professionally in the fields of international politics, law, and history – aged 18–35.
Yes. The programme is designed for individuals who already possess a basic background in politics, history, law, or related disciplines and wish to further develop their analytical skills.
We do not require formal professional experience. However, we expect genuine interest in political analysis, intellectual curiosity, and readiness for intensive work.
The programme combines workshops, simulations, group work, lectures, and integration activities. Participants will work on:
- identifying cognitive and logical biases in analysis,
- developing skills in drafting political analyses addressed to decision-makers,
- analysing media narratives, information flows, and disinformation,
- building evidence-based policy recommendations,
- using international law as an analytical tool,
- participating in the simulation game “State Economy”.
The school is a multi-day intensive programme with full-day sessions. It requires active participation, workshop-based engagement, and readiness for discussion.
Classes are led by experienced experts and practitioners in diplomacy, international law, history, and political analysis – combining academic knowledge with hands-on experience in public institutions and think tanks.
Among the lecturers are:
- Łukasz Adamski – historian, Deputy Director of the Mieroszewski Centre, expert on Eastern Europe
- Bartłomiej Gajos – historian, researcher on Russia and propaganda, data analyst
- Anton Korynevych – diplomat, Representative of the President of Ukraine in Crimea, expert in international law
- Daniel Szeligowski – PISM analyst, expert on Ukraine’s politics and economy
- Dmytro Sherengovsky – Vice-Rector of the Ukrainian Catholic University, expert in international relations
- Ernest Wyciszkiewicz – Director of the Mieroszewski Centre, expert on Russia and energy policy
The programme focuses primarily on the methodology of political analysis. It is a workshop-based school teaching participants how to avoid cognitive biases, structure analyses, design research, and communicate recommendations in a professional and responsible manner.
The school will take place in Ukraine, in a location situated away from active war zones. The exact location will be shared with selected participants after the recruitment process.
The programme will run from 28 June to 4 July 2026.
Yes. The school is conducted in English, so fluency is required.
Yes. Participation in the programme is free of charge.
The organisers provide:
- accommodation,
- meals,
- the academic programme,
- reimbursement of travel costs:
– from Ukraine: up to 100 EUR,
– from Poland and Moldova: up to 200 EUR,
– from other countries: up to 450 EUR.
The school is organised in a small-group format – 15 to 17 participants – which allows for intensive workshop work and direct interaction with lecturers.
Yes, all participants will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the programme.
Participants become part of the Mieroszewski Centre alumni community, enabling continued contact, exchange of experiences, and potential future cooperation.