Jacek Sawicki

Dr. hab. Jacek Sawicki is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Political Systems and International Communication within the Faculty of Social Sciences at John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin. His research focuses on historical memory, collective memory dynamics, and post-WWII Polish history. He has authored multiple peer-reviewed articles and books on topics such as the Warsaw Uprising, Katyn Massacre, and UNRRA operations in Poland.

Major academic activities include organizing international conferences like 'The Third Reich and the Warsaw Uprising' (2024) and 'Europe under surveillance' (2014). He has received national awards including the Medal of the National Education Commission (2013) and Silver Cross of Merit (2010). His work bridges political science and history, examining how memory shapes national identity and political discourse.

• Educational Background: Habilitation (Dr. hab.) in Historical Studies
• Key Research Themes: WWII memory, post-totalitarian societies, archival science, and Polish military history
• Editorial Roles: Chief Editor of 'Social movements in democratic and non-democratic systems' (2018)

His recent publications analyze memory conflicts over monuments, censorship in academic institutions, and visual documentation of historical events. Sawicki actively participates in national remembrance initiatives through roles in the Institute of National Remembrance and the General Stefan Rowecki 'Grot' Historical Club.