Katarzyna Błachowska

Katarzyna Błachowska is a scientific staff member at the Institute of History, University of Warsaw, affiliated with the Department of Didactics and History of Historiography. She has been employed at the university since 1993, transitioning from a history teacher role at a secondary school in Warsaw (1990–1993). Her academic rank of Associate Professor reflects her habilitation in 2010 and doctorate in 1999.

• Education: Master's degree in History (1990), University of Warsaw; Doctorate (1999); Habilitation (2010).

Her research focuses on the history of Polish, Russian, Ukrainian, and Belarusian historical thought from the 18th to 20th centuries, the history of science, and contemporary history teaching. Her publications analyze historiographic debates on Poland's eastern borders, medieval archaeology, and Russian interpretations of Polish history. She has contributed to EU Framework Program projects, including the Pilot of new high school leaving exams (2014–2017), and held visiting positions at Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, University of Kyoto, and Lviv National University.

Research Trends: Her work emphasizes cross-border historiographic comparisons, critical analysis of medieval and modern Polish history, and the intersection of academic research and pedagogy. The articles highlight themes of national identity, borderlands, and the evolution of historical methodologies.