Radosław Rybkowski

Prof. Radosław Rybkowski is an Associate Professor at the Jagiellonian University's Faculty of International and Political Studies, leading the Institute of American Studies and Polish Diaspora. He holds a habilitated doctorate in Social Science (2013) and a PhD in Literature (2000), specializing in Theatre Studies. His roles include Director of the Institute (2016–2020), Rector’s Proxy for Quality Assurance, and coordinator of the Future University Lab within the Una Europa alliance.

Educational background: M.Sc. in Theatre Studies (1995, Jagiellonian University), PhD in Literature (2000), and habilitation in Social Science (2013). Key research focuses include U.S. higher education policy, transatlantic educational comparisons, and American political culture. He has led projects funded by Horizon 2020 and served as a Fulbright Scholar (2004, 2009).

Research interests bridge academia and policy, emphasizing university autonomy, international rankings, and societal engagement. Notable publications include Through Land and Money (2012) and Decline of Degrees (2011). His recent work addresses pandemic-era university governance and emotional dimensions of academic leadership.

• International collaborations: Canada (York University grants), U.S. (NYU), and European networks
• Key initiatives: English-language doctoral programs, university-community partnerships