Anna M. Górska, PhD, from Kozminski University has been elected Chair of the Polish Young Academy of the Polish Academy of Sciences for the new term. She will now represent the Academy as Chair-Elect, with the formal handover of the role scheduled for 1 September 2026.
This appointment is an important recognition of Dr Górska’s academic achievements, international research experience and long-standing commitment to strengthening the voice of early-career scholars in Poland.
The Polish Young Academy was established in 2010 as part of the Polish Academy of Sciences. Its members are selected by the General Assembly of the Polish Academy of Sciences from among researchers who, at the time of election, are no older than 38 and hold at least a doctoral degree. The Academy brings together outstanding young scholars from different disciplines, supports the development of science, promotes high research standards, and contributes to public debate on the future of academia.
Dr Anna M. Górska is a member of the Polish Young Academy, an Assistant Professor at Kozminski University and Director of the Research Center for Women and Diversity in Organizations. Her research focuses on gender and diversity in organizations, with particular emphasis on higher education institutions, academic careers, institutional inequalities and access to prestige and power in science.
She is a recipient of the Scholarship of the Minister of Science for Outstanding Young Scientists, the ETIUDA doctoral scholarship of the National Science Centre and the Fulbright Junior Research Award. Her work has been published in international academic journals, including “Gender, Work and Organization”, “Accounting, Auditing & Accountability Journal”, “Journal of Computer Information Systems” and “Journal of Global Information Technology Management”. She also serves as co-editor of “Tamara: Journal for Critical Organization Inquiry”.
Dr Górska gained international academic experience, among others, at Columbia Business School and ESCP Business School. She has participated in and led research projects funded by the National Science Centre, the British Academy, EU funds, Norway Grants, and COST Action.
At Kozminski University, Dr Górska combines research excellence with active engagement in student development. She is an alumna and mentor of the TOP15 programme, supervisor of the Women in Organisations Student Research Club and a mentor at the Kozminski Business Hub. For several years, she also supported key strategic areas of the University as a member of the Impact, Accreditation, Rankings and Strategy Office.
Dr Górska’s election as Chair of the Polish Young Academy is not only a personal achievement, but also a strong signal that the next generation of scholars in Poland is increasingly visible, interdisciplinary, and ready to shape the future of science.
