We present the Honorary Committee of the „New Gossip” Festival”

Members of the Honorary Committee combine extensive scientific and organizational experience
with a long-standing commitment to the development of the academic environment.

Her Magnificence Rector Prof. Dr. hab. Bogumiła Kaniewska

Rector of Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań

Literary scholar, Polishist and translator, professor of the humanities. She has been the Rector of the UAM since 2020 and since 2024 she chairs the Conference of Rectors of the Polish Academic Schools (KRASP).

In her academic work, she primarily deals with 20th-century literature, translation theory, and children’s literature. She is the author of numerous publications on Polish prose, including the monograph „Opowiedziane. O prozie Wiesława Myśliwskiego”, and is also a co-author of textbooks and popular science books. She also translates English-language prose, especially children’s literature.

Previously, she served as Dean of the Faculty of Polish and Classical Philology, as well as Vice-Rector of UAM for Student Affairs.

Prof. Dr. Hieronim Maciejewski

President of the Board of the Adam Mickiewicz University Foundation in Poznań and Director of the Poznań Science and Technology Park

Professor of Chemical Sciences, lecturer and creator of technologies used in industry. He heads the Department of Chemistry and Technology of Compounds of Silicon at the UAM Faculty of Chemistry. His scientific activities focus on the chemistry of organometallic compounds, inorganic polymers, and the development of new materials.

She has been associated with the Poznań Science and Technology Park since its inception, actively participating in the development of the Park’s scientific and strategic areas. She combines research work with the practical application of its results and the transfer of technology to the economy.

He is the author or co-author of more than 200 scientific publications, and his achievements also include more than 100 patents and patent applications.

Professor Dr Joanna Wójcik

Vice-Rector of the Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań for Student Affairs and Education

Literary scholar, professor of humanities affiliated with the Institute of Polish Philology of the University of Warsaw. In her scientific work she deals with literature of the 20th and 21st centuries, with special emphasis on modern poetry and the works of women. Her research interests also include literary theory, literary interpretation, and the poets’ reflections on their own work.

She is the author of numerous publications, including the monograph „Autoportret wiersza. O poezji autotematycznej kobiet” (Self-portrait in verse. Around the autobiographical poetry of Polish women) and the co-editor of the volume „Stulecie poetek polskich. Przekroje – tematy – interpretacje” (The centenary of Polish poets. Insights – themes – interpretations).

Since 2020, she has served as the UAM Vice Rector for Student Affairs and Education. As part of her duties, she is responsible for, among other things, student affairs, quality of education, student scientific mobility, and cooperation with student organizations.

Together for young talents

„New Sounds” is a joint initiative of the Poznań Science and Technology Park and the Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, aimed at students from universities across Poland. The festival is intended to enable young performers to showcase their skills, gain stage experience, and develop their musical passions. Its final event will take place on April 12–14, 2027, in Poznań.