Reaching out to the World: Pomeranian Medical University′s Connections to International Networks of Knowledge Production and Circulation, 1956–1968

This study explores the effects political “Thaw” of 1956 had on ability Pomeranian Medical University Szczecin, Poland (PUM) to join and contribute international production circula- tion medical knowledge in years 1956–1968. It gives an overview challenges PUM face its relationships with state apparatus that controlled access foreign networks. also discusses cases three professors, namely: Bolesław Górnicki (1908–1998; head Paediatrics), Witold Starkiewicz (1906–1978; Ophthalmology), Kazimierz Stojałowski (1903–1995; Pathological Anatomy). For first them, Szczecin was a nine-year episode prosperous academic career closely tied Warsaw; latter two were among PUM’s founding staff stayed till retirement. The reveals how personality, confessional worldview, strength personal attachment PUM, diplomatic skills exhibited by each professors influenced range, quality, durability connections they established between world.