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Kasia Kokowska

About Kasia Kokowska

Born in Poland, graduated from Warsaw University with a degree in journalism and social communications. In the UK since 2005. Works at the University of Edinburgh. Co-ordinates Interactive Writing Salon, Polish writing project and Polish book events in Edinburgh.

Guinea pig: citizen or enemy of the state?

July 29, 2017 by Kasia Kokowska 3 Comments

‘I am the warning, I am the guinea pig. What’s happening to me now, might happen to you, unless you fight and oppose.’ Polish writer Kasia Kokowska describes a European life still in limbo while surrounding compassion is running out.

Padlocked: a European life in limbo

February 23, 2017 by Kasia Kokowska 5 Comments

A red case ready packed

‘It’s embarrassing to admit there are nights I wake up trembling, ‘They can deport me’. Waiting to hear if her permanent residency application is accepted, Polish writer Kasia Kokowska describes what it’s like to live her Scottish life in limbo.

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