Competence Network Interdisciplinary Ukrainian Studies Frankfurt (Oder) – Berlin (KIU)

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The KIU Competence Network is a four-year DAAD-funded project to strengthen Ukraine-related research, teaching, networking and transfer activities. The Competence Network is initiated and managed by the European University Viadrina in Frankfurt (Oder), and includes the Centre for East European and International Studies (ZOiS), the Humboldt University of Berlin, the Free University of Berlin, the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities and the Wissenschaftskolleg Berlin, as well as partner institutions from Ukraine and other European countries.

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KIU – Competence Network Interdisciplinary Ukrainian Studies

Frankfurt (Oder)-Berlin

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Zertifikatsprogramm

New application deadline: Applications for our Certificate Programme are now open until 5 October 2026

The Certificate Programme is a supplementary academic programme focusing on Ukraine, its history, culture, and society. It is open to Master’s students at the European University Viadrina and other German universities. The programme is the first comprehensive Ukrainian Studies programme at master’s level in Germany. It offers an interdisciplinary perspective on Ukraine by bringing together approaches from the social sciences, cultural studies, law, economics, and media studies. More details...

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Ukraine Lecture Series 2026_27

The new Ukraine Lecture Series for Winter Semester 2026/2027 is here!

Transitional justice has become central to Ukraine’s present and future as the country addresses the consequences of Russia’s war of aggression. International crimes, human rights violations, occupation, displacement, and widespread destruction raise urgent questions of justice, accountability, and social recovery. Transitional justice encompasses judicial and non-judicial approaches, including criminal prosecution, truth-seeking, reparations, institutional reform, and memorialisation. It also addresses broader questions of democratic renewal, decolonisation, remembrance, and reconstruction.

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Upcoming Courses: Winter Semester 2026/2027

New Ukraine-related courses at the Europa-Universität Viadrina, Humboldt-Universität Berlin, and the Freie-Universität Berlin. We are excited to announce a new series of lectures and specialized courses focusing on Ukraine at the EUV, HU, and FU. These courses cover a wide range of topics, including Ukrainian language, literature, political history, and media analysis, offering students a unique opportunity to deepen their understanding of Ukraine's rich cultural and political landscape. Ukrainian Language Courses for various proficiency levels are also available, providing learners with the chance to build or strengthen their language skills alongside thematic academic studies. Courses are eligible for the certificate programme ‘Interdisciplinary Ukrainian Studies’.

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Can Society Grow Through Crisis? What Eastern Europe Teaches Us About Resilience – and Why Ukrainians Can’t Stand the Word Anymore

Wednesday, 14 October 2026, 4 p.m. | Audimax, Logenstraße 4, 15230 Frankfurt (Oder) | How do crises change societies? What role do digitalisation, democracy, urban development and civic engagement play in this? And what does ‘resilience’ actually mean when a country continues to function under the conditions of a devastating war? These questions, and what Germany and the EU can learn from Eastern Europe, will be discussed by journalist Vassili Golod and Viadrina sociologist Susann Worschech, together with the audience on 14 October 2026 at the Viadrina Debate to mark the start of the winter semester. | The event will be simultaneously interpreted into English and Ukrainian.

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Opening of Ukrainian Week in Germany

Monday, 12 October 2026, 1 – 7 p.m. | Logensaal, Logenhaus, Logenstraße 11, 15230 Frankfurt (Oder) | The Global Coalition of Ukrainian Studies’ Ukrainian Week will be launched at the European University Viadrina. In a variety of formats, distinguished guests will discuss Ukraine’s European future and reaffirm the importance of German-Ukrainian cooperation in teaching and research. At the same time, Viadrina will formally join the Global Coalition.

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Short film evening and discussion ‘Reimagining Ukrainian Identity’

14 September 2026, 7:00 p.m. | KUMA Gerstenberg, Ziegelstraße 28A, 15230 Frankfurt (Oder) | Short films from Ukraine and a discussion as part of the KIU Summer School on the topic ‘Nationalities, minorities and identity: (Re)Configuring Ukraine?’. Open to anyone interested. Running time: 78 minutes

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with funds from the Federal Foreign Office (AA)