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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Ukraine Lecture Series: Roderich Kiesewetter spricht über Deutschlands Rolle im globalen Machtgefüge und Neuausrichtung Deutschlands Sicherheitspolitik

Event language: German | Welche Rolle kann und muss Deutschland in einer sich wandelnden globalen Machtordnung übernehmen? Dieser Frage widmet sich Roderich Kiesewetter, Mitglied des Deutschen Bundestages und außenpolitischer Sprecher der CDU/CSU-Bundestagsfraktion im Auswärtigen Ausschuss, in seinem Vortrag „Deutschlands Rolle im globalen Machtwandel: Lehren aus Vergangenheit und Gegenwart" am 9. November 2026 um 16 Uhr an der Europa-Universität Viadrina. Die Veranstaltung findet in Präsenz und online statt.

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‘Dialogue in Transitional Justice: Conceptual Approach and Ukrainian Experience’ — Tetiana Kyselova

Monday, 02.11.2026, 4–6 p.m. | Hybrid format | What role can dialogue play in achieving transitional justice during an ongoing war? And how can it help Ukrainian society address divisions, rebuild trust, and shape a shared future? More details...

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‘The New Frontiers of Transitional Justice in Ukraine and Globally’ — Kateryna Busol

Monday, 26.10.2026, 4–6 p.m. | Hybrid format | In this lecture, Kateryna Busol explores the changing role of transitional justice in Ukraine and other contemporary armed conflicts. Focusing on early justice responses, reparations, and survivor-centred accountability, she examines why justice measures increasingly begin while conflicts are still ongoing. Particular attention will be given to Ukraine, where various accountability mechanisms have developed since Russia’s invasion in 2014 and where a comprehensive transitional justice policy is now taking shape despite the continuing war. The lecture will also address gender-sensitive approaches, conflict-related sexual violence, and the broader potential of transformative justice. More details...

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OPEN CALL | KIU Guest Lectureship 2027 — ‘Labour Market and Social Policy in Transition: Institutional and Social Changes in Ukraine’

Application deadline: 15.11.2026 | Guest Lectureship period: 01.04. – 31.08.2027 | The Competence Network Interdisciplinary Ukrainian Studies invites applications for a five-month guest lectureship at the European University Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder) for the summer term 2027. Applications are open to scholars from Ukrainian universities who completed their doctorate at least two years ago and are interested in teaching three MA-level courses related to Ukraine and the semester’s umbrella topic.

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OPEN CALL | KIU Research Fellowships 2027 — ‘Labour Market and Social Policy in Transition: Institutional and Social Changes in Ukraine’

Submission deadline: 25.11.2026 | Fellowship period: from April 2027 | The Competence Network Interdisciplinary Ukrainian Studies invites applications for 9 on-site research fellowships and 9 sur-place fellowships for the summer term 2027. Applications are open to postdoctoral researchers and scholars at all career stages after the completion of their doctorate whose research relates to Ukraine and the semester’s umbrella topic.

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New Guest Lecturer at KIU: Anna Slavko

We are pleased to welcome Anna Slavko, Associate Professor at Sumy State University, as a Guest Lecturer at KIU in the Winter Semester 2026/27. Her research focuses on transitional justice, human rights, and international law. At European University Viadrina, she will teach three seminars addressing transitional justice, the right to truth, and human rights in times of crisis.More details...

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