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

About

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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, initiated and led by the European University Viadrina, includes the ZOiS, the Humboldt Universität zu Berlin, the Freie Universität Berlin, the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities and the Wissenschaftskolleg Berlin.

The project aims at establishing a visible center of Ukraine-related teaching and research. Based on close scientific cooperation in the German capital region and in an international framework, innovative research, new academic courses and a successful transfer of Ukraine-related knowledge in and between science, politics, business and society will be ensured.

Dr. Susann Worschech

Academic Coordinator

News

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KIU Summer School Has Officially Started – Join Us Now!

We are excited to announce that the KIU Summer School is now in full swing! It's not too late to be part of this enriching experience. For more details, visit the Programme section where you can download the full schedule of our Summer School and explore the sessions available.

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Applications for fellowships open

The KIU fellowships in Interdisciplinary Ukrainian Studies are out now. Three fellowships support innovative and significant research on topics related to Ukraine. Join KIU for your research and teaching on Ukraine. You are invited to apply until 11 August.

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Rewatch the livestream of the opening ceremony

On 11 July, the Competence Network Interdisciplinary Ukrainian Studies Frankfurt (Oder) - Berlin (KIU) was officially opened at the European University Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder). The livestream is available to rewatch at the Viadrina YouTube channel.

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Competence Network Interdisciplinary Ukrainian Studies (KIU) officially opened

The opening ceremony of the Competence Network Interdisciplinary Ukrainian Studies (KIU) was celebrated on 11th July 2024, a good five months after the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) made the decision to support the KIU in Frankfurt (Oder) – Berlin with 2.5 million Euros. During the ceremony, tangible and specific steps for action were presented and a debate was held on the role that Ukrainian studies will play in those steps.

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Fellowships and Programmes

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Fellowships

The KIU Research Fellowship in Interdisciplinary Ukrainian Studies supports innovative and significant research on topics related to Ukraine.

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Programmes

The KIU Competence Network Interdisciplinary Ukrainian Studies Frankfurt (Oder) – Berlin offers various programmes. Among them is its first Summer School on "War in Ukraine: Destruction of heritage – mastering legacy".

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Partners

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