‘Milestone for Ukrainian studies’ - KIU opens graduate school

They will spend three years researching Ukrainian art, history, politics and society, looking far beyond Ukraine: the first twelve doctoral students at the Graduate School at the Centre of Excellence for Interdisciplinary Ukrainian Studies (KIU). On 16 June 2025, the first graduate school for Ukrainian studies in Germany was opened at Viadrina. The Logensaal, which was packed to the last seat, discussed the future significance of Ukrainian studies, the benefits for international academia and the topics of the doctoral students.

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