Dates | Events


8 October 2026 | Presentation of student projects

Kleist Festival 2026: What to do with Kleist?

As part of the Kleist Festival, students from Viadrina University are presenting projects that bridge the fields of research, design and science communication at the ‘Open Workshop’ in the Kleist Museum – including a radio play podcast and an exhibition in magazine format. An evening exploring new ways of telling Kleist’s story.

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29 August 2026 | Information session

Open Day at the European University Viadrina

Culture and Society, Internationale Betriebswirtschaftslehre (International Business Administration), Rechtswissenschaft (Law): Do you want to shape the society of tomorrow? Viadrina University opens its doors to all school pupils, parents and prospective students who’ve decided at the last minute to visit.

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27 August 2026 | Online information session

Master’s degree programmes offered by the Faculty of Social and Cultural Sciences

During the online session at 2 pm, the Faculty will provide information about its Master’s programmes and answer questions about studying.

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14 July 2026 | Farewell lecture

‘Why Aesthetics? A Plea’

featuring: Prof. Dr Andrea Allerkamp

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14 July 2026 | CoDe Lab and Info-Lunch

Master’s programme: Conflict and Democracy

Any questions about the new Master’s programme? Just pop in – no need to book – and bring your own lunch. We look forward to seeing you!

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13 July 2026 | Lecture on the Lower Sorbian language and culture

Prof. Dr Hauke Bartels at the Giedroyc Colloquium

The lecture provides an insight into a major research project on the preservation and study of the Lower Sorbian language and culture. The discussion that follows will be moderated by Prof. Dr Annette Werberger.

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7 July 2026 | Farewell lecture

‘On Wealth and Excessive Wealth’

featuring: Prof. Dr Klaus Weber

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7 July 2026 | New course on offer

Information session on the BA in Culture and Society

Find out what makes this new degree programme stand out, how it differs from the Bachelor’s degree programme in Cultural Studies, and what options are available for transferring to this programme, including the recognition of credits already earned.

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You have finally graduated!

Graduation Day | 27 June 2026

On Graduation Day, we celebrate your graduation and present you with your certificate - together with professors, family and friends.

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Book launch

25 June 2026 | “The Fine Line: The Art of Diplomacy in Times of Upheaval”

Rolf Nikel, former German Ambassador to Poland, will be reading from his recently published book *The Fine Line: The Art of Diplomacy in Times of Upheaval*.

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Book launch

17 June 2026 | “Frankfurt (Oder) / Słubice: The City Guide”

Kerstin Hinrichsen and Dr Markus Nesselrodt (Viadrina) are presenting the recently published revised edition of their guide to the twin city. It brings together twelve themed walks through Frankfurt’s past and present.

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Guided tour of the exhibition

16 June 2026 | “The Roads of Europe. Photographs of a Migration Journey”

Guided tour of the exhibition “The Roads of Europe: Photographs of a Migration Journey”. All interested parties are warmly invited.

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Public viewing

14 June 2026 | World Cup: Germany v Curaçao

Live broadcast of the World Cup match at the Viadrina Coworking Space.

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10 June 2026

Open day

Discover the European University Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder) on 10 June 2026 from 10 am to 2 pm - with insights into the study courses, guided tours of the campus and personal counselling sessions.

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9 June 2026 | Book presentation and discussion

Enemies of the state

Presentation of the book "Staatsfeinde. Right-wing subcultures in East Germany since the 1970s", followed by a discussion. The event is part of the seminar "How to deal with right-wing extremism".

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06.06. - 07.07.2026 | Taster programme

You still have no idea what you want to study?

Visit our courses at our Faculty, get to know our lecturers and students.

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2 June | Information event

New CuSo study and examination regulations

From the winter semester 2026/27, the new study and examination regulations will apply to all newly enrolled CuSo students. We will present the most important changes at the information event.

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20 May 2026 | Charity run

ViaRunning

Annual charity run for all interested runners from the university, the twin cities and the region.

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12 May 2026 | Info event

Well prepared for your final thesis

Tips and information on registration, supervision and submission for students

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5 May 2026 | Info event

New study programmes

The Faculty of Social and Cultural Sciences will be launching new Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes in the winter semester 2026/27. Find out about the study options and ask your questions!

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23.04.-24.04.2026 | 35 years of the German-Polish Neighbourhood Treaty

Doing Democracy

Cross-border networking of civil society and science

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18 April 2026 | German-Polish Career Fair

START TIME VIA CAREER

Career fair organised by the Startzeit platform for pupils and students.

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"Viadrina Debate"

Opening of the summer semester and the Viadrina Coworking Space

with: Kevin Kühnert (Finanzwende e.V.), Prof. Dr Jana Costas (Viadrina), Moderation: Mads Pankow (publicist and political consultant)

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The Faculty cordially invites you:

Kuwi welcome evening | 8 April 2026

The FSR Kuwi, MES and the Dean's Office Kuwi cordially invite all students and employees of the Faculty to the Kuwi Welcome Evening.

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7 - 10 April 2026

Orientation week for first-year students

Get to know the campus, your fellow students and all the important information about your degree programme during Orientation week.

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Filmosophy II:

Laughter revue

For all film and conversation enthusiasts - film creates community!

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Welcome to the campus

Info day for prospective students

The Viadrina invites you! Drop by, get to know our campus and find out all about our study programmes.

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Inaugural lecture

Language, society and emancipation

Miriam Lind and Sarah Speck hold inaugural lecture

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Kick-off event

"Security for Europe - peace for Ukraine?"

Europe's security and prospects for peace in Ukraine are at the centre of the kick-off event. What can a just peace look like and what role must Europe play in it? And how can Europe not only contribute to peace in Ukraine, but also strengthen its own security?

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Lunch Info Event

Informed during the lunch break: using AI correctly

New AI guideline and declaration of independence

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Opening of the doctoral programme

Science meets music: memory, research, sound

"Broken traditions? Jewish Literature, Philosophy and Music in Nazi Germany"

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