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.
View details29 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.
View details27 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.
View details14 July 2026 | Farewell lecture
‘Why Aesthetics? A Plea’
featuring: Prof. Dr Andrea Allerkamp
View details14 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!
View details13 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.
View details7 July 2026 | Farewell lecture
‘On Wealth and Excessive Wealth’
featuring: Prof. Dr Klaus Weber
View details7 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.
View detailsYou 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.
View detailsBook 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*.
View detailsBook 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.
View detailsGuided 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.
View detailsPublic viewing
14 June 2026 | World Cup: Germany v Curaçao
Live broadcast of the World Cup match at the Viadrina Coworking Space.
View details10 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.
View details9 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".
View details06.06. - 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.
View details2 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.
View details20 May 2026 | Charity run
ViaRunning
Annual charity run for all interested runners from the university, the twin cities and the region.
View details12 May 2026 | Info event
Well prepared for your final thesis
Tips and information on registration, supervision and submission for students
View details5 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!
View details23.04.-24.04.2026 | 35 years of the German-Polish Neighbourhood Treaty
Doing Democracy
Cross-border networking of civil society and science
View details18 April 2026 | German-Polish Career Fair
START TIME VIA CAREER
Career fair organised by the Startzeit platform for pupils and students.
View details"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)
View detailsThe 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.
View details7 - 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.
View detailsFilmosophy II:
Laughter revue
For all film and conversation enthusiasts - film creates community!
View detailsWelcome 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.
View detailsInaugural lecture
Language, society and emancipation
Miriam Lind and Sarah Speck hold inaugural lecture
View detailsKick-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?
View detailsLunch Info Event
Informed during the lunch break: using AI correctly
New AI guideline and declaration of independence
View detailsOpening of the doctoral programme
Science meets music: memory, research, sound
"Broken traditions? Jewish Literature, Philosophy and Music in Nazi Germany"
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