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problems and social change processes, and analyze possible futures Climate change, social inequality, global conflicts: in the M.A. Transformation Studies program, which is unique in Germany, you’ll deal with [...] and ecological causes and effects of major crises – from climate change and species extinction to global conflicts, colonialism, economic stagnation, and social inequality. Critical perspectives: From a [...] you understand why we find ourselves in the current situation. You’ll analyze local, regional, and global transformation processes over the past centuries, and deal in depth with systemic transformations

Transformative Community Projects in East Germany (Anhalt), the Global South (Bali), and Beyond This research project investigates the dynamics, structural conditions, and socio-political potential of [...] bridging empirical case studies in rural East Germany with innovative socio-cultural synthesis in the Global South (specifically Bali, Indonesia), the initiative develops a cross-cultural perspective on collective [...] cohesion, local integration, and socio-ecological sustainability. Traditional Support Systems in the Global South: The Banjar System Expanding the research scope to Indonesia, the project examines the traditional

are. In a rapidly changing world, it’s now up to us to build the bridges essential for a successful global future," said Petersen. For Stender, choosing this program was a political statement: "By participating

scientists from the University of Flensburg, have developed a detailed scenario of the effects of global warming on Germany around 2040. It illustrates what the situation will be like then for agriculture

narratives, to homeric memory, to garment cultures, to feminist celibacy, to law and ethics, to globalism, to the golden mean... and many things in between! All of the lectures are geared towards a non

üş (Leibniz-Zentrum für Zeithistorische Forschung, Potsdam): “Making Skies and Seas Safe for Globalization: International Organizations and the Control of Migration (The Roles of ICAO and IMO)” Andrew

27.10 - 30.10.2026 – Villa Vigoni Autumn School in European Studies 2026 Europe in the Age of Global Power Politics: The End of Normative Power, Civil Power, Soft Power? For decades, the European Union [...] power actor. These concepts captured Europe’s distinctive role in international affairs: shaping global governance through rules, economic interdependence, diplomacy, and the promotion of values rather [...] normative influence, or is the European Union adapting its traditional instruments to a more contested global environment? The Villa Vigoni Autumn School in European Studies aims to critically examine these

Villa Vigoni Autumn School is entering the next round - this year's theme is "Europe and the Post-Global World. Re-thinking Identity and Democracy in the EU". Five EUF Master's and doctoral students - from

Villa Vigoni Autumn School is entering the next round - this year's theme is "Europe and the Post-Global World. Re-thinking Identity and Democracy in the EU". Five EUF Master's and doctoral students - from

Vigoni Autumn School 2025 Villa Vigoni Autumn School in European Studies on “Multipolarism in the Post-Global World” We are delighted to announce that the Villa Vigoni Autumn School in European Studies will [...] of the Vigoni Autumn School has been made possible. This year’s theme, “Multipolarism in the Post-Global World. Nations, Politics and International Relations” , invites critical reflection on international [...] in European Studies is entering the next round - this year's theme is " Multipolarism in the Post-Global World. Nations, Politics and International Relations". Four EUF Master’s and doctoral students —