Press releases of Europa-Universität Flensburg (EUF)

October 2025

Rückenansicht auf zwei Schüler*innen in einer Klasse

When differences unite - a research perspective on minority and majority schools

What does it actually mean to belong? What does “belonging” feel like? The Flensburg research project “BiZu - Bildung für Zugehörigeit” focuses on the interaction between majority and minority schools in the German-Danish border region.
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September 2025

Ein Straßenschild mit einem EUF-Gebäude im Hintergrund

In memory of Margarete Mitscherlich-Nielsen

A street on the Flensburg university campus has borne the name of psychoanalyst Margarete Mitscherlich-Nielsen for a year now. She is now being commemorated at the Europa-Universität to mark the naming of the street.
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eine schwarz-weiß-Bild. Zwei Hände drücken gegen eine Plane

Economic Hardship Increases Risk of Violence Against Women in Partnerships

A recent study by the University of Bremen and Europa-Universität Flensburg shows that poverty and financial struggles increase the risk of violence in couple relationships. Unemployment, financial discontent, and the presence of children intensify this risk.
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Junge Menschen sitzen auf den Rängen einer Sportarena

Writing new chapters in life with courage, curiosity and humor

Europa-Universität Flensburg (EUF) kicks off the new fall semester with a welcome ceremony for first-semester students
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August 2025

Eine blonde Frau lächelt in die Kamera, im Hintergrund sind unscharf Bäume und Wiese zu erkennen

Flensborg Scientist receives Enviromental Prize from BAUM foundation

Prof. Dr. Frauke Wiese receives the prestigious BAUM Award in the “Science” category. The prize is awarded to committed individuals in business, science and journalism who are committed to environmental protection and sustainability. The Flensburg scientist is being honored for her research in the field of “sufficiency”
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June 2025

Eine Frau mit kurzen Haaren und einer Brille steht an einem Rednerpult

Navigating Change: Ireland and Europe Today - Irish Ambassador on the Flensburg Campus us

IThe Irish Ambassador to Germany Maeve Collins is delivering the Midsummer & Minerva Lecture in Flensburg. She will speak about the role of Ireland in the changing political landscape of Europe.
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Mädchen steht auf einem Startblock. Eine Frau steht neben ihr schräg hinter ihr.

How Adept Are Children in the Water?

Researchers in the international ALFAC study have examined how children move in the water, whether they can assess dangerous situations, and how well they respond in aquatic situations. Initial results from the Europe-wide comparison are now available.
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May 2025

Emanuel Deutschmann Flyer

From the End of Growth to Global Stabilization: New Nonfiction Book by Flensburg Researcher

The climate crisis, artificial intelligence, and the COVID-19 pandemic may seem only loosely related to each other; yet in reality they are often interconnected, with all following a similar exponential pattern. In his new book, Flensburg sociologist Prof. Dr. Emanuel Deutschmann analyzes data and outlines utopic visions for the stabilization of these steep curves.
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Mehrere Personen stehen in einem Raum und informieren sich vor Stellwänden und im Gespräch zum Thema Kinderschutz

Strengthening Schools as Safe Spaces – 100 Experts Trained on School Intervention Procedures in the Context of Child Sexual Abuse

For young people who have experienced sexual violence, teachers can become important points of contact. At Europa-Universität Flensburg (EUF), a supplementary training program has been developed to provide both expertise and access to a support network. To date, 100 specialists have completed the training.
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Foto vom Campus mit viel grün im Vordergrund.

Experience the Future: Flensburg Launches Digital Learning Campus Hub for Training in AI and Computational Thinking

The Digital Learning Campus AILiSH@DLC-FL was launched today by Europa-Universität Flensburg (EUF), the Flensburg University of Applied Sciences (HSFL), and NORDAKADEMIE Graduate School of Business in Elmshorn (NAK). The project is funded by the state of Schleswig-Holstein and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
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