1.-11.07.2026: Summer School "Ukraine in Europe: Studying Ahead"
An International Summer School for Students of Social Sciences and Humanities at the Justus Liebig University Giessen/Germany.
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- 1.-11.07.2026: Summer School "Ukraine in Europe: Studying Ahead"
- 2026-07-01T00:00:00+02:00
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- An International Summer School for Students of Social Sciences and Humanities at the Justus Liebig University Giessen/Germany.
01.07.2026 bis 11.07.2026 (Europe/Berlin / UTC200)
GiZo, Otto-Behaghel-Str. 10E, 35394 Gießen
International students of social sciences and humanities
Ukraine in Europe: Studying Ahead.
An International Summer School
for Students of Social Sciences and Humanities
1-11 July 2026, Justus Liebig University Giessen/Germany
Ukraine is at the centre of many debates, yet its position in Europe remains complex. The Summer School “Ukraine in Europe: Studying Ahead” at the Justus Liebig University Giessen/Germany will explore this complexity!
The Giessen Center for Eastern European Studies at Justus Liebig University Giessen (Germany) organises this Summer School within the German-Ukrainian University Network “Ukraine in Europe”, funded by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) with budgetary resources allocated by the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR). The DAAD programme brings together universities and students from Germany and Ukraine with the aim of strengthening long-term academic cooperation, supporting the reconstruction of Ukraine’s higher education sector, and contributing to Ukraine’s integration into the European Higher Education Area.
About our Summer School
The Summer School will take place in Giessen, Germany, from 1 to 11 July 2026 and is designed for BA students and recent graduates from Germany and Ukraine who are interested in exploring Ukraine’s role in contemporary Europe through interdisciplinary and interactive learning.
In the context of ongoing political, social, and cultural change, Ukraine has emerged as a key actor in Europe. The Summer School invites participants to reflect through dynamic learning activities on:
· How is Ukraine (re)defining its place in Europe amid current geopolitical challenges?
· How do contemporary discourses around Ukraine shape Europe’s future?
· How do migration and transnational social relationships shape the future of Ukraine in Europe?
· What role do language policies, language ideologies and language conflicts play in multilingual Europe?
· What does Ukraine’s experience reveal about Europe’s capacity for solidarity, resilience, and integration?
Our Summer School will provide a unique opportunity for students from the humanities (e.g. history, linguistics, cultural and literary studies) to engage with the social sciences (such as sociology, political science, and international relations), and vice versa. Participants from Germany will get a unique possibility to discuss and network with Ukrainian students. Ukrainian participants will gain first-hand insight into campus life and the academic environment of a German university.
Learning Outcomes
- Interactive discussions that explore Ukraine’s past, present, and future in a broader European context,
- A social and cultural programme in Giessen and the surrounding region,
- Building connections with an international community of students and scholars beyond your home institution,
- Stepping outside a traditional academic routine and exploring new ways of thinking,
- Upon successful completion, participants will receive a certificate of participation.
Contact: duhn@uni-giessen.de
