Teaching and Knowledge Transfer

 📅 Date: 03 February 2026

⏰ Time: 18:00 – 19:30

📍 Location: Hochschule Fulda, Building 22, Room 302

We are pleased to invite you to the next event of our lecture series “Europe in the World: Conflicts, Politics, Values”, which will feature a Special Issue Presentation on “The War against Ukraine and the New World Politics” by Claudia Wiesner (Fulda University of Applied Sciences), David Chandler (University of Westminster), Halit M. Tagma (Northern Arizona University) and Nicholas Kiersey (The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley).

This special issue brings together diverse, critical perspectives on the war in Ukraine and its global implications. The contributions explore the war’s ideological, geopolitical, and normative dimensions and the consequences to be drawn for the disciplines of International Relations and European Studies.

They examine how the conflict confronts the liberal international order, reshapes geopolitical fault lines, and reflects broader transformationstoward a multipolar world. Topics include ideological contestation within Europe, critiques of liberal interventionism, the moral framing of the war, Russia’s geopolitical imaginaries, and the war’s impact on regional security dynamics, particularly in Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe. Your presence and insights would be greatly valued and would contribute to a fruitful discussion.

 📅 Date: 27 January 2026

⏰ Time: 18:00 – 19:30

📍 Location: Hochschule Fulda, Building 22, Room 218

We are pleased to invite you to the next lecture  titled “Much Ado about Nothing? Parliamentary Representation in the European Semester and the Question of Democracy in Context”, by Anja Thomas (University of Lille and Fulda University of Applied Sciences).

There is a truism in the literature about representative democracy in the EMU since the financial crisis: The reforms of the Stability and Growth Pact are supposed to have strongly impacted the ‘crown jewels’ of the rights of national parliaments, which are budgetary competences and this generally the democratic quality of the EU. A closer look at French and German Members of Parliaments’ own assessments shows that the parliamentarians themselves do not share this view. Their activity in matters of closer budgetary coordination in the EU depends on long-established participation practices in the context of the parliamentary systems at hand. European integration seems even to have reinforced transparency of government action. The presentation discusses the prevailing assessments in the literature with the help of an actor perspective. 

Your presence and insights would be greatly valued and would contribute to a fruitful discussion.

 📅 Date: 13 January 2026

⏰ Time: 18:00 – 19:30

📍 Location: Hochschule Fulda, Building 22, Room 218

We are pleased to invite you to the next lecture of our lecture series “Europe in the World: Conflicts, Politics, Values”, titled “Naming the Violence: Media Language and the Visibility of Femicide”, by Sinem Nazlı Demir (Fulda University of Applied Sciences).

This lecture explores how media language shapes public understanding of femicide and other forms of gender-based violence. Through examples from international media, it examines the linguistic and visual strategies that normalize or sensationalize violence against women, and how these narratives affect justice, memory, and collective responsibility. By analyzing headlines, word choices, and framing techniques, the session invites participants to critically reflect on the power of language to either reinforce patriarchal norms or challenge them. Drawing from feminist media theory and field research with journalists and activists, it also highlights alternative storytelling models that reclaim women’s voices and redefine visibility beyond victimhood.

Your presence and insights would be greatly valued and would contribute to a fruitful discussion.

 📅 Date: 09 December 2025

⏰ Time: 09:50 – 11:20

📍 Location: Hochschule Fulda, Building 23, Room 002

We are pleased to invite you to the next lecture “Sharing Experiences: Insights from Model United Nations Participants” by Ayan Mammadova and Saodat Gazieva (Fulda University of Applied Sciences).

Drawing on their extensive engagement in Model United Nations, Mammadova and Gazieva will share their experiences, insights, and perspectives on how participation in MUN shapes academic, professional, and personal growth.They will also discuss how MUN fosters analytical thinking, intercultural communication, and collaborative problem-solving, offering a thoughtful examination of its broader educational impact.

Your presence and insights would be greatly valued and would contribute to a fruitful discussion.

📅 Date: November 18th
⏰ Time: 15:20 – 16:50
📍 Location: Hochschule Fulda, Building 22, Room 217

We are pleased to invite you to the opening lecture of our lecture series “Europe in the World: Conflicts, Politics, Values”, titled “After Hope? On the Emergence of a New Nihilism”, by Aris Agoglossakis Foley (Leiden University & University of Amsterdam).

By tracing nihilism from Nietzsche to the present, Agoglossakis Foley examines how the rise of what he terms “pure nihilism” is shaping political behaviour and violent extremism today, and how rejecting future-oriented narratives might open new pathways for agency in the here-and-now.

The event will be streamed in Building 22, Room 217. Online participation is also possible—please contact [email protected]

Your presence and insights would be greatly valued and would contribute to a fruitful discussion. 

We look forward to your participation and an engaging exchange.

📅 Date: November 18th - February 10th
📍 Location: Hochschule Fulda, Building 22 and 23

We are pleased to invite you to this year’s lecture series ''Europe in the World: Conflicts, Politics, Values'', which brings together scholars and practitioners to examine some of the most pressing transformations shaping Europe in the 21st century.

Over the course of six lectures, the series investigates how Europe positions itself within a rapidly changing global landscape marked by geopolitical tensions, shifting democratic norms, and evolving social values. The talks explore the intellectual roots of contemporary nihilism, the educational and diplomatic dimensions of Model United Nations, the politics of media representation in cases of femicide, and the complexities of parliamentary involvement in European economic governance.

The series further examines ideological realignments triggered by the war against Ukraine as well as local-level dynamics that shape the European public sphere. Together, these sessions offer a multifaceted understanding of Europe’s role in global affairs, highlighting both the challenges and possibilities that emerge at the intersection of conflict, politics, and values.