Our Current Projects and Project Groups

Graduation Ceremony

After the pandemic, there will finally be a ceremony again to honor the graduating students in Bachelor’s and Master’s programs, providing them the opportunity and the setting to toast their achievements and celebrate them.

Podcast

In the podcast Ultima Irratio, we delve into all sorts of questions about wars and conflicts in conversations with experts. The entire production, from concept to hosting, is undertaken by students of the University of Erfurt. If you have questions (or topic suggestions), feel free to reach out!

Elections

As every year, the university elections are coming up. As the FSR, we strive to ensure that this opportunity is utilized. To this end, we put forward candidates and campaign for them.

Newsletter

The project group handles research and the writing and translation of the weekly newsletter. Information about the content and subscription to the newsletter can be found on the website.

Interested in a Career at the Foreign Office?

On April 27, 2024, at 16c.t. in LG4 D-01, we will be visited by three alumni of the University of Erfurt who are currently undergoing preparatory service at the Foreign Office. They will share their experiences.

Discussion Round with Prof. Hoffmann on Critical Intelligence Studies

Interested in taking a look at the research results of one of your professors? Join us on May 30 at 2 PM in LG 1 AMG 007 to hear about Prof. Hoffmann's research findings and the reasons for a modernized understanding of intelligence services. We look forward to your participation!

Flea Market June 6, 2024

On Thursday, June 6, 2024, we will host a campus flea market. Do you have clothes, books, or other items at home that you would like to sell? Sign up by May 31 at flohmarkt.stawi@gmail.com. Otherwise, we invite you to stroll through the flea market from 2-6 PM and grab a piece of cake at the cake stand. We look forward to seeing you!

Panel Discussion "Direct Democracy"

On June 18, there will be an exciting panel discussion on direct democracy on our campus. More information will follow.

Discussion Round "Women, Peace, and Security in Latin America - Challenges & Complexity"

In cooperation with the United Nations Association of Germany Thuringia, Saxony, and Saxony-Anhalt, and the University of Erfurt’s Academic Association of Security Studies, we are hosting a fascinating panel discussion on June 27 about the security situation in Latin America and the implementation status of the UN Women, Peace, and Security Agenda. More information will follow.

StaWi Semester Closing Party

More information will follow - stay tuned!

Introduction to International Relations

As every winter semester, there will be an introductory event at the start of the semester where the IR professors of the University of Erfurt will provide information about the program, study structure, (extracurricular) opportunities, study abroad, and much more. More information will follow.

StaWi Secret Santa

To sweeten the Christmas season and possibly meet new people, the FSR StaWi offers the annual StaWi Secret Santa. Pairs are randomly matched to exchange small gifts according to a specific theme.

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Mulled Wine Reception

In recent years, we have kicked off the Christmas season with mulled wine, punch, and gingerbread. At a cozy evening in Hilge, students from all faculties come together, and last winter, even some professors and staff joined in.

Mulled Wine Market

At the Mulled Wine Market, we, along with other FSRs and university groups, bring a festive atmosphere to the campus, with hot caipirinhas and tarot card readings, for example. There’s also music, treats, and the opportunity to chat over a mulled wine.

Panel Discussion "Is Germany's federalism Still Up to the Challenges of the 21st Century?"

On April 29, 2024, the FSR StaWi, in cooperation with the Faculty of Political Science, hosted a panel discussion on the challenges of German federalism. The panel included Prof. Dr. Thomas de Maizière (former Federal Minister), Prof. Dr. Benjamin-Immanuel Hoff (Thuringian State Minister), and Laura Wahl (Member of the State Parliament) and was moderated by Prof. André Brodocz.

The discussion focused on existing inefficiencies in the federal system, lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, abstract reform proposals, and the necessity of more efficient federalism to address the green transformation and the changing conditions through advancing digitalization for administrative federalism.

The successful event concluded with a champagne reception. We thank everyone for the great interest.

Introduction to International Relations

At the beginning of each winter semester, the FSR StaWi organizes an information event for first-year IR students to provide details about the course of IR studies at the University of Erfurt, as well as about possible internships, study abroad, and more. IR professors S. Hoffmann and O. Kessler and alumna J. Miksch accompanied the event on November 15, 2024. It was moderated by Mette Schacht and Nicolás Heck.

Panel Discussion "The Arctic - An Increasingly Geopolitical Region?"

In cooperation with the International Security Policy Group at Erfurt, Dr. Humrich (Assistant Professor at the University of Groningen) and Dr. Paul (Senior Fellow at SWP) discussed the consequences of climate change on potential economic and security developments in the Arctic on January 15, 2024. The event was moderated by Max Steinmann.

Diskussionsrunde ,,Turn of an era for the Islamic Republic of Iran?" (19.06.23)

Together with Erfurt's PhD student Ms. Devendra, on the 19th of June 2024, we analyzed Iran's current societal and political situation, as well as activities, strategic affiliates and importance in the Middle East. The event started off with an input prepared by students of the FSR Stawi and continued as a discussion between Ms. Devendra and the participating students. It was moderated by Mette Schacht.