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The Summer School “A Janus-Faced Europe”, organized by the European and International Social and Political Studies Programme (EISPS), UCL, London, and the Department of Social and Cultural Sciences, Fulda University of Applied Sciences, will take place from May 12–15, 2025, at UCL London. This unique academic experience will bring together 15 ICEUS and MAHRS students for a series of expert-led lectures and discussions exploring Europe's complex and sometimes contradictory identity—balancing its democratic values and enlightenment ideals with its historical legacies of colonialism, imperialism, and global power struggles. The program will critically examine Europe’s geopolitical, ecological, and economic challenges, particularly in light of global shifts and the war in Ukraine. Students will be thoroughly prepared for this international academic exchange by Prof. Dr. Claudia Wiesner and Prof. Dr. Matthias Klemm, who will also accompany them to London, providing guidance and support throughout the program.

Students from the Social and Cultural Studies department at Fulda University of Applied Sciences will embark on a field trip to Brussels from June 10 to 13 as part of Prof. Dr. Claudia Wiesner's seminar, "European Policy Fields". This exciting trip will take the students beyond the classroom, offering them the chance to explore the institutions, decision-making processes, and policy areas of the European Union firsthand. Transitioning from theory to practice, they will gain a profound understanding of EU operations and governance, immersing themselves in the dynamic world of European politics.