Past news

Change at the top of the Landesstiftung in Neuzelle: Mario Quast will officially take over as Managing Director of the Neuzelle Abbey Foundation from Norbert Kannowsky, who is retiring, from 1 January 2027. He prevailed against 96 competitors in an extensive application process supported by an external personnel consultancy firm.

Online participation still possible until 3 May! A public survey on the cycling concept for Frankfurt (Oder) is currently underway. Since 23 March, more than 120 responses have already been received from the public via the project website. Citizens can share their experiences and observations about cycle traffic and the cycle path network in Frankfurt (Oder) online at www.radfahren-ffo.de and use an interactive map to very precisely indicate danger spots and weak points and briefly explain the situation.

The European University Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder) opened the Viadrina Coworking Space in the centre of Frankfurt (Oder) on 15 April. In future, people will be able to learn, research and work here individually and collaboratively on around 1,500 square metres. The building was remodelled over five years at a total cost of 17.5 million euros. The result is an innovative, flexible space that will serve as a place to teach and work for Viadrina students, employees and founders, as well as facilitating encounters between the city and the university.

The European University Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder) has appointed Prof. Dr Nella Sayatz as Junior Professor of International and European Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure Law as of 1 April. The specialist in international criminal law most recently completed her doctorate at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and her legal clerkship at the Berlin Court of Appeal.

From the summer semester 2026, the European University Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder) will be offering a certificate programme in Ukrainian Studies for Master's students for the first time in Germany. The "Interdisciplinary Ukrainian Studies" programme enables students to take an in-depth look at Ukraine, its history, culture and society. As an accompanying study programme, it offers insights into social, cultural, legal, economic and media studies.

At its meeting on 26 March 2026, the Frankfurt (Oder) City Council unanimously laid the foundations for the development of a large-scale data centre site. The city councillors have thus paved the way for investments of up to 3.5 billion euros. The new data centre is to be built on the outskirts of Frankfurt (Oder) on the 87 federal road, positioning the city specifically as a hub for digital infrastructure in the German-Polish border region.

Securing reliable medical care is a top priority for the Oder-Spree district – even in times of structural change. With this in mind, the district administration is preparing further financial support for Oder-Spree Krankenhaus GmbH, which the district council will decide on at its meeting on 6 May 2026. The aim is to ensure the stability of hospital operations during a transitional phase.

It's that time again! We are looking for the best innovations made in Brandenburg! Companies, start-ups and craft businesses, also in cooperation with scientific institutions, can apply for the renowned Brandenburg Innovation Award until 20 May 2026. Whether it's an innovative, sustainable product, process, service or concept – the anticipation for Brandenburg's most creative minds and their ideas is high.

The pro agro association is calling for expressions of interest in organising the 22nd edition of the Brandenburg Village and Harvest Festival. Possible dates are 11 or 18 September 2027. The informal and non-binding expression of interest can be sent to pro agro by 8 May 2026. The deadline for a binding application is 26 June 2026.

The European University Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder) is opening the Viadrina Coworking Space on Wednesday, 15 April. In future, people will be able to learn, research and work here individually and collaboratively in a pleasant and inspiring atmosphere. The former canteen between the Auditorium Maximum and the student hall of residence at Logenstraße 3 was converted over a five-year construction period. On 1,400 square metres, the coworking space offers a place divided into several areas that can be used not only by Viadrina students and employees, but also by the regional public.