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.

The European University Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder) and the Social Science Institute of the SWPS University of Warsaw invite you to the German-Polish networking event "Doing Democracy: Connecting Academia and Civil Society Across Borders" in Frankfurt (Oder) and Słubice on Thursday and Friday, 23 and 24 April 2026, as part of the European Reform University Alliance (ERUA). For two days, the focus will be on impulses, dialogue and exchange in the field of democracy work across the German-Polish border. Interested parties are invited to take part in public discussion formats.

Networking, dialogue and inspiration in a relaxed atmosphere: Casual Friday brings together entrepreneurs and creative minds from the region. This time, the historic site of the OSZ Oder Spree in Palmnicken opens its doors and presents itself as a modern education hotspot. Discovery tours, personal insights into training, start-ups, succession and volunteering as well as relaxed networking over snacks and drinks make up the evening.

How is digitalisation changing the world of work, companies and family life? These are the questions addressed by the lecture series "Digitalisation in dialogue between campus and companies", which will take place at the European University Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder) from Wednesday, 22 April. The aim of the series of events is to promote dialogue between students, academia and regional companies and to discuss current developments relating to digital transformation in a practical way.

On Wednesday, 29 April, the conference "The Business Bridge 2026: People, Technologies, Borders?" will take place at the Collegium Polonicum. For the first time in this format, the event will bring together stakeholders from Frankfurt (Oder) and Słubice to discuss economic development, securing skilled labour, location conditions and cross-border cooperation in the German-Polish twin city. The conference will be held in German and Polish with simultaneous translation.

The European University Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder) is awarding the 25th Viadrina Prize to the bestselling author, actor and cabaret artist Steffen Möller. With this award, the university is honouring his literary work and his artistic achievements as an entertainer and actor, with which he has contributed in a special way to a deeper understanding between Germany and Poland for many years. The award ceremony, followed by a cabaret show and drinks reception, will take place on Thursday 21 May at 4 p.m. in the Kleist Forum.

Mr Michael Zaske, Head of the Health Department of the Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs, Health and Social Cohesion of the State of Brandenburg and the District Administrator of the Oder-Spree district, Mr Frank Steffen and other decision-makers from the @see region will present and discuss the "social infrastructure" from various perspectives.

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.

The Protestant church district of Oderland-Spree invites organ players, piano players and interested parties to a summer organ course in Seelow from 11 to 18 July 2026, accompanied by a varied programme.

Promoting environmentally friendly mobility and improving the cycling situation in the city are important concerns for the city administration of Frankfurt (Oder). In order to significantly improve the conditions for cycling in the city, citizens are also invited to contribute their suggestions and comments to a new cycling concept. From 23 March to 3 May 2026, anyone interested in cycling has the opportunity to locate problems, conflicts and suggestions for improvement on an interactive online map and describe them using the comment function.