Could thoughts be read out of the brain in the future or even stored there? What protection mechanisms are needed to ensure privacy, identity, mental integrity, autonomy and equality? On Wednesday, December 10, Prof. Dr. Hans-Georg Dederer, member of the German Ethics Council, will give a public lecture at the European University Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder) entitled "Neurotechnologies and international human rights protection".

The program for "Sternsinger und Sauerkraut" on 7 December at Frankfurt's Kleist Forum theater includes both light-hearted and contemplative pieces. Newsreel legend Dagmar Berghoff will read pre-Christmas texts by Paulo Coelho, Selma Lagerlöf and Bertolt Brecht, among others. She will be accompanied by singer Felicitas Breest and pianist Siegfried Gerlich.

In the state of Brandenburg, young farmers can receive a business start-up grant if they set up or buy an agricultural business or take over a farm as part of a transfer within or outside the family. Björn Hallmann from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food, Environment and Consumer Protection (MLEUV) of the state of Brandenburg will present the business start-up grant in the webinar on 4.12.2025.

The day course offers theoretical and practical basic knowledge for professional and natural fruit tree care and clarifies the following questions: Why should fruit trees be pruned at all? At what stage of the tree's age are which measures useful, for example training, maintenance or rejuvenation pruning? And what should be avoided at all costs?

The German Rural Women's Association (dlv) is calling on women from rural regions to apply for the "Entrepreneur of the Year" competition in 2026. We are looking for female entrepreneurs who are successful with innovative ideas – whether in services, crafts, agriculture or other sectors. Applications are open until January 23, 2026.

With "Blueprint", they not only created a song, but a real blueprint for sophisticated pop music. The sound of the Berlin band around singer and songwriter Katharina Franck still proves its worth four decades after its foundation: When pop is done well, it goes straight to the heart. The Rainbirds can be seen at the Messehallen Frankfurt (Oder) on May 29, 2026.

For his outstanding academic achievements and volunteer work, Viadrina student Krzysztof Pawelec has been awarded the DAAD Prize, endowed with 1,000 euros. The Master's student obtained his Bachelor of Laws degree at Viadrina in 2023 and is completing his German-Polish law degree this year. In addition to his studies, he has been involved in German-Polish legal advice for people in need in Frankfurt (Oder) and Słubice, among other things.

From November 7 to 9, 2025, the 11th Bechstein Competition Piano and a String Instrument took place, a renowned event that regularly brings together young musical talents from all over Germany.

IHK Ostbrandenburg honors 30 top young professionals as the best: 30 graduates were honored for their outstanding achievements as the best in dual training at a ceremony in Neuhardenberg Castle on November 13.

Large-scale new construction as a solution for tight housing markets – at first glance, there is little empirical evidence for this obvious formula for sufficient and affordable housing. In order to create a better data basis for this urgent social and political challenge, the economists are analyzing the unique housing situation that arose in 2010 as a result of the withdrawal of British troops from West Germany and the sale of their properties over the following years.