"Where to put the corpse?" is the all-dominant question in "Prey", a pitch-black English comedy that can be seen as a guest performance by Uckermärkische Bühnen Schwedt at Frankfurt's Kleist Forum on April 20.

On Thursday, April 25, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., school pupils will have the opportunity to gain an insight into the various professional fields of the city administration. From advising citizens to emergency medical assistance and civil engineering: There are many variations of administrative training and study professions. The Future Day offers individual advice and an opportunity to talk to trainees and students from the city administration.

Today's labor market is in a state of flux. Over the course of a career, employees go through a variety of professional and personal changes. During its nationwide campaign weeks from April 15–26, 2024, the Employment Agency's careers advice service for adults will provide exclusive advice on many questions and topics such as career orientation, re-entry, the job market of the future or strengthening one's own skills and offers extensive advice and networking opportunities.

Everything is set to turn green in Altranft: the regional and farmers' market with the Day of Crafts and the traditional harvest parade awaits its guests. Since the beginning of the year, preparations have been underway for a day that will delight families, young and old, guests from the region and Berlin alike. Framed by a diverse market event with all that the region has to offer in terms of food, drink and crafts, a varied program of music, information, artistry and conversation awaits.

Experience the Middle Ages in a fantastically beautiful setting! On April 13 and 14, from 10 a.m. each day, there will once again be plenty to marvel at for the spectacle's young and old guests. From a jousting tournament on horseback, axe throwing, archery and other knightly disciplines for young knights to a large market with crafts and trade from bygone times and numerous taverns and taverns as well as music on historical instruments. Take a trip back in time and let yourself be whisked away into the world of the Middle Ages!

On March 21, the Praxisforschungsstelle (PFS) für Lebensmodelle im Alter auf dem Land was opened in the Heinersdorfer Kulturzentrum. It is a partner in the "Alterperimentale" transfer alliance between BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg and the Catholic University of Applied Sciences Berlin. The aim of the practical research center is to support older people in staying in their home village for as long as possible and actively shaping their lives in old age. The aim is to conduct research together with them and develop suitable living models for the region.

For the book "An Impossible University" about the adventurous founding period of the new Viadrina, Berlin artist Christian Rothenhagen drew 30 views of the city. They show Frankfurt (Oder) and Słubice in the early 1990s, as seen by those who came to study or work at the nascent European University at the time. At the vernissage on April 17 at 6 p.m. in the Kleist Forum Frankfurt (Oder), the book's editors will be talking to Gesine Schwan, who played a key role in shaping the university as president from 1999–2008.

Historical traumas and political disputes continue to put a strain on relations between Poland and Germany. The war in Ukraine intensified Polish criticism of Germany's role in Europe and its policy towards Russia. It became clear once again how history influences German-Polish relations and how much the willingness to come to terms with the past can influence mutual perceptions. Historian and Viadrina alumna PD Dr. Agnieszka Pufelska will examine this connection in her lecture at the European University on Wednesday, April 24.

On February 14, 2024, the first think tank of the Fürstenwalde office took place on the premises of GeoClimaDesign AG. Climate managers, scientists, utilities, landlords, energy consultants, regional developers and citizens came together to discuss the heating transition in the region.

Would you like to help shape the topics and services offered by the Fürstenwalde office and talk to the team at the office? This opportunity is offered by the Ideenfunken exchange format, which will take place for the second time on 11.04. Join us and develop ideas for a closer, better, more sustainable interlinking of society and science together with the Presence Center team.