Under this year’s motto “Gates to new opportunities”, Stargard will become a meeting place for the European Hanseatic family and a showcase for exchange, culture and international cooperation.

Prospective students can now apply and enrol for the 2026/2027 winter semester at TH Wildau. The university has expanded its extensive range of courses to include new Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes in the fields of technology and management. 

The Karl Dedecius Foundation at the European University Viadrina in Frankfurt (Oder), in collaboration with the Ecumenical European Centre Frankfurt (Oder) e. V. and Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University in Warsaw (UKSW), to a German-Polish educational and exchange seminar in Warsaw. The study trip will take place from 15 to 20 September 2026 and is themed ‘35 Years of the Neighbourhood Treaty: Memory – Dialogue – Future’.

Pupils from the Frankfurt (Oder) Music School achieved outstanding success at this year’s national “Jugend musiziert” competition in Regensburg.

Open-air cinema, open-air exhibitions, sporting events, family festivals, light installations, performances and, above all, music: The 2026 Cultural Summer is set to really bring the house down in the twin cities of Frankfurt (Oder) and Słubice – and admission to all events is free.

According to an IHK survey, practical relevance and the prospect of a permanent role are the most important factors contributing to trainee satisfaction in the eastern German states – a total of 85 per cent of trainees in IHK-accredited professions would recommend the training programme at their company to others. A direct link to practical work remains particularly important for young people: around 94 per cent of those surveyed stated that practical tasks and immediate immersion in everyday working life are key reasons for choosing an apprenticeship.

The International Aerospace Exhibition (ILA) opened its doors today at BER Airport. Over the coming days, the focus will be on the latest developments in the security and defence sectors, space technologies and the full spectrum of aviation. The ILA will also be open to the general public at the weekend. 

As part of the 31st Brandenburger Landpartie, the open farm and stable weekend, 35 certified organic farms are inviting visitors to enjoy festivities, guided tours and culinary delights.

Sustainability has long been a key issue at universities. But how can intentions be turned into measurable successes and credibly demonstrated? TH Wildau is leading the way in this regard: as one of the first universities in Brandenburg, it is introducing the European environmental management system EMAS. In doing so, the university is linking strategic goals with concrete, verified action on campus.

The Leibniz Institute for Vegetable and Ornamental Crops (IGZ) e.V. will henceforth operate under the name Leibniz Institute for Horticultural Sciences (IGZ) e.V. The renaming marks the logical conclusion of a multi-year institutional development process, which was specifically driven forward following the appointment of the Scientific Director, Prof. Dr Nicole van Dam, in October 2022.