From Magdeburg to Florence: Research, Growth, and European Connections
An interview with Alba Kugelmeier López
Alba Kugelmeier López, a lecturer at Otto-von-Guericke University, is currently at the European University Institute (EUI) in Florence as a visiting fellow. She shares her experience of collaborating with academics from across Europe, enjoying the rich cultural atmosphere of Florence, and overcoming challenges like balancing research and networking. Alba highlights the importance of international exchanges for fostering a connected Europe and encourages students to explore opportunities like Erasmus for personal and academic growth.
Engaging Debate at the Debate Club: Should EU Membership Rights Be Suspended for Violations of the Rule of Law?
On November 19, 2024, the Debate Club hosted an engaging discussion: Should EU membership rights be suspended for violations of the rule of law? Two renowned academics shared nuanced perspectives, sparking a lively exchange of ideas.
Welcome Week WiSe 2024/25
The Welcome Week of the Winter term 2024/25 was packed with fun events thanks to our Fachschaft.
OVGU receives EU funding as part of Jean Monnet Network PROSPER
Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg receives EU funding as part of Jean Monnet Network PROSPER lead by Professor Federico Fabbrini of Dublin City University Brexit Institute & Dublin European Law Institute. Professor Eva Heidbreder, Chair for Multilevel Governance in Europe and Jean Monnet Chair will lead the team at the OVGU.
The OVGU is one of the beneficiaries to receive funding from the European Union (EU) to establish the Jean Monnet Network called PROSPER (Project to Research Opportunities to Strengthen Prosperity and Economic Resilience in the EU), coordinated by Dublin City University Brexit Institute & Dublin European Law Institute under the lead of Professor Federico Fabbrini. It involves 12 academic institutions from 12 different EU member states. Professor Heidbreder is to be the university's academic lead.
The aim of this network of 12 academic institutions from 12 different EU member states is to strengthen knowledge sharing, promote best practices, and address contemporary challenges facing the EU through interdisciplinary research and educational initiatives. It focuses on exploring and enhancing economic resilience within the EU, by identifying and promoting strategies that can bolster economic stability and growth, particularly in the context of challenges such as globalisation, climate change, and economic disparities among member states.
The multidisciplinary team of the OVGU, led by Professor Heidbreder, also consists the team of the Jean Monnet Chair that signs responsible for the BA and MA European Studies.
PROSPER is the only project that has received funding from the EU under the Jean Monnet internal network call of 2024. The 12 academic institutions that are involved are: Dublin City University (IE), Central European University (HU), Free University of Bolzano/Bozen (IT), University of Copenhagen (DK), Erasmus University Rotterdam (NL), Pompeu Fabra University Barcelona (ES), Jagiellonian University Krakow (PL), Universitè Libre de Bruxelles (BE), University of Luxembourg (LU), Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg (DE), Université Paris-Est Creteil (FR), and Aristotele University of Thessaloniki (EL). The Jean Monnet Network PROSPER is overall coordinated by Professor Federico Fabbrini, Professor of EU Law & Policy and Founding Director of the DCU Brexit Institute & Dublin European Law Institute.
For more information, please contact: Eva G. Heidbreder (eva.heidbreder@ovgu.de, and https://www.eurostud.ovgu.de/en/)
WELCOME WEEK! winter semester 2024/25
For all new students of the Master's Programme and Bachelor's Programme!
The European Studies team welcomes all new students to Magdeburg! The events we - especially the student representation - have prepared for you will help you to get relevant information for the start of your studies, to get to know our team and your fellow students and much more!
You can find all the events happening at the OvGU here. We especially recommend to take a look at the International Welcome Weeks and the Language Centre.
