Preview 2022 – We’re in Phase 2!

Time has come – our Research Unit is entering phase 2 and the upcoming year is themed “transdisciplinarity”! In workshops and guest lectures we will broaden our perspectives on voluntariness. We’ll seek exchange with other disciplines such as communication studies or psychology, and of course with different fields of history, sociology, and philosophy.

We’ll kick off in January 2022 with a workshop on voluntariness in times of the pandemic. As a cross-disciplinary exchange we will discuss voluntariness in the context of current Covid-19 vaccination debates.

In April 2022 we are going to start our first interdisciplinary lecture series. During the whole summer term, international guests will address “The Politics of Volunariness” from various perspectives, of course in past and present. Join us at the Department of History at the University of Erfurt!

Stay tuned and we’ll keep you posted with details on our events and dates of our lecture series in 2022! Connect also with our social media sites on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to never miss any news!

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Conference “The Global South in Divided Germany”

Conference “The Global South in Divided Germany” in Erfurt on October 01-02, 2026. We will explore the history of migrant agency and (post-)colonial entanglements in East and West Germany from the 1950s to the 1960s.

“Solidarität und Gewalt” – Summer Book Talks

In August and September 2026, Carsta Langner will be presenting her book “Solidarität und Gewalt” at several book talks and would like to engage in conversation with an interested audience. You can find the dates and details of what to expect in this news post.

Conference “Umkämpfte Demokratie”

Conference “Umkämpfte Demokratie – Historische und interdisziplinäre Perspektiven” in Erfurt on November 20-21, 2026. We will discuss how democracy has developed historically, the challenges it faces today, and how it can be shaped in the future.