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News from EcoS

This section compiles all of the news from the EcoS program. You can also see the articles according to the following categories: EcoS up to Date or EcoS in the News.

If you are interested in keeping up-to-date with student-organized events, please make sure to monitor the social media accounts managed by our student representatives.

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07.05.2025

[Scholarship] Scholarships for Special Support to Students with Special Needs

The University of Vienna offers additional scholarships of up to €1.000.

07.05.2025

[Commentary] Wie die USA und China in Asien um die Vormacht kämpfen (German)

In his guest commentary, Alfred Gerstl writes about the geopolitical situation in Southeast Asia and how Donald Trump's (trade) policy is affecting...

06.05.2025

[Project] EUVIP & EUSEAR

EcoS Lecturer Alfred Gerstl presents two EU-funded projects with support from EcoS students.

22.04.2025

[Article] The New North Korea: How Geopolitical Advantages and Growing Middle Class Prosperity Challenge the Next South Korean President

On 38 North, Prof. Rüdiger Frank explores the evolving dynamics of North Korea's geopolitical stance and internal developments, and how these pose...

15.04.2025

[Guest Lecture] Lessons Learned from 45 Years of Quaker Engagement with the DPRK

Join us for a guest lecture on May 5, 2025, with Jennifer Deibert, DPRK Program Director at the American Friends Service Commitee.

15.04.2025

[Guest Lecture] From Blog to Bureau: Founding NK News and Building a Korea-Focused Media Company

Join us for a guest lecture on April 28, 2025, with Chad O'Carroll, CEO of NK News, NK Pro, Korea Pro, and the related holding company Korea Risk...

04.04.2025

[Guest Lecture] Vietnam’s Foreign and Security Policy

On April 4, 2024, H.E. Mr. Vũ Lê Thái Hoàng, Vietnamese Ambassador to Austria, visited the Department of East Asian Studies.

26.03.2025

[Workshop] Writing Mentoring at CTL

The University's Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) offers a mentoring workshop for academic writing.

20.03.2025

[Guest Lecture] Japan’s Foreign Policy: UN Security Council Sanctions on North Korea and their Implications

Join the hybrid u:japan lecture with TOKU Satoko (Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of Japan in Austria)

24.02.2025

[Call for Applications] Are you currently preparing your application to the EcoS MA program?

Remember to check our admissions page to find out which documents are necessary and how to apply.

21.02.2025

[Call for Applications] Huayu Language Scholarship

Apply now for a 6-month language scholarship offered by the Ministry of Education of the Republic of China (Taiwan)!

02.02.2025

[Article] The January 2025 Session of the North Korean Parliament: An Unusual Oath and the Absence of a “Russia-Effect”

On 38 North, Prof. Rüdiger Frank discusses the main issues of North Korean Supreme People's Assembly's latest session.

31.01.2025

[Vacancy] The Embassy of Japan in Austria is hiring!

The Japanese Embassy is seeking a (full-time) staff member for the Department "International Organizations and Kosovo Section." Application deadline:...

27.01.2025

[Event] The Economic Situation of North Korea in 2025

Save the date for an University of Vienna guest lecture by Prof. Dr. Bernhard Seliger on January 27, 2025.

26.01.2025

[Vacancy] We are hiring! Student Assistant at EcoS

The EcoS Chair is looking for a student assistant in the Summer Semester 2025.

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