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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, EcoS in the News or Student's Corner.

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09.05.2023

The Center for Teaching and Learning's offer for graduate students

Are you in the process of writing your MA thesis and seeking additional support but unable to attend the writing workshops from the University of...

05.05.2023

How to cite in your MA Thesis - Writing Workshop from the CTL

Are you struggling with citing, paraphrasing, and using a specific citation style in your MA thesis? If so, we have great news for you!

25.04.2023

Prof. Rüdiger Frank joined the Advisory Board of Global Neighbours

Global Neighbours is a non-profit organization that aims to build bridges between Europe, Asia, and beyond by creating a platform for fact-based...

06.04.2023

EcoS application period for the academic year 2023-2024

Explore the dynamic world of East Asia in our Master's program, East Asian Economy and Society (EcoS), at the University of Vienna! EcoS is now...

05.04.2023

Job Opportunity: Knowledge Management Specialist at Global Neighbours

Global Neighbours is seeking a Knowledge Management Specialist to join their team.

20.03.2023

New Writing Mentoring Sessions for the SS 2023

The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) of the University of Vienna is once again offering writing mentoring sessions in English to MA students...

15.03.2023

Journal Article: "How Autocracies Disrupt Unsanctioned Information Flows: The Role of State Power and Social Capital in North Korea"

Discover how social relations play a critical role in determining the flow of unsanctioned information in authoritarian regimes, specifically in North...

15.03.2023

Publication "Beyond the Dumpling Alliance: Tracking Taiwan’s relations with Central and Eastern Europe"

Explore the fascinating relationship between Central Eastern European nations and Taiwan.

01.03.2023

Invitation to Ostasientag 2023

We are pleased to invite you to the upcoming Ostasientag (East Asia Day) 2023. After previous online versions, this time OAT will take place on...

27.02.2023

The Impact of the Russo-Ukrainian War on Security in East Asia: The Taiwan Strait and Beyond

On behalf of the Austrian Institute for International Affairs – oiip, we cordially invite you to the panel discussion on the impact of the...

22.02.2023

Course registration for summer semester 2023

Do not forget to register for your courses for the upcoming summer semester before the deadline on 27.02.2023 (10:00) on uspace.

01.02.2023

Job Opportunity: Research Fellow at the DPRK Strategic Center (Almaty, Kazakhstan)

The DPRK Strategic Research Center at the KIMEP University in Almaty, Kazakhstan, is looking for a motivated and proactive Research Fellow interested...

01.02.2023

Ph.D. Scholarship in Research on Korea

The International Institute of Korean Studies (IKSU) at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is offering a Ph.D. scholarship in research on...

30.01.2023

Job Opportunity: Section IV of the Federal Chancellery

The Section IV of the Federal Chancellery, responsible for EU, International and Policy Issues has an open call for a full-time internship.

27.01.2023

Job Opportunity: Data Correspondent working for NK Pro

NK Pro, an independent platform that provides information sources that focus on North Korea, is looking for a data correspondent based in Seoul.

11.01.2023

The CTL is looking for writing mentors for their upcoming courses in SS2023

The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) of the University of Vienna is looking for students who would be interested in becoming writing mentors for...

08.01.2023

38 North article: Because It Is Good for South Korea - Public Support for Defector Entrepreneurship

Dr. Steven Denney publishes insights from his research on public support for migrant entrepreneurship in South Korea at 38 North.

03.01.2023

Job opportunity: Market Specialist at the Korea business center Wien.

The Korea Business Center Wien, the Austrian branch of KOTRA, is seeking to hire a dynamic and experienced professional for the position of Marketing...

14.12.2022

Strategic Gaming WS 2022: A summary

The course "Strategic Gaming: The South China Dipute" recently took place in our Department of East Asian Studies. We would like to share some of the...

05.12.2022

130 years of diplomatic relations between Korea and Austria

The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Austria is celebrating 130 years of diplomatic relations between Korea and Austria with an event that reviews...

17.11.2022

EcoS Guest Lecture: Political risk consultancy and the Korean peninsula

Dr. Christopher Green, senior Korean peninsula consultant for the International Crisis Group (ICG) and assistant professor in the Korean Studies...

14.11.2022

Lecture invitation: Taiwans Kampf gegen politische Korruption

We would like to extend an invitation to attend the lecture “Taiwans Kampf gegen politische Korruption” (Taiwan’s fight against political corruption)...

13.10.2022

Book presentation "Hedging Strategies in Southeast Asia"

EcoS lecturer Alfred Gerstl will present his new book "Hedging Strategies in Southeast Asia" on the 18 October, 18:00-19:30

29.09.2022

Invite: EcoS' student roundtable

The team of student representatives has asked us to share an invitation to a roundtable they are organising at one of the restaurants in the AAKH...

23.09.2022

38 North article: The Future of North Korean Studies

Prof. Rüdiger Frank and Dr. Steven Denney have collaborated on an article for the news outlet "38 North" in which they discuss the future of North...

21.09.2022

Workshop for beginners of Korean language courses WS2022

After hearing that the Korean workshop for beginners will be held in German only, one of EcoS Students, Minne Nakamura, has decided to offer an...

20.09.2022

VU Strategic Gaming for the WS2022

This winter term, Alfred Gerstl and Martin Mandl offer again the highly popular "Strategic Gaming: The South China Sea":

16.09.2022

Event: Kickstart of the winter semester 2022

We want to welcome you all to the new semester with an event where you will be able to interact with other EcoS students, teaching staff and the team...

29.08.2022

Important Dates for the Winter Semester 2022

Do not forget the upcoming important deadlines to prepare yourselves for the winter semester 2022!

03.08.2022

South Korea’s Potential to Ease Tensions on the Korean Peninsula

In an article recently published on 'Korea of Point', a forum from the Sejong Institute, Prof. Rüdiger Frank addresses the question about what South...

01.08.2022

Hedging Strategies in Southeast Asia: ASEAN, Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam and their relations with China.

In this book, the author, Dr. Alfred Gerstl, argues that ASEAN and the three Southeast Asian governments pursue a hedging strategy towards the rising...

07.07.2022

China-Europe Academic Engagement Tracker Launched

EcoS lecturers Alfred Gerstl and Martin Mandl have joined an international team of researchers from Central- and Eastern Europe at CEIAS tto establish...

07.07.2022

East Asian Reactions to Russia’s War in Ukraine: Governmental and Civil Society Responses

For CEIAS Insights, current and former faculty at the Department of East Asian Studies have summarised their key findings from the discussion panel in...

20.05.2022

Update: Expected New deadlines for Master Exams/Defenses for winter and summer semesters

Our SPL has informed that, in the process of reviewing the UG (University Law), the so-called “grace period”, used primarily for admission to studies,...

16.05.2022

Interview: The Philippines' election results

The Philippines elected Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the son of former dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr., on May 9, 2022. What is expected from his presidential...

11.05.2022

East Asian Reactions to Russia’s War in Ukraine: Governmental and Civil Society Responses

As part of the u:eastasia lectures, the Department of East Asian Studies has organized a discussion panel to analyse the various strategic, economic...

11.05.2022

Improving North Korean Defector Integration in South Korea: Survey Findings and Recommendations

Dr. Steven Denney co-authored a recent commentary on defector integration in South Korea, published by the news outlet specialized in North Korean...

20.04.2022

Vienna’s Young East-Asianists now available on u:scholar

The articles of the special issue of ASIEN highlighting the diversity and interdisciplinarity of the current generation of junior scientists at our...

20.04.2022

Event Invitation - Hackers and Social Networks: How North Koreans are accessing Foreign Information

On April 27, Dr. Steven Denney and Mr. Peter Ward will present findings and discuss implications from a recently completed research project on...

21.03.2022

Upcoming talk: The South China Sea and its implications for ASEAN countries

On Tuesday, 22 March, 19:00-20:00 EcoS Lecturer Alfred Gerstl will participate in an online discussion on "The South China Sea and its implications...

21.03.2022

38th North: North Korea as a Beneficiary of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine

In his latest commentary for the news outlet 38th North, Prof. Frank talks about how Russia's invasion to Ukraine and its resulting geoeconomic and...

21.03.2022

News In-depth [Arirang TV]: Prof. Frank talks about South Korea's foreign policy

The English-language South Korean news program interviewed Prof. Rüdiger Frank and Bruce Klingner, from the Heritage foundation.

15.03.2022

Academic Writing Workshop by the CTL

The Center for Teaching and Learning - CTL is pleased to offer support for MA students of all English MA programs at Vienna University who are writing...

09.03.2022

Call for application to the Regional Academy of the United Nations

The UN has opened the call for applications to the Regional Academy on the United Nations, an extra-curricular education program on issues related to...

21.02.2022

Save the date: Ostasientag 2022 on March 11

We are pleased to share you the official program for 'Ostasientag' 2022, which will take place online on Friday, 11 March at 10:15 AM.

24.11.2021

Taiwan's Bubble-Tea and International Relations

For the independent online journal "Das Reispapier" (The Rice Paper), Martin Mandl comments on Taiwan's culinary heritage and how this heritage could...

24.11.2021

Strategic Gaming 2021: South China Sea Dispute through the lens of Diplomacy

On the weekend of 6/7 November 2021, the Strategic Gaming on the South China Sea dispute, convened by the EcoS lecturers Alfred Gerstl and Martin...

02.11.2021

Bubble Tea Fieldwork in Brno

On October 25th, Martin Mandl joined a group of MA-students from the Department of Chinese Studies at Masaryk University Brno for a field trip to...

27.10.2021

Video now available: Soft Power in Taiwan and Japan

Prof. Nissim Otmazgin's u:eastasia lecture on the contesting visions of culture and democracy and their implementation as soft power policies in...

19.10.2021

ASIEN Special Issue: Vienna’s Young East-Asianists

In a special issue ASIEN – The German Journal on Contemporary Asia currently highlights the diversity and interdisciplinarity of the current...

15.10.2021

Why Taiwan Matters? A Video Contest

A video and podcast challenge by the Taipei Representative Office in Vienna is looking for creative answers to the question “why Taiwan matters for...

12.10.2021

The Likelihood of Economic Reforms in North Korea: A Systematic Approach

In his latest article for Global Asia on the likeliness of economic reforms in North Korea, Prof. Frank argues that the current situation in the DPRK...

12.10.2021

EcoS Delegation visits Novosibirsk State University & Altai region

Austrian researchers from EcoS and the SINOFON Project at Palacky University Olomouc recently took part in a two day conference on "Current Issues in...

12.10.2021

Job opening at the Taiwanese Office in Vienna

The Taiwanese Office in Vienna has a job opening for a full time position working in research and coordination of events organized by this office.

05.10.2021

The Indo-Pacific Region: Main actors and its importance for the EU.

Our sessional lecturer, Alfred Gerstl, has been recenetly interviewed on the Indo-Pacific and the European Union current ties with this region.

04.10.2021

Welcome back to a new Semester!

The new semester begins today and we are glad to have you back. Please keep in mind that courses and services in the Campus of the University of...

27.09.2021

Kickstart of the Semester Meeting - WS2021

After a year of not being able to meet in person, we want to welcome you all to the new semester with an event where you will be able to interact with...

27.09.2021

Internship Opportunity at Open Nuclear Network

Open Nuclear Network (ONN), a programme of One Earth Future Foundation, is looking for graduate-level student interns.

27.09.2021

Soft Power in Taiwan and Japan, by Prof. Nissim Otmazgin - Recording of Lecture

On September 21 Martin Mandl welcomed Prof. Nissim Otmazgin, incoming Dean of the Faculty of Humanities at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem for a...

18.08.2021

Bubble Tea & Taiwan's Gastro-diplomacy in Vienna

For the Helsinki China Podcast, Martin Mandl is commenting on Taiwan's gastrodiplomacy and the recent return of Bubble Tea to the streets of Vienna.

22.07.2021

Taiwan's 'gastrodiplomacy': food, soft power and diplomacy.

On July 21st, Martin Mandl met with the head of Taiwan's mission in Austria, Ambassador Katharine Chang, to discuss Taiwan's food, its soft power, and...

21.06.2021

Martin Mandl on "Taiwan with a Side of New Public Diplomacy"

For "Taiwan Insight", Martin Mandl discusses his research on Taiwan's New Public Diplomacy, the Gourmet Taiwan programme, and he argues for the...

31.05.2021

Announcement on the name of EcoS MA Program

The Curricular Commission of the Senat of the University of Vienna has informed about the official change of the name of our MA program from German to...

24.05.2021

Best Presentation Award for "A Taste of Taiwan"

Martin Mandl's presentation "A Taste of Taiwan" has been awarded the 'Best Presentation Award', supported by the Taiwan Foundation for Democracy, at...

08.04.2021

Invitation for EcoS Students and Alumni to write for dasReispapier

We would like to share with you an invitation from the new web-based medium with a focus on East Asia based in Vienna, dasReispapier.

24.03.2021

How to Study EcoS

Since March 2020, teaching has been possible only remotely, and direct contact between our students and the EcoS staff has only been possible via...

16.03.2021

Full time, 6 year PostDoc-Position in East Asian Studies at the University of Vienna

The Chair of East Asian Economy and Society, headed by Prof. Rüdiger Frank, is offering an attractive position for a University Assistant (post doc)...

04.03.2021

Important announcement on Seminars and Exercise Courses for M2 and M3

If you have already taken the Seminars "Economic Systems in East Asia" or "Political Systems in East Asia", but you did not take the corresponding...

01.03.2021

Save the date: Ostasientag is back

The Department of East Asian Studies' yearly event, 'Oastasientag' is around the corner! Save the date for 12 March, 2021, from 10:15 to 11:15, to...

01.03.2021

Upcoming events of EcoS' lecturers

We would like to share with you the invitation to two upcoming events that include the participation of our lecturer, Dr. Alfred Gerstl, which will...

18.02.2021

EcoS Meeting to prepare for the Summer Semester 2021

Save the date! EcoS has organized a meeting to help students prepare for their summer semester 2021.

17.02.2021

Registration Period for EcoS courses - Summer Semester 2021

Do not forget to enrol in your courses within the registration period for Summer Semester. The general period for EcoS courses is from 08.02.2021...

03.02.2021

(Minor) Modification of the EcoS Curriculum

The University of Vienna's Office of the Senate has officially posted the proposed minor changes to the Curriculum of the Master Program East Asian...

25.01.2021

Review of the Supreme People’s Assembly (SPA) Session: Lowest Official Growth Rate in Decades

In his latest article for the news platform specialized on North Korea, 38th North, Prof. Rüdiger Frank analyses the documents of North Korea’s 2021...

20.01.2021

Prof. Frank's review of North Korea's 8th Congress of the Worker's Party

The Eighth Congress of the Korean Workers’ Party (KWP, or simply the party) was held in the DPRK from January 5 to January 12, 2021.

15.01.2021

Upcoming Academic Programs from the VCDNP

The Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation (VCDNP) cordially invite students at the University of Vienna to join their two upcoming...

27.11.2020

Kyoto Spring Program - Applications open

Kyoto University has launched its “Kyoto Spring Program” which will be offered online from 14 to 24 February 2021. The students from the University of...

09.11.2020

Prof. Frank on "Promoting Human Security in North Korea"

On November 6, Prof. Frank participated in the World Economic Forum (WEF) panel on “Promoting Human Security in North Korea”.

30.10.2020

New Article: Human borders? Regulating immigration and human trafficking in East Asia

The International Institute for Asian Studies (IIAS) has featured a co-authored article by Dr. Franziska Plümmer (Chair of East Asian Studies,...

12.10.2020

Mentoring for writing MA Thesis in English, by the CTL

Looking forward to find some additional guidance while writing your thesis?

12.10.2020

Save the Date: Lecture on Digital Authoritarianism in China

Dr. Franziska Plümmer will be part of the planned Lecture Series of the Department of Political Science (IPW Lectures) for the Winter Semester 2020-21

07.10.2020

Discussion Panel about the Division and Reunification Korea/Germany

On October 2, Prof. Rüdiger Frank was part of a discussion panel about the documentary film "My Brothers and Sisters in the North" (2016) by...

29.09.2020

Announcement concerning regulations for the Winter Semester 2020-21 amid Covid.

The beginning of the winter semester is imminent. Therefore, the Director of Studies (SPL) wishes to inform you about some measures which detail the...

23.09.2020

Vienna Journal of East Asian Studies Vol. 12 is already available online

The latest volume of our Vienna Journal of East Asian Studies - VJEAS is now available online.

17.09.2020

Submission of printed version of your MA Thesis

Have you digitally submitted your MA thesis or are you planning to do so? This information will be useful for you!

31.08.2020

Make sure to register your courses for the Winter Semester 2020-21 on time!

The period for course registration is about to begin! From 01 September (00:00) to the 25 September (23:59), you will be able to register for your...

21.08.2020

Online Orientation Meeting for new EcoS Students

To get you started for the winter term and the beginning of your studies, we warmly invite all EcoS new students to join us for an online orientation...

18.08.2020

Border Crossers and the Militarization of China’s Border in Times of COVID-19

In her latest blog article for the Research Group 'Transient Spaces and Societies', Dr. Franziska Plümmer, from our Department of East Asian Studies,...

29.07.2020

Complete your online Admission at the University of Vienna

For the upcoming academic year (2020-21) the completion of the admission process at the University of Vienna will only take place online and by prior...

08.07.2020

Complete your online admission to the University of Vienna!

The Admission Office of the University of Vienna together with EcoS have successfully tested a pilot procedure allowing our new students to complete...

02.07.2020

Important Information for the Winter Semester 2020/21

Congratulations to the 35 students from 16 countries that have been accepted to EcoS! Read more about what comes ahead concerning finalizing your...

29.06.2020

Update on EcoS Applications for academic year 2020/21

Dear EcoS applicants, we are pleased to inform you that the selection process has successfully been finalized.

26.06.2020

University Assistant (prae doc) at EcoS

The University of Vienna (Department of East Asian Studies) seeks to fill the position from 01.09.2020 to 30.04.2021.

17.06.2020

Prof. Frank comments on current situation between North Korea and South Korea

The interview, featured by ORF's ZIB Nacht, focuses on DPRK's decision to blow up their liaison office with South Korea, located in Kaesong.

29.05.2020

Upcoming Virtual Discussion: “Corona: Die Pandemie in Ostasien”

We are pleased to share with you the invitation to participate in the virtual discussion “Corona: Die Pandemie in Ostasien”, organized by the...

01.05.2020

Prof. Rüdiger Frank on Kim Jong-Un and his absence from the public eye

This past week, Prof. Rüdiger Frank was interviewed by diverse media on the different rumours about the North Korean leader.

28.04.2020

Problems to access uspace platform

The uspace platform is currently unavailable for students and those who want to upload their application documents for the upcoming academic year.

14.04.2020

The 2020 Parliamentary Session in North Korea

On April 13, the news platform '38North' published and article from Prof. Rüdiger Frank, titled "The 2020 Parliamentary Session in North Korea:...

06.04.2020

How does North Korea deal with the Corona pandemic

ARD's Morgenmagazine explains how other countries deal with the Coronavirus pandemic, including the DPRK.

10.03.2020

Important news concerning EcoS' courses and Coronavirus regulations

No courses and/or examinations with physical presence will be held at the University of Vienna from Wednesday, 11 March 2020 until and including...

10.03.2020

Important announcement: Cancellation of Ostasientag

Due to the recent measures implemented by the Austrian Government in order to reduce the spread of Coronavirus, Ostasientag has been cancelled.

09.03.2020

Reminder: Ostasientag 2020 is here!

We would like to remind you about the upcoming Ostasientag, which takes place on Thursday, 12 March.

02.03.2020

Additional information about Coronavirus, in light of recent developments

The Department of East Asian Studies has published some important guidelines for its students and lecturers, concerning Covid-19.

21.02.2020

Important announcement: Transition to new EcoS curriculum

Our Director of Studies (SPL 15) has made a recent announcement, concerning the transition to EcoS' new curriculum.

20.02.2020

Reminder: Upcoming deadline for course registration - Summer Semester 2020

The registration period for EcoS courses ends on February 26 at 10:00 am.

18.02.2020

Upcoming Event: Ostasientag 2020

Come and join us in a day made to honour Department’s graduates. This year's OAT will take place on Thursday March 12, and include presentations from...

04.02.2020

Update to the EcoS Curriculum

An update of the EcoS Curriculum has been announced in the official university bulletin No. 47, 7 on 24 January 2020.

21.01.2020

Non-EU Student Exchange Programme - Selection of EcoS Students

From a highly competitive group of applicants across all departments at the University of Vienna, eight EcoS students have successfully applied for...

20.01.2020

Changes in document requirements to apply to EcoS MA Program

If you are interested in applying to EcoS, please bear in mind that the University of Vienna has updated the list of requirements for applicants.

18.12.2019

The Department of East Asian Studies featured on 'Univie Global' Managzine 2019

This year’s issue of 'Univie Global', the magazine published by the International Office of the University of Vienna, features an article about the...

20.11.2019

Kick-Off Workshop for master theses

The Center for Teaching and Learning of the University of Vienna offers a workshop in English for students who have registered their thesis and...

06.11.2019

From China to West Africa: Mediations and Translations along the Tea Trail

We would like to share the invitation to this lecture organized by the IFK International Research Center for Cultural Studies of the University of Art...

11.10.2019

EcoS Guest Lecture "Non-communist Parties in North Korea"

Mr. Martin Weiser will talk about the history and relevance of the democratic parties North Korea, a leader State, as part of his current research on...

11.10.2019

Ninth International Conference on Food Studies

Do you happen to be in Kaohsiung, Taiwan on 24 and 25 October 2019? Join Martin Mandl and other international food experts for the Ninth International...

11.10.2019

Writing mentoring group for MA-students offered by the CTL

Are you in a Master’s program where English is the working language? Are you writing your thesis in English? Do you have questions about writing...

08.10.2019

Martin Mandl talks about "Fake Meat" in China

For European news agency Pressetext and the Austrian Wirtschaftsverlag, Martin Mandl is commenting on “Fake Meat” in China, its historical roots and...

30.09.2019

Change in date of OAW Library Tour

We would like to inform that the date for the tour of the East Asian Studies Library has changed.

18.09.2019

Tour of the East Asian Studies Library

Get familiar with our East Asian Studies Library, where you will have access to journals and books with a especial focus on this region.

13.09.2019

Orientation Meeting for EcoS Newly Admitted Students

The Winter Semester is about to beging and we would like to invite EcoS newly admitted students to join our Orientation Meeting on Tuesday, 1 October...

27.08.2019

Course Registration for Winter Semester 2019-20

The course registration period is almost here: From 1 to 25 September you can enrol in the classes you want to take for the upcoming winter semester...

07.07.2019

Welcome to our new EcoS Students

EcoS would like to give a warm welcome to its 35 new students from 29 international universities accepted for the academic year 2019-2020. You have...

03.06.2019

Strategic Gaming Summer Semester 2019

On 25 and 26 May 2019, students from the University of Vienna participated in the Strategic Gaming South China Sea, a simulation and role play that...

23.05.2019

Notifications on The Admission Process

After the end of the application period (April 30), the revision of documents by the selection committee can take between ten to twelve weeks.

21.05.2019

“Unterwegs in Nordkorea: eine Gratwanderung” featured as Book of the Month

Prof. Rüdiger Frank’s latest book features at this month’s recommended reading by the University of Vienna. “Unterwegs in Nordkorea: eine...

06.05.2019

Guest Lecture: China and the Future of Global Trade and Energy

Dr Christopher M. Dent, renowned international political economist from Edge Hill University, will hold his lecture on May 21 from 12:15 to 13:45 at...

30.04.2019

Bid Invitation for an External Lecturer

The MA program in East Asian Economy and Society is looking for a lecturer to teach a seminar on East Asian Economic Systems in the winter term...

16.04.2019

Latest analysis of North Korea's Economy and more

Prof. Rüdiger Frank analyses the 2019 parliamentary session in his latest article for 38 North, a platform devoted to informed analysis of events in...

01.04.2019

EcoS present at 'Uniorientiert' on the 11 and 12 of April!

Have the chance to talk to EcoS' Staff & Student Representatives during a visit to Uniorientiert, University of Vienna's main student fair.

20.03.2019

New opening for a University Assistant (post doc) in East Asian Politics

The position falls under the Chair of East Asian Economy and Society - EcoS, with a fixed-term contract for 6 years and an employment of 40...

18.03.2019

Your defensio poster and data safety regulations [DSGVO]

Due to the Basic Data Protection Ordinance, students must sign a "Declaration of Consent" to authorize the publication of the MA Poster on EcoS...

15.03.2019

Are your currently preparing your application to EcoS?

Remember to check our Admission section to find out what are the necessary documents and how to apply.

15.03.2019

Changes in the process to request your Record of Examination [Prüfungspass]

Check our latest entry in the section "EcoS Forms" where you can donwload the most recent formularies that you need to fill in order to request your...

08.03.2019

Want to know more about EcoS? Meet us at BeSt [7-10 March]

Meet current EcoS students at Austria’s largest Education Event to learn more about our programme.

04.03.2019

Do not miss the upcoming East Asian Day [Ostasientag] at our Deparment of East Asian Studies!

This year's Ostasientag will take place on the 12th of March, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Seminar Room Sinology 1.

04.03.2019

New Article from Prof. Frank "US-North Korea Relations: From Infancy to Maturity"

Concerning the latest US-North Korea Summit, which took place on Hanoi on 27-28 February, Prof. Rüdiger Frank wrote a commentary on the news platform...

04.03.2019

Conference on Contemporary Asia 2019

The Sinology Department of the University of Würzburg and the German Association for Asian Studies (DGA) will host the Conference on Contemporary Asia...

12.02.2019

Traineeships at EU, UN & OSCE in Vienna

The European External Service, in cooperation with several Universities across Europe, is offering a series of traineeship opportunities at various UN...

30.01.2019

The European Patent Office and its Asian Patent Information service for researchers

Staffed by experts on the Japanese, Chinese and Korean patent systems, the Asian patent information services offer assistance in searching...

21.01.2019

Another Successful Strategic Gaming Session at EcoS

On 19 and 20 January 2019, the “Strategic Game: North Korea” took place at the Department of East Asian Studies. 45 students represented ASEAN as...

21.01.2019

Internship Opportunities at the OAV [German-Asia Pacific Business Association]

The OAV is offering two work opportunities for students interested in doing an internship at their headquarters. Students who apply must be fully...

18.01.2019

Prof. Frank's Book "Unterwegs in Nord Korea. Eine Gratwanderung" awarded the ITB BookAward

On March 8, on the occasion of the ITB in Berlin, Prof. Frank will receive the ITB BookAward awarded in cooperation with the Börsenverein des...

14.01.2019

Prof. Frank's analysis of Kim Jong-un's 2019 New Year’s Address quoted by the New York Times

The article, written for the specialized portal '38th North', delved deeper into the speech's content, which touched on topics like economic growth,...

14.01.2019

EcoS wishes its students a successful end of the Winter Semester

The end of the semester is ahead of us and we hope you sucessfully pass all of your exams and enjoy the break before the summer semester begins.

24.12.2018

Holiday greetings from EcoS

We hope all of you enjoy the winter break with your familiy and loved ones, and we wish you all the best for this upcoming year!

30.11.2018

In case you missed it...

On Tuesday, 27 of November, Prof. Patrick Köllner from the German Institute of Global and Area Studies - GIGA, gave a guest lecture on "Understanding...

20.11.2018

Upcoming EcoS Guest Lecture - Prof. Patrick Köllner

As part of our series of Guest Lectures for this Winter Semester, Prof. Patrick Köllner, from the German Institute of Global and Area Studies - GIGA,...

20.11.2018

EcoS Christmas Punsch

EcoS student representatives invite all students to join them at the AAKH Campus' Christmas Market to enjoy the traditional Weihnachtspunsch

12.11.2018

Upcoming Activities for EcoS Students

EcoS Student Representatives have organize two events for November and December, preparing for the upcoming winter festivities.

06.11.2018

Data Safety and Email Exchange with Lecturers and University Staff

In order to comply with the EU's General Data Protection Regulation, the University of Vienna requires all students to use their u:account's Webmail...

22.10.2018

Update on CTL's Writing Mentoring Programme for MA Students

The CTL has shared the schedule for this semester's writing mentoring programme for students writing their MA Thesis in English

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