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

03.01.2018
 

On 9 January, 6:15 pm, Prof. Rüdiger Frank will give a public lecture on "Between Defensive Realism and Economic Reforms: Quo Vadis, North Korea?"

EcoS Updates
03.01.2018
 

Self-Confidence after a Tough Year

On 38 North, Prof. Frank commented on the 2018 New Year speech by Kim Jong-un.

EcoS Online
12.12.2017
 

In October 2017, EcoS student Kristian Viflot traveled to Japan as participant of the MIRAI program, offered by the Japanese Foreign Ministry. In the...

EcoS Updates
01.12.2017
 

In a commented slideshow of pictures taken during his own travels in the DPRK, Prof. Frank offers a rare view inside the hermit kingdom.

EcoS Online
01.12.2017
 

On January 9, we are pleased to have Dr. Min Wonjung hosting the guest lecture "Behind the Curtains: How Politics and Economic Pressures Impact the...

EcoS Updates
29.11.2017
 

"Nordkorea unempfindlich gegen Sanktionen"

For the upcoming episode of 3sat's business programme Makro, Prof. Frank explains the limitations of sanctions in dealing with the DPRK, China's...

EcoS Online
15.11.2017
 

From summer semester 2018 onward, the University of Vienna will apply a new tuition fee structure for students coming from a non-EU/EEA country.

EcoS Updates
15.11.2017
 

From summer semester 2018 onward, the University of Vienna will apply a new tuition fee structure for students coming from a non-EU/EEA country.

EcoS Updates
10.11.2017
 

Alfred Gerstl's Interview with "Wiener Zeitung"

On 9 November, "Wiener Zeitung" published an interview with EcoS Lecturer Dr. Alfred Gerstl on the Sino-US relations and their impact on East Asia,...

EcoS Online
08.11.2017
 

On 7 November 2017, Prof.em. Carlyle A. Thayer from the University of New South Wales at the Australian Defence Force Academy gave an insightful...

EcoS Updates
01.11.2017
 

Als UniversitätsassistentIn bei EcoS (Karenzvertretung 01.02. – 31.08.2018).

EcoS Updates
30.10.2017
 

Guest lectures in November

Two renowned scholars will visit our department during the month of November for a series of insightful guest lectures on topics concerning East Asia....

EcoS Updates
10.10.2017
 

EcoS is looking for an external lecturer for the course on Intercultural Negotiation Patterns (type VO - Vorlesung, 4 ECTS, 2 SSt.) starting from...

EcoS Updates
20.09.2017
 

EcoS students enrolled in the beginners' courses of Korean language please note that due to the high demand, courses had to be rescheduled.

EcoS Updates
19.09.2017
 

On 38 North, Prof. Frank comments on the latest North Korean trade data in the context of the ongoing sanctions debate.

EcoS Online