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

28.04.2017
 

The North Korean Parliamentary Session and Budget Report for 2017

Prof. Frank gave his annual analysis of the North Korean Parliamentary Session in an article on 38th North.

EcoS Online
27.04.2017
 

Tensions with North Korea

In ORF ZIB24:00 on 26 April 2017, Prof. Frank analyses the current tensions with North Korea and how a U.S. rapprochement could counter military...

EcoS Online
26.04.2017
 

"North Korea is Willing to Talk!"

In an interview with #Blog1600Penn, Prof. Frank assesses the current security situation on the Korean peninsula.

EcoS Online
20.04.2017
 

On 8 May 2017 Peter Stabnau, priest at the Regensburg temple of Wŏn-Buddhism, will introduce theory and practice of one of Korea's largest religious...

EcoS Updates
11.04.2017
 

Guest Lecture and Q&A with EcoS Graduate Jörg Thiele, Business Development and Marketing Manager, JJ-Pun Ltd., Yangon.

EcoS Updates
10.04.2017
 

The Chair of East Asian Economy and Society at University of Vienna is looking for an external lecturer for the winter term 2017/18.

EcoS Updates
07.04.2017
 

Consumerism in North Korea

Prof. Frank discusses the latest changes in North Korea based on his visit to the country in Feb. 2017, and offers details on the surprisingly dynamic...

EcoS Online
03.04.2017
 

Easter Break & Info for Prospective Students

Due to the University's Easter Break from 10 to 23 April 2017 no classes will be held, university offices and libraries may have special opening hours...

EcoS Updates
15.03.2017
 

Talk: Poetics and Politics – Stefan Zweig in Taiwan

As part of the Vienna Taiwan Lecture Series at the University of Vienna Arnhilt J. Höfle will present in English a chapter of her forthcoming book on...

EcoS Updates
07.03.2017
 

"China needs a stable North Korea"

In an interview with German news broadcaster n-tv Prof. Frank explains the intentions behind North Korea's latest missile test, China's interests in...

EcoS Online
03.03.2017
 

The Ostasientag 2017 - an event hosted by the Department of East Asian Studies, University of Vienna - will take place on 13 March, 9:30 am - 2:00 pm...

EcoS Updates
01.03.2017
 

Apply Now!

From today until 30 April, the Admission Office is accepting your application for a seat in the EcoS Master Programme starting from next winter...

EcoS Updates
24.02.2017
 

Course Times

In addition to the online course directory (Vorlesungsverzeichnis) on u:find, please note the following course times:

EcoS Updates
23.02.2017
 

North Korea's Secrets

In ORFeins ZIB Magazin on 23 February 2017, Prof. Frank evaluates on a North Korea beyond official imagery by the state media.

EcoS Online
30.01.2017
 

End of Term and Lecture Free Time

Between Winter and Summer term, the university's lecture free time will last from 01 to 28 February 2017.

EcoS Updates