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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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04.03.2024

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!

03.03.2024

Podcast: How a 'new Cold War' is making North Korea more risk-averse

Prof. Rüdiger Frank shares his views on North Korea's de-risking strategy and the implications of the recent turn in its inter-Korean policy.

26.02.2024

Are your 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.

13.02.2024

Upcoming VU in Summer 2024: Strategic Gaming - The South China Sea Dispute

Diplomacy, negotiations, conflict. The M4 course Strategic Gaming offers a hands-on experience.

13.02.2024

Invitation to the Ostasientag 2024

The Department of East Asian Studies is pleased to invite you to the upcoming Ostasientag (East Asia Day) 2024.

12.02.2024

Upcoming VU in Summer 2024: Regionalism, Institutions and Transnational Crimes in East Asia

Students interested in Transnational Organized Crime in East Asia can now register to this course with Alejandra Cervantes Nieto.

12.02.2024

Online Workshop: Inter-Korean Relations and Prospects

The Comenius University Bratislava and the KNU Kangwon Institute for Unification Studies host an online workshop on February 15, 2024.

08.02.2024

Call for applications: Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Vienna

6 Year Full-time Postdoctoral Position in East Asian Studies with a Focus on North Korea at the University of Vienna.

16.01.2024

Call for applications: Research Fellow at AIES

The Austrian Institute for European and Security Policy is seeking a young professional to join as a Research Fellow (m/f/d).

16.01.2024

Interview: China's Panda Diplomacy

In an interview, Alfred Gerstl discusses his views on China's 'Panda diplomacy' and its implications for relations with Western nations.

16.01.2024

Interview: Central Eastern Europe' Stance on China and Taiwan

In an interview, Alfred Gerstl discusses Central Eastern Europe's relations with China and Taiwan amidst Taiwanese elections.

11.01.2024

38 North article: "North Korea’s New Unification Policy: Implications and Pitfalls"

Professor Rüdiger Frank discusses the implications of Kim Jong Un's remarks on unification of late December 2023.

13.12.2023

38 North article: "North Korea’s De-risking Strategy and Its Implications"

Prof. Frank argues that the recent embassy closures by North Korea are part of a long-term strategy of de-risking.

14.11.2023

Job vacancy at EcoS: University Assistant (prae-doc)

Become a vital part of our EcoS team, led by Professor Frank. This role offers you a unique blend of responsibilities, from management to teaching and...

10.10.2023

Writing Mentoring Workshops for Winter Semester 2023

We are excited to announce the return of the writing mentoring workshops for this winter semester, in collaboration with the Center for Teaching and...

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